The St. Mary's Pirates Track & Field Team wrapped up the 2024 Colorado State Championships on Saturday with their fourth podium finish as senior James Beam ended his high school career in style, finishing with a strong kick to place 4th in the boys 2A 1600m run in a time of 4:39.06.
Junior Billy Kellick battled through leg cramps in the boys 2A high jump to clear 5'8" but finished 15th overall.
St. Mary's podium finishes:
Billy Kellick
3rd in triple jump / 5th in long jump
James Beam
4th in 1600m run / 5th in 3200m run
Words by Bill Kellick
Photo by Alex Bodnar - SMHS Class of 2023