In an impressive show of athleticism and teamwork, the Gold Hill Middle School Girls Track Team concluded their season undefeated, clinching the Fort Mill Athletic Conference Championships. The event, which showcased young talents from several middle schools, was dominated by Gold Hill’s outstanding performers across various track and field events. Gold Hill finished with three first place wins in the individual events and two relays wins. But it was Gold Hill’s depth that secured the conference championships. 20 girls qualified for the conference championships and with points award thru sixth place, every finish mattered. In addition to their wins, the girls scored three 2nd places, three 3rd places, four 4th places, three 5th places, and five 6th places finishes, leading to a commanding 40 point victory.

Stellar Individual Performances

Reagan Hyslip led the charge winning the 400m in an impressive 1:02.50 and taking 3rd in the 200m. Her talents shone brightly as she also contributed to first-place finishes in both the 800m sprint medley relay and the 4x400m relay. Lauren Pak followed with strong placements, securing 2nd in the 100m dash with a time of 13.04 seconds and 4th in the 400m at 1:03.58. She also clinched 2nd place in the 200m, clocking in at 27.33 seconds.

In the long jump, Olivia Richardson leaped to a 1st place finish with a jump of 15 feet 2 inches, while Trinity Mitchell followed closely in 2nd place at 14 feet and 11.75 inches. The discus event saw Addison Feinour dominate with a throw of 80 feet 1 inch, leading her to take the top spot and Alexis Peters securing 3rd place with a throw of 76 feet and 3 inches. Addison Feinour also placed third in the shot put with a throw of 32 feet and 6.5 inches.

Relay Races Highlight Teamwork

The teamwork was particularly evident in the relay events, with Gold Hill capturing first in both the 800m sprint medley relay and the 4x400m relay. The 4x100m relay team also performed well, earning a 4th place finish, demonstrating the depth and breadth of talent within the team.

Overwhelming Team Victory

Gold Hill not only shone in individual and relay events but also topped the overall team scores significantly, amassing 122 points. This was a substantial lead over the second-placed Fort Mill Middle School, which scored 82 points.

Future Prospects

The outstanding results from Gold Hill Middle School’s girls track team not only conclude a perfect season but also set a high bar for the next. With such young talents, the future looks promising for these athletes as they continue to develop their skills and sportsmanship. The school and community eagerly anticipate what these young stars will achieve in the upcoming seasons.

Girls Individual Results (By Event)

