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THE WRAP: H-Town State Qualifiers in the triple-digits following top Regional performances
Over the course of this past weekend, audiences were treated to some of the most elite athletes in the state seeking to punch their ticket to the UIL State Track & Field Meet in May.
With hundreds of competitors traveling to Turner Stadium (Region III-6A & 5A) and Waco Midway High (Region II-6A), one thing was made abundantly clear following the conclusion of the weekend's events -- Houston is loaded!
In the Region II-6A Meet, the likes of Tanook Hines (Dekaney), Celeste Robinson (Cypress Ranch), Bridgeland's Benjamin Montgomery & Lillian Harden , Staucie Lees & Tyler Grant of Grand Oaks, Willis' Heath Grant, and the relay teams from The Woodlands and Klein Forest were just some of the entrants who claimed top finishes.
Region III-6A was dominated by Atascocita, Shadow Creek, and Tompkins, as each relay team contributed a significant amount of points.
Individually, Jelani Watkins (Atascocita), London Jackson-Bray (Katy), Jayden Keys (Tompkins), Mia Maxwell (Atascocita), Indya Dotson (Houston Memorial), Mason Dossett (Ridge Point), Mackenzie Collins (Shadow Creek), Jacob Marichalar (Deer Park), and Pearland's Madison Peters were among the contenders to end up on the winner's podium.
On the Class 5A scene, Fort Bend Marshall is in prime position to go back-to-back at State, with both the girls' and boys' relay teams claiming gold, with William Mitchell, Jordan Riggs, and Ciara Douglas also medaling in their individual events.
Other remarkable performers include the Randle Lions, Laila Payne (Carnegie Vanguard), Alyssa Jones (Fulshear), Courtney Daniel (Kingwood Park), Brandon Schirck (Friendswood), Hailey Johnson (Lake Creek), and Jayden Thrower of Barbers Hill.
Check out the full list of athletes who qualified for State below!
FAIR WARNING: The list is incredibly extensive.
***Region II-5A Results will be updated when events conclude.
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CLASS 6A STATE QUALIFIERS
***Results depicted are from placements in each respective Regional Meet
REGION II-6A BOYS
Tanook Hines, Spring Dekaney -- 1st in 200m Dash (21.07 s), 3rd in 100m Dash (10.53 s)*
Heath Grant, Willis -- 1st in 400m Dash (47.77 s), 3rd in 800m (1:54.23)*
Lawson Jacobs, Klein Forest -- 2nd in 400m Dash (47.84 s)
Adin Lathrop, Bridgeland -- 1st in 800m (1:52.67)
Jacoby Harmon, Cypress Springs -- 2nd in 800m (1:53.27)
Camden Gibson, College Park -- 1st in 1600m (4:12.86)
Benjamin Montgomery, Bridgeland -- 1st in 3200m (9:06.67), 2nd in 1600m (4:13.02)*
Manuel Vela, Cypress Springs -- 2nd in 3200m (9:11.35)
Calvion Fuller, Cypress Park -- 1st in 110m Hurdles (14.20 s)
Arinzechukwu Ejeckam, Oak Ridge -- 2nd in 110m Hurdles (14.37 s)
Andrew Jones, Klein Collins -- 1st in 300m Hurdles (37.21 s)
Tristan Horn, Cypress Falls -- 2nd in 300m Hurdles (37.44 s)
Tim Thomas, College Park -- 3rd in 300m Hurdles (37.58 s)
***The Woodlands Highlanders -- 1st in 4x400m Relays (3:13.11), 2nd in 4x200m Relays (1:23.76)
***Klein Forest Eagles -- 3rd in 4x100m Relays (41.59 s), 3rd in 4x400m Relays (3:13.90)
Darrly Young, Klein Oak -- 2nd in High Jump (6-06.00)
