The Princeton High School girls’ track team delivered standout performances at their latest meet, collecting multiple personal and meet-best results. Ruby Acker led the charge in the 3200-meter run, finishing first with a personal and meet-best time of 13:18.57. Annie Thompson and Josie Sierens also topped their events in pole vault and high jump, each setting new standards for the season. Notably, several athletes made successful Princeton debuts, including RayyLee DePauw, who claimed first in triple jump and second in hurdles. Coach Patrick Hodge praised both veterans and newcomers for exceeding expectations at this point in the season.
Princeton Placers:
1st- 3200 Run: Ruby Acker 13:18:57 Personal Best-PHS Meet Best
1st- Pole Vault: Annie Thompson 8’ 0 2.44m Personal Best-PHS Meet Best
1st- High Jump: Josie Sierens 4’ 93⁄4 1.47m Personal Best-PHS Meet Best
1st- Triple Jump: RayyLee DePauw 31’ 23⁄4 9.52m PHS Debut
1st- Shot Put: Makayla McCarty 28’ 51⁄2 8.67m PHS Debut
2nd- 800 Run: Jocelyn Strouss 2:37.05 Point of Season Best-PHS Meet Best
2nd- 3200 Run: Alexandra Waca 13:42.09 Season Best
2nd- 400 Dash: Lenora Hopkins 1:07.72 PHS Debut
2nd- 60 Hurdles: RayyLee DePauw 10.83 PHS Debut-PHS Meet Best
2nd- Long Jump: Josie Sierens 13’ 93⁄4 4.21 m Point of Season Best
3rd- High Jump: RayyLee DePauw 4’ 93⁄4 1,47m PHS Debut-PHS Meet Best
4th- 1600 Run: Payton Frueh 6:07.15 Point of Season Best-PHS Meet Best
4th- 800 Run: Payton Frueh 2:47.17 Point of Season Best
4th- 400 Dash: Jocelyn Strouss 1:11.20 Season Best
4th- 3200 Run: Lily Simpson 16:16.29 PHS Debut
5th- 800 Run: Leila Acker 2:50.36 PHS Debut
5th- 400 Dash: Rylee Backes 1:13.36 Point of Season Best
5th- Long Jump: Emma Dye 13’ 01⁄4 3.97m PHS Debut
6th- 1600 Run: Avery Waca 6:32.55 Point of Season Best
6th- 60 Dash: Kinley Fogarty 8.87 Personal Best
6th- Shot Put: Jameson Morse 24’113⁄4 7.61m Personal Best
6th- Triple Jump: Emma Dye 25’ 4 7.72m PHS Debut
“A nice overall performance by us. Most of our veterans were ahead of where they were last year at this time and we had some nice contributions from the freshman girls and others making their debuts for PHS Girls Track. It was nice to get 6 PHS Meet Bests along the way.” —Patrick Hodge, Princeton Coach