Spring has sprung and that means track season for the Chargers. Shell Knob has a unique problem in training for track - we do not have a track! Coaches Mike Riepl and Max Schuman are very innovative when it comes to practice. The coaches use the outdoor classroom track and they believe running on the rocks and hills helps build perseverance. Even without a track, our Shell Knob athletes show up and represent the Chargers quite well. For SKS athletes to fare so well is outstanding, considering the first time they see an actual track is at their first track meet of the season.
The Chargers first track meet was in Diamond. Coach Schuman felt like this was a great start to the season. Results: 100 m dash - Cooper Armstrong 17th, Dylan Peoples 19th, 200 m dash - Dylan Peoples 19th, 4x400 relay team - 9th, Long jump - Eli Johnson 20th, Jake Klausner 22nd, Triple Jump - Lucas Prestridge 10th, Discus - Roman Boyd 9th, Ryder Sovereign 25th, Shot Put - Lennox Rose 14th, Ryan Crumb 21st. The girls were unable to participate in the first few meets due to volleyball season still going on.
Boys medal winners for the Aurora relays were:
3rd Place - 7th Grade Boys - 4 x 100 M Relay - Lucas Prestridge, Dylan Peoples, Cooper Armstrong, Eli Johnson (1:11.78)
3rd Place - 7th Grade Boys - Shot Put - Roman Boyd (67' 7'' / 20.6 m)
In Mt. Vernon, the Chargers did a great job, taking 6 top 3 places. Results: 7th Grade Girls - 6th Place team, 7th Grade Boys - 8th Place, team
Medals:
1st Place - 7th Grade Girls - Long Jump - Ella Wheeler (13' 9'' / 4.19 m)
2nd Place - 7th Grade Girls - Shot Put - Harlie Riley (22' 10'' / 6.96 m)
3rd Place - 7th Grade Girls - 100 M Dash - Ella Wheeler (15.30)
3rd Place - 7th Grade Boys - 4 x 100 M Relay - Lucas Prestridge, Dylan Peoples, Cooper Armstrong, Eli Johnson (1:09.34)
3rd Place - 7th Grade Girls - Discus - Harlie Riley (55' 10'' / 17.03 m)
3rd Place - 7th Grade Boys - High Jump - Lucas Prestridge (4' 2'' / 1.27 m)
In the Cassville Relays the girls showed up strong! Results: 100m dash - Ella Wheeler 3rd, 1600m run - Kinsley Williams 2nd, Discus - Harlie Riley 2nd.
Then the next week, the Lady Chargers did a fantastic job in Blue Eye! Results: 100m dash - Ella Wheeler 3rd, High jump - Ella Wheeler 2nd, Long Jump - Ella Wheeler - 2nd, 1600 m run - Kinsley Williams 1st, Discus - Harlie Riley - 2nd, Shot put - Harlie Riley 3rd. The girls 4x100 m relay finished 3rd, consisting of Kinsley Williams, Harlie Riley, Emma O'Brien and Emmie Lewallen.
Coach Riepl feels that overall, the season was very strong. From day one to day last, there was great improvement and the athletes came home with several medals! .