TEMPLE, TX — Under the bright lights of Wildcat Stadium on April 1, the Lamar Middle School 7th Grade Lady Bearcat Track & Field team battled through a competitive field at the Cen-Tex Divisional Meet. With a trip to the District Championships on the line, the Lady Bearcats showcased grit and speed against some of the region's top programs.
In a powerhouse field, North Belton claimed the top spot in the team standings with 241 points, followed by Midway in second with 153. The Lady Bearcats finished in 6th place overall, tallying 14 points. While the team score reflected a tough afternoon of competition, the day was highlighted by standout individual performances that punched tickets to the post-season.
Soto Leads the Charge to District
The headline of the meet for Lamar was the exceptional performance of Alexandria Soto. Soto proved to be a force on the track, securing podium finishes in two separate events and becoming the sole Lady Bearcat to qualify for the upcoming District Meet.
Soto’s highlight of the night came in the 200 meters, where she sprinted to a stellar 2nd Place finish with a time of 28.74. She followed that up with a bronze-medal performance in the 400 meters, clocking in at 1:12.18 to take 3rd Place. By finishing in the top four, Soto officially advances to represent Lamar at the championship level.
Lamar Middle School Participant Results
While Soto leads the pack to Hewitt, several other Lady Bearcats put forth strong efforts across a variety of disciplines, testing their limits in both track and field events.
Sprints & Hurdles
Alexandria Soto: 200 Meters (28.74) – 2nd Place; 400 Meters (1:12.18) – 3rd Place
Elyana Scott: 100 Meters (20.26) – 9th Place; 200 Meters (30.40) – 10th Place
Amaya Staples: 100 Hurdles (21.14) – 11th Place; 200 Meters (30.88) – 13th Place
Kaylee Ockleberry: 100 Meters (15.89) – 15th Place
Haveene Waller: 300 Hurdles (1:05.72) – 9th Place
Field Events
Amaya Staples: Long Jump (11’2”) – 9th Place; Triple Jump (23’2”) – 11th Place
Looking Ahead: The District Championships
The season continues for Alexandria Soto as she prepares for the Cen-Tex Middle School District Championships. The meet is set for April 7 at Panther Stadium on the campus of Midway High School in Hewitt.
The action kicks off with field events at 4:00 PM, followed by the running finals at 6:00 PM. Expect the Lady Bearcat faithful to be out in full force to cheer on their qualifier as she aims for the top of the podium!
