As spring approaches, Westmont Track and Field track practice begins to ramp up and the athletes begin competing at weekend invitationals. The girls team hopes to repeat a league win, while the boys side hopes to make up for a close loss last year. Coaches Paul Becker (jumps), Jason Ly (sprints), Ron Ernst (distance), and Kyle Carmona (throws), hope for an exciting season. Get ready to go support the team at the first home league meet against Leigh and Pioneer on Thursday, April 3. At the first weekend invitationals, on March 1, there are already a few notable athletes to highlight:
K-Bell Track and Field Classic (@ Westmont High School)
Girls
Rachel Berntsen 100m: 2nd place 13.11 seconds. 300m hurdles: 3rd place 49.79 seconds
Naomi Volinsky (frosh soph) pole vault: 1st place PR, 8’
Veda Rondi (frosh soph) discus: PR, 83’10”
Sophia Shtargot (frosh soph) high jump: 3rd place 4’4”
Lauren Hellen (frosh soph) triple jump: 1st place 33’01.5”. Long jump: 1st place 15’10.5”
Bidance Galicia (frosh soph) triple jump: 2nd place 31’01.5”
Boys
Boys 4×100 (Evan Johiro, Youyi Ding, Hua-Te Yu, Aaron Soni): 3rd place 44.77 seconds
Christian Lynch (frosh soph) shot put: 2nd place 44’08”