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Board recognizes state-qualifying track athletes and program progress
Summary
Coaches and athletic staff recognized multiple state qualifiers and school record holders from the girls and boys track teams, noting the girls' program advanced to 18th place at Class 3A State and credited athlete dedication and program development.
The Board paused its regular business June 9 to acknowledge the Rock Island High School track and field athletes who qualified for the state meet.
Athletic Director Mike Emendorfer introduced the girls track coach Eddie Williams, who described progression from seventh place in the conference during athletes' freshman years to two-time conference champions, sectional runner-up and an 18th-place finish at the Class 3A state meet out of 189 schools. Interim boys coach Pharoah Gay recognized five state qualifiers, noted a 4x200 relay team’s personal-best performance in a strong field, and highlighted a junior miler who placed eighth and set a school mile record.
Coaches attributed success to consistent athlete effort and program development; several qualifiers intend to compete collegiately.
"I expressed pride in their achievements," the record notes for coach Eddie Williams, and the Board applauded the students in attendance.
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