The Monett girls track team soaked in the summer heat on Saturday, making them hot enough on the track to advance five events to the sectional round. At the Class 4, District 6 meet in Carl Junction,.
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
The seventh-grade girls track team were Big 8 Conference runner-up. The team is coached by Katelyn Drollinger. Contributed photo
Vayla Smith wins 400-meter dash, sets new record
The Middle School Cubs track team completed its season by competing in the Big 8 Middle School Championships on May 1.
The teams were lead by a record-breaking performance by Valya Smith, who broke her own record in the 400-meter dash with a time of 1.01.92, crowning her conference champion. According to MoMileSplit.com, Smiths time is the fastest in the state by an eighth-grade girl this season.
Jayden Apostol and Wyatt Leslie medaled for the Monett Middle School boys at the Big 8 Meet. Contributed photo