The TMP-Marian girls’ track and field team was leading the 3A state track meet after day one on Friday. The Monarchs scored 17 points and held a narrow three-point lead over Norton.

Junior Heather Ruder’s quest for titles in the 3200, 1600 and 800 meter runs for a third straight year will not happen after Ruder finished second on the 3200 meters (11:45.78), losing to Hillsboro freshman Emily Sechrist (11:42.36).

The Monarchs Emilie Taylor tied for second in the pole vault (9’6″).