Snowflakes’ first track meet of the season was highlighted by sophomore Hallie Nichols breaking a 34-year-old school record. Nicholls finished the 3,200-meter run with a time of 12:18.76, which placed her fourth in that event. The Snowflake High School record had been set since 1986 by Tricia Crossman.
Nichols’ impressive run helped the Lady Lobos place sixth overall at the Saunders Montague Desert Classic meet held in Queen Creek on Friday. The Lobos joined 22 other teams for this event.
Chandler won the girls team title with 141 points. Perry was second with 82.5 and Campo Verde finished third with 54. The Lobos were sixth with 48.5.
In the girls 100-meter dash, Sarah Gurr was 24th; Eliza Gurr, 25th; and Brettleigh Wilson, 40th.
In the 200-meter, Sarah Gurr was 15th; Kaylee Traver, 33rd; and Kadee Penrod was 41st.
In the 400-meter, Riley Toone was 26th; Caitlyn King, 32nd; and Brettleigh Wilson, 48th.
In the 800-meter, Hallie Nichols was 17th and Rachel Pitts was 20th.
In the 1,600-meter, Mignon Ritz was forth and Rachell Pitts finished 20th.
In the 3,200-meter, Hallie Nichols was fourth and Alyssa Hall finished eighth.
In the 100-meter hurdles, Jaidee Willis was 18th; Kaylee Traver, 22nd; and Ashlyn Smith was 42nd.
In the 3000-meter hurdles, Kaylee Traver was 25th; Ashlyn Smith, 35th; and Jaidee Willis was 38th.
In the 4×100 meter relay, Eliza Gurr, Sarah Gurr, Kaylee Traver and Brettleigh Wilson finished ninth.
In the 4×400 meter relay, Caitlyn King, Riley Toone, Hannah Nichols and Mignon Ritz placed eighth.
In the 4×800 meter relay, Hallie Nichols, Alyssa Hall, Caitlyn King and Mignon Ritz finished third.
In the shot put, Katelyn Cardon was seventh; Marquisha Nez, 27th; Kenedee Hensley, 29th; and Dakota Russell was 30th.
In the discus, Dakota Russell was 10th; Katelyn Cardon, 15th; Marquisha Nez, 17th; and Kenedee Hensley was 40th.
In the Javelin Jaidee Willis placed seventh; Kenedee Hensley, 10th; Jill McCray, 24th; and Dakota Russell finished 41st.
In the high jump, Lily Lundberg was sixth; Hannah Nichols, 10th; Kadee Penrod, 21st; and Katelyn Cardon was 25th.
In the pole vault, Reagan Olson placed ninth and Jessica Stepp was 10th.
In the long jump, Reagan Olson placed second; Trystan Hancock, seventh; Riley Toone, 12th; and Kadee Penrod was 26th.
In the triple jump, Reagan Olson placed first; Trystan Hancock, fourth; Kamri Ballard, 12th; and Hannah Nichols was 18th.
In the boys 100-meter, Benjamin Lara was 33rd; Payson Stepp, 41st; and Terren Green, 46th.
In the 200-meter, Terren Green was 36th and Samuel Crockett was 51st.
In the 400 meter, Heber Espinoza Gonnie was 28th; Josh Solomon, 37th; and Slade Fish was 51st.
In the 800-meter, Ryan Kay placed ninth and Caleb Anson was 25th.
In the 1,600-meter, Trevor Williams was 19th; Slade Fish, 25th; and Carter Papa was 30th.
In the 3,200-meter, Kaden Clark was 11th; Trevor Williams, 24th; and Heber Espinoza Gonnie was 50th.
In the 110-meter hurdles, Hunter Hall was 10th; Camden Brimhall, 13th; and Tyler Barberich was 28th.
In the 300-meter hurdles, Hunter Hall was again 10th; Camden Brimhall, 13th; and Tyler Barberich was 19th.
In the 4×100 meter relay, Terren Green, Dallin Hipps, Benjamin Lara and Payson Stepp placed eighth.
In the 4×400 meter relay, Payson Stepp, Patrick Henderson, Dallin Hipps, and Ryan Kay placed 10th.
In the 4×800 meter relay, Ryan Kay, Noah Fish, Caleb Anson and Kaden Clark placed third.
In the shot put, Jordan Patton was sixth; Bradley Ruiz, ninth; David Ruiz, 31st; and Tyler Clare was 51st.
In the discus, Bradly Ruiz was 22nd; Jordan Patton, 30th; Tony Munoz, 37th; and Samuel Crockett placed 45th.
In the javelin, Tyler White was 11th; Josh Solomon, 14th; Tate Hensley, 26th; and Tyler Clare placed 31st.
In the high jump, Devin Willis placed first; Dallin Hipps, second; Troy Brinkerhoff, fourth; and Mckay Wood was fifth.
In the pole vault, Payson Stepp was fourth; Benjamin Lara, seventh; and Hayden Flake was 14th.
In the long jump, Patrick Henderson placed sixth; Benjamin Lara, ninth; Devin Willis, 23rd; and Colton Davis was 50th.
In the triple jump, Dallin Hipps was third; Colton Davis, eighth; Camden Brimhall, 13th and Stuart West was 19th.
Snowflake’s boys team also placed sixth as a team with 54 points. Casteel won the boys team title with 110. Queen Creek placed second with 100 and Hamilton was third with 78.
Snowflake’s track teams will next compete at the 21st Annual Rattle Booster Invitational held at North Canyon High School this Saturday.