Chastin Clark, Cypress Ranch -- 3rd in High Jump (6-06.00)
Colton Demont, Grand Oaks -- 3rd in Long Jump (23-00.25)
Tyler Grant, Grand Oaks -- 1st in Discus (192-05.00), 3rd in Shot Put (51-04.50)
Xavier Westmoreland, Klein -- 2nd in Discus (179-09.00)
Chris Georgopoulos, College Park -- 3rd in Discus (174-10.00)
Mason Faye, Klein Collins -- 2nd in Shot Put (51-05.50)
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REGION II-6A GIRLS
Celeste Robinson, Cypress Ranch -- 1st in 100m Dash (11.54 s), 1st in 200m Dash (23.29 s)*
Avia Jones, Klein Forest -- 3rd in 100m Dash (11.67 s)
Anya Jackson, Bridgeland -- 3rd in 200m Dash (23.91 s)
Mya Sanders, Conroe -- 3rd in 400m Dash (57.11 s)
Gia Kurp, The Woodlands -- 1st in 800m (2:13.20)
Felicity Hamilton, Klein Clain -- 1st in 1600m (4:51.65)
Staucie Lees, Grand Oaks -- 1st in 3200m (10:32.74), 2nd in 1600m (4:52.38)*
Kathryn Koonts, Klein -- 2nd in 3200m (10:37.01), 3rd in 1600m (4:55.20)*
Stoya Laydevant, The Woodlands -- 3rd in 3200m (10:46.33)
Lillian Harden, Bridgeland -- 1st in 100m Hurdles (13.98 s), 2nd in 300m Hurdles (42.41 s)*
Naomi Booker, Tomball -- 2nd in 100m Hurdles (14.32 s)
***Klein Forest Eagles -- 2nd in 4x100m Relays (45.93 s), 2nd in 4x400m Relays (3:46.45)*
***Bridgeland Bears -- 3rd in 4x100m Relays (46.71 s)
***Klein Oak Panthers -- 3rd in 4x200m Relays (1:38.69)
***The Woodlands Highlanders -- 3rd in 4x400m Relays (3:47.20)
McCarley Gite, Oak Ridge -- 1st in High Jump (5-04.00)
Persia Hall, College Park -- 3rd in High Jump (5-02.00)
Sydnee Burr, Cypress Park -- 1st in Long Jump (20-03.00)
Luvina Oguntimehin, Oak Ridge -- 3rd in Discus (141-08.00)
Tirea Reed, Klein Cain -- 1st in Discus (45-06.75)
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REGION III-6A BOYS
Jelani Watkins, Atascocita -- 1st in 100m Dash (10.28 s), 1st in 200m Dash (20.56 s)*
Charles Ross, North Shore -- 2nd in 100m Dash (10.36 s)
Kevin Bello, Cinco Ranch -- 2nd in 400m Dash (47.20 s), 3rd in 100m Dash (10.43 s)*
Jhase McMillan, Tompkins -- 2nd in 200m Dash (20.69 s)
Blake Hamilton, Tompkins -- 3rd in 200m Dash (21.10 s)
Elijah Ferguson, Mayde Creek -- 1st in 400m Dash (46.78 s)
Landon Fontenot, Atascocita -- 3rd in 400m Dash (47.62 s)
Jedadiah Stockton, Humble -- 1st in 800m (1:52.80)
Shawn Freeman, Pearland -- 2nd in 800m (1:52.83)
Ryan Du Plessis, Cinco Ranch -- 3rd in 800m (1:53.46)
Chris Creedon, Clear Creek -- 1st in 1600m (4:14.51)
Benjamin Pearce, Stratford -- 2nd in 1600m (4:15.65)
Ryder Darcey, Katy -- 3rd in 1600m (4:20.64), 3rd in 3200m (9:18.90)
Griffen Saacke, Tompkins -- 1st in 3200m (9:14.69)
Matthew Montgomery, Seven Lakes -- 2nd in 3200m (9:15.75)
Mason Dossett, Ridge Point -- 1st in 110m Hurdles (13.39 s)
Jayden Keys, Tompkins --1st in 300m Hurdles (36.72 s), 2nd in 110m Hurdles (13.63 s), 1st in Long Jump (24-04.25)*
Bennie Haywood, Atascocita -- 3rd in 110m Hurdles (14.09 s)
James Ledbetter, Katy Jordan -- 2nd in 300m Hurdles (37.33 s)
Jacorey Harrell, North Shore -- 3rd in 300m Hurdles (37.75 s)
