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About Wallowa County chieftain. (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Or.) 1943-current | View Entire Issue (March 27, 2019)
B1 WEDNESDAY March 27, 2019 Ellen Morris Bishop Veteran runners Hailey Miller, Ella Coughlan, and Ellyse Tingelstad run timed laps to prepare for their distance races. Tingelstad took fi rst in last years 3000 and 1500 meter State 1A championships. Miller won the 800 and 1500 meter titles in 2017. HIGH HOPES for another Joseph track season By Ellen Morris Bishop Wallowa County Chieftain T he snow still lies thick on the infi eld, but Joseph track and fi eld coach John Roberts has already cleared off the quarter mile oval, which looks dark and even warm in the March sun. “With a team of 27 seasoned veterans and energetic freshmen, the fl edgling track and fi eld season looks promising,” Rob- erts said. “I think we’ll be going to State with quite a few athletes.” The competition will be stiff. This year, fi ve schools statewide, including Elgin and Imbler, dropped from the 2A division to 1A. But Rob- erts and assistant Coach Michelle Homan have faith in their athletes. Expectations for success include a repeat of winning performances by runner Ellyse Tin- gelstad who took fi rst in the 3000 and 1500 meters at State last year, and strong fi nishes by other junior and senior runners. Ellen Morris Bishop Freshmen runners Bayden Menton (right) and Henry Coughlan get into shape as the season opens. Menton specializes in the 800 meter races while Coughlan aims for distance events, especially the 3000 meters. TRACK MEETS COMING UP First regional Track and Field meet, April 5, Milton Freewater Joseph regional meet, April 19 Senior Natalie Gorham returns to fl ing the discus and put the shot, along with up and com- ing performer Renee Sealy. On the boys’ side, Tyler Homan has vowed to set a new school record in hurdles. His best time last season was only 0.01 seconds off the old mark. “He’s stronger and seems faster this year,” Roberts said, “so it’s a good bet that he can meet his goal.” Homan also took fourth at State, and plans to better that this year. Last year Juston Rogers was fourth in state at middle distances. This year the sophomore returns with high hopes. Several upperclassmen new to the team offer greater depth in field events. They include Trey Wandschneider and Steve Beckman. “I’d like to see Wandschneider throw,” Rob- erts said. “But we’re going to start him in the long jump.” The fi rst regional Track and Field meet is April 5 in Milton Freewater. The Joseph regional meet is slated for April 19. ‘I THINK WE’LL BE GOING TO STATE WITH QUITE A FEW ATHLETES.’ John Roberts, Joseph track and fi eld coach 2005 CHEVROLET 2011 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 TAHOE 1500 LTZ CABALLERO PICKUP 2500 TRADESMAN STOCK #10675A STOCK # 10670A STOCK #10727A • 45,846 mi. STOCK #10726 • 43,303 mi. 4WD, AC, PS, Cummins, 6 Spd Manual 4WD, A/C, PS, PW, PWR LOCKS 4WD, A/C, ABS, CD, PS, PW, etc. 1985 GMC RWD, CD, A/C, PB, PS, PW, etc. 2015 DODGE RAM Fashioned Valu Old Sales & Service es www.main-street-motors.com sales@main-street-motors.com 311 West Main St. • Enterprise $ 7,954 $ 19,999 $ 8,999 $ 36,999 541-426-2100