Jan. 16, 2024-- High School South's girls shot put team was in action at the Group 3 Relay Championships this past Sunday, Jan. 14. The duo of junior Julia Santos and freshman Caila Oltmer had a convincing victory over the 30-plus team field. Caila, who is the no. 1-ranked freshman in Group 3, threw 28 feet 5 ½ inches to set the stage for Julia.

The girls were trailing their rivals by 2 ½ inches when Julia, on her final throw of the competition, unleashed the second-best throw in the state of 40 feet 1 ½ inches. This dramatic yet dominant throw secured gold for the girls, and they deserve congratulations on an amazing victory. Way to go, girls!