Riverside Hosts 3A District 3 Track Meet: Local Athletes Vie for State Qualifications

The 3A District 3 track and field meet is scheduled for May 10 and 11, 2024, in Riverside. Athletes from Burns, McLoughlin, Nyssa, Riverside, and Umatilla will compete, including the defending champions from Vale. The event, sponsored by Jamieson Produce and Y-1 Farms, will determine the district team champion and act as a qualifier for the state meet. The top two finishers in each track event will automatically advance to the state competition, with additional qualifications possible based on time standards from other district meets.

Key competitors include Johnny Koklich from McLoughlin, who is the top seed in the 100 meters at 10.99 seconds and the 200 meters at 22.77 seconds. Skyler Cade from Vale is also a top contender in the 200 meters and 400 meters. In the 800 meters, Spur Jacobs and Brady Jacobs from Vale are closely matched, while Trevor Stewart from Vale leads the 1500 meters with a time of 4:10.61, facing competition from Nathen Hammond of Riverside and Diego Trinidad of Nyssa.

The team competition will also be significant, with Vale looking to defend their title. However, strong performances from athletes from other schools could challenge their dominance. The strategic placement of athletes and the accumulation of points through top finishes will be key for any team hoping to win.

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