After only 3 months of training in the Weight throw, only doing turns with no throws expect at competitions due to facilities, Mikayla Reichert of Highlands HS threw 44'3 1/2 on a 1 turn power throw at the New Balance Indoor Nationals. She placed 30th overall out of 43 registered to compete. She had her first throw hit left sector foul at 50' that would have been top 15. Mikayla is currently the all time record holder of the weight at 45'10, first girl to ever throw over 40' and 45'0 in the state of Kentucky. It was an honor to be invited and qualify for this event, it was an amazing experience!! Mikayla ended up ranked 57th overall in the US and 31st amongst Sr. out of 1000s of girls who throw this event nationwide. Very proud, considering most have thrown this event for more than 2 to 4 years throughout their careers.

 

The weight throw is not a sanctioned event by KHSAA, but many states throughout have it as part of their state championships. Hopefully one day it will be adopted so that many girls can experience another event that could potentially get them to the next level of their college careers. She is also a back to back Indoor KTCCCA 2AA State Champion in the shot put. Looing forward to outdoor season starting this week at Walton Verona and moving towards the KHSAA 2AA State Championship. Her goal is to make it to the New Balance Outdoor Nationals in North Carolina in June for Shot, Discus, and Hammer as well at the JR USATF Nationals in Oregon and AAU Jr Nationals in Huston, Texas.

 

Special thanks to KTCCCA for their New Balance travel sponsorship program. Mikayla appreciated it more than you will know.

Congratulations!! Always like to hear about throwers. Our son competed in shot and weight throw at the Hersey Indoor Nationals this past weekend. And at the UK High School Invitational a few weeks ago. Just a heads up, we have found that the AAU series does not do hammer. We have done the USATF series. They also have a Junior Olympics that will be in Sacramento CA this summer. This series starts with a KY association meet then proceed on to the Region 5. USATF also has the Hersey Outdoor Nationals that will be in Pennsylvania this summer.

 

Good Luck and Throw Far!!

Thanks!! Mik has done AAU for the past 2 years, this year its in Huston. We are looking to switch to USATF and New Balance, Hersey sound interesting, since they do the Hammer. Its a tough decision, and have to look at schedule because some are so close to her leaving for college in August. Good luck to your son!! If you're at a meet we are at, come say hi!

We will. The meets are spaced out pretty well. One per weekend...lol. The only conflict is that the association meet is the same as New Balance so I don't know what we will do. Depends on his distances.

 

We probably have seen you at the Mason Indoor meets. Our son is the thrower for Mason County and we officiate.

 

Has she decided on a school?

Congrats Mikayla!

Contact the association Meet director of USATF if theres a conflict with New Balance. Sometimes they can pass you on to next meet (Regional) Im not sure if AAU can do the same thing but always check . Coordinating all the different meets can be hard but worth it to get the most out of summer competition

That's what happened last year. I girl in Tennessee showed up at the regional AAU championship, got a bye, because she went to NB and qualified. I think they will work with you on it, if you plan ahead and let them know. I would get confirmation. For some reason I can't hit the like on your comments?, but "Like" to everyone, and thank you! And no, not decided yet. Has narrowed it down to 3-5, close to home, but just got another call from a D1 school out west that saw her weight mark. It's been interesting and exciting for her. See everyone at the meets! Good luck this season to all....