By TYLER HENRY Salina Post contributor

Even up against one of the most loaded regional fields in Class 3A, the Southeast of Saline track teams put together a strong performance on Friday, with the boys winning the Nickerson Regional and the girls finishing eighth.

For the Trojans, 78 points proved to be just enough to lead the 15-team pack, finishing five clear of Council Grove on a day that saw the boys qualify five individuals in seven events and two relay teams for state.

Meanwhile, the Lady Trojans got the lion's share of their 31 points from the dynamic duo of Ashley Prochazka, who won both the 1600 and 32o0, and Elliana Smith, who took fourth in the high jump and 100m hurdles.

Here is a look at all seven of Southeast's individual qualifiers, as well as the two relay teams that will compete in Wichita next week.

Nakari Morrical-Palmer - 1st 400m dash - 2nd 200m dash - 2nd triple jump

Ashley Prochazka - 1st 1600 - 1st 3200

Elliana Smith - 4th high jump - 4th 100m hurdles

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 </figure>Even up against one of the most loaded regional fields in Class 3A, the Southeast of Saline track teams put together a strong performance on Friday, with the boys winning the Nickerson Regional and the girls finishing eighth.For the Trojans, 78 points proved to be just enough to lead the 15-team pack, finishing five clear of Council Grove on a day that saw the boys qualify five individuals in seven events and two relay teams for state.Meanwhile, the Lady Trojans got the lion's share of their 31 points from the dynamic duo of Ashley Prochazka, who won both the 1600 and 32o0, and Elliana Smith, who took fourth in the high jump and 100m hurdles.Here is a look at all seven of Southeast's individual qualifiers, as well as the two relay teams that will compete in Wichita next week.Boys (1st/15, 78 pts)Nakari Morrical-Palmer - 1st 400m dash - 2nd 200m dash - 2nd triple jumpDamion Jackson - 1st 3200Tate Nurnberg - 2nd high jumpJacob Bircher - 3rd 800Omar Calzada - 4th 400Team - 2nd 4x800 - 3rd 4x400Girls (8th/15, 31 pts)Ashley Prochazka - 1st 1600 - 1st 3200Elliana Smith - 4th high jump - 4th 100m hurdles

Trojan track takes Nickerson Regional title, Lady Trojans finish 8th