By TYLER HENRY
Salina Post contributor
With two meets this week, the Southeast of Saline track and field teams took the opportunity to test out their depth at the Ellsworth Invitational, giving several of their younger athletes the opportunity to compete while resting their veterans and stars.
Despite not finishing in the top five as a team on either side, several of these individuals capitalized on their opportunities and should continue to play a role for the Trojans and Lady Trojans down the stretch.
On the boy’s side, it was a great day for Caden Parry, who was one of just two athletes to make a podium, taking silver in the 110m hurdles.
Parry was joined on the medal stand by Tate Nurnberg, who collected bronze in the high jump, while Isaiah Kejr rounded out boys in the top five with a strong finish in the 800.
On the girl’s side, Elliana Smith posted several strong finishes, taking 6th in the 100m hurdles, and collecting the lone top-five finish for the Lady Trojans in the pole vault.
Both teams will get back to work on Friday for this year’s Smoky Valley Invitational, which will be held at 4:00 on the campus of Southeast of Saline.
For continuing coverage of SES track and field all season long, stay tuned to the Salina Post.