In winning the 3A girls high jump, Velasquez became the school’s first girls track and field champ.
Ganje, Everett jumper Shukurani Ndayiragije each take home three top-three medals.
The favorite cleared 6-8 to highlight locals on day one of the track and field championships.
Here’s the list of local state qualifiers with top-10 marks in their classification.
In a field of state championship contenders, Lawson claims the Wesco 4A title in the boys high jump.
The senior Seagull has his sights set on state titles in all three jumping events. The state meet is set for May 23 in Tacoma.
Everett’s Ndayiraglje, Kings’s Beard and Glacier Peak’s sprinters were among the local standouts.
Vikings’ David Brown, Jada Sarrys and Arlington’s Dallas Miller were standouts.
Mariner hurdler Stephen Anderson and the Shorewood girls sprinters were among the standouts.
A look at the top local storylines in girls and boys track and field this season.
Adrianna Coleman and Kimberly Beard place 1-2 in the women’s portion, and Calvin Gutierrez takes 2nd in the men’s championship.
Also, Kamiak’s Kalia Estes and Jaedyn Chase claim championships and more on local title winners and state placers.
Wesco runners finish with the top three times in the event, plus a roundup of the rest of the local action from Day 2.
A list of every local state qualifier with a top-five time or mark in their respective classification.
The senior took home the 3A state championship in the 400 last season and is looking for even more hardware this time around.
The 33rd edition of the county’s largest prep track and field meet saw plenty of impressive marks, including the nation’s top girls long jump.
The staggering turnout creates many challenges the Vikings’ coaches are happy to take on.
