Photo Cred Kevin Fister

Adair-Casey/Guthrie Center’s Ava Campbell was able to compete in two events at the girls state track and field championships last Saturday in Des Moines as a Freshman.

ACGC Girls Track and Field Coach Colin Shawgo says most of Campbell’s competitors were upper classmen so it was test for her.

“In both events. She ended up getting pushed a little bit by the other athletes, which is normal at the state meet. She even fell down before the 1500 meter before it was recalled. It was really good experience for her and at the end of the day, I thought that she competed really well against some of the best athletes in the state.”

Campbell finished 22nd place in the girls 800m dash along with a 16th place finish in the 1500 meter. Shawgo says the potential for Campbell and the rest of the team is sky high for next year.