***Atascocita Eagles -- 1st in 4x100m Relays (39.68 s), 1st in 4x400m Relays (3:15.09)
***North Shore Mustangs -- 2nd in 4x100m Relays (40.12 s), 3rd in 4x200m Relays (1:25.68), 3rd in 4x400m Relays (3:16.27)
***Tompkins Falcons -- 1st in 4x200m Relays (1:24.66), 3rd in 4x100m Relays (40.37 s)
***Ridge Point Panthers -- 2nd in 4x200m Relays (1:25.31)
***Humble Wildcats -- 2nd in 4x400m Relays (3:15.76)
Landon Freeman, Jersey Village -- 1st in High Jump (6-10.00)
Caius Shakes, Alief Elsik -- 2nd in High Jump (6-09.00)
Kaleb Goodly, Houston Lamar -- 3rd in High Jump (6-08.00)
Jackson Norris, Atascocita -- 2nd in Long Jump (24-01.75)
Kade Phillips, FB Hightower -- 3rd in Long Jump (24-00.75)
Cameron Phillips, Summer Creek -- 1st in Triple Jump (48-01.75)
Harrison Lowe, Seven Lakes -- 2nd in Triple Jump (47-10.00)
Christian Soungie, Channelview -- 3rd in Triple Jump (47-10.00)
Robert Austin, Seven Lakes -- 1st in Pole Vault (16-00.00)
William Hayden, Cy-Fair -- 2nd in Pole Vault (15-00.00)
Chizitere Okolie, Summer Creek -- 3rd in Pole Vault (14-09.00)
Jacob Marichalar, Deer Park -- 1st in Discus (171-10.00), 3rd in Shot Put (54-05.75)
Joseph Otu Ugwu, Paetow -- 2nd in Discus (167-04.00)
Darian Snell, Alief Hastings -- 3rd in Discus (165-00.00)
Adam Carter, Katy -- 1st in Shot Put (59-04.25)
Tyler Willis, Katy -- 2nd in Shot Put (56-02.50)
Hugh Small, Kingwood -- 1st in 100m Dash-Wheelchair (24.30 s), 1st in 400m Dash-Wheelchair (1:46.40)
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REGION III-6A GIRLS
London Jackson-Bray, Katy -- 1st in 100m Dash (11.44 s), 2nd in 200m Dash (23.72 s)*
Kylah Woods, Ridge Point -- 2nd in 100m Dash (11.63 s)
Mia Maxwell, Atascocita -- 1st in Triple Jump (40-08.00), 3rd in 100m Dash (11.68 s)*
Taylor Jackson, FB Elkins -- 1st in 200m Dash (23.66 s)
Amariya Hardeman, FB Bush -- 3rd in 200m Dash (23.72 s)
Madisyn Jackson, Summer Creek -- 1st in 400m Dash (55.59 s)
Cailey Duren, FB Austin -- 2nd in 400m Dash (55.76 s)
Laila Walls, FB Elkins -- 3rd in 400m Dash (57.23 s)
Tiffany Mugubi, Shadow Creek -- 1st in 800m (2:11.86)
Elizabeth Brooks, Katy -- 2nd in 800m (2:13.01)
Taylan Charles, Humble -- 3rd in 800m (2:14.72)
Katherine Valentine, Clear Falls -- 1st in 1600m (4:55.45)
Rowan Saacke, Tompkins -- 2nd in 1600m (4:55.65)
Mary Van Dyke, Kingwood -- 3rd in 1600m (4:56.66)
Madison Peters, Pearland -- 1st in 3200m (10:35.05)
Jamie Klander, Mayde Creek -- 2nd in 3200m (10:40.19)
Addison Scott, Houston Memorial -- 3rd in 3200m (10:52.32)
Rylee Hampton, Cypress Ridge -- 1st in 100m Hurdles (13.74 s)
Kelly Frederick, Summer Creek -- 2nd in 100m Hurdles (13.79 s)
Madison Ceasar, Cy-Fair -- 3rd in 100m Hurdles (13.83 s)
Mackenzie Collins, Shadow Creek -- 1st in 300m Hurdles (42.50 s)
Lailah Hudson, Shadow Creek -- 2nd in 300m Hurdles (42.76 s)
Kalen Goodman, George Ranch -- 3rd in 300m Hurdles (43.40 s)
***Shadow Creek Sharks -- 1st in 4x100m Relays (45.72 s), 1st in 4x400m Relays (3:49.04), 2nd in 4x200m Relays (1:37.05)*
***Atascocita Eagles -- 1st in 4x200m Relays (1:36.92), 2nd in 4x100m Relays (45.85 s)*
***Paetow Panthers -- 3rd in 4x100m Relays (46.32 s)
***Summer Creek Bulldogs -- 2nd in 4x400m Relays (3:51.07), 3rd in 4x200m Relays (1:38.32)
***Tompkins Falcons -- 3rd in 4x400m Relays (3:55.10)
Brianna Rivers, Summer Creek -- 1st in High Jump (5-10.00)
