Cheyenne Central's Sam Melchior had an impressive performance at the 4A East Conference meet, winning the long jump and placing second in pole vault despite being sidelined by injuries for most of the season.

By the Numbers
  • Sam Melchior jumped 21 feet, 9¼ inches in the long jump.
  • He cleared 14-6 in the pole vault.
Yes, But

Melchior faced challenges with injuries throughout the season, impacting his practice and conditioning.

State of Play
  • Cheyenne Central leads the team score with 67 points after the first day of the conference meet.
  • Junior Nicholas Lewis placed third in pole vault, contributing to the team's points total.
What's Next

The strong performances by Melchior and the team indicate a promising outlook for Cheyenne Central in upcoming events and competitions.

Bottom Line

Despite setbacks from injuries, Melchior's stellar performance and team leadership position Cheyenne Central well for success in the ongoing track and field season.