Tauny Gore was glad to be back at the state championships. And very happy to finish back on the medals podium. Gore, a Helias senior, capped her high-school track career Friday with a third-place finish in the Class 4 girls long jump at Adkins Stadium.
They are ready to throw some big numbers at trying to win state honors. A total of 29 athletes from Helias will take part in the Class 4 track and field state championships today and Saturday at Adkins Stadium.
The Helias Lady Crusaders and the Blair Oaks Lady Falcons both take pride in their defense on the basketball court. On Tuesday night, Helias forced a handful more turnovers and committed fewer fouls, which added up to a victory in its season opener. “The energy was there,” Helias coach Garrett Wiggans said following a 62-43 win against Blair Oaks. “We caused several turnovers that led to points, which is what we want to do.”
The Helias Crusaders and Lady Crusaders are on opposite ends when it comes to numbers this cross country season. But the competition for varsity spots is similar. “We’ve got a lot of great competitions going on in practice,” Helias coach Leslie Verslues said as the Crusaders and Lady Crusaders start the season at the Cross Country Kickoff today at Gans Creek in Columbia. “We’ve enjoyed lots of good running practices.”