Four students from the Saint Louis High School track team competed Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Kent City High School for the 2023 Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3 track state finals. 

Competitors were Jaiden Dickman, Natalee Hoyt, Ben March, and Landon Pestrue. Dickman ran the 1600-meter run and the 3200-meter run. Hoyt competed in pole vault. March and Pestrue both ran the 3200-meter run. 

Dickman took 14th in the 1600-meter run with a time of 5:32.89. Dickman also placed 23rd  in the 3200-meter run in a time of 12:41.10. Hoyt had a very impressive day, setting the school record with a vault of 10’3 and taking third place overall. March placed 14th in the 3200-meter run with  a time of 10:18.96. Pestrue placed 21st with the 3200-meter run in a time of 11:01.82. 

Overall, everyone performed to the best of their abilities and showed off all the hard work they put in throughout the season. Unfortunately, it was hot, which was a struggle for the athletes on the track. 

Dickman expressed, “I didn’t get the results I wanted but it was a good experience to run against some of the fastest people in the state. I appreciated all of my teammates and family who came to support me. I look forward to future training this summer to prepare for the upcoming cross-country season.”

Hoyt shared, “It was super hot, so it was important to stay hydrated and focus on the controllable. Once I stopped focusing on things out of my control, I performed better.”

March stated, “It was a great day till around lap one when I realized I wasn’t doing well. The next seven laps weren’t any better. When I was done, I was seeing stars. After that, I napped and cried.”