H.S. track: Stephenville's Cameron loads up on medals at area meet

Stephenville’s Victoria Cameron had a pretty good day at the Districts 5- and 6-4A area track meet Friday at Sandifer Stadium.

The senior won the 100 meters, while running a leg on the winning 400 and 800 relay teams. She also got second in the long jump.

Cameron, who won a state title in the 100 as sophomore and took secondin the event last year, was a little nervous in the 100 at the area meet.

She drew lane No. 8, which runs close to the stands and forced her to worry more about staying in her lane than watching the rest of the runners.

She still won it in 11.82 seconds. Sweetwater’s Aunisti Griffin was second (12.55).

“I think it was a pretty good time for the (lane) I was in,” Cameron said. “I feel like it’s harder to run a race when you don’t see anyone in front of you. It was pretty good for that happening to me.”

Cameron teamed with Kenna Cashon, Marin Copeland and Mackenzie Gonzalez to win the 400 relay (48.23), while Lubbock Estacado was second (49.81).

She also ran with Presley Laduque, Madi Rust and Gonzalez to win the 800 relay (1:44.23) Lubbock Estacado (1:45.20) was second and Big Spring third (1:49.23).

Brownwood freshman Hannah Deen kept Cameron from getting four gold medals – and only by a sliver in the long jump. Deen won it with a leap of 16 feet, 8¾ inches. Cameron jumped 16-8½.

Deen had a big day, winning the triple jump (34-11¼) while getting second in the high jump (5-2) and 1,600 relay. She also finished fourth in the 300 hurdles (48.97).

Stephenville swept the boys and girls team titles.

The top four finishers in each event at the area meet advance to the Region I-4A meet next Friday and Saturday at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

It was a good day for Cameron, who admits she driven to reclaim her state title in the 100 – something she let slip away last year.

Cameron missed defending her title last year by an eyelash in Austin. Terrell sophomore Ja’Naria Jackson won it in 11.74 seconds, while Cameron ran a 11.78.

It’s something she has thought about from time to time since.

“We were so worried about relays, because it was the first time they went to state in so long,” said Cameron, who ran legs on the Honeybees’ 400 and 800 relay teams at state. “There wasn’t a lot of attention going into to my individual event. It was kind of my fault, too, for not giving that much attention to the event I normally do best in.”

Cameron and the Honeybees collected a medal in the 400 relay, finishing third (47.98) behind Texarkana Liberty-Elyau (47.17) and Waxahachie Life (47.49).

Stephenville took fifth in the 800 relay (1:42.98).

While Cameron believes the relays caused her to lose focus a bit in the 100, her favorite event, she’s been excited about this year’s foursome in the two events.

“We have done so much better in the relays this year to the point where I’m really excited about them,” Cameron said.

Yet, Cameron wants to win the 100 again, and she would like to eclipse the 11.48 she ran to win it. She also finished second in the 200 her sophomore year at state, but she didn’t run the even this year.

Now, after reaching the state finals in soccer last week, Cameron – who will play soccer at Tarleton next year – is focused on finishing up her senior year in style.

“I think it’s really important to do the best I can since this is the last time this is ever going to happen,” Cameron said. “I can’t say, ‘Oh, I always have next year,’ because I don’t this year.”

Solis eyes state title in 800

Big Spring senior Adrian Solis would like to end his high school career with a state title, too.

He finished seventh in the 800 meters last year, running a 2:01.98. San Elizario junior Christopher Moreno won it in 1:58.42.

He continued his road back to state by winning the 800 at the area meet in 1:59.94. Stephenville’s Alex Loyola (2:00.83) and Jabez Esquivel (2:01.00) were second and third. Big Spring’s Jordan Mitchell nabbed the final region spot (2:01.08).

Solis is determined to get back to state and win it all.

“The goal is definitely to stay on with whoever leads the race (at state) and just break out the last 200 like I did today,” Solis said. “Just try to be consistent each lap. I know it’s really going to be hard, but I want that state title.”

Still, he ran Friday’s race with his teammates Diego Rios and Mitchell in mind.

“Today was trying to get my teammates to regionals as well,” Solis said. “That was really the goal. So, it was just me getting out there and trying to pace for everybody. I was just guiding everybody to a p.r. today.”

Mitchell got in, but Rios was disqualified for stepping off the track.

Districts 5- & 6-4A area meet

At Sandifer Stadium, Abilene

Friday’s Results

BOYS

Note: The boys team standings are based on the numbers going into the final event, the 1,600 relay, which wasn’t available because of computer issues.

