Altamont's boys and girls track teams competed at the Central Illinois High Performance Meet, securing four top 10 finishes. Jacob Veteto excelled with a second place in pole vault, clearing 14鈥� 3.25鈥�, while the boys 4x800 relay team finished fifth with a time of 9:42.92. On the girls鈥� side, Baileigh Starnes earned fourth in the 400m dash with a time of 1:04.66. Keely Fleeharty captured eighth place in high jump at 4鈥� 6鈥�. The team is set to compete again at the Tuscola Throws Only meet on Wednesday.

By the Numbers
  • Jacob Veteto - Pole Vault, 2nd, 14鈥� 3.25鈥�
  • 4x800 Relay - 5th Place, 9:42.92
  • Baileigh Starnes - 400m Dash, 4th Place, 1:04.66
  • Keely Fleeharty - High Jump, 8th Place, 4鈥� 6鈥�
State of Play
  • Altamont's track teams are showing competitive strength in middle-distance and field events.
  • Fresh athletes like Baileigh Starnes are making notable contributions early in their high school careers.
What's Next

The Altamont athletes will aim to further improve their standings at the Tuscola Throws Only meet, focusing on propelling their performances in upcoming events.

Bottom Line

Altamont's recent success reflects a potential for growth in both individual and team performances, setting a strong foundation for the season ahead.