TRACK PREPARES TO RUN AT LINFIELD
COUGARS COMPETE IN THEIR FIRST MEET THIS WEEKEND MARCH 4 AND 5
STORY A ND PHOTO BY JAMES HARLEY
It’s hard to find an athlete who is not
excited for the Clackamas Community
College track and field season to start.
The Cougars* track and field team has
high hopes. Last year both the m en’s
and women’s teams finished second in
the Southern Region Championships and
third in the NW AC Championships.
Athletes and coaches prepare for their
first meet this weekend, March 4 and 5,
at Linfield College.
“ I think everyone w ill
run really hard. ”
-Z a c E llio t
“ I think we have a really well rounded
program this year,” said head coach
Keoni McHone. “ It’ s nice that we are
well rounded on both sides, for men and
women, and I’m really excited to see the
team progress together as a group.”
Freshman sprinter Micco Mills said he
is ready for the upcoming season.
“ It’s been a while since I’ve run a real
race,” Mills said. “ I’m excited to get some
times under my belt.”
Athletes said their excitement helped
them bring a strong work ethic to practice.
They show up and work hard to improve
in their event.
A redshirt sophomore, Zak E lliott,
said,“ I think everyone will run really hard
and put full efforts into the workouts, the
training and all the little things because
every little thing matters when it comes
to competing.”
Elliott added he thinks the team will
come together as a unit better this year
compared to last year where he.thought
freshman and sophomore athletes went
about their own business and there was
no guidance or team leaders.
The team plans to achieve their goals
and win the NW AC Championship this
season.
Before practice, Micco Mills, Kashta Booker and Charlie Gilpin (from left) jog a few laps around the campus track.
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