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It was a beautiful day to be on a real track for the first time in two years when the West Central Area Knights competed at Melrose on Thursday. "Being that the weather has been so crummy lately, the WCA track and field team has had a difficult time getting in meaningful outdoor practices without risking our athletes health on poor surfaces," said WCA Head Coach Austin Hanson. "All of that being said, their performance given the circumstances was outstanding with both teams receiving 3rd in their opening meet."
Kyle Schill and Brynn Fernholz showed their senior leadership and had individual successes in their events. Kyle Schill won both the 800 meter and the 1600 meter races with times of 2:12 and 4:55, respectively. Brynn Fernholz tied for first in the high jump at 4' 8" and won the triple jump with an astounding 31' 10". "They are incredible leaders and have been leading this young team by example," said Coach Hanson.
Alex Salwasser displayed his consistent stride in both the mile and 2 mile races, placing second behind Schill in the mile (5:12) and placing 1st in the 2 mile (1:09). Lexi Bright was a jack of all trades, placing 2nd in the 100 meter dash (14.01), 1st in the 800 meter run (2:37), and 1st in the long jump (15' 2"). Tyler Stone had amazing throws at discus and shot put, receiving 2nd (116' 3") and 4th (33' 3"), respectively.
Other athletes like Liz Rustan, Kaitlyn Hansen, Roman Mihalovski, Taylor Bennett, Nasir Dotts,
Alexa Blume, and Terina Blascyk all did an outstanding job in their opening meet.
"Overall, we are very pleased with their development in this young season," added Coach Hanson. "Over half of our team had never even been to a track meet before, so for most this is a brand new experience. We can't wait to see what this season has in store for them."