After a season of ups and downs, three Rattlers will head to the UIL Conference 6A Region IV track and field meet this weekend, with juniors Qiera Green and Exavion Harris competing in the triple jump and freshman Alexandria “Ally” Juarez running in the 800 meters.
“Last year we went to Area, both (Green) and Ex, they did great at District,” San Marocs head coach Marissa Mendoza said. “ But when we went to Area, they were sophomores, they were babies competing against juniors and seniors who had been there already. So they both had a little hiccup at Area last year but I think a lot of it had to do with the mental toughness … Now they’ve gone to Area, they’ve made it out. So it’s gonna be exciting to see them compete on Friday.
“Like I was telling Ally, you know, this is a huge accomplishment, especially as a freshman, to make it to Regionals. And it’s her second sport she’s made it to Regionals in — she did it in cross country and now she’s doing it again. That’s a huge deal.”
