Caroline Bartlomiejczuk- Mustangs Ahead
(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL)- The Lakewood Ranch High School (LRHS) track and field team had successful finish to the season.
Junior Kiki Bullas was the only track and field athlete to qualify for the State meet. Bullas has been in track and field for three years, competing in the high jump, 100m, 200m, and javelin. The State meet was at the University of North Florida on May 9
Bullas said, “It always feels good to compete especially with the support from my teammates.”
Bullas has also won the weekly Herald-Tribune's Girls Athlete of the Week award that is given to athletes that are highly recognized for their athletic accomplishments and progress.
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On May 2, 13 athletes competed at the Regional meet at Charlotte High School.
Coach Bill Zarrella said, “I’ve watched some of these athletes that are now juniors and seniors grow from their freshmen years. It’s impressive how much work and effort these athletes put in to make it this high.”
The track banquet was on May 4, and track and field athletes and the coaches were able to be recognized.
Coach Ashley Palmer said, “It is hard to manage all these athletes and help them all individually become successful. It takes personal desire to want to achieve such execution. With it being my first year with this school, I’m already excited to improve next year’s team.”
Coach Rae Ann Darling Reed and Zarrella are both excited to eager to watch some of the returning runners participate in cross country.