Junior competes at national track meet

Sadie earned her spot at the prestigious meet by meeting the competition standards in both the 60-meter and 200-meter dash events. Racing against some of the top high school athletes in the country, she ended her indoor track season with a personal record and a Top 15 ranking in Pennsylvania. 

“It was an amazing experience,” Sadie said. “It felt so cool to run on the same track as the Olympians and the top high school athletes in the country.”

For Sadie, running is more than just competition—it's an escape.

“I like running because it takes my mind off everything around me,” she said. “I can focus on myself without outside stressors bothering me.”

With the indoor season behind her, Sadie now turns her attention to the outdoor track and field season with her USCHS team. Last spring, she proved herself as one of the top sprinters in the region, earning three medals at the WPIAL Championships: second place in the 200-meter dash; third place in the 100-meter dash; and second place in the 4x100 relay. 

This season, she has her sights set even higher.

“My goals are to finish first in the 100m and 200m at WPIALs in May,” Sadie said. “I would also love to medal at the state championship.”