The Bonham Bulldog 8th Grade Track & Field team showcased their speed and strength this past Friday, clinching a solid 3rd Place finish at the Troy Trojan Invitational. Competing against a deep field at Troy High School, the Bulldogs amassed 106 points to secure their spot on the podium.
While Salado took the top spot with 190 points and Cameron edged out second with 112, the Bulldogs proved they are a force to be reckoned with, particularly in the sprints and jumping events.
Standout Performers
The story of the day was Daniel Jones, who dominated the competition. Jones secured two gold medals, taking 1st Place in the 100 meters with a blistering time of 11.88 and soaring to a 1st Place finish in the Long Jump with a distance of 19’9. He also added a silver to his tally in the High Jump (5’4).
Max Westbrook was another multi-event star for Bonham. Westbrook showcased his versatility by taking 2nd Place in both the 300 hurdles (46.82) and the Triple Jump (26’6 ½).
In the pits and rings, Jevniell Rosa-Rivera was a scoring machine. He earned 2nd Place in the Discus (111’9 ½) and 3rd Place in the Shot Put (38’4), proving the Bulldogs have power to match their pace.
Relay Success
Bonham’s relay teams were firing on all cylinders, bringing home bronze in two major events:
4x100 Relay (3rd Place): Ayedon Robinson, Daniel Jones, Jevniell Rosa-Rivera, and Max Westbrook (47.92).
4x200 Relay (3rd Place): Ayedon Robinson, Camden Willis-Peoples, Claybourne Bovier, and Jevniell Rosa-Rivera (1:46.37).
Bulldog Participant Results
Running Events
Daniel Jones: 100 meters (1st Place – 11.88)
Javniell Rosa-Rivera: 100 meters (4th Place – 12.78)
Dnias Shamburger: 100 meters (15.58)
Benjamin Hall: 200 meters (4th Place – 25.69)
Camden Willis-Peoples: 200 meters (27.86)
Claybourne Bouvier: 200 meters (27.98)
Ayedon Robinson: 400 meters (6th Place – 1:01.48)
Kyrie Green: 400 meters (1:06.22)
Malachi Harbison: 400 meters (1:06.89)
Max Westbrook: 110 hurdles (46.82) & 300 hurdles (2nd Place – 46.82)
Kiano Matthews: 300 hurdles (58.28)
Field Events
Daniel Jones: Long Jump (1st Place – 19’9) & High Jump (2nd Place – 5’4)
Benjamin Hall: Long Jump (2nd Place – 18’1 ½)
Ayedon Robinson: Long Jump (4th Place – 17’10) & High Jump (4’6)
Jevniell Rosa-Rivera: Discus (2nd Place – 111’9 ½) & Shot Put (3rd Place – 38’4)
Max Westbrook: Triple Jump (2nd Place – 26’6 ½) & High Jump (4’10)
Ian Botts: Shot Put (6th Place – 31’5 ½)
Up Next: The Bulldogs will look to carry this momentum into next week as they travel to Academy High School for the Bumblebee Relays on March 4.
