Middle School Athletes
On Saturday, May 9, three middle school student-athletes participated in the FLYRA Middle School State Track and Field Championships held at IMG Academy in Bradenton. Siena Smith, Zach Barry, and Nick Kemppainen qualified for their events during the high school varsity track season, making them eligible to compete against the best of the best of middle school athletes in the state of Florida.
Siena (grade 7) won her heat of the 800 meters and placed 15th overall. Zach (grade 7) qualified for two events and placed 10th in the 3000 meters and 13th in the 1500 meters. Nick (grade 8) placed 6th in pole vault, earning him a position on the medal podium.
Congratulations to these three dedicated and hard working student-athletes!