Twenty-two Bayfield Wolverines and four Ignacio Bobcats have reached the ultimate stage of high school track and field.
Bayfield will bring a loaded team to the Colorado High School Activities Association Class 3A state track and field meet at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood this Thursday through Saturday. Meanwhile, Class 2A Ignacio has a small but strong squad ready to make a leap toward podiums.
Both squads are loaded with pole vaulters. Bayfield is also strong in the throwing events and relays, while Ignacio has a talented pair of sprinters.
Here is a closer look at those who will represent the two teams:
Bayfield High School
Bayfield High School
Grade: Junior
Events: Pole vault
Expectations: “I hope to go in and leave it all out there. I hope to keep accelerating, even if it’s only a couple inches.”
Grade: Sophomore
Events: Pole vault
Expectations: “I’m looking forward to the experience to see what I can do when I’m older. I want to learn from my experience from the competition.”
Grade: Freshman
Events: Long jump, 4×100 relay
Expectations: “For long jump, I’m expecting to get a personal record (which would beat her previous school record). For the 4×100 team, I think we can get really far with it.”
Grade: Junior
Events: Pole vault, 4×100, 4×200, 4×400 relays
Expectations: “This year, it’s an expectation to make the podium. We want to win.”
Grade: Freshman
Events: 4×100 relay
Expectations: “I’m expecting there to be a lot of people, but I want to be there for my team and help them win.”
Grade: Junior
Events: 4×200, 4×400 relays
Expectations: “I hope to definitely get up on the podium.”
Grade: Junior
Events: 4×200, 4×400 relays
Expectations: “I’m hoping to accomplish placing in the top 10.”
Grade: Freshman
Events: 4×200 relay
Expectations: “I want to gain experience for the future. It will be something that will be cool for me next year.”
Grade: Senior
Events: Pole vault
Expectations: “I’m just hoping to peak on the day at state and clear 9 feet, 3 inches.”
Grade: Sophomore
Events: 110 high hurdles, 300 hurdles, 4×200, 4×400 relays
Expectations: “I want to get on the podium and get top six.”
Grade: Junior
Events: 300 hurdles, 4×100, 4×200, 4×400 relays
Expectations: “I’m pretty excited. I worked really hard this year, so I’m excited for that.”
Grade: Junior
Events: 4×800 relay
Expectations: “We’re going to try our best and hopefully make the podium.”
Grade: Junior
Events: 100- and 200-meter, 4×200 relay
Expectations: “Hopefully I’ll do better than last year. I just want to compete.
Grade: Sophomore
Events: 4×800 relay
Expectations: “We’re going to (get our personal record) with the drop in elevation.”
Grade: Sophomore
Events: Discus
Expectations: “I don’t have many expectations, but my goal is to make the podium.”
Grade: Junior
Events: 4×400 relay
Expectations: “I’m not expecting first, but I want to set a personal record.”
Grade: Senior
Events: Pole vault
Expectations: “I was just happy to make it with it being my first year at pole vault. I want to jump the best I can.”
Grade: Junior
Events: 4×400, 4×800 relays
Expectations: “I’m excited to go out there for sure. I think we all are.”
Grade: Senior
Events: 4×800 relay
Expectations: “I want to podium, for sure. I feel like we’re capable of getting on the podium.”
Grade: Junior
Events: 4×400 relay
Expectations: “I want to try and get the school record.”
Grade: Junior
Events: Discus, shot put
Expectations: “I want to be on the top of the podium when the day ends. I expect to at least take second.”
Grade: Sophomore
Events: Pole vault
Expectations: “With it being my first year, I want to get the lay of the land then jump back here next year and really try for some titles.”
Ignacio High School
Ignacio High School
Grade: Junior
Events: 200- and 400-meter
Expectations: “I hope to be a double state champion in both events. Those are my expectations and my goal.”
Grade: Junior
Events: Pole vault
Expectations: “I hope to get above my personal record.”
Grade: Junior
Events: 100-meter
Expectations: “I’m hoping to place.”
Grade: Senior
Events: Pole vault
Expectations: “I want a personal record because I’ve been going since my freshman year.”
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