ATHLETES TO WATCH
NAME SCHOOL EVENT(S) YEAR
- Holly DeHart Kentwood Sprints Sr.
Notable: Gritty competitor has the wheels to repeat as 200-meter state champ.
- Alexia Martin Kent-Meridian Distance Jr.
Notable: Kent-Meridian’s distance specialist took 13th at state a year ago.
- Madelayne Varela Kentwood Sprints Jr.
Notable: Former Falcon took eighth at state in the 100, 200 and 400 last spring.
- Chelsea Muskelly Kent-Meridian Jumps Jr.
Notable: This Royal has springs on her feet, leaping to fourth-place finish (5-2) at state.
- Kim Concillado Kentridge Pole Vault Sr.
Notable: Delivered a solid eighth-place finish (10-0) in the pole vault at state last spring.
- Amelia Carpenter Kentridge Pole Vault Sr.
Notable: Along with Concillado, provides KR with vaunted 1-2 punch in event.
- Jenna Crain Kent-Meridian Pole Vault Sr.
Notable: Has the ability to be standing atop the podium by the end of spring.
- Megan Rogers Kentlake Middle Distance Jr.
Notable: Falcon standout entered the week among leaders in the 800 and 1,600.
- Brandon Harris Kent-Meridian Sprints, jumps Sr.
Notable: After remaining home during state a year ago, senior has something to prove.
- B.J. Arceneaux Kentwood Sprints Sr.
Notable: Health pending, this Conqueror could burn way to state title in 100.
- Derrick Daigre Kent-Meridian Distance Sr.
Notable: Injuries kept him from repeating in the 800; look for rebound.
- Shad Hall Kentlake High jump, hurdles Sr.
Notable: Currently among the SPSL leaders in the high jump with a mark of 6-2.
- Alex Straus Kentlake High jump Sr.
Notable: Paired with Hall, he helps give Falcons vaunted 1-2 punch in high jump.
- Alex Horton Kentridge Distance Sr.
Notable: Entered week with one of top 1,600 times (4:31.20) in the state.
- Danny Lunder Kentwood Distance Jr.
Notable: He enjoyed a breakout season in cross country, expect the same on the track.
