TFS’ Mitchell breaks 21-year-old record

Tallulah Falls’ track & field teams competed in an impromptu meet at Mt. Pisgah on Wednesday. Even shorthanded, the Lady Indians finished third and the Indians fourth with only six individuals  each.

An original meet slated for Friday was scratched with a bad weather forecast. TFS secured a spot late to join the Mt. Pisgah meet. Molly Mitchell highlighted the success with a PR in the 800  that broke a 21-year-old school record.

The following finished in the top-5 of their respective events:

Boys – 4th place

• Tyler Brown (1st in 400; 2nd in 300 MH; 5th in Long Jump);

• Sam Ketch (1st in Discus; 3rd in Shot Put);

• Zakhar Valasiuk (3rd in Pole Vault).

Girls – 3rd place

• Molly Mitchell (1st in 800 - PR & School Record 2:30.14);

• Julianne Shirley (1st in High Jump; 2nd in 400);

• Dani Prince (1st in 300 MH; 3rd in 100 MH);

• 4x400 Relay (1st);

• Sofia Rueda (2nd in 300 MH; 4th in 100 MH);

• Jace Ibemere (2nd in Triple Jump; 3rd in 200);

• 4x100 Relay (2nd);

• Meredith Orr (3rd in 3,200).