On Friday April 25^th the Trojan Track and Field team competed in their second to last meet before state, the Shaun Hardt True Grit Invite at Queen Creek High School. The meet consisted of 35+ schools from all around Arizona. There were overall some great performances individually, and as a team they continue to train hard for state.

Boys Team:

• Ethan Gomez ('25) won the javelin throw, throwing 189-11' and setting a meet record
• Caleb Goldman ('26) placed 4^th in the 300 meter hurdles, running 39.46 and breaking the previous meet record
• Ethan Hodgson ('26) took home gold for the 110 meter hurdles, running 15.06 seconds
• Finnley Roth ('26) placed 5^th in the pole vault, reaching 15 feet.

Girls Team:

• The girls 4x4 team of Bella Goldman ('26), Lauren Payne ('27), Ellie Phillips ('26), and Shayah Kubat ('26) placed 4^th and ran 4:14
• Isabella Goldman ('26) also placed 4^th in the 100 meter hurdles running 16.76 seconds
• Brooke Gillis ('26) reached 10 feet in the pole vault
• Libby Juist ('25) reached 9 feet and 6 inches in the pole vault

This meet has a unique event, which is a 4x100 meter relay where only throwers can enter it. However, instead of using a baton they use a watermelon! It is also a mixed relay, meaning that there are two girls and two guys in the relay. Valley Christian competed in this event with Brayden Voss ('28), Ryland Ross ('27), Taylor Miser ('25), and Catherine Slyter ('25). They were able to take home third place in this fun event, running a time of 59.11 seconds. Although this does not count as an actual event, it was still an entertaining event to compete in for the Trojans.

Overall the Trojans had a great meet and are looking forward to state on May 9^th and 10^th. Make sure to show out and support the Trojans for the remainder of their season!