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The 2023 Oregon high school track and field season has been filled with remarkable performances from athletes across the state. Competitive races, impressive jumps, and record-breaking throws highlight the talents of young athletes. Key competitors include Yosuke Shibata in the 800m and Calvin Stewart in the high jump. Team events also showed strength, with Creswell’s relay team making notable finishes. As the season wraps up, it’s evident that these athletes are paving the way for the future of sports in Oregon.

Oregon High School Track and Field Stars Shine: Top Performances from the 2023 Season

Welcome to the sunny state of Oregon, where the high school track and field athletes have shown some stellar performances in the 2023 season! With thrilling races and jaw-dropping jumps, the excitement on the tracks has been nothing short of amazing. Let’s take a closer look at some of the top contenders who have put their best foot forward this season.

Fast Feet in the Middle Distances

First up, the 800-meter run showcased some fierce competition. Standing strong in second place is Yosuke Shibata from South Eugene, clocking in at an impressive 1:54.2. Not too far behind him is Yosef Picazo from McNary, finishing at 1:55.3, securing fourth place. And let’s not forget JD Arthur from Silverton, who dashed his way to a solid ninth with a time of 1:56.39.

If you’re a fan of longer races, the 1,500 meters had some tense moments too. Ty Cirino of Central showed off his speed by taking fourth with a time of 3:55.26, while Carson Buergey from Thurston wasn’t far behind, finishing in sixth place at 3:55.66. In the 3,000-meter race, Cirino kept up the momentum and nabbed a fifth-place finish with an impressive time of 8:28.46.

Hurdles and Throws: A Showdown

The 110 hurdles saw some swift competitors, with Nicholas Miller from Churchill taking the fourth spot at 14.86 seconds, closely followed by Tyler Raven from Thurston, who finished ninth in 15.15 seconds. Another competitor, Hayes Valley from Cottage Grove, was right behind, taking the tenth position with a time of 15.17 seconds.

In the field events, Gabriel Haines from Central proved that strength matters by conquering the shot put with an eye-opening throw of 58′ 1½”. Following closely was Kaleb Moore of Junction City, who took third place with a throw of 55′ 7½”. When it comes to the discus, Moore showed his strength again, taking first with an impressive throw of 169′ 10″, while Haines swept into third at 163′ 0″.

Jumping for Joy

Let’s take a leap over to the high jump, where Calvin Stewart from South Salem topped the charts with a stunning jump of 6′ 9¾”. Not too shabby either, Sean Ward from Dallas shared third place with a jump of 6′ 8″. And let’s not forget Samuel Johnson, also from South Salem, who impressed everyone with his jump of 6′ 4¼”.

In pole vaulting, Carson Hunsaker of Sprague took second place with a commendable height of 14′ 7¼”. Over in the long jump, Logan Hilty from West Salem soared to sixth place with a jump of 22′ 4″.

Speedy Sprints and Relay Action

The 100 meters sprint is always a nail-biter, and this year was no exception. Harlow Nelson from Dallas finished sixth with a time of 12.32 seconds, closely trailing Ameila Peddicord from Churchill in tenth at 12.39 seconds. Moving on to the 400 meters, Lillian Pickett from Cascade finished strong in eighth place at 57.83 seconds.

Team performances shined, too, with Creswell’s 4×400 relay team—composed of Journey Meyer, Brooke Moehlmann, Kylie Leonard, and Jordyn Lee—finishing fifth with a time of 4:04.1.

The Closing Ceremony

To wrap things up, Oregon’s high school track and field athletes have truly outdone themselves this season! With records being challenged and athletes striving for greatness, it’s clear that the future of sports in this state is shining brightly. Here’s to celebrating these incredible performances and looking forward to even more excitement in next season!

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