Class 6A-5A-4A state track: Day One May 30, 2009
Mill Valley junior Matt Acree threw a personal-best 51 feet, 7 inches, and placed second at Class 5A state in the shot put. He later took second in the discus.
Shawnee Mission North senior Storm Simons fires out of the blocks at the start of Friday's 400-meter preliminaries. Simons clocked the fastest time of the day and advanced to Saturday's Class 6A state finals.
Mill Valley senior Shawn Stene tossed the shot put 50 feet, 7 inches, and placed fifth at the Class 5A state track meet.
Mill Valley junior Ashley Bowman clears the bar during the Class 5A state pole vault competition. Bowman was the state runner-up.
Shawnee Mission North senior Chelsea Kiefer placed second in her heat of the 300-meter hurdle prelims. Kiefer advanced to Saturday's Class 6A state finals in the event.
Shawnee Mission North senior Storm Simons glances at the clock while crossing the finish line in her preliminary heat of the Class 6A 300-meter hurdles. Simons advanced to Saturday's state finals where she will attempt to defend her state title.
Mill Valley junior Alaina Fairbanks placed fourth in the pole vault at the Class 5A state track meet.
Mill Valley's Bethany Gagelin takes the handoff from teammate Jasa DuMontelle during the 1,600-meter relay prelims on Friday at the Class 6A state track meet.
Shawnee Mission Northwest junior Erica Brand unleashes a throw in the shot put at the Class 6A state track meet on Friday. Brand finished second in the event and later won a state championship in the discus.
Shawnee Mission Northwest senior Candice Owen clears the bar during the pole vault at the Class 6A state track meet. Owen finished third in the event.
Shawnee Mission North junior Abby Row goes vertical while attempting to clear the bar in the pole vault at the Class 6A state track meet. Row tied for fourth in the event.
Shawnee Mission North senior Alex Hendee (pink jersey) battles his way through the pack during the 3,200-meter run at the Class 6A state track meet on Friday. Hendee finished third in the race.
Mill Valley junior Jasa DuMontelle eyes the bar as she tries to clear it during the Class 5A state track meet on Friday. DuMontelle won the state title with a clearance of 5 feet, 4 inches.
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