Gorder Runs To Second In 800

Poplar’s junior Jazmin Gorder placed in two distance runs to highlight the effort for the Indians at the Class B state track meet in Laurel during the weekend.

Gorder finished second in the 800 with a school record time of 2:23.99 on Saturday, May 29.

The junior feels she is capable of doing even better in the 800 next season.

Kelsey Plymale of Columbus finished first at 2:22.64.

Gorder earned sixth-place honors in the 1600 with a time of 5:33.76 on Saturday, May 29. The time was a personal best for Gorder.

“I just wanted to do my best,” Gorder said of her goal entering the runs.

In the 1600, Gorder was running in seventh place until she moved ahead of an opponent with about 110 meters remaining.

“I was able to out-kick her,” Gorder said.

Broadwater’s Emma Stolte earned first in the 1600 at 5:17.47.

She came close to placing in the 3200 as she finished seventh at 12:33.43. Manhattan’s Hallie Hemenway finished first at 11:47.60.

Poplar’s girls scored nine points at the state meet held in Laurel.