Wonderful Weekend

We went to San Angelo last weekend for the national track meet. I was really glad that it was so close to home so Katelyn and I could go. It rained for about 2 hours on Saturday afternoon, but other than that it was great.

Two of Jerrod's athletes were able to retain the honor of being National Champions!!!! Nick led the discus competition almost all the way. The guy that was the "favorite" to win (who has thrown over 200 ft this year) threw farther than Nick on his last throw. In true Wildcat form, Nick had an AWESOME throw on his last throw, which also happened to be the last throw of the competition, and claimed the title. It was very exciting to watch.

At the same time this was going on, Linda was busy throwing javelin. She was also able to lead the entire competetion and keep her title as national champion as well. Luckily the discus ring and the javelin runway are very close at Angelo State so Jerrod did not have to do much running in between. He was able to stand in the middle and coach them both.

After Jerrod gave the awards for the discus and javelin he had to hurry back and coach Paige in the discus. She threw very well and ended up with a 4th place finish. Nick also threw shot put on Friday evening and got 7th place. The ACU men finished in 2nd place as a team and the women 6th.

Needless to say it was a busy weekend, but we all had fun. Jerrod told me last night it was the most exciting and satisfying nationals he had ever been to. I was so excited to hear that. He puts so much time and effort into his throwers and it always makes me happy to hear that he is happy with the way the season turned out. Katelyn and I are both so proud of Jerrod and his throwers!!!