The Tides are loaded with speed. Both the girls and boys 4x100m relays are currently in the top 8 for the 3A division, and the girls 4x200m relay is ranked first in the state.

Eisley Herring and Karin Heikkila (the first and second legs of the 4x100m relay) are both top 8 in state for the 100m hurdles, and Karin is top 10 in the 300m hurdles.

Two freshman sprinters have been tearing up the track. Addison Sullivan-Glennon, the new third leg on the 4x100m relay, is the fastest freshman in Gig Harbor history with a time of 12.69 seconds - and her time is still dropping. Violet Lester has run a 12.84 in the 100m and 25.85 in the 200m. Both freshmen run on the 4x200m relay that has a legitimate shot at making it to state.

Freshman distance standout Maya Crane has been scoring points at multiple invitationals and is in the top 20 for the state in the 800m, 1600m, and 3200m. She is running close behind school record holder Lejla Carlson, who is also top ranked and college-bound to Boise State after this spring to continue her running career.

For the boys, junior Joshua Minner holds the number one spot on the team in the 400m, 800m, and 1500m. But in the 1600m and 3200m, Gavin McKeegan and Jack Greer have him beat.

Gig Harbor's pole vaulters have been hitting new heights, led by junior Ella Morris for the girls and sophomore Nash Michael for the boys.

High jump has been strong with Asher Finch leading the way, and Azrielle Polling and Violet Lester tied at 4'10".

Long jump has Henry Harding and Matthew Bird in a close battle for first and second, but Bird has Harding beat in the triple jump.

On the throws side, Quinn Wunderlich is holding a distance of 46'4.75" in shot put, Hunter Parris has thrown 129'7" in discus, and Cole Fischer holds javelin at 158'5".

For the girls, freshman duo Reese Morris and Madisen Somers are leading shot put at 22' and 20'10" respectively, and Madisen takes discus at 66'11".

The Tides are heading into the postseason strong and ready to compete. May they set PRs, break records, and leave everything on the track.

Junior Isabelle Harruff is not just competing at a high level - she is making history. Last season, Isabelle anchored the 4x100m relay team to a state title. She also earned a podium finish in the 100m, marking the first time in over 30 years a Gig Harbor female sprinter has placed in that event at state.

Isabelle began her track career in middle school, competing in hurdles, 200m, 400m, and long jump. Although she initially focused on hurdles and jumps, her strengths in sprinting became more evident over time, leading her to shift toward the short sprints and relays.

The Peninsula Seahawks are having a season to remember, and the highlight reel keeps getting longer.

Senior Suri Sardinia has been absolutely dominant in the throwing events, and she has rewritten the record books this spring.

At the Dave Snyder's Lil' Norway Invitational at North Kitsap, Suri broke the school record in discus with a throw of 142'5", beating the previous record of 138'1" set by Michala Zilkey in 2014.

But she was not done.

At the Arnie Young Invitational, Suri set a new school record in shot put with a throw of 40'8.5", took second in shot put, and second in discus. She is competing at an elite level and has established herself as one of the top throwers in the state.

At the Arnie Young Invitational, the boys placed 17th overall out of 27 teams that scored, and the girls placed 10th out of 28 teams that scored.

Peninsula athletes are setting personal records left and right. At recent meets, over 40 athletes have posted personal bests across sprints, distance, jumps, and throws.

That is what good coaching, hard work, and a commitment to improvement looks like.

This year, Peninsula track and field had one of the largest turnouts the program has seen in years, with 152 athletes competing across varsity and JV. That kind of participation reflects a program that is growing, thriving, and creating opportunities for athletes at every level.

The Seahawks are heading into districts with momentum, confidence, and a roster full of athletes who are peaking at exactly the right time.

If you are struggling, there are people who want to help. Talk to a coach. Talk to a school counselor. Talk to a trusted adult. Reach out to a teammate or a friend. Peninsula School District has counselors and mental health resources available at every building. You do not have to navigate this alone.

Our community is stepping up to support the mental health and well-being of our young people. Peninsula School District, in partnership with the City of Gig Harbor, Key Peninsula Civic Center, Kids Mental Health Pierce County, and other local organizations, is hosting two Youth Mental Health Town Halls this month.

These are opportunities for parents, caregivers, educators, school staff, youth-serving organizations, and community members to come together, learn about available resources, and have real conversations about how we can better support our young people.

📍 Key Peninsula Civic Center

📍 Gig Harbor Civic Center

These conversations matter. Mental health matters. And our community is committed to building a safety net for our young people - together. If you are a parent, educator, coach, or community member who cares about youth well-being, we encourage you to attend.