Turner Stands Out at CHS District track meet

COVINGTON, VA – The Covington Cougars track team hosted a Pioneer District meet this past Wednesday at the CHS track. 

 Purcel Turner finished second in both the boys long and high jumps. In the long jump, Turner finished with a jump of 18-10, while in the high jump, Turner finished with a 5’4.

 Jakara Heighter, who competed in four events for the girls last week, won the 200 meter dash with a time of 28.47, Meanwhile, Sara Akerson placed first in the 100 meter hurdles with a time of 19.47

 The Cougars track team along with the other Pioneer District teams will next compete at Giles High School on April 19th

2023 Pioneer District Track Meet

Boys 100 Meter Dash

4. Purcel Turner – 11.66

Boys High Jump

2. Purcel Turner – 5’4

Boys Triple Jump

3. Purcel Turner – 39’3
4. Desmond Jordan – 37’11

Boys Long Jump

2. Purcel Turner – 18-10
3. Desmond Jordan – 18-6

Girls 100 Meter Dash

2. Jakara Heighter – 13.16
3. Cambria Ransom – 13.56

Girls 200 Meter Dash

1. Jakara Heighter – 28.47
2. Sarah Akerson – 30.01

Girls 100 Meter Hurdles

1. Sarah Akerson – 19.47

Girls High Jump 

4. Jakara Heighter – 4’2”

6 (T). Sarah Akerson – 4’0″

Girls Triple Jump

4. Jakara Heighter – 26-11 1/2
5. Jaylin Robinson – 24-6 1/2

Girls Long Jump

3. Jakara Heighter – 12-11 1/4

DIscuss

5. Brianna Tetreault – 57-9

Shot Put

6. Brianna Tetreault – 20-7