Sports week in photos

Last week was the busiest of the year for high school sports, with the slowpitch state tournaments, the state track meets and baseball regionals.Above left, Stroud freshmen Sophie Young brought home the gold medal from the Class 2A meet at Western Heights with a jump of five feet, four inches.

Slow-pitch state tournaments

Top left, players from the eventual state champion Dale Lady Pirates celebrate a home run in their Class 4A opening round win over Calera.Top right, North Rock Creek celebrates a homer in the Lady Cougars’ win over Woodward.

Class 3A-4A state track

Schools from our area were well-represented at the Class 3A/4A state track meet over the weekend in Plainview.Above, Chandler sophomore Sam Hall finished second the Class 3A discus with a throw of 15310.

State champs!

Sophie Young won

Sports week in photos

Top left, Chandler’s Eli Smithey unleashes a throw in the discus at the Class 3A regional. He took second in the discus and won the shot put.

State time!

The spring sports seasons are reaching a climax, with the softball state tournaments and the state track meets this week. Area schools will be well-represented at both events. On Thursday, McLoud takes on Pott County rival Tecumseh at 10 a.m.

High school track results

At Cashion Boys:100 M Dash: Aiden Collins (Stroud) 11.53, 5th200 M Dash: Aiden Collins (Stroud) 24.29, 11th400 M Dash: Landon Kulp (Wellston) 56.48, 16th800 M Run: Landon Kulp (Wellson), 2:18.27, 15th1600 M Run: Wylee Terrell (Wellston), 5:03.43, 10th; Aiden Young (Stroud) 5:20.