BELTON — The Temple JV Tem-Cat track and field team put on a dominant display of depth and speed this past Saturday at Tiger Field. Competing in the Denise Petter Big Red Relays, the Tem-Cats secured a strong 2nd place overall finish in the team standings, racking up 120 points.
While Harker Heights took the top spot with 132 points and host Belton followed in 3rd with 96, Temple’s presence was felt most acutely on the podium.
Sprint Dominance and Relay Gold
The Tem-Cats were nearly untouchable in the relay events, sweeping both the 4x100 and 4x200 titles. The 4x100 team (Wilkerson, Locklear, Wilson, Williams) blazed a trail with a time of 51.37, while the 4x200 squad (Bethel, Wilkerson, Smith, Locklear) clocked in at a golden 1:50.19.
Individually, Jaahmya Bethel proved to be the fastest girl on the track, claiming 1st place in the 100-meter dash with a swift 13.28. She was well-supported by Maliyah Gage, who earned a bronze medal in the same event.
Field and Distance Success
The success wasn't limited to the lanes. In the field, Kimorah Fillmore powered her way to a 2nd place finish in the Shot Put with a toss of 29’2. Cykhiah White was a standout multi-eventer, securing two bronze medals in both the High Jump and Long Jump.
On the track, Aniyah Wilson added to the medal tally with a silver in the 200 meters, while the 4x400 relay team capped off the day with a gritty 3rd-place finish to solidify Temple's runner-up status in the overall standings.
Meet Results: Individual & Relay Participants
The Gold Medalists (1st Place)
Jaahmya Bethel: 100 Meters (13.28)
4x100 Relay: Lilyian Wilkerson, Jazmine Locklear, Aniyah Wilson, Jayde Williams (51.37)
4x200 Relay: Jaahmya Bethel, Lilyian Wilkerson, Destiny Smith, Jazmine Locklear (1:50.19)
The Silver Medalists (2nd Place)
Aniyah Wilson: 200 Meters (28.09)
Kimorah Fillmore: Shot Put (29’2)
The Bronze Medalists (3rd Place)
Maliyah Gage: 100 Meters (13.60)
Sydney Mayo: 400 Meters (1:03.59)
4x400 Relay: Jayde Williams, Azaylea Peoples, Aniyah Wilson, Sydney Mayo (4:35.70)
Cykhiah White: High Jump (4’10) & Long Jump (14’0)
Point Scorers & Competitors (4th - 15th)
Sprinting/Hurdles: Lilyian Wilkerson (4th - 100m); Azaylea Peoples (4th - 400m); Jazmine Locklear (6th - 200m); Destiny Smith (9th - 200m); Jayde Williams (11th - 400m); Jaahmya Bethel (12th - 300H).
Distance: Na’Avaray Leverette (5th - 800m, 12th - 1600m); Sterling Griffith (15th - 800m).
Jumps: Aniyah Wilson (6th - High Jump); Snisia Williams (6th - Triple Jump, 8th - Long Jump); Jazmine Locklear (8th - High Jump); Sydney Mayo (9th - Triple Jump); Jazaeah Canady (14th - Triple Jump).
Throws: Yalynn Brown (4th - Shot Put, 11th - Discus); Meghan Jackson (8th - Discus); Kimorah Fillmore (15th - Discus).
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Up Next:
The Tem-Cats will look to carry this momentum into next week as they travel to the Round Rock Invitational at Round Rock McNeil High School on March 7th.
