LRS tracksters get after it at home league meet

Clouds were still low in the afternoon of Wednesday, April 9th, but the Jimmie Snider Field was dry with a fast track and a bouquet of color as the Bronco thinclads hosted their first home meet of the season against 2B visitors.

The season up to this point has pitted Bronco athletes against multiple teams in each meet, many from larger schools with stronger teams than the Broncos face within their own league. This meet not only took place on their home track, but was the first meet of the season where competition was within their own league and not against a variety of larger schools.

That provided the first opportunity to measure how individual talent fares against competition, which stands in the way of success toward participation in the State Championships at the end of the season.

LRS’ team is not large, and to date there has been only one entry in a relay event. Depth is also missing in longer races and some field events. Furthermore, the majority of Broncos are young to track and field, with an upside potential for growth and improvement, but at the cost of competitive success for a while.

On the fortunate side, it gives enterprising athletes an opportunity to try events that may be out of their normal skill set. Performances in such events may be sub-par, but the experience is valuable and may uncover some surprises.