It has been a phenomenal track season so far at CT. Closing in on state, the Cougars are in great shape to bring home some hardware on both the girls and the boy’s side. Despite all this success, the state leaderboards are missing one familiar name.
Three-time All-State athlete Peyton Sommers has yet to qualify for state in his usual events. Although Sommers started the season strong with a blazing 10.56 100-meter dash that time was unable to qualify him for state, because it was not wind-legal. This has been the story for multiple Colorado athletes this season. When asked about the less-than-favorable weather over the course of the season, “It’s just been windy. There’s not really much I can do about that. Just have to hope the wind will ease up in the next race.” said Sommers. Despite having three more guaranteed meets before state, Sommers said that he is not worried about leaving any points on the board at state. “I’m definitely not concerned. I know I’m one of the best sprinters in the country and my times still show that. I just have to figure out how to beat Mother Nature one of these days so I can show that again at state.” said Sommers. With confidence and poise, Sommers goes into these final few weeks determined and ready to shake up the rankings a couple more times before the big meet.
Sommers has qualified for state in the 400 and can take a spot in any of the sprint relays, so even though his future in the 200 and 100-meter dash are uncertain he still will compete at the state meet regardless. He expressed that this season he is a little less worried about his accolades, “ It really doesn’t matter what I do at the state meet as long as I can help hold up the first place trophy in the end I’ll be happy with the season.” said Sommers. There’s no negativity in his mind at this point in the season, and at this point of the season, everyone’s eyes are focused on one thing. It will be interesting to see what this team can do at State this year.
