by Scott Sacry
Hamilton hosted 23 area high schools track teams in the Hamilton Invitational on Saturday, April 6th on a chilly spring day. Both the Hamilton boys and girls dominated, with both teams taking first place in the team standing.
The Hamilton girls took first with 137.5 points, Corvallis took 3rd with 68 points, Florence took 7th, and Darby took 11th.
The Hamilton boys took first place with 121.5 points, Corvallis took 2nd with 83 points, Florence took 9th, Victor 13th, Stevensville 15th, and Darby 17th.
Once again, there were some impressive individual results from Bitterroot Valley athletes. The following athletes won their events.
For the Hamilton boys, Taylor Doleac won the 1600m (4:33.29) and the 3200m (10:00.47). Andrew Burrows won the shot put (56-11) and the discus with a massive throw of 175-02, which is the furthest throw in the state this year. Tyson Bauder won the javelin with a throw of 191-06; this is also the furthest throw in the state this year. Bauder also took 2nd in the 200m and 3rd in the 100m.
For the Hamilton girls, Annalise Lewis won the 400m (1:01.30) and the 800m (2:24.58). Mya Winkler won the discus (123-02) and took 2nd in the javelin and shot put. Aubrey Korst won the pole vault (11-00).
For Corvallis, Olivia Lewis won the 100m hurdles (15.44) and the 200m (26.59). Derek Criddle won the 400m (50.65) and the high jump (5-10). Stuart Brennan won the 110m hurdles (15.74).
For Florence, Madigan Hurlbert won the girls 300m hurdles (51.82)