Pirates Look To Continue Track & Field Success Into Postseason

Gavrik Belcourt (Napoleon). Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports.

David Rice | JTV Sports

Friday May 10th, 10:25 PM

(5-10-2024, 10:25 PM): 17 schools (including 8 from Jackson County) performed at the annual “The Dome” track and field classic at East Jackson High School on Friday afternoon. 

A few of many stars running or participating at “The Dome” includes Napoleon senior DeVonta Habern. Habern recently broke the Napoleon school record in high jump with a 6-7. The previous record was also made by Habern with a 6-6. 

Habern’s collegiate plans after high school include playing both basketball and track and field with options down to two schools. “I’ve been happy with the success I’ve had and the team this year. Hopefully we can grab another conference title. Felt great to break the school record again at 6-7, looking to get to either a 6-9 or 6-10 during regionals and state meets.” He took home first place in high jump today with a 6-4 (a new meet record).

The Pirates came into Friday leading the pack in the Cascades-East with the postseason on the horizon along with the James R. Selby T&F Classic on Tuesday May 28th.

DeVonta Habern (Napoleon), JTV Sports File Photo.

Boys running winners from “The Dome Classic” include Napoleon taking first at 83, Hanover Horton in second with 80, and Columbia Central finished third. Lumen Christi and Springport each had runners win three events.

Girls winners include Grass Lake taking first at 83, Lumen Christi in second with 80, and Adrian Madison rounding out the top three at 61.25. Molly Brown from Addison continued her outstanding season by winning four events (100m, 200m, 100m hurdles, 300m hurdles).

Check out photos here online at JTV.TV from “The Dome” classic.

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