The spring sports season is officially coming to a close, and Wooster’s Track team has spent the past week preparing qualifiers for NEPSTA Championships in Marianapolis due to take place tomorrow, Saturday, May 16.
There have been some issues this season, such as cancellations of meets due to weather complications, including Trinity Pawling’s meet on Wednesday, May 5.
These setbacks are always unfortunate for Wooster’s track team, with meets serving as further preparation for NEPSTA, especially without our own track on campus.
Yet because of this, Coaches Wilkinson and Carlson often have to improvise. Track usually practices around the turf field, but the two often rent out fields and host additional practices for student athletes over weekends. Meets themselves also serve as opportunities for the team to adjust to running on the track, while setting new PR’s and breaking school records, showing the team’s growth.
“The most meaningful part of this track season has been improving on my sprint skills, and with that, the sport also becomes more enjoyable,” Harper ’28 said.
This year has been especially memorable for record-breaking performances. Camila, Maddy, Izzy, and Lily broke the girls’ 4x1 relay, and Ella, Hannah, Maddy, and Cece broke the 4x4 relay. Both Ella and Cece broke the 1500-meter race. On the boys’ side, Trey, Ronan, Ben, and Christian broke the 4x1 and Ronan, Jack S., Jackson, and Trey broke the 4x200 record. Trey also set a new boys’ 100-meter sprint record.
In field events, Leo broke the boys’ javelin record, Jack broke the boys’ shot put and Hellen broke the girls’ long jump record.
As of this year, the track team has not only grown in size and excelled in records, but also hosted its own track meet for the first time at Danbury High School’s field.
Although Wooster doesn’t typically have an opportunity to host a home meet, individuals are always sure to show support and camaraderie with both of our running groups.
Both coaches, Mrs. Wilkinson and Ms. Carlson, are always sure to support individuals in regular practices, which is also prominent in the outcome of such meets and in the PR’s of many runners.
Sarah '28
Journalism Student
