Simplot dreams

Stephanie Wagner, Introduction to Journalism

    “On your mark, get set, go!” can be heard everyday after school in the Rec Center Field House. The Campbell County High School indoor track team is up and running for a new season ahead.

The focus this year is Simplot. Simplot is a national event held in Pocatello, Idaho where track teams from the United States and Canada come to compete.

“Simplot is a big meet,” junior pole-vaulter Brittney Saenz said. “It’s a really fun experience though.”

Sophomore pole-vaulter Dustin Erisman agreed. “Simplot is a really big meet.”

With competition, come competitors.

“I think Cody is our competition,” sophomore pole-vaulter Matt Martin said. “They have really good vaulters.”

“I think for girls, Central and Laramie are our competitors,” said coach Mark Kelting. “The boys competitors are Central, East, and Laramie.”

How do CCHS track athletes improve through the season?

Junior shot putter Ashley Nodland said, “Your have to keep practicing to make yourself better.”

“Its all technique,” said senior shot putter Matt Brown. “Technique is everything.”

For the second year, state indoor track will be held in Gillette.

“I want to go first at state,” Brown added. “I think I have a chance this year too.”

Junior mid-distance Demi Fischer also wants to place at state. “I hope to get in the top three.”

“I hope that the girls and boys team both place first at the state meet,” Kelting added.

Track is not just a social event. Athletes have to work 100% with every run through and with every practice run.

“Track is hard,” senior pole-vaulter Ali Kistler said. “Because some teams are good competitors.”

Junior sprinter Alex del Valle agreed, “You have to run really hard.”

“You do have to run hard,” Martin said. “Sometimes I’m really lazy.”

Every one on the team hopes for a good season, and to hit their marks and qualify. Simplot will be held Pocatello, Idaho February 16-18. State is in Gillette on March 2-3.