YOUNG ACHIEVERS
RACING TOWARDS
What advice do you have for others interested in starting track & field? My advice is to not be intimidated by how fast others run. Just go out there and have fun. At the end of the day, it’s not about comparing yourself to others; it’s about putting in the effort. If you work hard, you’ll see results. Another piece of advice is to try out every event. You never know which ones you might excel at or enjoy the most. What are your future goals? One of my goals for the remainder of my time at Manasquan High School is to jump at least 5’4” in the high jump and tie my coach’s school record. A second goal is to train more for the pentathlon so I can rack up higher points and hopefully make it to New Balance Nationals. I’ve made it through state-level groups and sectionals, and the only other meet I want to reach is the Meet of Champions. I believe I can do it, and I’m committed to training hard to get there. Finally, as I look toward my senior year, I am trying to find a college that will be the best fit for me. I would love to continue my track and field career in college. I’m really excited for the spring track and field season to start soon. I have a feeling everyone is going to have a great season with lots of personal records. Go Squan!
SUCCESS
BY KATIE SCHRADER - EDITOR
What events do you participate in? I’ve been fortunate to compete in a variety of events during my three years on the team. Some of the events I compete in are high jump, long jump, the 55-meter dash, 55-meter hurdles, 200-meter dash, and the pentathlon. My favorite event is the high jump because I find the physical execution of jumping fascinating. It’s truly amazing how I can run toward a mat, jump up, and clear the bar backwards. It’s always funny trying to explain it to people who don’t know what the high jump is. Another reason I love it is because my coach, Michaela Read, competed in the high jump at Manasquan High School when she was my age. She has taught me everything I know about the event. She’s by my side at every meet, and it’s incredible to get advice from someone who has been in my shoes. What have you enjoyed most about your experience? As much as I love achieving my goals, I truly enjoy watching my teammates succeed and set new personal records. I love cheering them on. It’s always exciting watching everyone race. Meets can last for many hours, but I stay until the end to support my teammates. Even though you compete individually, there’s a strong team dynamic, and we all feed off of each other’s energy. I also enjoy seeing my own self-improvement over the season. I set measurable goals for myself at the beginning of each season, and it’s satisfying to see that I’m getting stronger and better at what I train hard for. What is your proudest moment? Who do you have to thank for helping you get there? My proudest moment was last year during the spring season at state sectionals. I had just finished the high jump, and my coach told me I had won, which meant I would be moving on to the next level to compete against some of the top girls in the state. Looking back on that day, I have to give a huge thank you to my coach, Michaela. She’s the one who got me interested in the high jump and was right there with me every step of the way. Without her, I never would’ve wanted to try high jump and would never have come this far.
M ia Moore is a junior and standout A dedicated competitor in multiple events, she has embraced the challenges of track and field with a fierce work ethic and unwavering athlete at Manasquan High School, but her impact extends beyond the track.
commitment to self improvement. While she’s earned success in high jump, hurdles, and sprints, Mia is just as passionate about supporting her teammates, staying until the last event to cheer them on. Beyond athletics, Mia maintains a packed schedule, balancing academics, a part-time job, and leadership roles ranging from helping to organize Squan-A-Thon, partaking in the Academy of Finance, and helping look after her younger sisters. With the spring season ahead, Mia is focused on pushing her limits and setting new personal records all while enjoying the journey with the same enthusiasm and determination that define her in every aspect of her life. What inspired you to start running track & field? The biggest inspiration for me to start running track and field came from my family, especially my dad. Both of my parents encouraged me to get involved in sports from a young age. My dad noticed how fast I was in middle school while playing other sports. He told me during my freshman year that I had to run track for at least one season. I had a great first experience and decided to continue into the spring track season.
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