Eatonville's Grace Coonrod, who broke a 21-year-old school record, stands proudly on the podium after securing a 3rd place finish and a trip to the state meet.
Courtesy Jessica Morrish
The Eatonville High School track and field teams delivered stellar performances at the 2024 1A Southwest Washington District 4 Championship meet, held at Seton Catholic High School in Vancouver, Wash., on May 16. The event was highlighted by two remarkable record-breaking achievements and a total of five personal best marks set by the Cruisers.
Record-Breaking Performances
• Ethan Carter led the charge by breaking his own school record in the pole vault, a record that he set just last week at the 1A Evergreen League Championship meet. Carter soared to a height of 14-feet 3-inches, surpassing his previous best and securing a second-place finish.
• On the girls' side, Grace Coonrod shattered a long-standing record in the 1600m race. Coonrod finished in 5:25.11, breaking Rachel Hunter’s 2003 record and earning a third-place finish.
Boys' Highlights
The boys' team also celebrated several other outstanding performances:
• Colton Rush secured a third-place finish in the 1600m with a personal record time of 4:37.69.
•The 4x100m relay team of Riley Hill, Jacob Simons, Oscar Lopez-Diaz, and Keith Smith claimed third place.
• Grady McGuire dominated the ambulatory events, winning both the shot put and discus.
• Riley Storm achieved a personal best in the javelin with a throw of 171'4", earning second place.
• Logan Taylor finished second in the triple jump with a mark of 38’6.25”.
Girls' Highlights
The girls' team also had several noteworthy performances:
• Jenae Roulst set a personal record in the 100m with a time of 12.93, finishing third.
• Kelani Monserrate recorded a personal best in the 400m with a time of 59.42, also securing third place.
• The 4x100m relay team of Hannah Hanson, Ciana Hover, Nikia King, and Jenae Roulst finished third.
• The 4x200m relay team of Kelani Monserrate, Kennedy Noble, Ciana Hover, and Nikia King also took third place.
Looking Ahead
With these impressive results, Eatonville will send a total of 17 athletes to the state meet at Zaepfel Stadium in Yakima, WA, from May 23-25. This contingent includes ten boys and seven girls, all poised to represent their school with pride and determination.
The Cruisers' achievements at the District 4 Championship underscore their hard work, dedication, and the promising talent within the team. Fans and supporters eagerly await more outstanding performances at the state level.
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