Driskel, Taylor shine at Fredonia

Sports

April 27, 2015 - 12:00 AM

FREDONIA — Iola High’s track team competed at the Fredonia Invitational on Friday. Two athletes stood out in a day in which everyone had to contend with strong wind.
Emery Driskel took third in the high hurdles with a time of 16.2 seconds. The time matched her personal best. However, she was injured during the race and wasn’t able to compete in the intermediate hurdles or 200-meter dash. Coach Dana Daugharthy said he is hoping some rest will be enough to get her healthy.
Olivia Taylor took third in the 3200-meter run with a time of 13 minutes, 36 seconds. She also took fifth in the mile in 6:12. Daugharthy said he was pleased where. He expects Taylor to continue improving.
No one else for Iola placed, but Daugharthy said it may have had to do with the wind.
“I am looking forward to the next couple weeks because I think several of our athletes are going to make noticeable improvements,” Daugharthy said.
Iola’s junior varsity athletes travel to Fort Scott Tuesday and the varsity team will compete at Osawatomie Thursday.

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