For the first time in about 50 years, a Mercer Island High School girls track and field team has won the state championship.

On May 31 at Mount Tahoma High School, the locals stood atop the podium after scoring 70 points in the class 3A competition.

Sophia Rodriguez took first in the 1,600 run (4:47.64) and first in the 3,200 run (10:16.33).

Aaliyah Khan won the long jump (19’ 4½”) and took third in the triple jump (37’ 11½”).

Kiera Kelly placed fourth in the javelin (123’ 1”).

Eloise Newman took second in the 100 hurdles (14.88) and fourth in the 100 dash (12.37).

Lauren Balousek placed fourth in the 400 dash (56.03) and sixth in the 200 dash (25.61).

In the relay realm, the girls took second in the 4×200 (1:41.03). Runners were Aaliyah Khan, Maia Shook, Newman and Balousek. They broke the school record, which was set in 2015 and featured current coach Piper Casey.

In the girls wheelchair events, Sarina Sawhney took first in the shot put (18’ 6”), first in the javelin (35’ 2”) and second in the discus (39’ 10”). All three marks are school and state records.

On the boys’ side, Owen Powell won the 1,600 run (4:03.68) and won the 800 run (1:49.28). Both marks are meet records.

Bodie Thomas took fourth in the 3,200 run (9:12.74).

Mercer Island High School’s Owen Powell won both the 1,600 run and the 800 run at state. Both marks are meet records. Photo courtesy of Scott Knoblich

Owen Powell tears up the track at state. Photo courtesy of Scott Knoblich