Iola thinclads off to a flying start

Storybook weather greeted Iola as it opened the 2024 track and field season at Labette County. Iola's junior varsity girls highlighted an encouraging day for all of the Mustang athletes.

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March 29, 2024 - 3:16 PM

Iola High's Jackie Fager soars through the air during the triple jump Thursday at the Labette County Invitational. Photo by Richard Luken / Iola Register

ALTAMONT — Iola High’s track and field athletes were treated to a novel sight Thursday as they opened the 2024 season at the Labette County Invitational.

The Mustang thinclads were greeted by sunny skies and temperatures in the 60s, a radical departure from the notoriously gloomy weather that traditionally has befallen IHS when they ventured to the home of the Grizzlies.

“I think this is the first time I’ve seen the sun here,” joked Mustang head coach David Daugharthy.

As for the competition, the youth was served quite well for Iola High.

Freshman Keegan Hill highlighted the varsity boys, placing second in the 3200-meter run and third in the 1600.

On the girls’ side, Iola’s junior varsity squad brought home the team championship.

A full synopsis from Coach Daugharthy will be in Tuesday’s Register.

Iola’s individual results follow.

Iola high’s Jaydon Morrison throws the shot put Thursday at the Labette County Invitational.Photo by Richard Luken / Iola Register

Varsity

Girls

Team scores: 1. Labette County, 183; 9. Iola, 10

Triple jump — 5. Jackie Fager, 30’9”

Discus — 17. Madelyn Ashworth, 50’7”; 18. Kealie Keller, 41’2”

Javelin — 14. Ashworth, 67’11”; 15. Keeler, 63’3”

100m hurdles — 8. Rio Lohman, 21.57; 9. Mahailie Genoble, 22.26

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