Highlanders make mark at 3A state track meet

The Hazen High School track team made a strong showing last month at the state track and field meet at Mount Tahoma High School.

June 7, 2013 6:28 pm
Hazen’s Spencer Shear vaults to a third-place finish at the 3A state track meet at Mount Tahoma High School. Several Highlanders placed well in the competition.
Hazen’s Spencer Shear vaults to a third-place finish at the 3A state track meet at Mount Tahoma High School. Several Highlanders placed well in the competition.

The Hazen High School track team made a strong showing last month at the state track and field meet at Mount Tahoma High School.

The following Highlanders made their way to the podium:

•Devin Nguyen finished eighth in the 400 meters.

•Mason Jacobs, David Phan, Devin Nguyen, and Travis Lilly placed fourth in the 4×400 relay.

•Spencer Shear finished third in the pole vault.

•In addition,  Bahri Watkins finished 16th in the long jump, Mason Jacobs placed 14th in the long jump, Keith Beasly finished 14th in the 800 meters, Devin Nguyen, Mason Jacobs, Jordan Abdulah, and Nick Yount finished 14th in the 4×100 relay, Daniel Karpman finished 14th in the 1600 meters and Michelle Lilly 13th in the high jump.