BY ATLEY GABRIEL
The track team comes back this year with high expectations and ambitious goals. The team strives to work harder than ever with the ultimate goal of reaching the Meet of Champions.
With the track team staying relatively the same, the players have already attained chemistry. “It feels like a big friend group all participating in one sport, which makes it so much easier to work hard because you’re constantly competing with your best friend,” said senior Stephen Davies.
By providing a helping hand and imposing responsibility to their teammates, the track team is preparing for the upcoming season. “Currently, we go on runs as a team to get better and also to bond with each other,” said junior Ronald Ciaccia.
Preseason and in-season training help the athletes ensure success once the meets start. “We’ve been practicing hard every day, rain or shine, and making sure to make the most out of our workouts for improvement,” said Aylssa Penn, who aims to excel in the 100m hurdles.
The team pushes each other, driving each other to their absolute limit, and helping each other back up when they fall. “We push each other through tough challenges like workouts. We take turns setting the pace of the workout. Also, we’re on each others’ cases if someone misses a practice,” said Ciaccia.
Daniel McFarland, a freshman with high potential, hopes to break freshman records with the help of his upper classmen teammates. “My teammates motivate me a lot and push me really hard at practice and they teach me how to race better so my times get faster and faster,” said McFarland.
The athletes’ drive and motivation reflect their high goals and work ethic. “My mindset going into this season is just to focus on what I want most which is breaking the school records. I have a positive and strong mindset and I know I can accomplish whatever I put my mind to,” said Victoria Botte.
The competition season begins in a home meet at Lombardi Field tomorrow at 4pm, so come out to support the team.
Posted on 3/25/25
Photos by Lors Photography
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