San Manuel’s Steele Vengarick participated in several events. Here he is running towards the finish against a student athlete from San Carlos. Photo by T.C. Brown
On April 9, the Ray High School track team hosted a multi-meet, with Miami, San Carlos and San Manuel.
In ladies’ track, the Lady ‘Cats claimed the win for the meet, with 88 points, followed by San Carlos with 33 points and Miami with 19.
Individual results for the Lady ‘Cats: for the Javelin, Helena Carmello took first, followed Adaline Whillock in third and Bella Montijo in fourth. For the 100m hurdles Helena Carmello took first. For the 100m Dash Ana Montijo took first, Laila Schneider took third, and Eryka Montijo took fourth. Brett Scaggs took first in the 400m dash. Adaline Whillock took first in shot-put. Helena Carmello took first in the long and triple jump. In the high jump Izzy Stacy took first, Brett Scaggs took second, and Eryka Montijo took third. Brett Scaggs took first in the 800m run. In the 200m dash Ana Montijo took first, Laila Schneider took third, and Korryn Jenkins took fourth. The Ray 4×400 team took first.
The boys results were as follows, Miami 124, Ray 53, San Carlos 36, and San Manuel with 16.
San Manuel’s Adam Lazoya running just ahead of the pack at the Ray track meet. Photo by T.C. Brown
The individual results for the Ray boys were: Tomas Rivera first in Javelin, with James Fuerstenberg in second. For the 110 high hurdles Nathan Knight took second place. 100m dash saw Jude Ouillette in second, Nathan Knight in third, and Tomas Rivera in fourth. Triple Jump: James Fuerstenberg took first, and Jude Ouillette took second. Long Jump: Jude Ouillette took second, Caden Kenny took fourth. 300m high hurdles, saw Nathan Knight take second. Ernesto Chiquette took fourth in high jump. James Fuerstenberg took third in discus. Caden Kenny took third in the 200m dash.
A total of four track and field student athletes from San Manuel High School competed, including Adam Barney, Ethan Lazoya, Martin Madrid, and Steele Vengarick. Each athlete competed in multiple events. They were led by Team Coach Colton Stratton and joined by Bus Driver Mrs. Stratton. The San Manuel Team continues to live up to the “Small, but Mighty” moniker. Ethan Lazoya came in fourth in the shot-put. Adam Barney came in second in the 1600m run, fourth in the 800m run, and second in the 3200m run.
One of the coolest things about the event was the sportsmanship shown by the athletes, coaches, and spectators alike. Several times attending athletes were encouraged and trained by those around them, to including the Miners, endeavoring to make them all better athletes no matter the color of their uniforms. It was refreshing to see and reflects well for all involved in the event.
T.C. Brown contributed to this article.