The Iowa high school track and field season is in full swing, with standout performances in the Iowa City area, leading to the nomination of athletes for the Iowa City Press-Citizen’s high school Athlete of the Week for March 18-24. Nominees include Herring, who impressed with a gold in the 200 meters and a second place in the 60-meter hurdles; Ramsey, who shone in high jump and the 400 meters; Rogers, part of the Clippers’ 4x400 relay team that placed third and individually placed eighth in the 800 meters; Showers, who triumphed in the 800 meters and was part of two winning relay teams; and Wright, with victories in the 100 meters and contributions to the second-placed 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams.

By the Numbers
  • Herring won gold in the 200 meters with a time of 26.86 and placed second in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 9.86.
  • Ramsey placed fourth in the girls high jump and earned second place in the 400 meters with a time of 59.98.
  • Rogers' 4x400 relay team placed third with a time of 4:29.92, and she individually placed eighth in the 800 meters.
  • Showers won first place in the 800 meters with a time of 2:02.09 and was part of two winning relay teams.
  • Wright won first place in the 100-meters with a time of 11.11 and contributed to the second-placed 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams.
Bottom Line

Nominees for the Iowa City Press-Citizen’s high school Athlete of the Week for March 18-24 displayed exceptional performances in various track and field events, showcasing remarkable talent and sportsmanship in the area.