On Thursday, March 20, the upper school Warrior track and field team competed at the Charles Austin Varsity High School Meet held at Texas State University in San Marcos. The varsity girls team placed 7th overall, and the varsity boys team placed 8th overall. The top six finishes are below!
Varsity Girls:
800M – Lucy Lamy ('26) (3rd, PR); 1600M – Lucy Lamy ('26) (2nd), Isa Rangel-Medina ('26) (6th, PR); High Jump – Mia Kropewnicki ('26) (4th); Discuss – Mia Kropewnicki ('26) (5th)
Varsity Boys:
400M – Ethan Dang ('25) (4th, PR), Nick Hodapp ('27) (8th); 800M - Nick Hodapp ('27) (6th, PR); Long Jump – Ethan Dang ('25) (4th); Triple Jump – Christian Dang ('27) (5th), Etienne Isidore ('25) (6th)
On Wednesday, March 26, and Friday, March 28–Saturday, March 29, the Warriors competed in two meets: the Thrall Tiger Relays and Texas Relays. The Texas Relays is recognized as the second largest track and field meet in the country, with over 5,000 athletes from high schools, colleges, and professional athletes, including many Olympians. Each of the four relay teams performed well, and the athletes’ participation will be one of the highlights of their high school careers.
The following athletes recorded the top-three performances from the Thrall Tiger Relays:
Varsity Boys:
400M – Ethan Dang (1st); Nick Hodapp (3rd, PR); 300M Hurdles – Andres Patino (1st, PR); Pole Vault – Justin Thar (2nd)
JV Boys:
300M Hurdles – Tristan Lackovich (3rd); Pole Vault – Logan Gramling (3rd, PR)
Varsity Girls:
800M – Linda Smith (2nd); High Jump – Mia Kropewnicki (1st); Discuss - Mia Kropewnicki (3rd)
JV Girls:
1600M – Adalynn Kifer (1st, PR), Anna Gilbey (2nd, PR); 800M – Adalynn Kifer (2nd, PR)
The teams will spend the upcoming week training before the district meet on Tuesday, April 8, hosted at St. Michael’s Prep.