It was a memorable meet for our Kokomo High School Boys and Girls Varsity Track teams, as they swept the field to claim North Central Conference (NCC) Championship titles. This marks the first time since 1987 that both teams have stood together at the top of the conference. Between record-breaking distances, hurdle sweeps, and a historic team title for the Lady Kats, these Wildkats have officially asserted their dominance in the conference.
Lady Kats Make History: First Title in Nearly 40 Years
The Lady Kats didn't just win; they ended a decades-long wait in spectacular fashion. Earning a total of 105 points, the team secured their first NCC Conference Championship in almost 40 years!
The victory was sweetened by individual brilliance across both track and field events:
Alaina Thompson (Sophomore): Put on a distance clinic, winning the 3200m with a new Personal Record (PR) of 12:07. She also secured a runner-up finish in the 1600m with another PR of 5:34.
Ja’layia Williams (Junior): Soared to a 1st place finish in the Pole Vault, leading the charge for the field events.
Giyanna Thornton (Sophomore):
Solidified her status as an elite hurdler by setting a new Kokomo High School record in the 100m Hurdles (14.60s) earlier this month. She continued that dominance at the NCC Championships, sweeping the competition in both the 100m hurdles (14.65s) and 300m hurdles (46.29s).
Wildkat Boys Dominate with 124 Points
The Boys Varsity team left no doubt on the track, racking up a massive 124 points to secure their own NCC title. The victory was fueled by a mix of explosive sprinting and gritty distance running.
Track Highlights:
Omar Daniels (Junior): The undisputed king of the hurdles, Omar took the top spot in both the 110m and 300m hurdles, contributing a vital 20 points to the team total.
Cooper Cage (Senior): Earned the title of 1600m NCC Champion and showed his range by placing 3rd in the 800m.
Preston Arreola (Senior): Combined with Cooper to lock down the distance events, speeding to a 2nd place finish in the 3200m.
4x100m Relay Team: The powerhouse quartet of Dayveon Williams (Senior), Malachi Harper (Senior), Jeremiah Young (Senior), and Omar Daniels took 1st place, adding another 10 points to the scoreboard.
Coach of the Year: A massive congratulations to KHS Varsity Coach Dana Neer, who was named the NCC Coach of the Year for leading these tenacious Wildkats to the podiums.
Congratulations to all our student-athletes and coaches on a monumental season!
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