Goessel freshman Elsie Clark did not know what to expect entering the state track meet over the weekend in Wichita.

She reached her personal best of 5 feet 2 inches in high jump at regionals, but five girls at the meet had also cleared that mark.

In the end, clearing that height made the difference for Clark.

“I have never made 5’2” on the first attempt, and that is what broke a four-way tie for the second-place medal,” she said.