Throws
It only makes sense to start here, as for the second time in three weeks Makayla Kelby (Lee's Summit West) broke the State Record in Discus. She did so with a MONSTER throw of 170-9, which brought home the gold medal. She was also able to bring home the gold in Shot with a throw of 44-6.
Other notable finishes from the Girl's side was Abigail Green (Francis Howell Central) who finished 4th in discus with a season best 145-3, Kennedy Aurentz (Kickapoo) placed 2nd in Shot with a a 43-1.75, and Maddie Harris (Lee's Summit West) finished 3rd in Javelin with a throw of 139-4.
The top performance on the Boys side goes to Christian Turner (Grandview) who broke the 60ft barrier in Shot for the first time, throwing a State leading 61-9.75 which placed 3rd. He also placed 6th in Discus with a throw of 172-2. Briar Short (Webb City) also had a big throw in Javelin, throwing 180-8 and placing third. Daniel Parker (Blue Springs) also had a good showing in the Discus throwing 176-3 and placing 4th.