Newton boys track and field head coach Chad Garvis says he appreciates the hard work and improvements all his athletes make, whether they are achieving podium finishes or not. He believes the important thing is setting a goal and hitting it.

“Whatever kid it is, as long as their effort is good and their attitude is good, and I see them progressing, whether they are the fastest guy on the team or the slowest, I am going to appreciate that improvement either way. I get just as excited about personal records for guys on the lower half as I do for those on the upper half.”

The Newton track and field team has competed in three indoor meets so far this season, and have accumulated twelve top ten finishes. Their next meet is the Boone Invite on April 7th.