Hollingsworth Competes at State Championship Track Meet

WAITSBURG - Waitsburg High School Senior Alyssa Hollingsworth made her first trip to the 1B State Track Championship Meet on May 30.  She competed in the 800-meter event.  Teegan Kenney also qualified for State in the long jump and 300-meter hurdles, but he forfeited his spots to attend his sister's high school graduation in Texas. 

"Alyssa did what every coach wants. She made sure she was rested, hydrated, and as free of distractions as possible. She made sure she was ready and had a race plan. She executed well, pouring on her signature kick and running down several competitors. She placed 5th in her heat, and we had to wait until the end of the second heat to see how she would place overall. She finished 12th place out of 18, with the top eight moving on to finals," said Coach Dan Nechodom.

"Coach Hunter and I are very proud of Alyssa and honored to be able to be with her as she finished a strong and competitive high school athletic career," Nechodom added. 

"I am bummed I did not make it to finals, but I am still very glad.  I would like to thank my coaches for a great season," said Hollingsworth.