A Busy Weekend at State!

Athletes and families from Caribou County kept it busy last week at state in golf and track.  At the track meet in Middleton, Soda Springs and Grace both had a number of athletes take the podium when it was all said and done, and many come away with Personal Records.  Through a range of events, athletes competed against the best competition in the state and held their own.

Senior Degan Stoor won his second State Championship in the 110 meter hurdles, which is no easy feat, and Junior Cole Garbett earned silver medals in shot put AND discus.  Cardinal relay teams performed to high levels, and the Boys 4X400 came in fifth, as did the Girls Sprint Medley team.  

The Grace Boys team had an overall 4th place finish, with their own set of impressive individual achievements.  Senior Jack Eddins took third in pole vault, Adrian Mejia took 4th in the 800 meter, and Carter Mecham took third in the 400 meter, setting a new PR.  Bella Eddins placed third in both of her hurdle races, and Cally Coleman took 4th in the 3200, 3rd in the 800, and the state championship in the 1600 meter!

A full rundown of the many individual and relay results for Track starts on page 11 of this issue. 

State Golf also took place over the weekend, this time in Burley.  The Grace Boys finished fifth overall out fourteen teams in the tournament, which was a fantastic showing.

Both Soda Springs and Grace Girls competed in the tournament.  While neither team won the state title, they finished as close as possible without doing so, with Grace in third and Soda in the runner-up silver position.  A full breakdown of the golf action can be found on Page 10.  

There were a number of seniors on the links, the track, and out in the field, but for both schools next year should have a mix of experienced continuity and young blood after the summer hiatus.  

Congratulations to Caribou County’s amazing athletes this last weekend, and over the course of a grueling season!