Chelan High School Track And Field PreSeason Outlook

CHELAN - CHS Track and Field look to start their season at the Bridgeport Jamboree on 3/14. The Goats Track and Field Team will have a new head coach in Michael Dols. Michael is a graduate of Chelan and a state champion multiple times during his time here at CHS. He is joined by his staff that includes, Mark Anderson, Eric Romero, and Chris Fayant. With large numbers this spring the track team is excited to compete within the CTL and throughout North Central Washington.

CTL Place in Standings Last Season:
– Boys: 5th
– Girls: 5th

Number of Returning Players: 25

Number of Seniors: 8

Number of All-Conference Returners: 5

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Notable Leading Returning Players:

Boys:
– Lance Gogal: Honorable Mention CTL in 2023, Placed 1st in Districts with a 11.50 100m.
– Cesar Padilla: Top freshman in CTL in 2023 in both Shot Put and Discus. PR’s of 35’ 11.5” in Shot and 123”0” in Discus.
– Holden Alteio: Finished 2nd at Districts in the 800m as a freshman with a 2:06.77 (PR)

Girls:
– Abby Ludwig: Finished 2nd at Districts in the 3200m as a freshman with a 13:23.40
– Peyton Bodle: 1st place at CTL Championships, 2nd in Districts in Javelin with a PR of 108’0”

Notable Player Losses from Last Year:
– Jason Pritchard: 1st place in Javelin at districts, 12th place at state. 124’9” PR
– Olga Filipovic: 2nd in 110m hurdles at districts

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General Season Outlook:

Chelan’s track and field team is poised for a competitive season, with several athletes expected to contend for spots at the state level. Notable returners include Lance Gogal, who has proven himself in both CTL and Districts, and Cesar Padilla, a standout freshman in Shot Put and Discus. The team benefits from experienced leadership, and with District 6 now having two allocations for state, the prospects for multiple qualifying athletes look promising.

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Coaches Quote About the Upcoming Season:

“With a fairly young team, we are fortunate to have talented senior leadership from athletes like Lance Gogal and Peyton Bodle, our CTL champion in 2023. Returning state performer Lance Gogal sets the bar high for our team. Seniors, along with top freshmen from last year like Abby Ludwig, Cesar Padilla, and Holden Alteio, contribute to the depth and potential of our squad. Our coaching staff is enthusiastic about developing our young talent and is committed to sending our seniors out on a high note, aiming for success both individually and as a team.”

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