Tanner Linkous dominated the competition with a first place finish in the 800 meters finishing with a time of 1:56.98. Linkous got out, and maintained his lead through the entire race. Jackson Squires added a strong sprint performance, placing second in the 200 meters 22.93 and sixth in the 100 meters 11.38.
The relay teams also added key points, with the boys 4x100 relay placing fifth consisting of Jackson Squires, Bryant Nottingham, Milan Patel, and Braxton Merchant. The Swedish relay team (100m, 200m, 300m, 400m) Kingston McKinnon, Noah Allen, Jayden Aviles, and Jermaine Goulson finished third.
For the girls, top scorer Olivia King led the scoring effort with a standout all around performance. She placed third in the 300 meter hurdles 52.35, fourth in the high jump 4'8" and fifth in the 100 meter hurdles 18.77, accounting for the majority of the lady cougars team’s points.
Additional points came from Nina Bucey-Card, who placed sixth in the 800 meters 2:47.22, and Saige Hutton, who added a sixth place finish in the shot put 29' 4.5". The girls 4x100 relay team of Zaza Foster, Olivia King, Jordan Smith, and Holli Griffin also contributed with a fifth place finish.
Overall, the cougars track and field team continues to show growth through hard work, and dedication. The next stop will be Wednesday, April 8th, at Salem High School starting at 4:30pm.
