The Shadow
FAIRLEA, WV, (VR) – The Lady Cougars traveled the short distance across the state line to participate in the Spartan Relay, hosted by Greenbrier East High School. The girls showed up ready to take charge, and the results from the races showed just that.
Girls 100 Meter Race
In the girls’ 100-meter race, Ja’Kara Heighter put on an impressive show, finishing in second place with a time of 13.13 seconds. Jaylin Robinson followed in seventh place with 13.66 seconds, and Ty’aieja Smith placed 13th with a time of 14.13. Kristin Johnson (14.89), Catie Lipes (15.13), and Taylor Jenkins (15.86).
Girls 200 Meter Race
Ja’Kara Heighter continued her strong performance in the 200-meter race, placing 5th with a time of 28.56 seconds. Hannah Hipes was right behind in 6th place at 28.91, while Kristin Johnson (31.84), Taylor Jenkins (33.21), and Zamya Hayslett (33.96) also ran well in the event.
Girls 400 Meter Race
Faith Barron led the way in the 400 meters with a solid 5th-place finish at 1:08.50, while Brooklyn Connor (1:10.40) and Elin Heck (1:12.24) rounded out the top 10 in 7th and 9th places. Avery Spinks finished in 13th place at 1:24.33.
Girls 4×100 Meter Relay
The girls’ 4×100-meter relay team finished in second place with an impressive time of 51.63 seconds. The relay team, consisting of Ty’aieja Smith, Ja’Kara Heighter, Cambria Ransom, and Jaylin Robinson, showed excellent speed and teamwork.
Girls 4×200 Meter Relay
In the 4×200-meter relay, the team of Kristin Johnson, Katie Lipes, Elin Heck, and Taylor Jenkins finished in 7th place with a time of 2:08:88.
Girls 4×400 Meter Relay
The girls’ 4×400-meter relay teams both performed admirably. Team A, consisting of Elin Heck, Haley Harmon, Addi Stull, Meredith Minter placed 4th with a time of 4:37:99. Team B, made up of Brooklyn Connor, Madilyn Via, Charlotte Taylor, Zamya Hayslett, Ty’aieja Smith, and Avery Spinks followed closely behind in 5th place with a time of 4:39:00
Girls 4×800 Meter Relay
The girls’ 4×800-meter relay team stood out by taking first place with a time of 10:20.65. Faith Barron, Kiera Lowman, Willow Morgan, and Maggie Hensley gave an outstanding effort to claim the top spot.
Girls Distance Medley Relay
The Alleghany girls’ DMR team, composed of Faith Barron, Willow Morgan, Maggie Hensley, and Kiera Lowman, showcased their endurance and teamwork, finishing first with a time of 13:15.08. Team B (Charlotte Taylor, Addi Stull, Meredith Minter, Madilyn Via) placed 5th with a time of 15:34.03.
