Members of the Petersburg high school track team and their families pose for a group photo underneath the covered area on May 10, 2025, in Petersburg. For the first time, the track program had its own senior appreciation day.
This past weekend, the Mitkof middle school and Petersburg high school had an opportunity to come together for an intersquad track and field meet. Historically, Petersburg's track program has lagged behind when it comes to track facility and equipment. From a gravel oval space for running to a rigid, old boardwalk connecting with a rough sandpit for long jumpers, the conditions have not been ideal. But some improvements have been made in recent years.
"We brought in some new rock two years ago and graded, rolled it all out so it's a little bit flatter. We've created a straight away that's abou...
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