(Weslaco, Texas)-At Bobby Lackey Stadium in Weslaco, sophomore Jazmine Thompson from Harlingen High School heaved her shot-put 41’7 1/4″ to win the University Interscholastic League 31/32 6A Area Shot put title to advance to the 6A Track and Field Regional Championships at Heroes Stadium in San Antonio, Texas on April 29-30th. “I’m shocked,” said Thompson. ” I was so nervous and now I’m going to regionals.” Also headed to the regional championships for the second straight season is Harlingen South HS senior, Jasmine Ortiz with a throw of 40′ 3 3/4″. “Going back to regionals is awesome,” said Ortiz. Junior Karina Alavrez from Los Fresnos (38′ 3 1/2″) finished in third place followed by fourth place sophomore Natalie Jimenez (37′ 4 1/4″) from Edinburg Economedes High School. “I told the other three qualifiers that being nervous is part of the game. Just stay focused,” said Ortiz. Only the top four qualify for regionals. (HSSMImages)
Here are the Top Eight Finishers
1. Jazmine Thompson Harlingen HS 41′ 7 1/4″
2. Jasmine Ortiz Harlingen South 40′ 3 3/4″
3. Karina Alvarez Los Fresnos HS 38′ 3 1/2″
4. Natalie Jimenez Edinburg Economedes HS 37′ 4 1/4″
5. Kassandra Gonzalez Weslaco HS 37′ 1 1’4″
6. Jaylah Martinez PSJA North 35’11”
7. Sofia Rodriguez Edinburg Vela HS 29′ 5 1/4″
8. Josselnn Quintanilla Edinburg North HS 29’2″
