MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The South Greene Lady Rebels showcased their athletic prowess at the TSSAA State Pentathlon, with seniors Ava Clark and Natalie Freise earning All-State honors, while sophomore Alexa Gabbard finished a commendable 10th place.
Clark, who recently signed with Carson-Newman, secured a 5th place finish, amassing a total of 2,322 points. Her performance was highlighted by a strong showing in the high jump, where she tied for second place with a height of 1.42 meters, earning 534 points. She also excelled in the 800 meters, finishing fourth with a time of 2:45.32 for 513 points.
Freise finished 7th overall with 2,101 points. She dominated the 800 meters, clinching first place with an impressive time of 2:38.18, which garnered her 594 points. Friese also placed well in the long jump, achieving seventh place with a mark of 4.48 meters, earning 423 points.
Gabbard, a sophomore, completed the event in 10th place with 1,887 points. Her best event was the high jump, where she tied for second place at 1.42 meters, earning 534 points. Despite a challenging 800 meters, Gabbard showed promise and potential for future competitions.
The detailed results for the South Greene athletes are as follows:
| Place | Athlete | Pts | 100m Hurdles | Shot Put | Long Jump | High Jump | 800m | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Ava Clark | 2322 | 18.06 5th | 8.01m 5th | 4.36m 10th | 1.42m 2nd | 2:45.32 4th | ||
| 7 | Natalie Freise | 2101 | 18.56 7th | 5.24m 11th | 4.48m 7th | 1.32m 9th | 2:38.18 1st | ||
| 10 | Alexa Gabbard | 1887 | 19.24 9th | 6.63m 7th | 4.50m 6th | 1.42m 2nd | 3:14.03 11th |
The Lady Rebels demonstrated their depth and talent, making their mark in the state competition. Their achievements reflect their hard work and dedication throughout the season. These individuals will return to Spring Fling next week at the TSSAA State Track and Field Finals.
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