Coaches Expect Strong Performances from Waitsburg Track Athletes

WAITSBURG – Coach Jeff Bartlow says he is very optimistic about the strong performances he expects from his track and field athletes this year.

"We should have a great team this year," he said. "I expect to win some meets, and to send a lot of these kids to state."

As of this writing, the Waitsburg track roster includes 21 boys and five girls. The team includes one athlete each from Prescott and Jubilee Academy – both boys – and the rest from Waitsburg.

Travis Crockett, a junior and veteran sprinter from Jubilee, should be a force in the 100-meter sprint and the relays, Bartlow said. He is als...