Newcastle sees three athletes advance to state

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  • (NEWCASTLE ISD | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) The three Newcastle athletes that will be advancing to the state meet are Camren Mallory (right), Catherine Youngblood (left) and Allison Melton.
    (NEWCASTLE ISD | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) The three Newcastle athletes that will be advancing to the state meet are Camren Mallory (right), Catherine Youngblood (left) and Allison Melton.

After posting a strong outing at their area meet, the Newcastle Bobcats and Ladycats traveled to Waco to compete in the regional meet. 

Following the events, the teams posted strong performances again with three athletes advancing to the state meet.

The top two finishers in each event advance to state, therefore these three athletes put on exceptional performances.

The three Newcastle athletes that will be advancing to the state meet are Camren Mallory, Catherine Youngblood and Allison Melton.

The 1A state meet will be held Saturday, May 3 at Mike A. Myers Track and Soccer Stadium in Austin starting at 9 a.m. 

Ladycats 

100 Meter Dash: 1. Catherine Youngblood, 12.65

200 Meter Dash: 1. Catherine Youngblood, 26.41

1600 Meter Run: 3. Allison Melton, 6:00.12

3200 Meter Run: 2. Allison Melton, 13:07.70

100 Meter Hurdles: 1. Camren Mallory, 16.62 

Pole Vault: 5. Catherine Youngblood, 6-6

Discus: 10. Emma Hawkins, 73-3

Bobcats

100 Meter Dash: 9. London Martinez, 11.45

200 Meter Dash: 13. Jacob Omundi, 24.41

4X100 Meter Relay: 9. Newcastle, 46.47 

4X200 Meter Relay: 10. Newcastle, 1:39.32

Long Jump: 12. London Martinez, 18-9

Triple Jump: 9. London Martinez, 38-8.25; 12. Jacob Omundi, 37-3

Shot Put: 4. Lucas Owen, 41-10.25