By Cole Egersheim – Staff Reporter

The Jonathan Law indoor track team had a very successful 2017-2018 season.

The senior class paved the way for a great season. In all, 27 athletes made states, 28 athletes competed at SCC championships, and one member competed in the New Balance Nationals.

“We had a very successful season,” head coach Mr. Beler said. “We had a strong group of senior leadership and a great group of young freshman energy that continued our programs high level expectations both now and in the future.”

Senior Matt Marino set a school record with a time of 125.96 in the 600 meters.

“Even though the team was lacking important members, major components on the team stepped up and broke many records,” Marino said.

Senior Jordan Beck set a new school record in pole vault with a 11-6.0 and set a new school record in the 55 high hurdles with a time of 7.89.

“With so many disciplines in the decathlon, I wanted to use the indoor season as an opportunity to build upon some of my weaker events,” Beck said. “ But to my surprise, I went All-State in the 55 hurdles, which adds huge depth to our already versatile squad.”

Freshman Nahiem Washington helped break the school record in the 4×200 meters with a time of 1:35.77. Nahiem also competed in the New Balance Nationals.

Freshman Alexis Voytek won the team’s mid- and long-distance runners award thanks to her performances in the 600 meter and 4×800 meter relay. She qualified for the SCC Championships as a freshman.

Junior Jocelyn Wirth had a year full of personal bests. She set a new personal best in every meet and finished with a time of 7.87 in the 55 meter.

“My season went great,” Wirth said. “I improved on my time for almost every race in the 55 meter and I’m excited to be captain next year and to continue to improve.”