On-Site Coverage
Lake Minneola has hosted several postseason meets this season. The final edition for the track season was Wednesday when it played host to the 3A Region 2 championships. Sitting atop a scenic hilltop, the track action was just as awesome as athletes throughout central Florida attempted to punch their ticket to the state championships next weekend in Jacksonville.
The boys from Liberty have made school history in taking the first regional title in any sport at the young high school. Each week the regional virtual point lead went back and forth between Land O Lakes and Liberty, Coach Pauley reminded his team each week where they stood, and what the others had accomplished. Having a clear goal in mind each week to “change the boards”, Liberty moves on to next week hoping to make history in Jacksonville. They dominated the meet from the early going and ultimately finished the day off with 103 points over Gainesville with 64. Liberty advanced athletes in 12 of 17 events. Juniors Rogelio Araiza and Devarius Turner will each compete in 4 events after an impressive series of events. Turner leaves Clermont with wins in the 100 and 4x100, and a new PR in the 200. He ran the 4x400 last week with Araiza (first time for each) and it looks like they each found themselves a new event to shine in. The relay team also includes senior Joshua Wilson, who has 3 events for the big show.
The ladies of Land O Lakes came in as the ‘on paper’ favorites over Lake Nona, but most people know that really doesn’t mean much once the spikes are laced up. Depth was the key to this meet, Lake Nona did not win a single event, but performed well enough to score crucial points, and took the title. Based on their reaction, They too were surprised by the outcome. Sophmore Mikayla Shields said it best “A lot of us hit a PR today, and this was a pleasant surprise win”. This team has several underclassmen who performed well today . Next week might just be a coronation for Miami Northwestern Lady Bulls, but Lake Nona will take several athletes to compete at the state meet. Shields will compete in three events, while teammate Adair Lyden will compete in two.
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Girls Highlights
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On-Site Coverage
Lake Minneola has hosted several postseason meets this season. The final edition for the track season was Wednesday when it played host to the 3A Region 2 championships. Sitting atop a scenic hilltop, the track action was just as awesome as athletes throughout central Florida attempted to punch their ticket to the state championships next weekend in Jacksonville.
The boys from Liberty have made school history in taking the first regional title in any sport at the young high school. Each week the regional virtual point lead went back and forth between Land O Lakes and Liberty, Coach Pauley reminded his team each week where they stood, and what the others had accomplished. Having a clear goal in mind each week to “change the boards”, Liberty moves on to next week hoping to make history in Jacksonville. They dominated the meet from the early going and ultimately finished the day off with 103 points over Gainesville with 64. Liberty advanced athletes in 12 of 17 events. Juniors Rogelio Araiza and Devarius Turner will each compete in 4 events after an impressive series of events. Turner leaves Clermont with wins in the 100 and 4x100, and a new PR in the 200. He ran the 4x400 last week with Araiza (first time for each) and it looks like they each found themselves a new event to shine in. The relay team also includes senior Joshua Wilson, who has 3 events for the big show.
Liberty coaching staff
Mikayla Shields - Lake Nona High School
Kenric Young - Gainesville High School
Janavious Dawkins - Liberty High School