This past Wednesday, April 3, was a wonderful day for the Frenship Unified Track Team as they competed in the Unified Area Meet. The Tigers took home the gold with a total of 130 team points.  

Frenship Unified Coach Kayci Smith shares that this year’s team brings her true joy. The athletes genuinely enjoy spending time with one another.  

“They are more than a Team- they are a unit. A family. They love each other fiercely, cheer for each other and they support each other,” said Coach Smith. “At any given time during their breaks from events, you can find them dancing, making TikToks, sitting and chatting, taking selfies, and just enjoying each other’s company.” 

The impact of Unified Track goes beyond the track field, it extends throughout the entire school.  

“It extends in the hallways, cafeteria and classroom. They really are friends. This sport has fostered so many amazing things at Frenship, but also within our area. I’m so proud of the integrity and amazing character these kids show. They teach me kindness, love, compassion, heart and JOY every single day,” said Coach Smith.  

Frenship Unified Track Area Results 

Shotput 

• Ketcher Smith, 1st place (PR) 
• Trey Lorimer, 2nd place 
• Hudson Page, 3rd place 
• Jeremiah Pardo, 6th place (PR) 

Long Jump 

• Brody Turner, 1st place 
• Lowell Sittre, 2nd place (PR) 
• Jeremiah Johnson, 2nd place  
• Destiny Clark, 2nd place, (PR) 

4X1 Relays 

• Girls
  • Alexis Mantooth, Taylor Wilson, Jalayia Johnson, and Boston Morin, 2nd place 

• Boys 
  • Jeremiah Johnson, Trey Lorimer, Armani Gacanica, and Trey Delavan, 1st place 

100M 

• Jimmy Gonzales, 1st place 
• Saylor Varnell, 2nd place 
• Andie Caddel, 4th place  
• Mac Ebert, 7th place 

400M 

• Armani Gacanica, 2nd place 
• Devon Pardo, 2nd place (PR) 
• Trey Delavan, 3rd place 
• Jeremiah Pardo, 6th place (PR) 

The Regional Unified Meet will be held on April 17, at McMurry. To stay up to date with all things Frenship Unified, follow their Facebook page and Instagram page.

Fantastic work, Tigers! Best of luck at Regionals!

Cover Photo By: Camden Reese, Frenship High School Junior