Team – 1. Stephenville 147, 2. Brownwood 86, 3. Big Spring 63, 4. San Angelo Lake View 53, 5. Graham 47, 6. Snyder 41, 7. Lubbock Estacado 28, 8. Levelland 27, 9. Mineral Wells 20, 10. Sweetwater 17, 11. Glen Rose 9.

Shot Put – 1. Creece Brister, Stephenville, 59-0; 2. Mason Butchee, Stephenville, 52-3; 3. Aaron McBride, Graham, 47-8; 4. Jayden Mermella, Lake View, 46-0.

High Jump – 1. Derrick Taylor, Lake View, 6-4; 2. Prezynn Harrison, Mineral Wells, 6-4; 3. Colton Andress, Glen Rose, 6-0; 4. Peyton Kinman, Graham, 5-10.

Discus – 1. Creece Brister, Stephenville, 165-11; 2. Sam Kallman, Brownwood, 139-3; 3. Vance Martinez, Snyder, 135-0; 4. Steven Ferris, Lake View, 133-6.

Pole Vault – 1. E.J. Hitola, Stephenville, 14-3; 2. Nate Bullion, Stephenville, 13-0; 3. Jacob Garza, Levelland, 13-0; 4. Rylan Monsey, Graham, 13-0.

Long Jump – 1. Zeyire Franklin, Big Spring, 22-1; 2. Ryan Gafford, Stephenville, 21-2; 3. Ty Carter, Graham, 20-11¾; 4. Preztynn Harrison, Mineral Wells, 20-6½.

Triple Jump – 1. Isaac Hall, Brownwood, 45-7¾; 2. Tristian Gentry, Stephenville, 43-8¾; 3. Dyllan Angely, Snyder, 43-2 ¾; 4. Willis Jackson, Stephenville, 42-10½.

3,200 – 1. Isaac Gonzalez, Big Spring, 10:04.98; 2. Agustine Salgado, Big Spring, 10:20.94; 3. Antonio Martinez, Snyder, 10:30.95; 4. Gavriel Rodriguez, Mineral Wells, 10:54.94.

400 relay – 1. Brownwood (Morsello Hooker, Brayden Daub, Aaron Edmonds, Tyse Savage), 42.51; 2. Lake View, 43.01; 3. Sweetwater (Jadyn Forbes, Cali Mendez, Xavier Guerrero, Jace Adames), 43.67; 4. Snyder, 43.68.

800 – 1. Adrian Solis, Big Spring, 1:59.94; 2. Alex Loyola, Stephenville, 2:00.83; 3. Jabez Esquivel, Stephenville, 2:01.00; 4. Jordan Mitchell, Big Spring, 2:01.08.

110 hurdles – 1. Wyatt Kreutz, Stephenville, 15.19; 2. Justin Stephens, Stephenville, 15.54; 3. Trent Loftin, Brownwood, 15.99; 4. Zathin Reyes, Graham, 16.00.

100 – 1. Tate Maruska, Stephenville, 11.03; 2. Jordyn Nickerson, Brownwood, 11.15; 3. Dominic Monroy, Graham, 11.21; 4. Jake Jetton, Brownwood, 11.21.

800 relay – 1. Brownwood (Morsello Hooker, Aaron Edmonds, Brayden Daub, Tyse Savage), 1:29.22; 2. Estacado, 1:29.22; 3. Stephenville (Noah Bullion, Tristian Gentry, Hyson Foreman, Willis Jackson), 1:30.62; 4. Levelland, 1:31.30.

400 – 1. Jay Castillo, Snyder, 49.43; 2. Brandon Cruz, Lake View, 50.08; 3. Adrian Solis, Big Spring, 50.62; 4. Jadyn Forbes, Sweetwater, 51.34.

300 Hurdles – 1. Zathin Reyes, Graham, 41.16; 2. Za’Myzon Taylor, Estacado, 42.61; 3. Justin Stephens, Stephenville, 43.64; 4. Wyatt Kreutz, Stephenville, 43.86.

200 – 1. Tyse Savage, Brownwood, 21.97; 2. Derrick Taylor, Lake View, 22.50; 3. Zeyire Franklin, Big Spring, 22.77; 4. Tate Maruska, Stephenville, 22.91.

1,600 – 1. Isaac Gonzales, Big Spring, 4:29.82; 2. Agustine Salgado, Big Spring, 4:34.58; 3. Ryan Jennerette, Levelland, 4:38.88; 4. Antonio Martinez, Snyder, 4:41.05.

GIRLS

Team – 1. Stephenville 131, 2. Brownwood 89, 3. Graham 87, 4. Big Spring 84, 5. Lubbock Estacado 62, 6. Glen Rose 50, 7. Levelland 39, 8. Sweetwater 35, 9. San Angelo Lake View 28, 10. Mineral Wells 9, 11. Snyder 6.

