Top elementary athletes compete at parish fitness meet

Posted Date: 03/22/2023

The Beauregard Parish Elementary Physical Fitness Meet was held Thursday, March 16, for contestants from seven parish schools.

The top three boys and top three girls from the competitions at each school earned the opportunity to compete in the parish meet. These schools include Carver Elementary, East Beauregard Elementary, Merryville High School, Pine Wood Elementary, Singer High School, South Beauregard Elementary, and South Beauregard Upper Elementary.

Seven events, including the 50-yard dash, 600-yard run, shuttle run, sit and reach, standing long jump, pull-ups, and curl-ups were staged at South Beauregard Elementary. 

“The annual Elementary Physical Fitness Meet promotes exercise and fitness for all our elementary students and gives our elementary student athletes a chance to excel in competition,” said Mike Greene, Supervisor of Physical Education.

All participants received a medal and t-shirt. Winners scoring overall top total points for boys and girls were presented plaques. The top three individual boys and girls will compete in the state meet on April 15 at Pineville High School.

Local sponsors for the event were: Beauregard Health System, Sheriff Mark Herford, Millard Morris, Bardin Vending, Dr. David Brown, McDonald’s, Brookshire Brothers West, Paws N Claws, and Wal-Mart.

“We want to thank our coaches from each school, all of our volunteers, and our sponsors who make this special event possible each year. Promoting proper fitness and healthy lifestyles for our elementary students makes a difference now and for their futures,” concluded Greene.

The Physical Fitness program is sponsored by the Louisiana Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.