Hamilton freshman Lindsay Vollmer arrived on the track and field scene with quite a splash. Actually, her impact more closely resembled a tidal wave.
The first-year phenom, the News-Press girls track and field athlete of the year, finished the Class 2 Track and Field Championships with three gold medals, two state records and one of the best individual performances in small-class history.
Her efforts also helped the Hornets run away with the team title by more than 30 points, and a runner-up performance to Crystal City’s Precious Selmon in the 100 hurdles was the only thing between her and a 40-point effort.
Thanks in part to Vollmer’s all-state contributions in both cross country and basketball, Hamilton concluded the 2007-08 school year with three team titles — a number that should only continue to grow with her contributions.
— ANDY MEYER
All News-Press girls track and field
First Team
Sprinter — Melissa McGinley, Sr., Albany
Hurdler — Jordan Stiens, So., Maryville
Distance — Jordan Esry, Sr., Hamilton
Thrower — Megan Walker, Jr., Maryville
Jumper — Lindsay Vollmer, Fr.,
Hamilton*
Relay — Rock Port 4x800
Second Team
Sprinter — Martika May, Sr., Atchison
Hurdler — Mackenzie Evans, Fr., Central
Distance — Jylian Jaloma, Sr., MH-MA
Thrower — Kyleigh Parrish, Sr., Rock Port
Jumper — Kallie Schoonover, Jr.,
Mound City
Relay — Hamilton 4x800
* -- athlete of the year
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