Two firsts, one second for Schmidt in Edmonds meet | Track & Field

Although the team was down in numbers because of illness and scheduling conflicts, Coach Darrin Scheffer believes the Wolverines are off to a great start. “Our kids will gain valuable experience during this week that will allow them to see and experience a lot of track in a short time period," he said. "When the dust settles, we will have an opportunity to see which events best fit our talents and skills.”

Senior Otto Schmidt won first place in the 3200- and 1600-meter and second in the 800-meter run at a meet March 21 in Edmonds vs. North Sound Christian School.

Schmidt ran the 3200-meter in 11:09.0. Freshman Sean McLaughlin finished in 15:12.0.

Schmidt ran the 1600-meter in 4:51.2. Sophomore Wilson Schubert finished in 5:34.0.

Schmidt ran the 800-meter in 2:10.0. Schubert finished in 2:43.0.

Senior Miklos Horvath, an exchange student making his debut as a Wolverine runner, finished sixth in the 100-meter with a time of 12.84 seconds.

Field results
— Long jump: Lucas Jagel, freshman, first place, 17 feet 6 inches. (A personal record).
— Long jump: Miklos Horvath, fourth place, 15 feet 7 inches.

— Short jump: Miklos Horvath, 4 feet 8 inches.

— High jump: Christine GrosJacques, senior, third place, 4 feet 5 inches.

— Javelin: Kayla Short, junior, first place, 97 feet 8 inches.
— Javelin: Christine GrosJacques, 66 feet.

— Javelin: Wilson Schubert, 109 feet 6 inches.
— Javelin: Lucas Jagel, 84 feet 7 inches.
— Javelin: Gabe Scott, senior, 84 feet.
— Javelin: Malcolm Wynn, freshman, 72 feet 11 inches.

— Shot put: Gabe Scott, senior, 30 feet 9 inches.

Although the team was down in numbers because of illness and scheduling conflicts, Coach Darrin Scheffer believes the Wolverines are off to a great start.

“Our kids will gain valuable experience during this week that will allow them to see and experience a lot of track in a short time period,” he said. “When the dust settles, we will have an opportunity to see which events best fit our talents and skills.”

His athletes agreed.

“It was a solid first meet, a good starting point for improvement later on,” Schmidt said.

Schubert added, “It was a great start for the team. I can tell it is going to be a great season.”

Next:The Wolverines traveled to La Conner on Tuesday. They travel to Lynden Christian on March 27 for the Bedlington Invitational. On April 3, the Wolverines host Mount Vernon Christian.