Trojans shine at opening meet

The Whitehall High School track team had some strong individual performances at their season opening meet Saturday at the Sheridan Invite in Dillon.

Leading the way for Whitehall was junior Braden Smith who placed in all five of his events. Smith finished third in the triple jump and 200 meters, fourth in the high jump and 100, and fifth in the long jump.

“That’s a full load and he competed very well,” said head coach Dan Lacey.

Sophomore Cade Briggs was also strong for Whitehall with a second place finish in the long jump. Lacey said Briggs achieved a preseason goal by qualifying for state wi...