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PHOTOS: Simley Track Teams Compete At Conference Prelims

Spartans boys and girls track compete in the first of two days at Conference Championships.

The Simley High School track teams traveled to Tartan to compete in the preliminary conference championships on Tuesday. This was the first day of a two-day competition. The competition wraps up on Thursday.

The girls track team is currently in sixth place with 9.5 points. Here are some individual highlights:

  • Emma Russ placed seventh in the high jump.
  • Margie Freed placed fifth in the 3,200 meter run.
  • Mariah Hoffman placed fifth in the discus.
  • Kersten Schwanz qualified for the the 100-meter dash final.

The boys are currently in sixth place with 16 points. Here are few individual highlights:

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  • Mykar Groves placed third in the shot put.
  • Carter Lang placed third in the triple jump.
  • Eric Johnston qualified for both the 100- and 200-meter dash finals.

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