Track Team Springs into Season
by Elizabeth Hammer
The senior high track participants officially began their season as they had their first practice on Monday, March 8.
This year, there are 80 students out for the track teams, including 41 returning boy and girl letter winners. So far, the focus of practice has been conditioning, as well as skills and techniques.
The team will be coached by head coach Tim Waldner. Melinda Stelling will once again work with the hurdlers and girls’ relay teams. Kyle Simmons will help to coach sprints and boys’ relays. Doug Shelton, Cory Valasek, Jamie Dvorak, Eddie Francois, Eric Pfeiffer will help to coach the throwers. Gary Shada will work with pole vaulters, and Juan Lopez will work with the distance runners.
Coach Waldner said, “We should have a very deep and talented team for both boys and girls. They have great attitudes, and kids work hard each day. I’m looking forward to seeing how the team comes together.”
The track team has its first meet at Stanton on Tuesday, March 26.
