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When asked to describe the West High girls track team in one word, teammates responded with “hyper”, “supportive” and “confident”. Although facing several new challenges, the girls’ track team effortlessly persisted through this season. “We have a lot of new people which does make it tricky, but they’ve been learning super quick,” Annie Schwartz ‘23 said. Despite this, the team was able to power through and achieve big goals for the season. “I think we’re more competent than last year,” Ava Bruxvoort ‘25 said. The team hoped to win the conference championship and possibly make it to the Drake Relays, as well as the state champion ship. The Drake Relays were hosted from April 27-29 with Sophia Olivo ‘25, Lily McConnell ‘25, Heba War ‘23 and Eriniah Carter ‘24 competing in the shuttle hurdle relay, junior Erinn Varga in the 400 meter hurdles, and senior Meena Tate in the high jump. The team then went on to qualify for state in 12 events. Overall, the team is a support ive place where teammates can grow and learn from each other. “We do a really good job of supporting each other,” Bruxvoort said, “The environment between the athletes is

Front Row (L-R): Autumnn Henderson, Cindy Wang, Annie Dickens, Jordan Smith, Gabby Moniza, Khamissa Tiea, Adriana Vargas, Angelina Forte, Sally Suleman, Kalli Titus

Second Row: Leslie Kimura, Heba War, Sophia Olivo, Damiyah Gladney, Yaya Orszula, Helen Orszula, Aseel Matar, Zahria Stratton, Galia War

Third Row: Annie Schwartz, Nomi Wang, Lina Abdelgadir, Jayonna Stephanys, Shaniya Jackson, Ramata Traore, Esperance Ntumba, Lydia Evans, Uniya Appling, Jakari Forrest

Fourth Row: Yasmeen Mohamed, Tamise Lucas, Ivy Hendrickson, Natalie Steva, Ania Willis, Erinn Varga, Sylvia Broffitt, Enosakhare Sule

Fifth Row: Florgie Nzenga-Mokango, Ma’Liyah Lawrence, Fatima Ali, Kate Van Waning, Emelia Grueter, Lindsey McKane, Lily McConnell, Ava Bruxvoort, Eghe Sule, Hannah Longmire

Sixth Row: Haya Saeed, Eriniah Carter, Meena Tate, Helen Penning, Anna Prouty, Kristiana Washington, Eva Willis

Seventh Row: Elle Christensen, Coach Morgan Stroud, Coach Tom Davidson, Coach Mike Parker, Coach Danica Haight, Coach Peggy McGuire, Hannah Holdaway

Not pictured: Ruven Andrews, Tipian Babiker

What’s your favorite memory?

“My favorite memory from being on the team is making memory boxes for the seniors with my teammates,” Cindy Wang ‘24 said.

“Making it to state this year or when we won last year’s MVC championship and everyone was just so excited and overjoyed” Natalie Steva ‘25 said.