News From Cherokee ISD

  • Regional Track Meet: 1st place high jumper, Gunner Baugh, and 3rd place, Cayden Houston Courtesy of Valerie Valdez
    Regional Track Meet: 1st place high jumper, Gunner Baugh, and 3rd place, Cayden Houston Courtesy of Valerie Valdez
  • Weston Woolsey, 1st place finisher at the Color Run Weston Woolsey Courtesy of Kaci Morrison
    Weston Woolsey, 1st place finisher at the Color Run Weston Woolsey Courtesy of Kaci Morrison

This week we have a few words from Coach Berrio in regards to the regional track meet: “Cherokee's Athletes Shine at Regional 1A Track Meet: Boys and Girls Secure Impressive Results Cherokee High School's track and field team showcased their talent and determination at the Regional 1A meet held this past weekend, with several athletes securing top positions and advancing to the State Championships.

In the girls' events, standout performances were led by Chloe Berrio, who secured 3rd place in the Discus throw, while Payton Hanley exhibited her versatility by claiming 3rd place in the Pole Vault and a commendable 5th place in the demanding 800m race. Lauren Roberson also displayed her speed, finishing 4th in the 100m dash. Additionally, the girls' 4x200 relay team, consisting of Tilar Turman, Annie Rutledge, Maycie Shanklin, and Lauren Roberson, finished 8th in the Region. Annie Rutledge also impressed in the 100 hurdles, contributing to the team's overall success. Hannah Simms exhibited her endurance in the grueling 3200m.

On the boys' side, Gunner Baugh soared to 1st place in the High Jump, while Cayden Houston secured an impressive 3rd place and the State Wild Card in the same event, earning both athletes a ticket to the State Championships. The boys' 4x100 relay team, comprising Jeremiah Wakefield, Cayden Houston, Joel Valdez, and Gunner Baugh, displayed their speed and coordination, clinching a spot at the State meet. In individual events, Gunner Baugh showcased his sprinting prowess with a 6th place finish in the 100m dash, while Joel Valdez demonstrated his agility, securing 4th place in the 110 hurdles and 7th place in the 300 hurdles. The 4x200 relay team, consisting of Jeremiah Wakefield, Cayden Houston, James Beck, and Gunner Baugh, finished in 5th place. Cayden Houston also showcased his versatility by claiming 6th place in the Long Jump.

Weston Woolsey represented Cherokee admirably in both the 800m and the 1600m events, exhibiting his determination and skill on the track.

Overall, Cherokee High School's track and field team demonstrated their dedication and talent at the Regional 1A meet, with 15 athletes competing and several athletes advancing to the State Track Meet. Their outstanding performances are a testament to their hard work and commitment to excellence. As they prepare to compete at the State level, they carry with them the support and pride of their school and community.” We are certainly proud of each of these athletes and wish Gunner, Cayden, Joel, and Jeremiah luck at state!

In the spirit of track, we also had our 2nd Annual Color Run last week. This is a fun, free community event sponsored by our PTC. After the run, there were hot dogs and chips with all the fixin's. The evening concluded with a town meeting about our upcoming Independence Day celebration. For many years, it was a Cherokee tradition to have games, activities, fellowship, and fireworks. However due to the lack of fireworks and volunteers, we have not had this special community event recently. Many members of the community expressed a desire for it to return, so we will now have some fun activities on July 4, 2024! We are still unable to have fireworks, but we will have a cornhole tournament, water slides, carnival games, a meal, homemade ice cream, and more. If you have ideas and/or want to help out, please let Kaci Morrison know. We are excited to bring back this event!