Ella Meyerkorth (RP) and Lizzie Schlueter (EA) finished second and third in the 100 meter hurdles. Lizzie ran a time of 16.91 seconds for third and Ella ran a 16.38 for second place.

 

Jarrett Spinnato ran well in his two events, taking first place in the 100 meter dash with a time of 11.13 and third place in the 200 meter dash with a time of 22.99.

 

In the girls’ high jump Faith Anderson continues to win as she jumped 1.65 meters or 5’5”. She also won the 300 meter hurdles.

 

Ella Meyerkorth, Rylee Jenkins, Norah Watkins and Avery Meyerkorth made up the 4×800 meter relay. This team ran a personal best with a time of 10:17.26 for first place.

 

Tommi Martin placed first in three of her four events at the sectional meet. She set a new sectional record in the javelin with a throw of 39.40 meters or 129’3”. In the 800, Tommi placed first with a time of 2:25.29. The 4×400 placed first and the 4×800 placed third.

 

The East Atchison ran a personal best in the 4×200 meter relay, placing first with a time of 1:50.03. The team (pictured right to left) had a strong performance, with Grace Oswald leading off to second leg Natalie Hedlund, who passed the baton to third leg Lizzie Schlueter, who gave it to anchor Faith Anderson.

 

Rylee Jenkins had a throw of 38.45 meters or 126’ 2” in the discus, 24’ more than second place.

 

The EA girls’ 4×400 meter relay placed first with a winning time of 4:12.47 dominating the field. Team members are Lizzie Schlueter, Grace Oswald, Tommi Martin and Faith Anderson. This was a personal best for this relay this year.

 

Norah Watkins brought home second in both the 1600 and 3200 meter runs. Norah ran a personal best of 5:45.01 in the 1600 meters and 12:53.01 in the 3200 meter run.

 

East Atchison’s 4×800 relay, made up of Tommi Martin, Dylan Drummond, Claire Martin, and Grace Oswald, placed third with a time of 10:34.23.

 

Caleb Lucas competed in both the 1600 meter run and the 3200 meter run. Caleb qualified for state in the 3200 meter run where he placed third with a personal best time of 11:08.54.

 

Avery Meyerkorth qualified in the 800 meter run, placing third with a time of 2:29.34. This was a new personal best time for Avery.

 

Plattsburg High School in Plattsburg, Missouri, was the host site for the Class 1 Sectional 4 track meet on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Both East Atchison and Rock Port teams performed well with the top four placers advancing to the state meet. Rock Port advanced four girls in seven events and one boy in one event. East Atchison advanced seven girls in eight events and one boy in two events. State track will be held at Adkins Stadium at Jefferson City High School in Jefferson City this Friday and Saturday, May 19 and 20, 2023.

Results for the East Atchison (EA) and Rock Port (RP) athletes are as follows:

GIRLS

Girls 100 Meter Hurdles – 2nd, Ella Meyerkorth (RP), 16.38; 3rd, Lizzie Schlueter (EA), 16.91

Girls 300 Meter Hurdles – 1st, Faith Anderson (EA), 46.95; 3rd, Ella Meyerkorth (RP), 48.13; 4th, Lizzie Schlueter (EA), 48.32

Girls 800 Meter Run – 1st, Tommi Martin (EA), 2:25.29; 3rd, Avery Meyerkorth (RP), 2:29.34

Girls 1600 Meter Run – 2nd, Norah Watkins (RP), 5:45.01

Girls 3200 Meter Run – 2nd, Norah Watkins (RP), 12:53.01

Girls 4×100 Meter Relay – 5th, East Atchison (Dylan Drummond, Natalie Hedlund, Grace Oswald, Payton Woodring), 54.58

Girls 4×200 Meter Relay – 1st, East Atchison (Grace Oswald, Natalie Hedlund, Lizzie Schlueter, Faith Anderson), 1:50.03

Girls 4×400 Meter Relay – 1st, East Atchison (Faith Anderson, Tommie Martin, Grace Oswald, Lizzie Schlueter), 4:12.47; 5th, Rock Port (Ella Meyerkorth, Jacoby Driskell, Mikayla Makings, Avery Meyerkorth), 4:30.60

Girls 4×800 Meter Relay – 1st, Rock Port (Ella Meyerkorth, Rylee Jenkins, Norah Watkins, Avery Meyerkorth), 10:17.26; 3rd, East Atchison (Grace Oswald, Claire Martin, Dylan Drummond, Tommi Martin), 10:34.23

Girls High Jump – 1st, Faith Anderson (EA), 1.65m (5’5”); 5th, Payton Woodring (EA), 1.46m (4’9.5”)

Girls Discus – 1st, Rylee Jenkins (RP), 38.45m (126’2”)

Girls Javelin Throw – 1st, Tommi Martin (EA), 39.40m (129’3”); 8th, Rylee Jenkins (RP), 28.64m (93’11”)

BOYS

Boys 100 Meter Dash – 1st, Jarrett Spinnato (EA), 11.13

Boys 200 Meter – 3rd, Jarrett Spinnato (EA), 22.99

Boys 1600 Meter Run – 5th, Caleb Lucas (RP), 4:57.75

Boys 3200 Meter Run – 3rd, Caleb Lucas (RP), 11:08.54

Boys High Jump – 7th, Jarrett Spinnato (EA), 1.70m (5’7”)

Boys Discus – 7th, Brentyn Herron (RP), 32.09m (105’3”)

Boys Shot Put – 8th, Collin Hedlund (EA), 12.03m (39’5.75”)