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TWCA's Taylor Makiya
Making Gains: TWCA's Makiya Already Showing Signs of Greatness
What’s most surprising, however, is how much momentum she’s gained having just picked up the shot a few years back.
“I first started competing in track and field in middle school,” said Makiya. “I decided to try shot put and a few other events in eighth grade and I really enjoyed it. After my freshmen year, the offseason felt really slow at first because I had to start up everything again. From there, I worked with a private coach on my form and worked in the gym.”
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
She exploded onto the scene as a freshman earning silver medals in the 2022 District and Regional Meets, before winning gold at last year’s State Meet.
She’s picked up where she left off this year, winning gold in the University of Houston Indoor Meet. On top of that, her performance for USATF has garnered three silver medals and a seventh-place finish in the USATF Championships.
“My goals are to build on last year’s successes and hit a new personal record,” Makiya said. “I also hope to grow in other events than shot put throughout the season.”
Makiya aspires to be like her role model New Zealand shot put star, Valarie Adams, because of the Olympian’s elite form and power.
For now, however, she hopes to launch the discuss and shot put through the air further than any other Warrior before her. She’s well on her way.
2022-23 TWCA Girls Track & Field
On Your Mark: TWCA Loaded This Spring
They will be pursuing gold all the way through the TAPPS State Meet in May.
2022-23 TWCA Boys Track & FieldJamie Wright (VYPE)
“We’re really excited about some new talent that came to the school including some sprinters and throwers,” said Earle. “I’m looking forward to seeing what those guys and girls will add to this program. We’re already really deep in our middle-distance racing, as well as the jumps, so I’m confident that we’ll be well-rounded. Certainly, on the girls’ side, we’ve got some standouts with Zoe Calimani, Sarah Chappelle, and Taylor Makiya, just to name a few.”
TWCA's Zoe CalimaniBradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Fresh off the heels of the TWCA girls finishing in the No. 2 spot in last year's State Meet, Earle remains confident in his team’s ability to produce results, despite having a younger roster this Spring.
“What’s kind of interesting is that we don’t have many seniors on the girls’ side,” Earle said. “So, we’re prepared for years to come to continue to do well. We’ve got some really solid athletes who medaled in State last year, so I’m sure they’ll be able to provide that experience to elevate the entire roster.”
TWCA's Xander ReedJamie Wright (VYPE)
With a slew of athletes in each event, TWCA will look to leave opponents in the dust in the upcoming months.
“I’m most looking forward to seeing how this team comes together,” said Earle. “We’ve got this mix of some brand-new seniors on the guys’ side coming in with a lot of talent, which can add some depth to our scoring. They’ve continued to build. I can’t wait to see how they maintain their ability to improve."
Sarah Chappelle
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
