Sports News from Hillsdale and Polk Counties

May 11, 2026, 19:39
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Introduction

Students in Hillsdale County and Polk County finished their sports games. They ran, jumped, and lifted weights.

Main Body

In Hillsdale County, many students won races. Ashton Thornsbury broke a school record in a race and jumped very high. Logan Youngman won the 1,600-meter run. Brayden Wright and his team also set a new school record. In Polk County, DJ Dobie ran very fast and set a record. Olivia Celiscar won a state title with the discus. Trey Sullivan came in second place for weightlifting. Other teams played baseball and softball. Lakeland Christian and Bartow played many games in the final part of the season.

Conclusion

The local games are finished. Now the athletes prepare for the big state championships.

Learning

🏃 The "Action-Past" Pattern

Look at these words from the story:

  • Ran
  • Jumped
  • Lifted
  • Finished

The Secret: To talk about things that already happened, we often just add -ed to the end of the word.

Jump →\rightarrow Jumped Lift →\rightarrow Lifted

The Rule-Breaker: Some words are rebels. They change completely. You must memorize them!

Run →\rightarrow Ran Win →\rightarrow Won

Quick Guide for A2:

  • Use -ed for most actions.
  • Watch out for the 'rebels' (Irregular verbs).
  • Use these when the game is over or the day is finished.

Vocabulary Learning

discus (n.)
A heavy, flat disc that is thrown in a track and field competition.
Example:Olivia Celiscar won a state title with the discus.
record
a best performance or achievement
Example:She set a new record in the 100-meter race.
weightlifting (n.)
The sport of lifting heavy weights to test strength.
Example:Trey Sullivan came in second place for weightlifting.
championships
competitions to decide a champion
Example:The state championships will start next week.
championships (n.)
Competitive events held to determine the best team or athlete.
Example:The athletes prepare for the big state championships.
team
a group of people working together
Example:Our team won the soccer match.
record (n.)
The best or fastest performance that is officially noted.
Example:DJ Dobie ran very fast and set a record.
season
a period of a year for sports
Example:The baseball season ends in September.
state (adj.)
Relating to a particular country or region.
Example:They won a state title in the competition.
title
a name given to a person or thing for achievement
Example:He won the title of champion.
title (n.)
A name or designation given to a winner or a work.
Example:She won a title in the state competition.
state
a political region or territory
Example:The state of Florida has many beaches.
team (n.)
A group of people working together for a common goal.
Example:Brayden Wright and his team set a new school record.
fast
moving quickly
Example:The runner ran very fast.
season (n.)
A period of time during which a particular sport or activity is played.
Example:They played many games in the final part of the season.
high
tall or above a certain level
Example:She jumped high over the hurdle.
second
following first in order
Example:He finished in second place.
place
a position or rank in a competition
Example:The first place is for the winner.
weightlifting
sport of lifting weights for strength
Example:He practiced weightlifting every day.
discus
a heavy disc thrown in sport
Example:She threw the discus far.
baseball
sport played with a bat and ball
Example:Baseball is popular in the U.S.
softball
similar to baseball but with a smaller ball
Example:Softball games are played in the park.
final
last or concluding part of a series
Example:The final game was exciting.