Discus – 1. Oliva Velardez, Levelland 119-3; 2. Jaslin Jones, Brownwood, 112-6½; 3. Toreyna Saddler, Sweetwater, 108-11; 4. T’arya Fountain, Estacado, 104-11.

Triple Jump – 1. Hannah Deen, Brownwood, 34-11¼; 2. Meiling Wade, Stephenville, 34-5½; 3. Nariah Autry, Estacado, 33-10; 4. Audrey Brandon, Stephenville, 33-9.

Shot Put – 1. Toreyna Saddler, Sweetwater, 39-7¾; 2. Daniah Wrighter, Big Spring, 36-5½; 3. Laci White, Levelland, 35-8½; 4. Aimee Flippen, Glen Rose, 35-1¼.

High Jump – 1. Emilee Gordy, Graham, 5-4; 2. Hannah Deen, Brownwood, 5-2; 3. Aubrey Vandenberge, Stephenville, 5-2; 4. Kierstyn Carlton, Stephenville, 4-10.

Long Jump – 1. Hannah Deen, Brownwood, 16-8¾; 2. Victoria Cameron, Stephenville, 16-8½; 3. Jada Green, Estacado, 16-7½; 4. Georgia Martin, Graham, 16-4.

Pole Vault – 1. Remi McFarland, Glen Rose, 9-6; 2. Madi Rust, Stephenville, 9-6; 3. Aolani Mendez, Big Spring, 8-6; 4. Brooklyn Thomas, Graham, 8-0.

3,200 – 1. Mary Lyndell Graham, Graham, 12:38.04; 2. Evelyn Mendias, Levelland, 12:59.19; 3. Daylyn Cassidy, Glen Rose, 13:15.40; 4. Kandace Gonzalez, Big Spring, 14:04.04.

400 relay – 1. Stephenville (Kenna Cashon, Marin Copeland, Mackenzie Gonzalez, Victoria Cameron), 48.23; 2. Estacado, 49.81; 3. Lake View, 50.84; 4. Big Spring (Bre Woodruff, Mia Bustamante, Alysandra De La Cruz, Kyleena Hughes), 51.20.

800 – 1. Lillian Graham, Graham, 2:21.87; 2. Sidney Windham, Brownwood, 2:21.92; 3. Bergan Pinkley, Big Spring, 2:22.59; 4. Lily Rodriguez, Snyder, 2:23.41.

100 hurdles – 1. Braylee Mayes, Graham, 16.19; 2. Meiling Wade, Stephenville, 16.28; 3. Brooklyn Thomas, Graham, 16.40; 4. Alexa Mehan, Big Spring, 17.22.

100 – 1. Victoria Cameron, Stephenville, 11.82; 2. Aunisti Griffin, Sweetwater, 12.55; 3. A’Lireyia Mitchell, Estacado, 12.67; 4. Skylnn Carroll, Lake View, 12.90.

800 relay – 1. Stephenville (Presley Laduque, Madi Rust, Mackenzie Gonzalez, Victoria Cameron), 1:44.23; 2. Estacado, 1:45.20; 3. Big Spring (Ukiah Upshaw, Jada Green, Ashondra Johnson, A’lireyia Mitchell), 1:45.20; 4. Glen Rose, 1:49.46.

400 – 1. Braycee Lee, Brownwood, 59.86; 2. Marin Copeland, Stephenville, 1:00.05; 3. Dorcas Jones, Big Spring, 1:01.76; 4. Bergan Pinkley, Big Spring, 1:02.67.

300 Hurdles – 1. Grace Booth, Glen Rose, 48.03; 2. Braylee Mayes, Graham, 48.38; 3. Iana Echanique, Mineral Wells, 48.83; 4. Hannah Deen, Brownwood, 48.97.

200 – 1. Aunisti Griffin, Sweetwater, 26.10; 2. Kyleena Hughes, Big Spring, 26.45; 3. Kate Tindol, Brownwood, 26.82; 4. Kristalyn Herrera, Lake View, 26.96.

1,600 relay – 1. Stephenville (Mackenzie Gonzalez, Madi Rust, Kate Fambrough, Marin Copeland), 4:04.51; 2. Brownwood (Kate Tindol, Sidney Windham, Hannah Deen, Braycee Lee), 4:10.02; 3. Big Spring (Dorcas Jones, Alysandra De La Cruz, Luna Jimenez, Bergan Pinkley), 4:13.19; 4. Graham, 4:13.90.

Note: The girls 1,600 and boys 1,600 relay were not available because of computer issues.

This article originally appeared on Abilene Reporter-News: Stephenville sweeps team titles at area track meet