The Joseph City Lady Wildcats scored 30 team points at the Division IV state track meet held over the weekend in Mesa to finish in ninth place in the 55-team field. Scottsdale Prep took the title, followed by Pima and Northland Prep.
On the boys’ side the Cats netted eight points to place 24th. Scottsdale Prep also took the boys’ crown, followed by Yuma Catholic and Pima.
Individually for the Wildcats, Katelyn Pugh came home a state champion in the discus event with a throw of 114’02”, more than two feet ahead of second place. She also finished as the state runner-up in the shot put event with a toss of 33’10.5”.
Lindi Gardner placed second in the 400 meter dash and ninth in the 200 meter dash.
The team of Rachel Layden, Taylor Elmer, Sarah Layden and Lindi Gardner placed fifth in the 4×400 meter relay.
Sarah Layden was 13th in the 400 meter dash.
Shyann Flake, Alyssa Hutchens, Rachel Layden and Sarah Layden placed 15th in the 4×800 meter relay.
Amanda Baldwin placed 19th in the 100 meter dash and 20th in the 200 meter dash.
Rachel Layden finished 20th in the 300 meter hurdles.
Koby Smith was the state runner-up in the high jump, finishing just two inches out of first place. He also finished 20th in the 300 meter hurdles.
Conner Neal placed ninth in the shot put.
Aaron Johnstun finished 10th in the high jump.
Matt Fields placed 14th in the long jump.
The quartet of Wryder Richards, Max Mosier, Brandon Billie and Landon Baldwin finished 19th in the 4×800 meter relay.
