Sitka High School's unified track and field competitor Jack Mickelson applauds his event during Saturday's Region V Championships at Thunder Mountain Field. (Klas Stolpe/KINY)
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The spirit and sportsmanship from the 2021 Region V Track and Field Championships at Thunder Mountain High School’s oval was perhaps best encapsulated by the most loved athlete on the Sitka Wolves team.
“Let’s goooooooo," cheered Sitka sophomore Jack Mickelson, who likened his own running style to that of a gorilla.
Mickelson, who is autistic, looked more at his fellow jumpers and coaches watching the long jump event than the line marking the pit he ran at.