FHS track sees indoor success
In the two-mile run, Chase Temples, Sam Shagan and Bailey Ann Smith all set personal bests with times of, 9:58.54 (Temples), 9:45.53 (Shagan) and 12:19.29 (Smith).
In the boys 4x400 event, Caden Baker, Nick Deguira, Fisher Smith and Aaron Pohl set a season best at 3:38.45.
In the girls distance medley relay, the combo of Christie George, Courtney George, Ella Gruzalski and Bailey Ann Smith recorded a season-best time of 13:43.17.
In other events, Christie George timed out at 5:31.39 in the one-mile run and 2:33.88 in the 800-meter run. Also, Baker reached a height of 5 feet, 4 inches in high jump.
“It truly shows how much our program is growing — this is the first year we’ve had double-digit indoor qualifiers,” new FHS track coach Charles Bell said. “While indoor is still new for many athletes, it builds confidence and sets the foundation for big PRs and team success heading into the outdoor season.”
With the indoor season behind them, the Admirals will now look toward their first outdoor meet of the year, the Tennova East TN Jamboree on Feb. 28.
And in the girls distance medley relay, the combo of Christie George, Courtney George, Ella Gruzalski and Bailey Ann Smith recorded a season-best time of 13:43.17.
“It shows the hard work our athletes continue to put in every day,” said Bell. “They come to practice focused on improving themselves while pushing their teammates to get better as well. The PRs are great to see, but even more rewarding is watching them raise their own standards through stronger work ethic, commitment, and dedication.”
In other events, Christie George also timed out at 5:31.39 in the one-mile run and 2:33.88 in the 800-meter run. Also, Baker reached a height of 5 feet, 4 inches in high jump.
