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Atlantic Girls Track Team finishes in 4th place at Class 3A State Qualifying Meet

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May 10th, 2024 by Seth Tiegs

The Atlantic Trojans girls track team finished in fourth place with 87 points at the Class 3A Qualifying Meet on Thursday in Atlantic.

Here are the following Trojan individuals that qualified for state. Senior Claire Pellett placed second in the 800 meters. Sophomore Jayci Reed placed second in the 100 Meter Hurdles.

Here are the following Trojan relay teams that qualified for state.  The Atlantic team placed second in the Shuttle Hurdle and placed first in the Distance Medley.

Coach Matt Mullenix said the Seniors finished out their regular season at home

Trojans coach Mullenix was impressed by the team’s performance.

Atlantic senior Nicole Middents commented on finishing her last regular season track event at home.

Middents elaborated on what she will focus on in practice moving toward the state track meet.

The Trojans will be participating in next weeks State Track Meet. The State Track will begin on Thursday May 16th at Drake Stadium in Des Moines.