Track and field competes in Ephrata

The Lake Roosevelt track and field team competed at the Ray Cross Invitational on March 26 where the all-girl team competed with over 30 schools of all sizes, ranging from 1B size to 4A.

"This was a really big meet to start our competitions, and the experience will pay off as the season moves on," Head Coach Lori Adkins said. "The girls competed well against much larger schools."

Adkins said most events had over 40 competitors.

LR's highest placing athlete at the event was Carly Neddo, who placed fifth in the javelin event, throwing for a distance of 101 feet, 8 inches. The winning throw came from Tonasket's Cailee Denison, who threw for a distance of 114-06.

The track and field team's next event is scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, March 31, at 4 p.m. at Bridgeport High School.

LR Ray Cross Invitational results

Place Grade Name Time/Distance

100 Meters

31. 10 Raeley Portch 14.92 PR

300m Hurdles - 30"

22. 10 Raeley Portch 58.45 PR

Shot Put - 4kg

43. 12 Gemma Sacchi 13-10.50 SR

Discus - 1kg

41. 12 Gemma Sacchi 31-01 SR

Javelin - 600g

5. 10 Carly Neddo 101-08 SR

24. 10 Raeley Portch 69-00 PR

High Jump

19. 10 Carly Neddo 4-02.00 SR

PR = Personal Record SR = Season Record