Thursday, March 28, 2024

Cascade boys and girls track and field teams finish third at league championships

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The Cascade Kodiaks track and field team hosted the Caribou Trail League Championships on May 9 in Peshastin. The boys finished third behind Cashmere and Okanogan. The girls finished third behind Okanogan and Cashmere.
For the boys, freshman standout Landon Davies won the 1600 and 3200. In the 1600, Davies waited to make his move until the final lap, where left the other runners behind. It was impressive.
The boys 4x400 team of Teague Duncan, Gabe Wulfman, Caleb Payne, and Jace Seely with a time of 3:38. Caleb Payne also won the 800. Will Cassayre was second in pole vault at 11-feet-6 inches.
The 4x100 team of Harrison Kraus, James Young, Jace Seely and Teague Duncan finished second.
For the girls, senior Ashley Parton had a tremendous day with three wins and a second. She won the 100 and 300 hurdles and anchored both relays. She is currently ranked first in state in the 300 hurdles.
“Once again, Gianna Pisatoresi and Julia Armstrong finished first and second in the pole vault.  These two girls could go one and two at state. In the distance races, Josie Brennan took first with a run away performance. Freshman Zoe McDevitt place second in the mile and 800,” Head Coach Bill Davies.
The girls 4x200 team was first and second in the 4x100. The team consists of Lauren Richardson, Emily Gaines, Kascia Muscutt and Ashley Parton.
“I was a great night for the Kodiak track team. The team had many great performances by both the boys and girls,” Davies said. “This week will be districts at Cashmere. The top two finishers will move on to state. I believe we could get a record number of athletes to state.”
The District 6 1A Championships are at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 17 in Cashmere.
Ian Dunn can be reached at 548-5286 or editor@leavenworthecho.com.

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