WINSTON SALEM — The Forbush Falcons men’s and women’s track and field teams were on fire during the Western Piedmont Athletic Conference championship meet. Forbush had been dominating the field during the regular season, and they kept things going in the end of season meet. Forbush earned first place in several events, and a spot on the podium in other events.
Bianca Gonzalez took home first place in the 800 meter run, and in the 1600 meter run. In the 100 meter dash, Skylar Southard placed second with a time of 13.18. Southard also placed second in the 200 meter dash and second in long jump. Sarah Owens earned first place in the long jump with a jump of 4’10.
Nate Warden placed first in the 800 meter run and second in the 1600 meter run. In the 110 meter hurdles, Jesse Keen placed first with a time of 17.69. Keen also placed second in the 300 meter hurdles. Full results from the WPAC championship are listed below.
Women’s Results:
100 Meter Dash
2. Skylar Southard 13.18
9. Gracie Holleman 14.60
13. Stacey Lowe 15.02
200 Meter Dash
2. Skylar Southern 26.52
12. Gracie Holleman 30.92
13. Stacey Lowe 31.27
800 Meter Run
1. Bianca Gonzalez 2:34.55
4. Lorena Mendoza 2:43.87
10. Sarah Wiendhoft 3:06.17
1600 Meter Run
1. Bianca Gonzalez 5:48.20
4. Darlene Valverde 6:15.45
6. Sarah Wiendhoft 6:39.23
3200 Meter Run
6. Darlene Valverde 14:10.10
10. Sarah Wiendhoft 14:53.93
11. Lorena Mendoza 15:30.56
100 Meter Hurdles
2. Katena Morrison 17.56
300 Meter Hurdles
2. Katena Morrison 52.07
4 x 100 Meter Relay
4. Relay Team 57.54
4 x 200 Meter Relay
2. Relay Team 1:53.90
4 x 400 Meter Relay
3. Relay Team 4:55.28
4 x 800 Meter Relay
2. Relay Team 11:27.01
High Jump
1. Sarah Owens 4-10
Long Jump
2. Skylar Southern 14-7.5
4. Katena Morrison 13-4
5. Sarah Owens 13-1
Triple Jump
2. Katena Morrison 30-6.5
6. Sarah Owens 26-11
Discus
7. Ella Speaks 54-10
Shot Put
3. Ella Speaks 25-5
8. Naomi Pauca 22-11
Men’s Results:
100 Meter Dash
9. Nate Hampton
14. Austin Choplin
17. Jesse Wooten
200 Meter Dash
12. Nate Hampton
18. Cristofur Martinez
400 Meter Dash
6. Austin Choplin 56.97
11. Zach Merritt 59.39
15. Jackson Gentry 1:04.38
800 Meter Run
1. Nate Warden 2:05.23
6. Jonah Keen 2:16.75
12. Jaysen Smith 2:30.41
1600 Meter Run
2. Nate Warden 4:34.70
12. Christian Furno
13. Jaxson Gray
3200 Meter Run
5. Nate Warden 11:04.76
9. Ethan Snow 13:22.71
10. Christian Furno 13:23.72
110 Meter Hurdles
1. Jesse Keen 17.69
300 Meter Hurdles
2. Jesse Keen 47.48
9. Troy Snow 59.69
4 x 100 Meter Relay
4. Relay Team 50.73
4 x 200 Meter Relay
5. Relay Team 1:43.65
4 x 400 Meter Relay
4. Relay Team 3:52.25
4 x 800 Meter Relay
4. Relay Team 9:28.06
High Jump
2. Luke Bennett 6-0
4. Nate Hampton 5-8
Long Jump
2. Luke Bennett 18-8
6. Nate Hampton 17-8
Triple Jump
1. Luke Bennett 37-11
Discus
6. Wesley Trivette 93-10
7. Jesse Wooten 92-2
9. Jalen Alexander 79-7
Shot Put
5. Wesley Trivette 34-6
6. Jalen Alexander 34-5
11. Ayden Gardner 32-10
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