On Thursday, May 9, the Weir High track team traveled to North Marion for regionals.  They worked hard all season to prepare, practicing intense workouts that challenged their speed and endurance, along with working on handoffs for their relays.  The team also made sure to eat well and recover for the days leading up to the race.  They placed 2^nd overall as a team, and 4 of the 5 relays qualified for states.

“It was a lot of fun for everyone, and we came out very successful.  I was really happy that I got to go,” says Hailey Hans.

At states, Maleea Faulks and Myleigh Clevenger both placed 2^nd in their shuddle hurdle relay.  Maleigha Stromile also placed 2^nd in her shuddle hurdle relay, along with 4^th in her 100-mile high hurdles. Kiana Luevano placed 2^nd in her shuddle hurdle relay and 2^nd in her 4×200-meter relay.  Naomi Young placed 3^rd in her 4×800-meter relay, 5^th in her 800-meter run, and 1^st in her 4×400 meter relay. Lea Young placed 3^rd in her 4×800-meter relay.  Olivia Shetler placed 3^rd in her 4×800-meter relay.  Dacodah Roach placed 3^rd in her 4×800 meter relay.  Liv Baker placed 1^st in her 200-meter dash, 1^st in her 100-meter dash, 2^nd in her 4×200-meter relay, and 1^st in her 4×400-meter relay.  Mea Kauffman placed 3^rd in her 400-meter dash, 2^nd in her 4×200-meter relay, and 1^st in her 4×400-meter relay.  Finally, Bella Spickard placed 2^nd in her 4×200-meter relay and 1^st in her 4×400-meter relay.

“States was a really amazing experience.  I ran great in all of my events, and it was really nice to see all the hard work I did pay off,” Naomi Young explains.