Logan Hartzell competed in the javelin starting as a junior in high school. Logan made huge improvements throughout his junior season and was poised for a breakout Senior year.  Logan was also a standout on the SMS Football team and was entertaining scholarship opportunities to play football in college.   According to Coach Dean “each

Phoebe Holmes has been a decorated gymnast for SMS and has been a strong competitor in track & field.  Primarily beginning her time as a sprinter, Phoebe migrated to the long jump and found success.  During the 2019 season, Phoebe was the SMSD District meet runner-up and she was a point scorer at the 6A

Madison Terry was new to the SMSTF squad this spring.  In the short time with the team, she showed great work ethic and much kindness to her teammates and coaches.  Madison was also a member of the SMS Raiders Basketball team.  Madison plans to attend Missouri State University to study Radiology.   Coach Hilding comments

Keon Wilson was participating in his second season the SMSTF program.  Keon’s primary events were the shot put and discus events.  Keon is a polite young man according to his event coaches that worked hard each day.  Keon was a contributing member of the Black Student Union (BSU) chapter for SMS.  Keon plans to attend

Anna Crain spent the last three seasons with SMSTF.  Anna was an athlete who would try anything asked of her. She was very reliable. If we needed someone to fill a relay spot, to run a 400, she would do it and would give it her all.  Anna plans to attend Baker University to study

Jadyn Smith will leave the SMSTF family with a lasting legacy.  Individually she holds the #10 time for the 100 meter in SMSTF history for the girl’s program.  However, it was in the 4×100 Relay where she had a major impact.  In 2017, as a freshman, she teamed up to perform the #3 time in

Courtney Drake was a member of the sprint crew for SMSTF.  Courtney was a hard worker. She struggled with some injury issues, but that never stopped her from trying her hardest.  She worked equally hard in the classroom.  Her favorite memory was earning a medal in the 4×100 Relay and having people cheer the team

Jordan Finnell has been a versatile athlete during his time with SMSTF.  Initially he spent time as a horizontal jumper and long sprinter, but eventually moved to the Pole Vault and middle distance squads.  As a junior he became a major contributor to the 4×800 relay as he transitioned to varsity competition.  Jordan is undecided

Will Garner was a four-year SMSTF athlete.  During those four seasons, Will tried many different events including the pole vault, discus, and sprints.  One of his favorite memories was the JV League Meet during his sophomore season because “a bunch of people PR’d.”  His advice to the team is to “just have fun and try

Kolbi Washington was a four-year SMSTF athlete.  Kolbi was a multisport athlete for the Raiders playing basketball as well.  As a sprinter, Kolbi was a strong runner with great closing speed in the 200m.  Kolbi will be attending Kansas State University to study Athletic Training after graduation.  Kolbi’s advice to her teammates “is to enjoy