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Saturday, May 15, 2021

Runners represent Boone at state track championship

From left to right, Maria Chellah, Patricia Chellah, Judy Chellah McCoy and Marley McCoy competed in the 8×400-meter relay at the state meet. The girls earned the third place spot at the meet.

From STAFF REPORTS

Daniel Boone had five runners compete in the state track championships on Thursday, May 24, at Middle Tennessee State University.

Caitlin Cutshall soars during the pole vault competition at the state championship meet.

Boone was represented by sophmore Judy Chellah, senior Maria Chellah, freshman Patricia Chellah, junior Caitlin Cutshall and junior Marley McCoy. The five athletes came away with all-state medals and honors. They also earned third place finishes at the meet and scored a total of 18 points to finish 14th overall in the team standings out of over 50 scoring teams

Caitlin Cutshall placed third in the pole vault at 10’ for her second consecutive all-state honor. Cutshall placed fourth at the 2017 meet.

Cutshall shows off her state medal after pole vaulting at the meet and placing third overall.

The girls 4×800-meter relay, comprised on the three Chellah sisters and McCoy, placed third in the relay clocking in at 9:36.

Maria Chellah, who recently signed to continue her academic and athletic career at Lincoln Memorial University, also placed third in the 800-meter race, clocking in at 2:17 for her second all-state honor of the day. Maria Chellah earned all-state last year with a fifth place in the 400 meters.