Shorthorn track teams open season Thursday

The boys’ and girls’ CCS junior high track teams open their 2019 season today (Thursday) when they compete at the Dundy Co. Stratton meet in Benkelman. Events start at 9 a.m. Members of the boys’ team are, above front from left, Cooper Dillan, Braxton Maris, Walker Mollendor, Sean Heermann, Jason Nelson, Kevin Dannatt, Michael McBride, Kobe Norman, Cameron Johnson, Daniel Briggs, second row from left, Jaret Peterson, Colin O’Neil, Mason Wallin, Carter Leibbrandt, Easton Fries, Zach Herbert, Zane Mays, Peyton Dubas, Alonso Martinez, Brendan Pump, back from left, Head Coach Mark Bottom, Ian Moreno, Jensen Olsen, Colin O’Neil, Dawson Mollendor, James McArthur, Jacob Weiss, Kade Anderson, Brock Leibhart and Mason Tyerman. Members of the girls’ team are, front from left, Alejandra Castillo, Iris Robles, Jill Pankonin, Bella Maddux, Mackenzie Vogt, Faith Hauxwell, Kathya Aragon, Brooke Schilke, Madelynn Hanes, Ella Colson, second row from left, Ali McNair, Samira Hinojoza, Athziry Valenzuela, Jecca Yaw, Liz Reeves, Ella Schoenholz, Molly Spicer, Raissa Nevarez, Jesslyn Robertson, Hailey Markee, Katelynn Stamm, back from left, Asst. Coach Mercedes Hauxwell, Joee Clevenger, Carleigh Lewis,  Aurora Greibel, Grisleydi Ortega, Gisselle Acuna, Bryn McNair, Krista Meeske, Kayleigh Lotspeich, Kylee Wiest, Kayla Chavira, Tristan Nordhausen, Coach Torri Lechtenberg. Not pictured: Jesusita Ruiz, Samantha Schrotberger, Ashley Fregoso and Head Girls’ Coach Jerel Fortkamp. Other meets on the schedule include April 11 Perkins Co., April 17 Sutherland, April 25 Chase Co. and May 2 SPVA in Grant. (Johnson Publications photos)