Track and Field Regionals Hosted at KES: Recap

Our King’s-Hants District Track and Field Championships were held at home on the Tanna Track, May 9-10. A total of 575 athletes from 17 schools did their best to qualify for the Western Region Championships to be held on May 23-24 at Bridgetown, NS. Those competing in track events must place in the top four, and those who jump or throw must place in the top five.

One of the many highlights of the meet was our 4x100 senior boys relay team setting a new district meet record. Combining their speed and dexterity to get the baton around the fastest were Carter Cooling '25, Manny Adaramodu '26, Vinnie Armstrong '25, and Jeremy Aigbe '25.

Manny had an outstanding meet, winning gold in the senior boys 100m dash, placing second in the 200m dash, and finishing fourth in the high jump, securing his spot at Regionals.

Jeremy added to the team’s success by placing third in the 100m dash, third in the senior boys long jump, and fourth in the 200m, also advancing to Regionals.

In other track events, Spencer placed second in the junior boys 200m dash, fourth in the 80m hurdles, and fifth in the long jump, securing his spot for Regionals.

Harvey Hadley '27 earned silver in the intermediate boys 100m hurdles and will also be advancing in the 400m (fourth), 800m (fourth), and long jump (fifth).

Rowan Sanson '28 added to the medal tally with a third-place finish in the intermediate boys high jump. The 4x400 senior boys team of Manny, Carter, Jeremy, and Vinnie also took second in a strong performance.

 

For the girls, Chelsea James '29 claimed gold in the junior girls 80m hurdles, while Heather Lawton '28 captured bronze in the intermediate girls 200m dash and silver in the 800m run.

Marlowe Lister-Wade '29 won her event, bringing home gold in the junior girls high jump.

Allie Sangster '28 secured third in the intermediate girls 400m dash and fourth in the high jump, advancing to Regionals.

 

Ida Schlöglmann '26 took third in the senior girls javelin throw, and Lily Williams '27 placed third in the intermediate girls long jump and fourth in the 200m, both qualifying for Regionals. Fedora Asoh ‘27 also qualified for Regionals, placing fourth in the intermediate girls 100m.

Adaure Ojinere ‘26 earned her place at Regionals with a fourth-place finish in the senior girls long jump. In the distance events, Luciana Zazueta Ibarra '27 had a strong showing, finishing second in both the intermediate girls 1500m and 3000m runs.

The relays added even more success to the weekend. Our 4x100m intermediate girls team of Natalia Shaw '27, Mielle Lawrence '28, Fedora Asoh '27, and Heather Lawton '28 brought home gold with a dominant performance. The 4x400 intermediate girls team of Natalia Shaw '27, Luciana Zazueta Ibarra '27, Heather Lawton '28, and Fedora Asoh '27 captured silver in their event.

Congratulations to all our athletes on their exceptional performances! We look forward to building on this momentum at the Western Region Championships, where our team will compete against the best in the region for a chance to advance to Provincials.

Hosting a track and field meet with nearly 600 competitors over two days is no small feat. It would not have been possible without the dedicated efforts of our incredible volunteers. From the unwavering support of our coaching staff to the tireless work of our Maintenance Department, led by Mr. Brandon Jodrey.

We extend our deepest thanks to Mr. Alex Labreque, Mr. Tristan Shaw, and Skye Hussey '26, who handled the computer operations with precision and efficiency. A special appreciation goes to KES parents Mr. Edward James, Mrs. Paula James, and Mr. Donnie Armstrong, who were among the first to arrive and the last to leave each day, exemplifying the spirit of commitment and community. Thank you, Mrs. Tanna (Goldberg) Schulich ‘60, and her husband, Mr. Seymour Schulich for giving us the opportunity to run, jump, and throw on the Tanna Track.

Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to all who volunteered their time and energy. Your support made this event not only possible but truly memorable.

Phillip Hadley
Senior School Faculty, Coaching XC, Track and Field, Swimming