MC Track Finishes Strong at Region Meet

On Wednesday, May 3rd, Mid-Carolina High School hosted the AA-Region 2 Track and Field Championship. The girls team won the Region Championship with 207 points. Runner-up was Newberry with 70 points, 3rd place – Saluda with 62 points, 4th place – Ninety-Six with 32 points, and 5th place - Abbeville with 2 points. The M-C boys were Region Runner-ups with 88 points. Ninety-Six boys won Region with 110.5 points, 3rd place – Saluda with 87 points, 4th place – Newberry with 58.5 points, and 5th place – Abbeville with 31 points. Mid-Carolina has 35 athletes advancing to Upper State on Saturday, May 13th at Liberty High School.  Cameron Wicker was named the Girls Region MVP. Haylee Gunter was selected Most Valuable in Field Events. 

The following athletes won first place in their events and All-Region status:

  • Jacob Lindler – Pole Vault
  • Michael Lindler – Discus
  • Cameron Wicker – 4x800, 1600M, 800M, 3200M
  • Claire Hawkins – 4x800
  • Logan Shephard – 4x800
  • Meredith Koon – 4x800
  • Asia Neal – High Jump
  • Brennen Banks – Pole Vault
  • Haylee Gunter – Javelin, Long Jump, Triple Jump
  • Margaret Livingston – 100 Hurdles, 400 Hurdles
  • Josie Shepard – 400M
  • Callie Wilbanks – Shot Put, Discus