by Scott Sacry
On Thursday, April 18th, Corvallis hosted the track teams from Hamilton, Dillon, Butte Central, Charlo, Columbia Falls, Polson, and Whitefish in the Sapphire Twilight Track Meet. This is a unique event that starts later in the day, hence “Twilight.” No vampires were spotted, but there were some impressive performances.
For the Corvallis girls, Olivia Lewis won the 100m hurdles (15.05) and the 400m (57.98). This was the first time Lewis ran the 400m this year; her time of 57.98 is the fastest time in Montana this year. Farah Wyche won the 100m (13.00). Ella Varner won the triple jump (35-01) – this is the best jump in Class A this year. And the 4×100 relay team (Ella Varner, Olivia Lewis, Jillian Huls, Farah Wyche) won the event (50.66).
For the Corvallis boys, Stuart Brennan won the 110m hurdles (15.49). Wyatt Miles won the shot put (56-05) – Miles has the farthest throw in Montana this year. Derek Criddle won the high jump (6-02). And the 4x400m relay team (Logan Avery, Solomon Morgan, Ayden Spencer, Derek Criddle) won the event (3:31.19).
For the Hamilton girls, Annalise Lewis won the 1600m with a Class A best time of 5:13.29. Aleigha Child won the 3200m with a Class A best time of 11:32.63. Mya Winkler won the shot put (38-11) and the Discus (117). Ayda Griffin won the high jump (4-11). Aubrey Korst won the pole vault (11-6), which is the best mark in Class A this year. The 4×400 relay team (Nadia Bruno, Lily Apedaile, Jenna Ellis, Annalise Lewis) won the event (4:09.84).
For the Hamilton boys, Andrew Burrows won the discus (152-01); Burrow has the best Class A throw this year. Evan Bennett won the 400m (51.04). Tyson Bauder won the javelin (179-08); Bauder had the furthest throw in Montana this year.