(Chelsea Update would like to thank Eric Swager for the information in this story.)
On a hot day, May 13, Chelsea hosted the SEC White Championship meet. There were some fine performances across the board from many of the attending schools, but Pinckney stepped up to the greatest extent and claimed the championship.
The team ended the league season with a 4-1 dual meet record and another runner-up showing. This marks the 11th straight year where the Bulldogs have been SEC champ or runner up – a pretty solid record said Coach Eric Swager.
There were 4 league champions:
Parker Olk in the Pole Vault
Brandon Snyder in the Long Jump
Ryan Scott in the Shot Put
Connell Alford in the 3200
Others earning all – SEC honors (top 3) were Bram Hartsuff in the 3200, Drew Shemwell in the 100, Andrew Hilbert in the 300 hurdles, Connell Alford in the 1600, Ryan Scott in the discus, and Aiden McGuire in the discus.
The team now focuses its energies on Friday’s Regional Championship, Swager said.
“We have managed to claim eight straight titles, but this year will probably be our toughest challenge of them all. Five different teams have a decent shot of claiming the title. We will, of course, do our best to prepare and give our top effort to represent Chelsea,” Swager said.
Thanks to all the parents and volunteers who helped put on our home meets this year, and all the fans that came out on a hot day last Friday night.
