by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor
The district track and field championships for District 6B and District 13C were held in Missoula at the MCPS Stadium on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10. Florence and Darby competed in 6B, while Victor competed in 13C.
In the team standings, the Florence boys took 2nd place, and the Florence girls tied for 2nd place. The Darby boys took 3rd, while the Darby girls took 4th. The Victor boys took 11th and the Victor girls took 10th.
Bitterroot Valley athletes turned in some great performances. Darby’s McCoy Townsend and Lily Adair each won three individual events, as did Florence’s Kyler Harris.
Individual district champions from the Bitterroot Valley
Darby’s McCoy Townsend won the 200m (22.97), the 400m (51.34) and the long jump (20-11), and took 4th in the 100m (11.80). Townsend was also on Darby’s winning 4x400m relay team.
Florence’s Isaac Bates (right) and Darby’s McCoy Townsend (left) race in the 100m at the 6B District track meet in Missoula. Bates won the event and Townsend took 4th. Townsend had an exceptional overall meet, winning the 200m, the 400m and the long jump. Photo by Scott Sacry.
Darby’s Lily Adair won the 800m (2:27.35), the 1600m (5:38.64) and the 3200m (13:00.96). Adair was also on Darby’s winning 4x400m relay team.
Florence’s Kyler Harris won the 800m (2:02.14), the 1600M (4:27.32) and the 3200m (10:26.94).
Florence’s Kyler Harris won the 800m, 1600m and 3200m races at the 6B District track meet in Missoula on May 10. Photos by Scott Sacry.
Florence’s Bridger Alexander won the shot put (47-08) and discus (143-09).
Florence’s Isaac Bates won the 100m (11.50) and took 3rd in the 200m (23.29).
Florence’s Madigan Hurlbert won the 100m hurdles (15.13) and took 2nd in the 100m (13.05) and the 200m (26.89). Hulbert was also on Florence’s 4x100m winning relay team.
Florence’s Aislynn Campbell won the shot put (30-04.5).
The Florence girls 4x100m relay team of Lola Bates, Madigan Hurlbert, Bailey Kroeker and Brinley Skaggs won (50.77).
The Darby girls 4x400m relay team of Ella Bush, Kiahna Hirmann, Lily Adair and Natalie Anderson won (4:14.56).
Darby’s Lily Adair won the 800m, 1600m and 3200m races at the 6B District track meet in Missoula on May 10. Photos by Scott Sacry.
The Darby boys 4x400m relay team of McCoy Townsend, Ben Martin, Gavin Anderson and Gavin Miller won (3:29.73).
Divisional track up next
The Hamilton, Corvallis and Stevensville track and field teams participate in the Western A Divisional championships in Polson on Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17.
The Darby, Florence and Victor track and field teams participate in the Western B & C Divisionals in Missoula at the MCPS Stadium on Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17.