TROY, TX — The Bonham Middle School Lady Bulldogs officially kicked off their track and field season this past Friday, competing under the lights at the Troy Trojan Relays. In a competitive field dominated by the Salado Lady Eagles, who took the team title with a massive 332 points, the Lady Bulldogs battled their way to a 6th-place team finish with 13 points.
While the team score reflects a building phase for the program, the individual grit shown on the track and in the field events provided plenty of highlights for the Temple faithful.
Top Performers
The standout performance of the night belonged to Amaris Lawrence, who secured the team's highest individual ranking. Lawrence dominated the Shot Put ring, launching a throw of 30’0” to earn a 3rd-place podium finish.
The distance crew also proved they have the stamina to compete. Kennedy Taft pulled double duty, securing points in two grueling events with a 5th-place finish in the 2400 meters (10:45.68) and a 6th-place finish in the 1600 meters (6:41.13). Joining her in the 2400m scoring was Clarissa Felix, who took 6th place with a time of 10:55.59.
On the sprinting and hurdles side, Alejandra Jones showcased her range by taking 5th place in the 400 meters, while Heather Lactaoen sprinted to a 6th-place finish in the 300-meter hurdles.
Lady Bulldog Participants
The following athletes represented Bonham Middle School across all events in Troy:
100 Meters: Keandra Tollerson (16.05), Amaris Lawrence (16.38)
200 Meters: Alejandra Jones (32.39), Leandra Tollerson (34.95)
400 Meters: Alejandra Jones (1:12.01), Heather Lactaoen (1:15.03), Ariona Chaney (1:16.66)
1600 Meters: Kennedy Taft (6:41.13)
2400 Meters: Kennedy Taft (10:45.68), Clarissa Felix (10:55.59)
100 Hurdles: Chinonyrem Ezechukwu-Chukwuma (19.91), Ariona Chaney (23.79)
300 Hurdles: Heather Lactaoen (1:02.00), Chinonyrem Ezechukwu-Chukwuma (1:08.11)
Long Jump: Keandra Tollerson (10’9 ½”), Victoria Gehling (10’4 ½”)
Shot Put: Amaris Lawrence (30’0”)
Looking Ahead
The Lady Bulldogs won't have long to wait to get back into action. The team will look to build on these times and distances as they travel to Academy High School this Wednesday, March 4, to compete in the Bumblebee Relays.