100 Meters

2. Lauren Pak (2nd, 13.04)

5. Trinity Mitchell (5th, 13.38)

13. Emily Douglas (13th, 14.05)

16. Isabelle Harvey (16th, 14.24)

400 Meters

1. Reagan Hyslip (1st, 1:02.50)

4. Lauren Pak (4th, 1:03.58)

6. Nicolle Gesell (6th, 1:07.35)

9. Heidi Ernst (9th, 1:09.35)

200 Meters

2. Lauren Pak (2nd, 27.33)

3. Reagan Hyslip (3rd, 27.85)

11. Heidi Ernst (11th, 29.82)

12. Emily Douglas (12th, 30.04)

Long Jump

1. Olivia Richardson (1st, 15-2)

2. Trinity Mitchell (2nd, 14-11.75)

5. Isabelle Harvey (5th, 14-2)

10. Addison Feinour (10th, 12-8.5)

12. Kate Benton (12th, 12-8.5)

13. Liya Platt (13th, 12-2.25)

Discus Throw

1. Addison Feinour (1st, 80-1)

3. Alexis Peters (3rd, 76-3)

6. Riley Mitchell (6th, 62.5)

Shot Put

3. Addison Feinour (3rd, 32-6.5)

4. Jordan Durante (4th, 30-11)

6. Alexis Peters (6th, 29-7.5)

8. Jane Marker (8th, 28-11)

9. Izabella Randall (9th, 28-9)

1600 Meters

5. Zoey Dial (5th, 6:02.96)

11. Adrianna Amici (11th, 6:29.66)

12. Anna Blocher (12th, 6:44.47)

800 Meters

4. Zoey Dial (4th, 2:44.19)

9. Evie Wood (9th, 2:51.07)

High Jump

4. Heidi Ernst (4th, 4-6)

6. Isabelle Harvey (6th, 4-4)

11. Kate Benton (11th, 4-2)

Relays

800m sprint medley relay

1. Gold Hill Middle School 1^st place 2:00.5 (Lila Bogucki, Olivia Richardson, Trinity Mitchell, Reagan Hyslip)

4x400m relay

1. Gold Hill Middle School 1^st place in 4:23.65 (Lila Bogucki, Olivia Richardson, Nicole Gesell, Reagan Hyslip)

4x100m relay

4. Gold Hill Middle School 4^th place in 55.48 (Lila Bogucki, Olivia Richardson, Trinity Mitchell, Lauren Pak)

Overall Team Scores

1 Gold Hill Middle School 122

2 Fort Mill Middle School 82

3 Indian Land Middle School 46

4 Banks Trail Middle School 45

5 Forest Creek Middle School 42

6 Pleasant Knoll 29

7 Springfield Middle School 6

The complete meet results can be seen here. https://milesplit.live/meets/616796

Gold Hill Middle School Boys Track and Field Team Finishes Fifth at Conference Championships

While the girls’ team at Gold Hill Middle School celebrated an undefeated season, the boys’ team faced stiff competition in the Fort Mill Athletic Conference Championships, finishing fifth overall. Despite not leading the scoreboard, the boys displayed commendable efforts and potential across various events.

Individual Highlights

The boys’ team had notable individual performances, particularly in field events. Michael Tillman excelled in the high jump, securing 2nd place with a jump of 5 feet 6 inches, closely followed by Greyson Love who claimed 3rd place with 5 feet 5 inches. In the discus throw, Hudson Maxwell performed well, landing 5th place with a throw of 106 feet 8 inches.

On the track, Aiden O’Hara showed his sprinting prowess by finishing 5th in the 200m dash with a time of 25.26 seconds. Chris Kohr also highlighted his endurance capabilities by placing 6th in the 1600m with a time of 5:08.63 and 8th in the 800m at 2:21.59.

Relay Races Bring Team Spirit

The boys’ relay teams demonstrated strong teamwork and speed. The 4x400m relay team consisting of Harper Love, Chase Fitzgerald, Jonathan Faylo, and Aiden O’Hara, captured 2nd place, showcasing their collective strength and coordination. Additionally, the 800m Sprint Medley Relay team also made a podium finish, coming in 3rd place.

Future Outlook

While the boys’ team didn’t top the leaderboard, their performances in individual and relay events are promising signs for the future. With continued dedication and development, there’s potential for these young athletes to achieve greater success in upcoming seasons. The school and its supporters remain optimistic about the growing talent in their track program, looking forward to seeing these young athletes thrive in future competitions.

Boys Individual Results (By Event)

Event	Finish	Athlete	Time or Distance
100m	19	Aiden Welch	13.27
	21	Conrad Hwang	13.47
1600m	6	Chris Kohr	5:08.63
	11	Will Walton	5:22.89
	12	Liam Doheny	5:23.04
400m	7	Jonathan Faylo	57.22
	11	Harper Love	57.99
	13	Aiden Welch	59.07
	17	Greyson Love	1:00.15
800m	8	Chris Kohr	2:21.59
	12	Hudson Maxwell	2:26.44
	16	Andrew Ault	2:36.65
200m	5	Aiden O’Hara	25.26
	14	Chase Fitzgerlad	27.11
	19	Conrad Hwang	28.22
High Jump	2	Michael Tillman	5-6
	3	Greyson Love	5-5
	4	Michael Scott	5-2
Long Jump	8	Aiden Welch	16-6.50
	9	Cooper Derrenberger	16-1.50
	11	Chase Fitzgerald	15-8.50
Discus	5	Hudson Maxwell	106-8
	8	Wil Walton	95-10
	15	Sydney Aquilino	53-7
Shot Put	11	Hudson Maxwell	33-8
	15	Will Walton	30-1.50