Harlan teams place third in Leslie County meet
April 28, 2023
The Harlan track team went to Leslie County to compete in a meet on Wednesday. Both boys and girls placed third overall.
To lead the Dragons, Dylan Cox was first the 3,200-meter run and second in the 1,600-meter run. Nate Montanaro placed first in high jump, third in the 400-meter dash and third in the 110-meter hurdles.
Tayquan Vick finished second in the 300-meter hurdles.
Ethan Shuler was second in high jump and third in long jump.
Trenton Childers placed third in shot put.
The 4 x 800 meter relay team finished third.
Harper Carmical led the Lady Dragons, placing second in the 3,200-meter run.
Emma Owens was sixth in the 100-meter dash.
Abbie Jones finished sixth in the 400-meter dash.
Mia Pace placed eighth in the 800-meter run.
Julianna Damaa finished fifth in the 1,600-meter run.
Emma Owens was third in triple jump.
Asia Young placed third in shot put.
Tess Bryson was fifth in discus.
The 4 x 100 meter relay team finished third.
“We had an impressive outing Wednesday night. Montanaro did very good this meet, finishing in the top three in three events. Also, our 4 x 4 girls are slowly coming together,” Harlan coach Trent McKenzie said. “The coaching staff has seen a huge jump in Vick this year with it being his first year running. Each meet is a hard practice till region. We’re looking better each meet.”
Harlan’s next meet will be Saturday at Middlesboro.