MEET THE 2023 KEYS WEEKLY ALL-KEYS GIRLS TRACK TEAM

Monroe County track and field athletes had a very successful season, claiming four state medals, many personal records and some positive attention for the Keys. Coral Shores did not send any girls to the state meet this year, but the young team made solid progress throughout the season. Marathon had a healthy mix of older and younger athletes, but it would be two freshmen who won state medals, setting the stage for some great competition in the coming years. Key West had the advantage of experience, and made the most of it, sending the most athletes to states, including multiple relay teams, and giving a few of their younger competitors a fantastic experience at the state’s top competition.

From the staff of the Keys Weekly, congratulations to the 2023 All-Keys Girls Track and Field Team.

SAVANNAH CHADIC

Senior, Key West

Savannah Chadic won three golds and a silver at the district championships, helping to secure the Lady Conchs’ first-place trophy. She then placed first at regionals in the 200 and 400 meter races. Her blazing speed helped qualify her team in the 4x100 and 4x400 meter relays at regionals, then at states – where the senior was a very busy athlete. Making the cut to compete at the state level is quite an accomplishment; qualifying in four events is almost unheard of. At the FHSAA 2A State Championships, Chadic won two medals, bringing home the sixth-place medal in the 200 meter dash and eighth in the 400. The double medalist is not done yet; she signed her letter of intent to run at Division I Jacksonville University next year.

CAYLAA MAKIMAA

Sophomore, Key West

Makimaa put in some serious distance in the fall, building her endurance and speed in cross country, then parlayed that into success on the track. She placed well in the open 800 and 1600 meter events and ran legs of the Conchs’ 4x800 and state-qualifying 4x400 relay teams.

ANABEL PORTUONDO

Junior, Key West

Portuondo claimed a set of silver medals at districts in the pole vault and high jump, qualifying for regionals in both. She went on to take another second place in pole vault at regionals, sending her to states, where she finished 10th.

JENESIS PERLOFF

Senior, Key West

Perloff placed third at districts in both the 100 and 400 meter hurdle events, qualifying for regionals in both. She was also a member of the Conchs’ 4x400 meter relay team but was unable to compete at regionals due to an untimely injury the afternoon prior. Perloff holds the school’s 400 meter intermediate hurdle record.

ABIGAIL

Junior, Key West

Cowen brought home district gold in the long jump as well as a fourthplace medal in triple jump. She then changed gears and took her skills from the field to the track, running a leg of Key West’s state-qualifying 4x100 relay team.

By: Tracy and Sean McDonald