Kirkwood, Missouri - The Lady Cats Track & Field Team qualified six girls to head to the Class 1 State Track Meet held last Saturday at the Kirkwood High School.

Senior MaKayla Waldner qualified in four events for a second straight year.  She finished first in 100 meter hurdles with a time of 15.14 and first in 300 meter hurdles with a time of 43.57.  She also placed third in the 200 meter run with a time of 26.17 and fourth in long jump with a distance of 17-1 1/2.

"This is Mak's fourth year to qualify for State," commented mom and Dexter Head Track Coach Kimberly Waldner.  "She ran her fastest time this year in the 100 meter hurdles and 300 meter hurdles at sectionals."

Sophomore Madelyn Webb qualified for State for a second straight season in shot put finishing third at the sectional level with a throw of 31-11.

The 4x800 Relay Team placed second with a time of 10:26.59 at Sectionals.  Sophomore Emily Ladd, junior Emily Page, sophomore Rhylan Hillis and senior Julia Hahn are also state bound.

The Lady Cats finished third overall in team competition with 67 points.  John Burroughs placed first with 145 points and Cardinal Ritter placed second with 88 points.

They will travel to Jefferson City High School for the State Tournament slated for Friday, May 27th and Saturday, May 28th.

Shown in the photo are from left to right: Madelyn Webb, Julia Hahn, Emily Page, Rhylan Hillis, MaKayla Waldner, and Emily Ladd.