The Messmer track and field team is closing in on the end of
the season. They have shown great talent and have impressed at many different
events. There has been good competition this year bringing the best out of the
athletes. As the season continues,
the team gets better as they improve their personal bests. Senior Denzel Taylor
says that “track is a good way to stay in shape, and the good competition helps
with motivation.” Senior Justino Rodriquez stated that, “the season is
difficult at times, but it helps bring out the best in what we do.”
At the Martin
Luther Spartan Invitational, the team had a good showing. The men’s team placed
fourth overall by placing in the top three in five events. The most recent meet
at Wauwatosa East had great competition and it was a great day, with a few
athletes placing high in their respected events.
Kenneth Myatt won silver in
the 400 meter dash and the boys won bronze in the 4x100 meter relay. The relay
team consists of Jekim Jones, Herb Forbes, Chris Leatherwood and AJ Anderson. The
girl’s 4x400 meter relay has consistently broken the school record. The team
consists of Silvia Washington, LaShauna Patterson, Shavonte Grant and Shela
Grant.
