Lady Storm Track Team Competes at Calloway Invitational

Hopkins County Central athletes earn top finishes in relay and shot put events.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:50pm

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The Hopkins County Central Lady Storm track and field team competed in the annual Calloway County Invitational meet in Murray, Kentucky, with a few of their athletes earning top-10 finishes. The 4x400 meter relay team placed 6th, while Amiyah Ikeard took 9th in the girls shot put.

Why it matters

Track and field competitions like the Calloway County Invitational provide important opportunities for high school athletes to showcase their skills and gain experience against regional competition. Strong performances at these events can lead to individual and team recognition, as well as college recruitment opportunities.

The details

The 4x400 meter relay team for Hopkins County Central, consisting of Anijah Couch, Karsin Oliver, Jemma Geary, and Kaydence Poustka, finished in 6th place. In the girls shot put, Amiyah Ikeard had a throw of 25 feet, 8 inches, which was good enough for 9th place, just shy of a top-5 finish.

  • The Calloway County Invitational track and field meet took place on April 7, 2026.

The players

Hopkins County Central Lady Storm

The girls track and field team from Hopkins County Central High School in Kentucky.

Anijah Couch, Karsin Oliver, Jemma Geary, Kaydence Poustka

Members of the Hopkins County Central 4x400 meter relay team.

Amiyah Ikeard

A Hopkins County Central athlete who placed 9th in the girls shot put event.

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The takeaway

The strong performances by the Hopkins County Central Lady Storm track team at the Calloway County Invitational showcase the depth and talent of their program, and provide a positive start to their season as they look to build momentum heading into future competitions.