The Skyhawks seemingly contend for a state team title every five years, and Saturday was no different as they overcame injuries and wintry conditions to claim the championship at the Division I state track and field meet at Carson High.
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Nick Tapuala won the discus at the Division I state track and field meet with a mark of 178 feet, 9 inches despite unfavorable conditions at Carson High and became the third Liberty thrower to take home a state title in the event since 2011.
Vernon Jackson won the long jump with ease with an effort of 23-2, and Silverado’s boys track team scored 43 points to take a 15-point lead over Green Valley after the first day of the Division I Sunrise Region meet at Del Sol.
Alexis Gourrier won three individual events Saturday to lead Centennial’s girls track and field team to the championship at the Skyhawk Invitational at Silverado.
Cjenna Heiden and Teleda Williams each won two events Wednesday to help the Las Vegas High girls track and field team to a 74-64 victory over host Silverado.
Nicholas Jacobsen and Sawyer Epstein took the top two places in the 800- and 1,600-meter runs Wednesday to help host Palo Verde’s boys track team to victory in a three-team meet.