Ada track squad led by Sumner, Grose
By Cort Reynolds
The 2023 Ada High School track and field team features 36 athletes on the roster under the leadership of 10th-year head coach Tyler Craig.
A total of 22 boys and 14 girls make up the squad. Four seniors, 10 juniors, 11 sophomores and 11 freshmen comprise the roster.
Eleven male lettermen return to pair with five female letter winners and several promising newcomers.
"We have some strong middle distance relays with a chance to get to state," said coach Craig. "Our goal is to be the hardest-working team around. I firmly believe we have that.
“We have been blessed in having kids who will put in the work that is needed,” he added. “It is a good group.”
Speedy senior returnee Courtney Sumner paces the girls team returnees. She excels in the long jump, sprints and relay events.
The athletic Sumner finished second in the Northwest Conference 400-meter race last year, and crossed the finish line fifth in the league 200-meter event.