Girls’ track goes after it at UD Classic

The distance running crew takes a stretch break at the Mystique Community Ice Center

Kate Farnum, Rampage Reporter
March 21, 2019

As Girls Track and Field moves into outdoor season, indoor season comes to a close after several meets at the University of Dubuque. Goodbye, hallway sprints, and hello, actual track!

Overall, the girls placed 5th at the UD Classic on Friday, March 15th.

The JV team placed in 8 events, including a second place finish for the 4×800 relay team of Grace Ries, Stacey Kloft, Josie Stackis, and Lily Balayti and a third place finish for the Distance medley team of Allison Morgan, Jennifer Bardon, Alesha Veach, and Stacey Kloft.

The girls’ next meet is Saturday, March 23rd at the University of Dubuque.

JV 55m Dash

Nyla Noble – 12th place
Jamia Harris – 18th place

JV 1500m

Lucia Nelson – 3rd
Bailey Hammerand – 6th
Julianne Caceres – 14th

JV 4x200m Relay

Jamia Harris, Ali Edmonds, Maddy Reel, and Kenya Sutton – 9th

JV 4x400m Relay

Allison Morgan, Ali Edmonds, Stacey Kloft, and Lucie Lambe – 7th

JV 4x800m Relay

Grace Ries, Stacey Kloft, Josie Stackis, and Lily Balayti – 2nd

JV Distance Med

Allison Morgan, Jennifer Bardon, Alesha Veach, and Stacey Kloft – 3rd

JV Long Jump

Alesha Veach – 18th

JV Shot Put

Breen Duffy – 20th
Sara Swift – 26th
Ali Sisler – 30th

The varsity team also had a strong showing, including not only winning and high placements, but a new school record by Claire Edmondson in the 1500m run.

Varsity 55m Dash