Savannah Byers, Kingwood -- 2nd in High Jump (5-10.00)
Kamryn McLaurin, Clear Brook -- 3rd in High Jump (5-08.00)
Indya Dotson, Houston Memorial -- 1st in Long Jump (19-05.50), 2nd in Triple Jump (40-02.50)*
Cate Bryany, Houston Memorial -- 2nd in Long Jump (19-02.50)
Kenniyah Guischard-Yearwood, Pearland -- 3rd in Long Jump (19-02.00)
Daijah Miller, Shadow Creek -- 3rd in Triple Jump (40-00.00)
Carla Angueira-Colombani, Seven Lakes -- 1st in Pole Vault (12-03.00)
Kayla Byrd, Cinco Ranch -- 2nd in Pole Vault (12-00.00)
Breeana Borresen, Cinco Ranch -- 3rd in Pole Vault (11-09.00)
Jayden Kimble, Atascocita -- 1st in Discus (154-10.00)
Sydney Freeman, FB Elkins -- 2nd in Discus (142-10.00), 2nd in Shot Put (44-10.00)
Janey Campbell, Seven Lakes -- 1st in Shot Put (46-09.00), 3rd in Discus (137-05.00)
Stephanie Williams, Seven Lakes -- 3rd in Shot Put (43-07.75)
Addison Omar, George Ranch -- 1st in 100m Dash-Wheelchair (29.96 s), 1st in 400m Dash-Wheelchair (2:48.60)*
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CLASS 5A STATE QUALIFIERS
REGION III-5A BOYS
William Mitchell, FB Marshall -- 1st in 100m Dash (10.42 s)*
Blake Holland, Magnolia -- 3rd in 100m Dash (10.54 s), 3rd in 200m Dash (21.36 s)
Jordan Riggs, FB Marshall -- 1st in 400m Dash (48.39 s)*
Sean Smith, Randle -- 2nd in 400m Dash (49.04 s)
Blake Thompson, Randle -- 3rd in 400m Dash (49.66 s)
Christian James, Manvel -- 2nd in 800m (1:54.56)
Zade Kayyali, Friendswood -- 2nd in 1600m (4:20.92)
Aiden Fitzgerald, Friendswood -- 3rd in 3200m (9:15.72)
Maki Jacobson, Fulshear -- 2nd in 110m Hurdles (14.28 s)
Devaren Staples, Foster -- 3rd in 100m Hurdles (14.31 s)
Karmine Stevens, Friendswood -- 2nd in 300m Hurdles (38.95 s)
***Fort Bend Marshall Buffaloes -- 1st in 4x100m Relays (40.28 s), 1st in 4x200m Relays (1:25.17), 3rd in 4x400m Relays (3:19.98)*
***Randle Lions -- 1st in 4x400m Relays (3:18.82), 2nd in 4x100m Relays (40.85 s)*
Justice Ajibola, Randle -- 2nd in High Jump (6-06.00)
Jadon Rodriguez, Barbers Hill -- 2nd in Long Jump (22-07.50)
Jayden Thrower, Barbers HIll -- 1st in Triple Jump (47-11.00)
Jonathan Wright, Santa Fe -- 1st in Pole Vault (15-00.00)
Aaron Tacquard, Santa Fe -- 3rd in Pole Vault (14-00.00)
Banks Goodmanson, Galveston Ball -- 1st in Discus (180-07.00)
Brandon Schirck, Friendswood -- 1st in Shot Put (64-00.00), 2nd in Discus (180-02.00)
Micah Johnson, Angleton -- 3rd in Discus (176-07.00)
Chance Bryant, Fulshear -- 2nd in Shot Put (55-10.00)
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REGION III-5A GIRLS
Alyssa Jones, Fulshear -- 1st in 200m Dash (23.60 s), 1st in Long Jump (19-04.00), 2nd in 100m Dash (11.66 s)*
Sydney Spikerman, Lake Creek -- 3rd in 100m Dash (12.01 s)
Laila Payne, Carnegie Vanguard -- 1st in 100m Hurdles (13.92 s), 1st in 300m Hurdles (42.40 s), 3rd in 200m Dash (24.58 s)*
Kayleigh Bowie, Foster -- 2nd in 400m Dash (56.01 s)
Ciara Douglas, FB Marshall -- 3rd in 400m Dash (56.34 s)
Hailey Johnson, Lake Creek -- 1st in 800m (2:10.97)
