Pizitz indoor track
The first state championship for Middle School Indoor Track and Field was held on Jan. 23 at the Birmingham Crossplex. The event was the first for Alabama and as well for the nation. The Pizitz boys track and field team won the state championship with the Pizitz Girl’s team placing seventh in the state.
Individual State medalists were: Sean Elmore, State Champion in the 400 meter run, Maggie Dazzio, second in the 60 meter hurdles, James Sweeney, second in the 800 meter and 1600 meter run, Will Hoffman, second in the high and long jump, Tyric Toodle, second in shot put, Chance Claborn, third in the high jump. The Boys 4 x 200 meter relay team placed third in the state. Relay team members are Will Hoffman, Chace Claborn, Luke Denney and Sean Elmore.
Congratulations to these athletes.
-Submitted by Catherine Horton
