Hamilton Athletes competed at the State Track & Field competition in Austin on Friday. They represented Hamilton ISD well with their hard work and determination on the track and field.
Senior Ryan Worbington won 2nd in State with a jump of 22'0.75". Ryan is an HHS school record holder and was narrowly unseated by the defending state champion Jamarquis Johnson of Rosebud-Lott. Congratulations Ryan!!
Sophomore Anna Pearcy was a busy girl and competed at 3 events at State! Anna claimed 2nd place with her 800-meter run with a time of 2:18.72. She then competed in the 400 M Dash and placed seventh with a time of 1:00.18.
Senior, Cuyler Pearcy finished off his senior year in style by placing ninth in the 2A UIL State Track and Field championship in the 1600-meter run with a time of 4:43.96
The Lady Bulldogs 4x400-meter relay team, Anna Pearcy, Madison Henkes, Kaitlyn Walton, and Campbell Lengefeld, battled against the top 9 teams in the state. They ran their best time of 4:01.60, coming in fourth in the state.
Congratulations to all the Hamilton athletes for their outstanding performance, showcasing the remarkable outcomes of relentless hard work and unwavering determination. Through countless hours of training and sheer determination, these athletes have demonstrated what can be accomplished when passion meets commitment. Their success not only brings glory to Hamilton but also serves as an inspiration to aspiring athletes everywhere. Well done to these remarkable individuals for exemplifying the power of resilience and the rewards it brings.
*All pictures courtesy of the Hamilton Herald News