As the Summer Olympics get going, we have news of two West Seattle High School athletes’ achievements at the recent USATF National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships – inculuding silver for Cass Elliott. Thanks to WSHS head track/field coach Will Harrison for the report:

West Seattle athlete Cass Elliott placed 2nd in the nation in the 400 meter hurdles (15-16 boys) at the USATF National Junior Olympics with a time of 53.36. Competing unattached, he advanced to the National meet in Sacramento, California after sweeping championship titles at the Junior Olympic Association and Regional meets in both 400 meter hurdles and the 400 meter dash. Elliott, who will be a junior at West Seattle next year, is the top returner in the 300 meter hurdles for the 3A State Championships.

Elliott’s West Seattle teammate, Joe Kirk-Woodbury, also advanced to the National Junior Olympic meet, placing 13th in the shot put (15-16 boys) with a mark of 42 ft, 4.66 in. Kirk-Woodbury , competing for High Voltage Track Club, was the shot put champion at the Association and Regional meets.

Here’s phone video of Elliott’s silver-medal success – very low-res but you can hear the cheers!