MCHS track and field athletes headed to division championship

The Mariposa County High School track and field team traveled to Waterford High School on April 29 for the Southern Athletic League Finals where several athletes placed and some advanced to the division championship.

The team has continued to achieve many personal records each meet.

“The athletes who have had the greatest improvements, have been those who have been consistent and self-disciplined,” said coach Adrian Perez.

“Training, nutrition, hydration and rest are essential.”

During the meet, organizers recognized MCHS senior athletes competing this year which include Brandon Marquez, Wilde Ketron, Isaiah Diaz, Logan Hein, Eamon Fluharty, Liam Davis, Tania Marquez, Marley Gediman, Juniper Helling, Dana Munoz and Brittany Vargas.

“They are naturally the leaders of the team and set the example for the younger athletes,” Perez said.

“Most of them have been on the team for two years but a few started this year. Three of them are valedictorians (Tania Marquez, Gediman and Ketron). Every season it seems our team has multiple valedictorians. I think that says a lot about the culture of the team and it’s senior athletes.”

Fluharty holds the second spot in the school’s record for discus.

“He will be signing with Westmont College track later this week,” Perez explained.

“I am always sad to see them move on, but also excited to see what they will do next.”

MCHS highlights

For junior varsity boys, Nathaniel Godinez placed third in the 100 meter and second in the 200 meter.

Keenen Johnson took first in the 110 meter hurdles while Devin Coca placed first in the high jump.

Peyton Coca earned third place in the high jump.

Maurice Thomas was first in discus and second in shot put.

The 4×100 meter relay team of Devin Coca, Godinez, Mason Rivera and Johnson placed first.

The same group also finished first in the 4×400 meter relay.

For varsity girls, Helling placed first in the high jump and second in the 400 meter.

For varsity boys, Fluharty took first in the discus.

Division championship

After putting in the work this season many MCHS athletes have earned a spot to compete at the Sac-Joaquin Section Division Championship in Riverbank.

Alison Wolf, Munoz, Tania Marquez and Helling will compete in the 4 x100 meter relay.

Helling will also compete in the 100 meter, the 400 meter and Wolf will run the 200 meter.

For high jump, Helling and Allie Sanders will try to set a new personal record.

Gediman, Munoz, Vargas and Cora Grasso will compete in the 4×800 meter relay.

Tania Marquez will also compete in the long jump.

The 4×100 meter relay team of Rusty Bull, Jeremiah Jackson, Joe Walker and Ketron will try to beat their previous time.

Jackson and Brandon Marquez will compete in the high jump while Fluharty will throw the shot put and discus.

The Sac-Joaquin Section division five trials will take place May 13 at Riverbank High school with events beginning at 2 p.m.

The Sac-Joaquin Division four and five finals will take place at Riverbank High School on May 15. Event times are to be determined.

To stay up to date with the MCHS track team, visit www.athletic.net/team/836/track-and-field-outdoor/2026