State Track Results
Two Vikings made it on the awards stand at the state track meet. Ariana Zuccaro ran a personal best 1:01.51 in the 400m dash on Friday to qualify for finals where she would finish in eighth place. Sarah Wedel also ran a personal best 49.88 in the 300m hurdles to qualify for finals where she would place eighth as well. The other season best for the weekend was the girls 4x100m relay which ran 52.92 but missed finals, placing 10th. The team also had to handle some disappointment due to dropping a baton in the 4x200m relay. A more competitive team this season, the Vikings look forward to more state qualifiers and better finishes the next time around.
The state track meet is an fantastic experience due to watching amazing races, state records and photo finishes. It’s also amazing to watch young athletes compete until their bodies will carry them no further or jog around the track just to finish the race although hurt. There are false starts, dropped batons, disqualifications and hurdle wrecks. All from some of the best high school athletes in South Dakota who are just trying to end their season on the highest note possible.
Arianna heads to the finish line.
Sarah finishes strong.
Sarah grabs the baton from Hannah.
Arianna placed eighth in the 400m dash. Congratulations!
Sarah placed eighth in the 300m hurdles. Congratulations!