By Morgan Cappock – Staff Reporter

Sophomore Taylor Mola has emerged as a key member of the Law track and field team this spring.

Mola’s main event is pole vault but she also participates in high jump and throws discus. She said she enjoys the environment and community that has been built with all of the team members as well as the adrenaline rush she gets.

“I love to go to each meet and see impairment and see that it’s paying off,” Mola said. “That’s something I like.”

Mola has faced many challenges this season including battling injuries. 

“Getting injured is one of the hardest parts of being in track because not only does it hurt but it also makes you contemplate whether you can succeed in your event,” Mola said.

Mola’s teammates said she is a valuable member of the track community and that she is a great friend outside of track as well.

“Taylor is very fun to hang out with at track and is very kind to her friends on the track and field team,” junior Kelden Silvester said.

Mola began pole vaulting this year but she has been a part of track since freshman year. 

“Taylor’s great resilience and her passion is her biggest strength in track and she brings high effort and positivity to the track team,” junior Jorge Vargas said.

Mola is extremely persistent and has pushed through multiple injuries that she gets from straining during her jumping events. Despite these obstacles, she has loved her time on the track team.

“Honest joining track has been one of my best decisions in sports,” Mola said. “I have met some of my closest friends to this day some from the school and even people from other states and i get to be able to partake in events I never thought I would.”

Mola’s coach is very proud of how far she has come in her three events.

“Honestly, Taylor’s biggest strength is athleticism,” Head Coach Mr. Beler said. “From being a State Champion for bowling to being a pole vaulter she is very successful in all her sporting events.”