89°F
weather icon Clear

Eagles track and field have strong showing in home meet

Updated April 20, 2023 - 6:27 pm

Hosting a weekday event, junior Mason Terrill finished first in the 110-meter hurdles and third in high jump, while sophomore Jayden Thackeray finished first in the 400-meter run for Boulder City High School track and field.

Earning points for the boys, sophomores Landon Goodhue and Brian Wainwright finished second and fourth in the triple jump, while junior Zach Strachan finished ninth in the 200-meter dash.

Junior Calahan Murphy placed third in the shot put and sixth in discus, while senior James Grace-Madrigal finished fourth in discus and sixth in shot put.

For the girls, freshman Sancha Jenas-Keogh finished third in both the 100-meter dash and 200-meter dash, while sophomore Makayla Nelson finished third in 1,600-meter run and fourth in the 800-meter run.

Junior Lily Stuart finished third in the 3,200-meter run, while sophomore Lindsey Poe and junior McKennzye Trobiani finished fourth and fifth in the shot put respectively.

In the hurdles, junior Tracy Trygstad and senior Annalie Porter finished third and fourth, respectively in the 300-meter hurdles, while sophomore Meg Olsen and junior Kalie Hedrick finished fourth and fifth respectively in the 100-meter hurdles.

In the jumping events, sophomore Noelle Payne finished second in the triple jump, while sophomore Emily Olsen finished third in the long jump.

Freshman Sydney Litjens finished fourth in the high jump, while junior Julia Carmichael finished fourth in the triple jump.

Off for a week to prepare, the Eagles will next compete in the Fast Classic at Green Valley on April 28.

Boulder City beats Coral Academy in swim

Competing at the municipal pool on April 15, Boulder City High School boys swimming defeated Coral Academy 168-114.

Leading the charge for the boys, senior Trent Wakefield finished first in the 200-yard freestyle, while junior Troy Higley finished first in the 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard freestyle.

Sophomore LeAndre Daniels finished first in the 100-yard butterfly, while freshman Duncan McClaren (200-yard individual medley) and Tate Orton (100-yard backstroke) finished first in their respective events.

Despite falling to Coral Academy 138-85, senior Josie McClaren finished first in the 100-yard backstroke and first in the 100-yard freestyle.

Sophomore Hannah Angell finished first in the 500-yard freestyle, while freshman Savannah Fecteau finished first in the 200-yard freestyle.

Back in the pool this weekend, the Eagles have a 3A meet at Multigenerational on Saturday.

Golf

Competing at Legacy Golf Club on April 17, Boulder City High School golf fell to Pahrump Valley 371-385.

Sophomore Agustin Acosta finished tied for second on the day with a score of 89, just one stroke off the leader.

Senior Kason Jensen finished sixth with a score of 92, while senior Bradley Lawson finished 10th with a score of 100.

Off for the next few weeks to prepare, the Eagles will next take the good course on May 10 at Mountain Falls Golf Club for regionals.

Contact Robert Vendettoli at BCRsports@gmail.com.

MOST READ
THE LATEST
Rogers named league player of the year

Leading Boulder City High School softball to the 3A state tournament, eight Eagles were named to the All-Mountain League team, highlighted by player of the year Payton Rogers.

Eight swimmers lead awards for girls

Boulder City High School girls swimming finished fourth at the 3A state meet, and for their efforts, eight Eagles were named to the All-Southern Region team.

Swimmers dominate All-Southern Region team

Helping Boulder City High School boys swimming capture their third consecutive 3A state championship, 12 Eagles were named to the 3A All-Southern Region team.

A look at swim team’s state success

Continuing their tradition of being the gold standard of boys high school swimming in the 3A classification, Boulder City added on to its prestigious pedigree on May 17, successfully capturing their third consecutive state championship.

Youth movement helps lead Eagles

Helping Boulder City High School baseball reach the 3A state tournament, five Eagles were named to the 3A All-Southern Nevada team, while 10 Eagles total were named to the All-Mountain League team.

Zwahlen named 3A Mountain League player of the year

Among six Boulder City High School boys volleyball players to make the All-Mountain League team, David Zwahlen was named 3A Mountain League player of the year.

Lady Eagles fall to eventual state champions

Finishing with a 1-2 record in the 3A state tournament, Boulder City High School softball defeated Southern challenger SLAM Academy 8-3 on May 16, followed by a pair of losses to eventual state champion Fernley.

Jenas-Keogh comes home with the gold

Finishing her junior campaign with style, girls track star Sancha Jenas-Keogh made sure Boulder City High School track and field had a representative on the podium at the 3A state meet.

BCHS boys three-peat in the pool

Winning their third consecutive 3A state championship, Boulder City High School dominated the competition on May 17 at the Moana Springs Community Aquatic Center in Reno.

Beck, bats lead Lady Eagles to region title

Boulder City High School softball finished as 3A Southern Region champions on May 10, after knocking off SLAM Academy 10-0 in the finals on May 8.