The Pirates and Lady Pirates track team competed at the Edna Rustler Relays on Saturday February 22nd. The team brought home lots of awards and it was a great first meet for the kids.

For the 7th grade girls Krislyn Key placed 2nd in shot put, Danielle Morales and Anna Sachtleben placed 5th and 6th in the 800 run. Karley Gregory placed 5th in the 100 meter hurdles, and the 4×200 relay comprised of Krislyn Key, Karley Gregory, Heather Glover and Anna Sachtleben got 6th place.

For the 7th grade boys, Enrique Torres placed 2nd in shot put, Jacob Guerra placed 6th in long jump, 6th in the 100 meter dash and 5th in the 200 meter dash. Jairo Castillo placed 5th in the 800 dash and 3rd in the 300 hurdles. Angel Chavez had an exceptional meet placing first in the 800 and 400 meter dash. The 800 relay of Angel Chavez, Will Helms, Daniel Martinez, and Jacob Guerra placed 3rd.

For the 8th grade boys Benny Torres placed 4th in shot put, in the 200 meter dash and the 100 dash. Alex Morales placed in the 800 run. The relay team of Benny Torres, Felix Ruelas, Alex Morales and Carlos Pena recieved 4th place.

We had some great performances for it being our first meet. We were really proud of our kids!

Coach Kelly Lillge