Menard qualifies 2 athletes to state track meet

  • THUMBS UP for Makenzie Wright, Colby Powell, Danni Ruiz and Taytum Chambless at the regional track meet last week in Abilene where Powell and Ruiz earned their spots at the state meet on May 3. Nora Davis, photo.
    THUMBS UP for Makenzie Wright, Colby Powell, Danni Ruiz and Taytum Chambless at the regional track meet last week in Abilene where Powell and Ruiz earned their spots at the state meet on May 3. Nora Davis, photo.
  • FRESHMAN Makenzie Wright clears one of 10 hurdles during her regional meet 100m hurdle race in Abilene last week. Although Wright did not advance to state, she had a momentous and promising finish to her first high school track season. Nora Davis, photo.
    FRESHMAN Makenzie Wright clears one of 10 hurdles during her regional meet 100m hurdle race in Abilene last week. Although Wright did not advance to state, she had a momentous and promising finish to her first high school track season. Nora Davis, photo.
  • The sprint relay 3 to 4 handoff from Tucker Pullen to Bryce Davis. Nora Davis, photo.
    The sprint relay 3 to 4 handoff from Tucker Pullen to Bryce Davis. Nora Davis, photo.
    By Paige Wright Abilene Christian University hosted UIL’s 1A – Region 2 track and field meet last weekend. Menard sent 9 athletes, qualified from the Area meet to matchup against Garden City, Strawn, Gordon, Water Valley and other top competitors. As originally reported, 10 Menard students qualified; however, one scratched and did not compete. As a team Menard performed well with 2 students...

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