(Chelsea Update would like to thank Loren Thorburn for the information in this story. My apologies for the incorrect headline, which has now been corrected to reflect the team’s regional championship.)
For the first time in Chelsea track and field history, both the girls and the boys teams won the SEC regional in the same year.
“It was a very special day,” said coach Loren Thorburn, who added, “I want to say thank you to all the athletes, coaches, parents, and spectators in their support of these fine young men and women. There were lots of special moments and memories during the day. I know there are a few who may have not placed in the meet or who did not achieve state qualifying status; however, we came together as a team and supported each other through it.”
The girls team competed against 14 other schools and scored 104.5 points, while next scoring team, Adrian, scored 70 points.
“We had 11 athletes earn state qualifying status in 8 events and 13 athletes were involved in scoring at the regional meet. Truly a special day,” the coach said.
State qualifiers:
Hannah Almhiemid in 100m hurdles – regional runner-up (Her time [15.79] is the 5th fastest time in Chelsea history.)
Jenna Gileczek in pole vault – regional runner-up (Her jump [9’1″] is the 7th highest jump in school history.)
Allison Hughes in 4x800m relay
Jesse Jacobusse in the 4x800m and 1600m – regional runner-up (Her time [5:17.02] is the 5th fastest time in school history.)
Ailish Joyce in the 4x400m relay
Kaehla Manly in the 4x400m Relay and 300m hurdles – regional champion (Her time [47.47] is the 6th fastest time in school history.)
Sydney Matusik in the 4x400m Relay and 400m dash (Her time [59.34] is the 4th fastest in school history.)
Laney Miller in the 4x400m relay
Christine Schultz in the pole vault – regional champion (One of her earlier vaults this year [11′] earned her a tie with 2nd place all-time highest jump in school history.)
Jacqueline Taylor in the 4x800m relay
Karana Wickens in the 4x800m relay and 3200m (Her time [11:39.48] is the 5th fastest in school history.)
Other members who scored points at the regional meet include Emily Morales (4×100 Relay – 5th) and Rachel Valek (shot put – 7th).
Huron JV Meet Results from Wednesday, May 18
Highlights:
- Anna Collins threw 29’2.5″ in the shot put to earn 2nd place
- 4×800 relay of Kyle Bragg, Jordan Fannin, Taylor Freyre, and Gretta Robbins earned a 5th place
- Elizabeth Higgins ran a personal record of 72.68 in the 400m dash
- Kyle Bragg placed 4th in the 800m run with a time of 2:38.86
- “We had fun at the meet and adjusted well after arriving late to the meet. Great job ladies,” Thorburn said.
