Girls track team races to first

CVHS girls varsity track and field breezed straight to first place at the WACC League Championship Meet with a grand team score of 132 to runner-up Bishop O’Dowd with 126 team points, on May 1 and May 3. 

Trojans ran accordingly to their designated roles, whether it had been committing to short hard sprints or a long mean run. Field events varied in nature and held great diversity, ranging from the discus throw, high jump, shot put, pole vault, long jump, or triple jump. 

While many athletes performed exceptionally, contributing to a team victory for the Trojans, sophomore varsity sprinter Idara Essien performed outstandingly, placing third in the long jump, and winning not only the 100-meter run but the 200-meter run, even contributing to her team’s victory in the 4×100-meter relay. 

Despite the numerous victories brought home by Essien, she stated, “I only PRed [set a personal record] in the 200-meter run.”

Essien is a stupendous athlete, as not only is her performance on both the track and field exemplary as she won every track event she competed in, but she remains humble to her feats. 

“It just happens you know, I mean, practice is five days a week and I try to put the most into practice,” said Essien. Essien does not do additional practice outside of track and credits her amazing coaches and attendance to practice for superb results. 

Freshman athlete Iliana Nierengarten also did notably, placing first in the 800-meter run with a time of 2.19.48, placing second in the 1600-meter run, and third in the 3200-meter run. Contributing to even more team points, the Trojans brought home a victory in the 4×400-meter relay run too.

The WACC League Champion Meet was lively for Trojans as the meet was held at CVHS. This made it a lot more convenient for friends and family to attend and cheer them on within the bleachers as the meet played out. 

A fun atmosphere was maintained throughout the meet as Trojans in attendance found the track meet a very entertaining one to watch. Furthermore, the victory fueled the Trojans afterward for days on end.

Marissa Meza (Left) and Carrie Lee (Right) Stating 100 meter