Track and Field
Season Recap
Track and Field had an outstanding season, with over 125 personal records set across the board. Notable achievements include the 5th fastest Boys 4x800 relay in school history, the 4th fastest Boys 3200M, and the 4th farthest Shot Put. On the girls’ side, we saw the 2nd fastest 400M, the 3rd fastest 4x200 relay, and the 2nd longest Triple Jump in school history. Overall, the team has ranked in the top ten in school history in an impressive 10 events.
Coaching Staff
Varsity Head Coach Bio
Ben Keefe is entering his second year as the varsity track and field coach. Last season, he led 6 athletes to the Missouri Class 3 State Championships. In addition to his varsity coaching duties, he also coaches middle school cross country. Prior to Pembroke Hill, Ben coached both track and field and cross country at St. Therese Catholic School in Kansas City North.
Ben is an active member of the local running community, owning Andale Racing Club, serving as a race director, and working as a USATF coach and official for the Missouri Valley District. Ben is also an avid competitor in trail and ultra running, having won the Night Hawk 20-mile race and The Snake 10-Miler trail race in Lawrence, Kansas.
"There is no growth in comfort."
- Ben Keefe
Head Coach
816-888-9252
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Varsity Assistant Coaches
Tyra Bickham
Tara Micham
MeShell Nelson
Jerry Price
John Steele
Amanda Stockman
Middle School Coaches
Head Coach: MeShell Nelson
Assistant Coaches:
Maggie Bower
Jeff Hawkins
Team Schedules
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Post Season Appearances
Boys
State Titles (Teams)
| Outdoor | Indoor |
| 1951* 1958* 1974* |
1951* 1952* 1958* |
| Second Place | Third Place | Fourth Place |
| 1975* 1954* |
1973* 1963* |
1996 1993 1950* |
Individuals
| 2002 2001 1996 1992 1986 1976* 1975* 1974* 1973* 1970* |
1968* 1964* 1963* 1954* 1951* 1938* |
Girls
State Titles (Teams)
| Second Place | Third Place | Fourth Place |
| 2010 1993 1992 |
2000 |
Individuals
| 2019 2010 2009 2008 2007 2005 2002 2001 2000 1999 |
1994 1993 1992 1991 |
* Pembroke-Country Day