Four female athletes from Ashland High School are standing together on a sports field, smiling and holding a baton and medals. They are wearing matching blue athletic uniforms with the school name and a paw print logo. Behind them is a large digital scoreboard displaying "Girls Meet of Champions" with team scores after 14 events: Ashland in 1st place with 34 points, and High Desert in 2nd place with 32 points. Other athletes and spectators are visible in the background.

The Ashland Middle School girls track team finished first overall in the team standings out of 265 middle schools from around the state. AMS athletes who competed include Ruby Spangler 18th in the 3000 meters, Alma Galicia 7th in the 800 and 10th in the 1500, Kendall Thomas 7th in the 400, Natalie Kupka state champion in both the 3000 and 800 meters. The 4x400 team made up of Saki Coutler, Kendall Thomas, Alma Galicia, and Natalie Kupka are state champions as well. Congrats to a fantastic finish to this year's track season!