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Some of the stars of 2022-23 Concordia Lutheran T&F
MEDAL SEASON: CLHS standouts make noise at TAPPS State
Despite some choppy weather conditions during Friday’s series of Field events, CLHS went to Panther Stadium (Hewitt, TX) primed to compete.
Concordia Lutheran's Ryley KlefstadBradley C. Collier (VYPE)
The big headline was made by senior Ryley Klefstad who was named the TAPPS-6A State Champion in the Pole Vault event after leaping over a bar set 14 feet off the ground.
Concordia Lutheran would later have two more top placements, with junior Adele Neuhaus and sophomore Sara Ostermiller taking bronze in the Triple Jump (36-10.75) and Discus (108-03.00), respectively.
Concordia Lutheran's Adele NeuhausBradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Saturday procured several impressive performances by the Crusaders as well, particularly with the Boys’ second-place finish in the 4x200 Relay with a time of just over 90 seconds.
While the overall team did not conclude last weekend as State Champions, the individual performances speak for themselves. Considering they have a relatively young group, expect ‘Sader Nation to be back for more a year from now.
2022-23 TWCA Girls Track & Field
STATE WRAP: TWCA delivers gold finishes at TAPPS Championship
TWCA made a strong introduction in the competition, during Friday’s series of Field events, as sophomore Taylor Makiya started the show off in style, by being crowned as the 5A Girls Shot Put State Champion after throwing for just over 39 feet. This gold medal will pair nicely with the one from 2022 she has at home.
TWCA's Taylor MakiyaBradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Later on Friday, the Warriors also enjoyed two more top placements from Andrew Cockrill (So.) who finished in the No. 3 spot for the Boys Pole Vault (12-00), while senior AJ Belser took bronze in the Boys Discus with a throw of 143’4”.
Saturday’s events were even more impressive, with juniors Zoe Calamani and Sarah Chappelle, in particular, being the stars of the show.
TWCA's Zoe CalimaniBradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Not only did the pair have integral roles in the third-place finish for the Girls 4x200 Relay (4:04.69), but Calimani would conclude the Meet with another bronze in the 400m (57.14s), as well as a State Title in the 800m (2:18.67)
Similarly, Chappelle would become a State Champion after showcasing her premier speed in the 300m Hurdles (45.75s), while placing third in the 100m (15.22s).
TWCA's Sarah ChappelleBradley C. Collier (VYPE)
The final tally listed the TWCA Girls in the No. 5 spot with 65 points, and the Boys at eleventh overall (23.5 points).
While the composite team results weren’t as high as the Warriors would have hoped, the individual successes speak for themselves.
Considering the majority of the group will be returning a year from now, who’s to say they can’t change that next time around?