IJH competes at District track meet

Image: The Italy Junior High is ready to race at the Distirct meet — The 7th grade girls earned 3rd place, the 7th grade boys took 3rd place, the 8th grade girls won 7th place and the 8th grade boys finished in 4th place against Italy’s district competition Tuesday in Hubbard.

The Italy Junior High is ready to race at the Distirct meet — The 7th grade girls earned 3rd place, the 7th grade boys took 3rd place, the 8th grade girls won 7th place and the 8th grade boys finished in 4th place against Italy’s district competition Tuesday in Hubbard. (Barry Byers)

Image: Miles and smiles — These 7th and 8th grade boy tracksters are all smiles before they run their miles.

Miles and smiles — These 7th and 8th grade boy tracksters are all smiles before they run their miles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chariots of fire — Gladiators climb on their chariots of fire as they get warmed up for the District meet.

Chariots of fire — Gladiators climb on their chariots of fire as they get warmed up for the District meet. (Barry Byers)

Image: Stretching with style — We don’t know what this stretch is called, but we do it with style…

Stretching with style — We don’t know what this stretch is called, but we do it with style… (Barry Byers)

Image: Staying focused — Cody Medrano leads by example as he helps his undermanned 7th Grade track squad claim 3rd Place overall at District.

Staying focused — Cody Medrano leads by example as he helps his undermanned 7th Grade track squad claim 3rd Place overall at District. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sollers’ Angels — The way they flew around the track proves these angels definitely have wings.

Sollers’ Angels — The way they flew around the track proves these angels definitely have wings. (Barry Byers)

Image: Taking a moment… — Some members of the Italy Junior High Track Team huddle up for strength.

Taking a moment… — Some members of the Italy Junior High Track Team huddle up for strength. (Barry Byers)

Image: Anna’s on the move — Anna Viers is in top form to start her event.

Anna’s on the move — Anna Viers is in top form to start her event. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cody “Mad Rhino” Medrano — Cody “Mad Rhino” Medrano runs more like a gazelle as he heads for the finish line.

Cody “Mad Rhino” Medrano — Cody “Mad Rhino” Medrano runs more like a gazelle as he heads for the finish line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ashley Harper — Brains, beauty and a will to win. She’s a triple threat girl.

Ashley Harper — Brains, beauty and a will to win. She’s a triple threat girl. (Barry Byers)

Image: Brianna and Jameka — Brianna Burkhalter and Jameka Copeland try to stay warm for their races on a breezy night in Hubbard.

Brianna and Jameka — Brianna Burkhalter and Jameka Copeland try to stay warm for their races on a breezy night in Hubbard. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bernice “Python” Haley — Bernice “Python” Haley had the competition gasping for air after she uncoiled around the Hubbard track.

Bernice “Python” Haley — Bernice “Python” Haley had the competition gasping for air after she uncoiled around the Hubbard track. (Barry Byers)

Image: That’s the spot — Trey Robertson tries to loosen up before the big race.

That’s the spot — Trey Robertson tries to loosen up before the big race. (Barry Byers)

Image: Treyvon takes off — Trey Robertson took off to a quick lead in his race.

Treyvon takes off — Trey Robertson took off to a quick lead in his race. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gus Allen — Gus Allen put in an amazing run around the Hubbard track that caught the attention of some of the Italy faithful. Not bad for an offensive tackle on the football team!

Gus Allen — Gus Allen put in an amazing run around the Hubbard track that caught the attention of some of the Italy faithful. Not bad for an offensive tackle on the football team! (Barry Byers)

Image: Hopkins hopes to win — Cole Hopkins goes for the gold with a winning smile. Hopkins also made a 5th place heave at 84’ 8 1/2" in the discuss.

Hopkins hopes to win — Cole Hopkins goes for the gold with a winning smile. Hopkins also made a 5th place heave at 84’ 8 1/2" in the discuss. (Barry Byers)

Image: “I dominated hurdles!” — Chase Hamilton was pumped up after taking 1st place in the hurdles.

“I dominated hurdles!” — Chase Hamilton was pumped up after taking 1st place in the hurdles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey takes 3rd — Baily Walton takes 3rd place in the 2400 meters and 4th place in the 1600 meters and then tries to take a breath.

Bailey takes 3rd — Baily Walton takes 3rd place in the 2400 meters and 4th place in the 1600 meters and then tries to take a breath. (Barry Byers)

Image: “Mac-Mac” Trucking — “Mac-Mac” Surles rolls down the lane like a runaway 18-wheeler claiming 5th place in the 2400 meters.

“Mac-Mac” Trucking — “Mac-Mac” Surles rolls down the lane like a runaway 18-wheeler claiming 5th place in the 2400 meters. (Barry Byers)

Image: Taylor Turner — Taylor Turner waits for her chance to run during the relays. Turner also finished 3rd in the Triple Jump and 4th in the Long Jump.

Taylor Turner — Taylor Turner waits for her chance to run during the relays. Turner also finished 3rd in the Triple Jump and 4th in the Long Jump. (Barry Byers)

Image: Eric hands off to Justin — Similar to this past football season, Eric “Flash” Carson hands off to Justin “Woosh” Wood during their 7th grade relay event.

Eric hands off to Justin — Similar to this past football season, Eric “Flash” Carson hands off to Justin “Woosh” Wood during their 7th grade relay event. (Barry Byers)

Image: Justin with Dad — Gary Wood was proud of his son Justin who won 1st Place in both the long jump and triple jump.

Justin with Dad — Gary Wood was proud of his son Justin who won 1st Place in both the long jump and triple jump. (Barry Byers)

Image: Thumbs up — Paul Harris, Coach Sollers and Tyvion Copeland are proud of the Junior High track team’s accomplishments at the District meet in Hubbard.

Thumbs up — Paul Harris, Coach Sollers and Tyvion Copeland are proud of the Junior High track team’s accomplishments at the District meet in Hubbard. (Barry Byers)

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