Wahluke track sends 42 to districts
The Wahluke girls track and field team are league champions. Additionally, the school sent dozens of student-athletes to the district championship this year.
COURTESY PHOTO/WAHLUKE TRACK AND FIELD HEAD COACH JOEL DUGGAN
WAHLUKE — Wahluke Track and Field Head Coach Joel Duggan announced in an email to the Herald that 42 WHS athletes have qualified for the district championship after a Thursday meet in Walla Walla.
“They all now have a shot to qualify for the State Championship over Memorial day weekend in Cheney at EWU. They ran, jumped, threw and vaulted in the torrential downpour last night in Walla Walla at College Place High School to finish top four in the sprints, relays and hurdles or top eight in the field or distance events to advance to the District Championship,” Duggan said.
He applauded his team for their dedication and effort.
“They are a special, young, hardworking, tough bunch of student-athletes who are just getting started establishing a Lasting Legacy here at Wahluke School District! Go Warriors!”
The Wahluke girls track and field team also got there league champions with an undefeated record this season.
The district championship will be held Friday at Zillah High School.
Qualifying athletes:
Freshman Miguel Garcia — 400m Alternate, 4x400m
Freshman Jazmin Mercado — 800m, 4x400m
Freshman Jason Martinez Blass — 800m
Freshman Daniah Auguilar — 3200m
Freshman Jasmin Gil Auguilar — Pole Vault
Freshman Jasmin Mejia Cardona — Pole Vault
Freshman Juanita Martinez Valdez — Pole Vault
Freshman Daniela Perez — Pole Vault
Freshman Stephanie Silva — Long Jump, Triple Jump
Freshman River Buck — High Jump
Freshman Kenia Hernandez — 4x400m
Freshman Malakai Town — Triple Jump, High Jump Alternate
Sophomore Julian Paramo — Javelin, 4x100m
Sophomore Mia Moreno — 1600m Alternate
Sophomore Yulissa Gallaga — 300m Hurdles, 200m, 4x100m, 4x200m
Sophomore Angel Vazquez-Jimenez — 3200m, 4x100m, 4x400m
Sophomore Angel Valdespino — 110m Hurdles
Sophomore Victor Perez — Discus
Sophomore Kacey Hirai — High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump
Sophomore Laisha Pavon — Javelin, Pole Vault
Sophomore Angela Santiago — Long Jump, Triple Jump
Junior Olga Bravo — 100m, 4x100m, 4x200m
Junior Anthony Zenbrano — 100m, 200m, 4x100m, Shot Put
Junior Karla Lugo — 1600m
Junior Adamaris Arellano — 3200m
Junior Victoria Mendoza — 3200m, 4x200m
Junior Christopher Galvan — 3200m
Junior Belicia Saladana — Shot put, 4x100m
Junior Hayley Mendoza — 4x400m, Long Jump, Triple Jump
Junior Michelle Miranda — 4x400m
Junior Daisy Barajas — Javelin, Triple Jump
Junior Bryan Calvarion — 4x400m, High Jump (New School Record 6 feet 3 inches)
Senior Vanessa Valdespino — High Jump, 4x100m, 4x200m, 400m Alternate
Senior Cynthis Moreno-Diaz — 3200m
Senior Brandon Rodriguez — 4x100m, Long Jump, Triple Jump
Senior Raul Sandoval — 4x400m, High Jump, Javelin Alternate
Senior Audiel Mendez — Shot Put Alternate
Senior Imelda Barajas — Discus
Senior Dreama Wyena — Shot Put
Senior Grant Allen — Shot Put, Discus
Senior Tony Mendoza — Pole Vault, Javelin
Senior Mason Calaway — Pole Vault