Eatonville High School Track Team Shines at WIAA 1A State Track Tournament

The Eatonville High School track team showcased an impressive array of talents at the WIAA 1A State Track Tournament, held at Zaepfel Stadium over Memorial Day weekend. Competing against some of the best athletes in the state, both the boys' and girls' teams delivered commendable performances, finishing 25th out of 43 teams and 23rd out of 34 teams, respectively.

Eatonville's Grady McGuire gets ready to throw in the discus event. McGuire went on to capture 3rd place finishes inb both the Ambulatory Discus and Shot Put events at the 2024 WIAA 1A State Meet. Photo: Trinity Potter

Grady McGuire emerged as a standout athlete, particularly in the Ambulatory events. He achieved personal bests and secured 3rd place in both the Ambulatory Shot Put and Ambulatory Discus events. His consistent improvement and dedication have made him a source of inspiration for his teammates.

Colton Rush put forth a strong effort in the 1600m finals and securing 26th place. Though he didn't advance to the top ranks, his performance was a testament to his dedication and hard work throughout the season.

The 4x100m relay team, comprising Riley Hill, Jacob Simons, Oscar Lopez-Diaz, and Keith Smith, demonstrated remarkable teamwork and speed. They finished 12th in the preliminaries, narrowly missing the cut to advance to the finals. Despite not moving forward, their performance was a highlight of the season.

In the javelin finals, Riley Storm delivered a solid performance, finishing 10th. His technique and strength were on full display, marking a successful end to his season.

Ethan Carter excelled in the pole vault finals, capturing 3rd place with a remarkable display of agility and skill. His performance was one of the highlights for the boys' team and underscored his potential for future competitions.

Logan Taylor also made his mark by finishing 15th in the triple jump finals. His dedication to refining his technique throughout the season paid off with a respectable finish.

On the girls' side, Jenae Roulst showed promising potential in the 100m preliminaries, finishing 18th. Although she did not advance to the finals, her efforts were commendable and set a strong foundation for the future.

Kelani Monserrate was a standout performer for the girls' team. She qualified for the 400m finals by finishing 6th in the preliminaries and went on to secure an impressive 4th place in the finals. Her determination and speed were evident, making her one of the top competitors in her event.

Grace Coonrod delivered a strong performance in the 1600m finals, finishing 13th. Her endurance and commitment to the sport were evident as she competed against some of the best runners in the state.

The 4x100m relay team, consisting of Nikia King, Jenae Roulst, Ciana Hover, and Hannah Hanson, showcased their speed and coordination by finishing 4th in the preliminaries with a season-best time of 50.87. They went on to finish 5th in the finals, capping off a successful season with a strong team effort.

The 4x200m relay team of Nikia King, Kennedy Noble, Ciana Hover, and Kelani Monserrate also put forth a commendable effort, finishing 11th in the preliminaries. Although they did not advance to the finals, their performance was a testament to their hard work and teamwork throughout the season.

Head Coach Geoff Olson expressed his pride in the team's achievements and optimism for the future. "This was a very good season. We had a ton of great things happen this year with all the new talented freshmen. It really is going to carry us into the 2A classification next year. I'm looking forward to all the success it will bring," Olson stated. His words reflect the team's strong foundation and the potential for continued growth and success.

As the Eatonville High School track team looks ahead to moving up to the 2A classification, the experiences and successes from this season provide a solid groundwork. The athletes' dedication, hard work, and achievements this year set the stage for even greater accomplishments in the future.