The Shorecrest Track & Field Team got to participate in the premier Oregon Relays Track Invitational this weekend at Hayward Track Stadium at the University of Oregon in Eugene. This stadium was built for track and field - so the field events are actually in the middle of the stadium - whereas in most cases the field events are quite a distance away from the track and feel like an afterthought. My kids are so fortunate to be part of a program with incredible coaches who go the extra mile to create these awesome opportunities for our students.
Edison competed in the Hammer (a new event for him this season), Shot Put - he had a great showing, and the Discus - he got a season best 151’7” and earned 14th place! He got to throw with the best of the best on the west coast and it was pretty incredible.
Charlotte threw the Javelin on Friday and the Discus on Saturday. She got a season best in the Javelin of 94’8”. But it was the Discus that was super fun - she was seeded in the Top Flight and thus got to be introduced on the big screen of the stadium before the event. She also threw brilliantly and got a PR and broke the elusive 120’ mark by throwing 121’0”!!! That was good enough to move from 11th to 6th place and earn her a special patch for her letter jacket. It was a thrill to see her so happy and achieving her goals. Her confidence grew and grew throughout the meet and she had such a giant smile that lit up the stadium. It was so cool to be there to share this big moment for her!
