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Chiefs Set Two School Records In Baker Track Meet

Two school records were broken as the Northview High School track and field team took part in the first competition of the season at the  Baker High School Track and Field Meet.

Azeen Grissett broke a 5-year old school record as he raced to a 57.99 second place finish in the 400 meters.  Cameron Newsome leaped to a height of 5- feet 8- inches and broke a 3-year school record in the high jump.

Both the 4×800 meter relay team (Joshua Borelli, Ramsey Gafford, James Ates, Zachary Calloway), and the 4×100 meter relay team (Ty’Dre Bradley, Hunter Sherouse, Cameron Newsome, and Holden Moore) finished in third place. The throwers were led by freshman Austin Whitehead which hurled the shot put 33-feet, 11 inches.

Standout performances for the Chiefs were seen in the 100 meter race, where junior Holden Moore ran 11.78 seconds, Azeen Grissett in 12.25 seconds, Keondrae Lett in 12.46 and Ty’Dre Bradley in 13.68 seconds.

“I’m extremely proud to see two school records broken at the first track meet of the season,” said Aaron Thompson, head boys track coach. “I’m looking forward to the district championships next month, and having athletes qualify for the regional championships and compete in Jacksonville.”

On the girls side, Northview had a strong showing in the 100 meters by Hannah Fiellin, and Johna Carter. In the 100 meter hurdles, Tierra Floyd posted the fastest time for the Northview Chiefs as teammate Ashley Joiner finished right behind her. The Lady Chiefs captured a top 3 finish in the 4×800 meter relay, and also finished strong in the 4×100 meter relay which was anchored by Tierra Floyd.

The Northview Chiefs will compete next their next track meet of the season this afternoon at Jay High School.

Pictured top: Dy’Shun White competes in the 100 meter hurdles for the Chiefs. Pictured inset: Travell McWilliams in the high jump for Northview at a recent track and filed meet in Baker. Photos by Zach Johnson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.