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Whetstone takes three events at Bonner Springs Invitational
Kim Whetstone won three events at the Bonner Springs Invitational track meet. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
by Brian Turrel
Bonner Springs High School was the host of the Bonner Springs Track and Field Invitational on Thursday evening. Students from Harmon, Turner, Washington, and Bishop Ward high schools participated in the meet along with other area schools.
Bonner sophomore Kim Whetstone was the big winner for the host team, winning three events. She posted a time of 13.23 seconds in the girls 100-meter dash, beating Harmon’s Nancy Landford for the win. Whetstone also took first in both the long jump (16 feet, 7 inches) and triple jump (34 feet, 2 1/2 inches).
Ottawa High School was the boys team winner. The girls team winner was Lincoln College Preparatory Academy of Kansas City, Mo. Bonner Springs placed third in the girls team standings.
Other event winners from Wyandotte County schools included:
Shelby Cox, Bonner Springs, girls 100-meter hurdles
Nancy Landford, Harmon, girls 200-meter dash
Jorden Clark, Washington, boys 100-meter dash
Harmon’s Sabrena Hayles ran in the girls 400-meter race. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Turner’s Ryan Johnson placed third in the shot put with a throw of 43 feet, 8 inches. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Cole Oakes and mom Kelly received flowers from Bonner Springs principal Rick Moulin as part of the Senior Night ceremony. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Harmon’s Nancy Landford cruised down the final straightaway of the girls 200-meter dash. Landford won the event with a time of 28.77 seconds. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Turner’s Hunter Wilson crossed the finish line of the girls 200-meter dash. Wilson finished second with a time of 29.23 seconds. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Turner’s Jessica Aguilar ran in the girls 400-meter race. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)Bishop Ward’s David Rosas ran in the boys 800-meter race. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
