Natalia competes at 29-30 Area Track and Field meet

Eighteen total Natalia Mustangs and Lady Mustangs competed in Goliad last week at the District 29-30 Area Track and Field Meet. After a full day of competitive action against some of the best in the region, three Mustangs were able to qualify for the Region IV Meet which will be held this weekend at Judson’s Rutledge Stadium.
“I am very proud of all of our kids and how they competed at the Area Meet,” Coach Jason Reynolds said. “They worked hard all season long and a lot of young kids got to experience a great track meet and will be able to use this in the future.”
Marcus Perez led the Mustangs, as he was able to finish in 2nd place at the meet in the High Jump event.
“Marcus has done a great job all year and was finally able to clear 6′ and had a great jump of 6’2″ to win 2nd place,” Reynolds said.
Perez was edged out by Spencer Bigner of Odem who finished with an impressive 6’7″ jump.
Urtiel Arellano was next in line for Natalia as he finished in 3rd place with a throw of 25’10”.
“Uri has been solid all season long and I look for him to compete very well at regional,” Reynolds said.
The final Mustang to advance was Donovan Hawkins who finished in 5th at Area in the 400 M. Dash, but thanks to someone being unable to attend, he will qualify for area. Hawkins finished with a time of 54.10.
“I know he is excited about getting the opportunity to compete with some of the best in the state,” Reynolds said.
Other finishes
In the 200 M. Dash, Diego Zapata was able to finish in 6th place with a time of 25.28.
The 800 M. Run saw Natalia’s Juelian Armendariz finish in 5th place with a time of 2:08.61.
Jared Stallworth was able to finish in 6th place in the 110 M. Hurdles with a time of 17.51. He also finished in 5th place in the 300 M. Hurdles with a time of 43.40.
The Natalia Lady Mustang 1600 M. Relay team composed of Angelica Padilla, Christian Fulton, Meg Martinez and Sophia Padilla finished in 6th place with a time of 4:51.41.
Sam Stallworth was able to finish in 6th place in the 100 M. Hurdles with a time of 18.894. She also finished in 6th place in the 300 M. Hurdles with a time of 54.01.
By Eric Smith