Addie Micklos, Lake Creek -- 3rd in 800m (2:15.94)
Sophia Phillip, Magnolia -- 3rd in 1600m (5:04.62)
Zoe Williams, Barbers HIll -- 3rd in 100m Hurdles (14.10 s)
Aryssa Rodriguez, La Porte -- 3rd in 300m Hurdles (44.47 s)
***Fort Bend Marshall Buffaloes -- 1st in 4x100m Relays (47.01 s), 1st in 4x400m Relays (3:55.36), 2nd in 4x200m Relays (1:40.39)*
***Randle Lions -- 3rd in 4x100m Relays (47.07 s)
***Manvel Mavericks -- 2nd in 4x400m Relays (3:55.79), 3rd in 4x200m Relays (1:40.65)
***Lake Creek Lions -- 3rd in 4x400m Relays (3:56.62)
Nichole Thomas, Foster -- 1st in High Jump (5-06.00)
Harlee Fonville, Angleton -- 2nd in Discus (147-09.00)
Brielle Lawson, Lamar Consolidated -- 2nd in Shot Put (41-04.75), 3rd in Discus (134-00.00)
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NOTABLE REGION II-5A PERFORMANCES
Courtney Daniel, Kingwood Park -- 1st in Discus (134-01.00), 1st in Shot Put (44-11.50)*
Cantrell Brooks, Porter -- 2nd in Pole Vault (15-00.00)
Eva Abshire, Kingwood Park -- 1st in 300m Hurdle (44.20 s)
Emilee Smith, Kingwood Park -- 3rd in Pole Vault (11-05.00)
LOOKING ONWARD: Nickel building on Willis legacy
IT TAKES A SPECIAL KIND OF PERSON TO CONTINUALLY EXCEL ON THE TRACK, ESPECIALLY CONSIDERING THE TOUGH COMPETITION THAT CONROE ISD OFFERS ON A YEARLY BASIS.
Among the imposing roster that Willis features, senior Daniel Nickel has made a name for himself.
Originally a football player for the Wildcats, Nickel eventually found himself gravitating towards the track and field program.
“My story in the sport began my sophomore year,” he said. “Football just wasn’t my thing anymore, since I suffered some concussions. From there, I think that track is where I thrived. The one-on-one coaching was definitely a little different for me, and I felt much better about it. I made varsity that year and haven’t looked back.”
Given his considerable speed, Nickel competes in the 100m, 200m and 400m dash for Willis. He has a proclivity for the 200-meter dash in particular, due to the “sweet-spot” distance he knows that he can excel in.
“Ultimately, I plan on breaking the school record in the 200m this year,” Nickel said. “Down the line, I hope to acquire my first Division I offer, while I compete for the team. I don’t really have any hobbies outside of this sport. I dedicate all my time to track, so I hope something like that will happen.”
Since this is his final year with the program, Nickel reflected on what the sport has meant to him and what he will do in the future.
“It means everything to me,” he said. “I feel like I’ve built something here, and I hope to leave a legacy for other kids to look up to. I want to prove that anything is possible. My first 100m time was 11.90 seconds during my freshman year, and I recently ran a 10.80 despite having a bad start.
“That sets me up for a great season, and I want to show that you can do anything when you put your mind to it.”
The Wildcats reached the Regional Meet a year ago and brings back the majority of that roster this Spring.
If the rest of the Willis team share a similar passion as Nickel, the Wildkats should be in for a thrilling performance down the stretch.