WACO, TX — The Travis Science Academy 7th Grade Lady Mustang Track & Field team put on an impressive display of speed, endurance, and field prowess yesterday at Paul Tyson Field. Competing in the Waco ISD Relays, the Lady Mustangs secured a strong 2nd Place finish in the team standings, racking up 114 points.
While Robinson took the top spot with 173 points, Travis managed to hold off a competitive Tennyson squad, who finished 3rd with 103 points.
Top Performers and Medalists
The Lady Mustangs saw a golden performance from Ashlyn Day, who captured 1st Place in the 200-meter dash with a blistering time of 28.80 seconds. Day's victory was a highlight of a day filled with podium finishes for the Travis squad.
The relay teams were instrumental in the team's high scoring. The 4x100, 4x200, and 4x400 relay teams all secured 2nd Place silver medals, showcasing the depth and chemistry of the roster. Notably, the 4x200 relay team turned in a powerhouse performance with a time of 1:47.78.
In the field and hurdles, Payton McClain and Alianys Igartua-Vasquez earned silver medals in the 100 hurdles and Shot Put respectively, while Adalae Haire and Kaidence Brooks both brought home bronze medals for their efforts on the track and in the Triple Jump.
Medalist Circle
Gold Medalist: Ashlyn Day (200 Meters)
Silver Medalists: Payton McClain (100 Hurdles), Alianys Igartua-Vasquez (Shot Put), 4x100 Relay, 4x200 Relay, 4x400 Relay.
Bronze Medalists: Adalae Haire (1600 Meters), Kaidence Brooks (Triple Jump).
Full Meet Results by Event
Running Events
100 Meters: Kaidence Brooks (4th), Ameriya Daniels (5th), Akylah Howard (14th)
200 Meters: Ashlyn Day (1st), Jasmine Gray (8th), Akylah Howard (16th)
400 Meters: Delilah Molett (9th), Rayne Booker (11th)
800 Meters: Adalae Haire (4th), Maren Garcia (9th), Alliana Villela (10th)
1600 Meters: Adalae Haire (3rd)
100 Hurdles: Payton McClain (2nd), Alianys Igartua-Vasquez (4th), Jade Locklear (10th)
300 Hurdles: Norah Ice (5th), Alianys Igartua-Vasquez (6th), Mya McFarland (8th)
4x100 Relay (2nd): Ameriya Daniels, Kaidence Brooks, Jade Locklear, Payton McClain
4x200 Relay (2nd): Ashlyn Day, Jasmine Gray, Jade Locklear, Payton McClain
4x400 Relay (2nd): Maren Garcia, Norah Ice, Alliana Villela, Kaidence Brooks
Field Events
Long Jump: Payton McClain (5th), Ashlyn Day (6th), Akylah Howard (14th)
Triple Jump: Kaidence Brooks (3rd), Maren Garcia (5th), Alliana Villela (9th)
Shot Put: Alianys Igartua-Vasquez (2nd), Kayla Deluze (4th)
High Jump: Jasmine Gray (5th)
Looking Ahead
The Lady Mustangs will look to carry this momentum into next week. On April 1st, the team travels to Lake Belton High School for the Central Texas District Divisional Meet. This is a high-stakes competition, as a top-four finish in any event will qualify the athletes for the Central Texas District Track & Field Championships.
