By Matt Browning
The Inman girls track team is the defending Class 2A champions and the cupboard is plenty full for the 2025 season.
Multiple state qualifiers return including seniors Kate Nichols and Dakota Nees, juniors Suttyn Harris, Morgan Froese and Allison Schrag and an emerging and talented sophomore class.
“While we know the competition in the HOA is fierce and packed full of tremendous athletes and coaches, expectations are high, and we are eager to get started,” Inman coach Clayton Cearly said.
Nichols was a state qualifier in the high jump, triple jump and long jump. Nees is expected to be a contributor in the 400 meter, as well as a key component on the 4×400 relay team. Harris was a state medalist in the triple jump, Froese placed in the discus and Schrag is expected to contribute in the discus and shot put.
With all of this talent, Cearly knows what that means in terms of expectations.
“Absolutely, and it is something that we need to embrace,” Cearly said on the talk of repeating as state champions. “Ultimately our success isn’t defined by a state championship, but that is where the bar is set, and we like it that way. We must focus on daily improvement, both physically and mentally. This sport isn’t for the weak-minded. It is the ultimate grind, and our athletes are excited to take on the challenge. If we stay focused on who we are and what our program is about, we will be proud of any outcome.”
