Ella Meyerkorth, a junior at Rock Port R-II High School, traveled to North Carolina and competed in the AAU Junior Olympic Games at A&T University. Ella took part in the girls’ heptathlon for ages 15 and 16. She competed in seven different events, including 100 meter hurdles, high jump, shot put and 200 meter dash on the first day, and long jump, javelin throw, and the 800 meter run the second day. In total, Ella scored 4,359 points and placed third overall. She won the javelin, placed 4th in the 800 meter run, and placed 6th in the shot put. Congratulations on a third place finish! (Submitted photo)