CASPER, Wyoming. (Wyoming News Now) – High school track and field athletes are doing everything they can to peak at the right time before next weekend’s state meet in Casper. This weekend, Natrona County High School hosted the Regional 4A West Track.
Despite some very windy conditions, it didn’t slow down the competition too much. Natrona County welcomed Riverton and other schools from the west side of the state for a chance to secure a spot at next weekend’s state meet at Kelly Walsh High School.
One athlete who wasn’t too bothered by Friday’s gusts was Jackson Dutcher, a young man from Natrona County. The Mustang won the men’s 800m and finished fourth in the 3200m. The 1:58.90 finish in the 800m was a personal best for Dutcher.
“I just knew I wanted that PR, and I think it’s just the desire,” Dutcher said of how he was able to succeed in the windy weather. “I’ve built up so much momentum in the last few weeks that I’m peaking at the right time.”
Dutcher received two medals for his results on Friday and earned a medal in all conferences. That meant she was carrying a little extra weight around her neck for the car ride home, and she said “it’s a great feeling” when they put that medal on your shoulders.
“Will you remember [that feeling] probably for the rest of your life, and you know, I want to feel it in state again.
A pair of Natrona County fillies also had a big day on Friday. Alesha Lane won the women’s discus and Delilah Baedke won the women’s 3200m.
To see the full results from day one, visit here.
The second day, where many of the finals will take place, will resume on Saturday at 9 am
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