HC Track & Field

Unfortunately, during Sectionals Ben Pallekonda sustained a hamstring strain just before long jump and, after evaluating the injury, he had to withdraw from competing.

This is especially difficult because he was performing at a level where he very likely would have qualified for regionals in multiple events.

During his 4 years Ben Pallekonda established himself as one of the most accomplished athletes in program history.

Ben holds 6 Track and Field school records for Heritage Christian. This season alone he broke 5 of them, 1 which had held since 1986.

60m - 6.99
100m - 10.76 (Ranked Top 30 in the State)
200m - 22.32 (Ranked Top 50 in the State)
300mh - 39.08 (Ranked 16th in the State)
400m - 48.91 (6th Fastest Time in the State)
4x400 Relay

This season Ben was an Indoor State Medalist with a Runner-Up finish in the Long Jump and 5th in the 60m. He earned All City as the Long Jump City Champion as well as All Conference as the 300mh and Long Jump Champion. He was also named City Athlete of the Meet and Athlete of the Year for HC Track and Field.

His leadership, work ethic, and competitive excellence helped lead the team this year and we know he has a bright future ahead. Most importantly he loves Jesus and gives Him All the Glory!

Congratulations to the City Champions…
Willem Hobson - 800m
Mark Gates - Disc
Ben Pallekonda - Long Jump

What a great night to recognize and celebrate our Track and Field athletes on an amazing season! We give God all the Glory!

Rookie of the Year:
Charly Wolfrum & Hunter Drook

Eagle Award: Lydia Pulliam & Will Hooper

Christian Leadership:
Olivia Peterson & Willem Hobson

Power Ring Thrower: Honor Griffin & Mark Gates

Athlete of the Year:
Kenzie Crooke & Ben Pallekonda

Runner-Up Finish for the Boys Indy City Meet! What a great night for track and field. Everyone contributed for our 97 points. So proud of them!

Another Meet = Another New School Record for Ben Pallekonda. This time he breaks the 100m!

Another New School Record for Kenzie Crooke!

What a great showing at the Girls City Meet! Kenzie Crooke won her 3 individual events (100mh, 300mh & Long Jump) as well as helped the 4x400 team place third. Charly Wolfrum was the City Champion in the 3200m. As a team the girls placed third overall with 117 points! Great job, ladies!

Boys and Girls Conference Champions! So proud of our team!!

Another exciting meet for our Eagles! They competed well against all the large schools at the Charlie Riley Invitational held at North Central. Here are some highlights-

Ben Pallekonda - 1st in the 400m with another new record (48.91), Also broke the 200m record (22.32) and runner up in long jump.

Kenzie Crooke - 1st in long jump

Mark Gates - Runner-up in Discus

Olivia Peterson - Runner up 1600m

Charly Wolfrum - broke the 3200m school record (11.26.98) and placed 3rd.