Track Practice Begins

Sturgis Scooper distance coach Scott Peterson runs with the team and sets the pace for a long distance run.

The distance runners warming up prior to the timed run at practice on Wednesday, March 14th.

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Sturgis Scooper head track coach Cody King talks with the track team just prior to practice on Wednesday, March 14th.

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Sturgis Scooper Coach Chris Koletzky talks to the sprinters and relay runners about getting in shape and suggested work outs over Spring break.

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by Tim Potts/MCTT Correspondent

Cody King, head track coach stated he is really looking forward to the upcoming track season because of having so many returning state place winners from last year. King said he has 7 seniors, 15 juniors, 20 Sophomores and 31 freshman out for track, with 34 returning letter winners from last track season.

Track practice started on February 22nd and the good weather has really helped the kids prepare for the season as they have been able to be outside every day.

Scott Peterson, the distance coach said with the majority of his team is returning from last year, they should compete well in the 800 and 1600 events. Peterson also commented that the 4x800 should be strong again this year. Twenty Scooper athletes are running distance at this time.

Chris Koletzky, coaches the sprinters and relays said he looks forward to some of the young talent that has come out for track this year.

Kristi Mortenson, (former Sturgis Scooper pole vaulter) is coaching the 7 boys and 2 girls that are pole vaulters and is excited to be back and looks forward to an excellent year.

The first track meet is scheduled for March 22nd at Spearfish with the Spartans hosting the indoor developmental meet and King hopes the team will have a good showing.

Sturgis Scooper head track coach Cody King talks with the track team just prior to practice on Wednesday, March 14th.

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Kerrie Wilson and Jeffrey Wilson practicing shot put during practice on Wednesday, March 14th at Woodle Field.

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Sturgis Scooper Jason Schneider practices proper techniques of high jump while Coach Rick Meyerink watches during practice on Wednesday, March 14^th.

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The pole vaulters practicing techniques during practice on Wednesday, March 14th.