Hi-Liner Track & Field Looks to Great Season

There are many athletic teams in the Valley City Public School system that contain dozens of talented, passionate, and motivated students and coaches. One of these teams just started their 2021 season, after being dormant for many months.

The VCHS Track and Field team currently has fifty-seven varsity athletes, including twelve seniors. These seniors are Jaden Compson, Jared Eggermont, Kael Grebel, Jocey Kriewald, Jaytan McConnaughey, Carson McGough, Julianne McPartland, Avery Murray, Olivia Olson, Luke Wendel, Daniel Wintch, and Peyton Zaun. Most of these athletes have been competing in Track and Field since their seventhgrade year, and are a crucial part of the team dynamic. All of these seniors are tasked with not only competing their events, but also leading the team and getting younger students coming back season after season.

So far this season, the team has competed at one meet. This was their first competition since 2019, due to the COVID – 19 pandemic, but that didn’t let that stop them from succeeding. The team had nine placers. These results are right on track with the team’s short-term goals for the season. These goals include improving personal records, as well as enjoying the team’s first season back. Because there was no indoor season, the athletes are going to have to work twice as hard to see the results they want.

Students are always encouraged to join the team if they are at all interested. There is an event for everyone, whether you are interested in throwing, running, or jumping. It is never too late to join the team, and this year, more than ever, a form of stress-relief is highly recommended for students. Exercise is a great form of stress relief that is good for your body and your mind.

With a strong start to the season, all of the athletes are looking forward to the coming weeks. Head coach Trevor Bakalar explains the coaches’ excitement too, saying “All the coaches are looking forward to seeing the improvement of both experienced track & field athletes as well as new ones to our sport.”