Mason Betts of Atlantic became the first Trojan to place first overall at the Hawkeye Ten Conference meet in over five years with a time of 16:43.6. The two-time state qualifier notched a first overall finish in Atlantic for the first time in his career and will look to become a three-time state qualifier in Glenwood next week. Mason talked through his conference championship race.
Betts also spoke about what it will take to prepare for the state-qualifying meet:
He wants to take each race one by one:
Kaitlyn Hickman was the Trojans’ Girls top finisher on Friday as she ran a 21.11.3, good for 6th place. Gabrielle Engler was right behind her in 6th and Lucy Northwick in 9th. The Atlantic Girls finished 2nd overall. Kaitlyn spoke through her 6th place conference finish.
Hickman and Engler stick together during most races and were able to finish back to back.
With the state-qualifying meets next week, Hickman wants to stay in high spirits:
View Full Results from the Hawkeye Ten Conference Meet HERE
