Strong State Showing for Newton Girls Track Team
The Newton Lady Eagles delivered an impressive performance at the IHSA 1A State Track & Field Meet, highlighted by strong relay efforts and top-five finishes in field events. Competing against the best in the state, the Newton athletes showed grit, determination, and talent across multiple events.
Relays Showcase Speed and Teamwork
Newton’s 4x200m relay team — composed of Makayla McVicar (12), Morgan Schafer (11), Sydney Kinder (12), and Stella Schackmann (9) — surged into the finals with a preliminary time of 1:47.88. In the championship heat, the squad improved their time to 1:46.06, finishing sixth overall. Their performance capped off a season of steady progress and teamwork.
The 4x400m relay, featuring Karasyn Martin (12), Camryn Martin (12), Sydney Kinder (12), and Makayla McVicar (12), competed in the prelims with a time of 4:17.95, securing 16th place overall.
In the grueling 4x800m relay, Newton’s younger talent gained valuable state-level experience. The team of Layna Marshall (11), Grace Schumacher (10), Avery Geier (9), and Yurieth Zavala (10) recorded a time of 10:39.24, finishing 24th in the prelims. Individual splits showed consistent effort across the board, with Schumacher leading the group in 2:31.21.
Field Events Bring Home Top Finishes
In the pole vault, seniors Karasyn Martin and Camryn Martin both cleared 3.40m, tying for fourth and fifth place, respectively, in the finals — a fitting finale to their standout careers. Their prelims performances of 3.05m each ranked them first and second heading into the finals, showing their dominance in the event.
Sydney Kinder added another top-five finish for Newton with a leap of 10.97m in the triple jump, placing fourth. Kinder’s contribution in both relays and individual events reflects her versatility and determination.
The Newton girls’ track and field team represented their school with pride, resilience, and competitive excellence. With several underclassmen making their state debuts, and seniors finishing strong, the program’s future looks just as bright as its present.
