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Mackenzie Ramey, senior, is confident for this girls track and field season. Ramey earned All-State honors last year in the shot put.
Girls track returns two state qualifiers
The girls track team is looking to improve from its 3-6 record last season.
Senior Mackenzie Ramey throws a shot with determination in a meet last season. She will be a key returner for the girls track and field team.
Coach Mike Simms believes the group can improve.
“We have outstanding individuals, but we need to fill some holes to have a solid team,” Simms said.
Senior Mackenzie Ramey, an All-State shot putter who also throws discus, is excited for the upcoming season.
“I’m very excited but also definitely nervous,” Ramey said. “We don’t have a lot of girls but quality trumps quantity.”
Ramey said the team’s athletes will push themselves to have success.
“I feel we will do really well,” Ramey said. “Two of our returners are the only girls in our school to qualify for states.”
Ramey finished third at the MHSAA Division 2 state final last year with a put of 39 feet, 11.5 inches.
After earning All-League honors last year, sophomore Sanaii Walker will lead the Hornets in sprinting.
As a freshman, Walker qualified for three events in the state final: the 100-meter dash, 200, and 400.
Girls Track at a Glance
Key Returners:
- Mackenzie Ramey, senior
- Mary Wheeler, senior
- Stacia Tipton, junior
- Sydney Walker, junior
- Sanaii Walker, sophomore
Key Losses:
- Madison Jordan
- Katie Lewis
Anticipated Strengths:
- Experience at high-level competitions
Anticipated Weaknesses:
- Many gaps in the team
- Distance events
2017-2018 Record:
- 3-6
Projected Top 3 Teams In The League:
- Flushing
- Clio
- Fenton