They are ready to throw some big numbers at trying to win state honors. A total of 29 athletes from Helias will take part in the Class 4 track and field state championships today and Saturday at Adkins Stadium.
The Helias Lady Crusaders finished 16th in the Class 4 state track and field championships last season. They’re looking for a better finish this year. “There’s a lot of points out there I think we can get at state,” Helias coach Phil Pitts said as the track team prepared for today’s opener against Jefferson City and Rolla at Adkins Stadium.