LYONS – The TMP-Marian track and field teams had 13 individuals qualify for the State Track and Field Championships in Wichita this coming weekend.

The Monarch boys had three individuals and the 4×800 meter relay team all qualify after the 3A regional meet in Lyons.

Senior Andrew Hess qualified in both the 1600 meters, with a time of 4:44.35 and the 3200 meters with a time of 10:33.14. Hess’ 1600 time is the fourth best among qualifiers and his 3200 time is fifth best.

Junior Hayden Lowe cleared a height of 6’2 in the high jump at Lyons to qualify for state.

The Monarchs 4×800 meter relay team will have the sixth best time heading into the state meet at 8:34.76. The team is made up of Lowe, freshman Ethan Lang, junior Trevor Pfeifer, and Hess.

The TMP girls had three individuals and a relay team qualify in six events.

Senior Melissa Pfeifer qualified in three events for TMP. Pfeifer has the fourth best time, 2:28.85 in the 800 meters, the second best time in the 1600 at 5:25.03 and the third best time in the 3200 meter at 12:25.09.

Sophomore Savannah Yost cleared a height of 5’2 in the high jump which is tied for the third best height.

Junior Kendra Werth qualified in the 300 hurdles with a time of 48.60 seconds.

The Monarch 4×800 meter relay team has the sixth best time heading into the state meet at 10:28.95. The team is made up of freshman Kiara Urban, sophomore Taylor Teel, junior Alison Schibi, and Pfeifer.