The Faith Academy varsity track team delivered an impressive performance at the Ganado Track Meet held Thursday, February 19, competing against a challenging field made up entirely of public schools. As the lone private school among fourteen teams, the Knights faced strong competition — an experience coaches say helps prepare athletes for the upcoming Regional Meet and, ultimately, their goal of qualifying for the State Meet.
Athletes entered the meet focused on personal improvement and aiming for Top 6 finishes in their events, and several Knights rose to the occasion with standout performances.
Varsity Boys Results
Senior Ethan Stegent turned in a strong distance performance in two events. Competing against 16 runners in the 3200-meter run, Stegent earned a 3rd-place finish with a time of 10:52. He followed that effort in the 1600-meter run, placing 4th out of 27 competitors with a time of 4:54.
Senior Jackson Dunn also had an impressive showing in the 110-meter hurdles, securing 2nd place with a time of 16.79 seconds, demonstrating both speed and precision over the hurdles.
Sophomore Brody August made a notable debut in the high jump, competing against a large field of 33 athletes. In his first time competing in the event, August cleared 5 feet, 4 inches, earning a 6th-place finish.
Junior Varsity Boys Results
Sophomore Quinton Moore represented Faith Academy well in the junior varsity division, placing 3rd in the 3200-meter run with a time of 12:18.
The Faith Academy Track Team will look to build on their momentum as they prepare for their next competition at Columbus High School on Thursday, February 27. With continued improvement and strong performances, the team remains focused on advancing toward regional competition and pursuing a spot at the State Meet.
