Moberly track competes well at MU Relays

Kris Childs

Moberly took their track team to Columbia last weekend to compete in the MU Relays. Moberly track coach Scott Knox was pleased with their performance saying, “I would have to say this year’s performance at MU was the best we have competed down there in the seven years I have been here. It was our first meet and we had a lot of kids that were making their high school track debuts. Both squads enjoyed much success.”

Sam Dickerson competed in the 3200m and put up a PR time of 9:54.28, good enough for second place in the event. Sam also took second place in the 1600m with a PR time of 4:34.02. Sam’s 1600m time was 4 seconds shy of breaking the Moberly High School record.

Dallas Downing in his first year of track ran in the 800m and took first place with a time 2:10.85

Michael Heyde placed fifth in the 400m prelims with a time of 54.94.

“Michael caught the eyes of the coaching staff with his 400m time,” said Coach Knox. “I thought for his first 400m ever, he showed a lot of promise for the future.”
Moberly’s girls also brought home some hardware from the two day event.

Morgan Whitson competed in the discus and placed first with a distance of 120′1″ which was good enough for the National Silver Standard. Morgan also took first in the high jump clearing 5′3″ and also took 5th in the 300m hurdles with a time of 51.84.

Ashane Johnson took first place in the girls triple jump with a total distance of 37′1″. Surpassing 36′ which is the mark set for the National Silver Standard. Ashane also took 4th in the long jump leaping 4.88m.

Shelby Southerland tied for first with teammate Morgan Whitson in the high jump also clearing the bar at 5′3″.

Alexandria Cedillo placed third in the pole vault clearing 9ft.

Akelia Rucker placed third in the 100m hurdles with a time of 16.08

Moberly’s 4X100m relay team took second place overall with a time of 52.09