43rd Frank Lay Patriot Invitational

On Friday, April 5, the 43rd Frank Lay Patriot Invitational was held at the Pace High Stadium. Thirteen teams competing in the high school meet caused fierce competition across all events. Pace athletes came in first in four events, second in three, and third in one. Peyton Kanis placed first in Girls Pole Vault with 12’ 5.5”, which is a new school record. Kanis beat her PR of 11’ 9.75”, which she had achieved at the Florida Relays. 

Rylee Henderson won first place in Girls' Discus Throw by throwing 131’ 9” to achieve a personal record for the season. Henderson also placed second in Girls' Shot Put by throwing 11.51 meters. 

Brayden Gates placed 1st in Boys Javelin with a throw of 165’ 6”. Gates also placed second in discus with a throw of 136’ 10”.

 Jiavers Yacinthe placed first in the 110m Hurdles with a time of 15.45 seconds. 

Markiece Kramer placed second in the 400m run with a time of 53.61 seconds, and Keegan Dickerson placed third in the discus with a throw of 134’ 1”.

Thank you to all the coaches, faculty and staff, and volunteers that made this huge meet a success. We hosted over 20 middle and high schools with over 900 athletes. Pace High also celebrated their track seniors as they wrap up their final regular season. It was a beautiful day honoring Frank Lay and the Patriot community! 

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Patriot Invitational - Elijah Nall