Pulaski County, March 25 – Pulaski County Middle School Track and Field kicked off their season with a dominant performance in their first meet on Tuesday, March 25. Both the girls' and boys' teams proved they were a force to be reckoned with, each securing first place out of six competing teams. The girls' team claimed victory with an impressive 172 points, while the boys followed suit, earning 156 points to take the top spot.
Top Performances Propel Pulaski to Victory
Pulaski’s athletes put on an outstanding display across multiple events, showcasing their speed, strength, and endurance.
Boys' top performances included:
1st place team finishes in the 4x100m relay and 4x800m relay
Liam Flores taking 1st place in the 110m hurdles
Bhima Dearavjo winning the 100m sprint
Rahmeyne Jones securing 1st in the long jump
Girls' top performances included:
1st place team finish in the 4x100m relay
Holli Griffin winning the 100m sprint
Nina Bucey-Card taking 1st place in the 400m
Gianna Hartley soaring to victory in the high jump
Some may say Pulaski County Middle School has the King Midas touch—everything they compete in turns to gold!
Throwers Lead the Charge
Pulaski’s throwers also made a major impact, dominating the podium in both discus and shot put events.
In the girls' discus, Natalie Kinder led the way, securing first place with a throw of 65 feet. Adeline Phillips and Shakia Kimbrough also put up strong performances, finishing fifth (50' 8") and sixth (47' 1"), respectively.
The girls continued their success in the shot put, with Cha Cha Radcliffe Coffee taking second place with a throw of 26' 5", followed closely by Natalie Kinder in third (25' 8"). Adeline Phillips landed in fourth (21' 9"), while Shakia Kimbrough finished in seventh (18' 7").
The boys' throwing squad was unstoppable, sweeping the podium in both discus and shot put. Colin Wright took first in discus with a throw of 116' 4.5", followed by Daemar Harvey-Brown in second (114' 9.5") and Sam Norman in third (90' 2"). The trio repeated their dominance in the shot put, with Wright claiming another gold medal (43' 8"), Norman placing second (35' 5"), and Harvey-Brown securing third (35' 2").
Girls Team Sets the Standard
The Pulaski County girls' team delivered an exceptional performance, especially considering it was their first meet of the season. Coach Harvey, Head Girls Coach, was thrilled with their effort and attitude.
"The girls team performed exceptionally well considering this was the first meet of the season," Coach Harvey said. "I was impressed with their ability in competition as well as their tenacity in finishing their race. We had a great attitude. The girls were very supportive of their team as well as respectful of the other teams they were competing with. Pulaski girls have set a high standard for the rest of the season."
Building on Experience
Coach Thompson, Head Boys Coach, also reflected on the team’s performance, emphasizing the importance of growth and development as the season progresses.
"I think the meet went well. I think we still need to find some places for some of the athletes. I think there is a lot of work to be done, but I feel like we are headed in the right direction," Coach Thompson said. "I think it was good for the kids to get the meet under their belt and have that experience. Now we just need to build off that experience. All in all, they did well, and they were all very confident."
A Promising Future for Pulaski County Track and Field
Coach Brown, Throwing Coach, now in just her second season leading the Cougars, echoed similar excitement about the team’s potential.
With a dominant opening performance, Pulaski County Middle School Track and Field has made a clear statement—they are here to compete, and they are here to win. With strong individual performances and an overall team effort, the Cougars have set the bar high for the rest of the season.
Stay tuned as Pulaski County looks to continue their winning momentum in upcoming meets!