The Mentor Girls Track Team

06/19/2026

Congratulations to Mentor Girls Track team members Mel Garrett, Ashlyn McKinney & Keira Coleman for being named to News Herald All-Star Track & Field Team!

2026 News-Herald girls track and field all-stars

06/07/2026

Congratulations to Senior Melody Garrett on an outstanding performance at the State Track Meet, finishing 11th in the Discus!

Congratulations to Freshman Ashlyn McKinney on an impressive showing at the State Track Meet, placing 10th in the Shot Put!

Both athletes represented their school with pride and competed among the best in Ohio. Congratulations on a tremendous season!

Complete results can be found at  https://live.seotiming.com/meets/74520/events/individual/2801316

06/05/2026

Headed to The State Meet!

STATE BOUND 🏅 🏃🏻‍♂️
Today, our Mentor athletes friends, family and school staff came together to cheer on the athletes heading off to the OHSAA State Track & Field Meet at Jesse Owens Stadium. As you load the bus 🚌 and step onto the biggest stage in Ohio, know that you carry more than uniforms and spikes ~ you carry the pride, support, and belief of everyone here in Mentor.
You’ve earned this moment through tough workouts, sacrifices, and relentless determination. Trust the preparation. Trust each other. Compete with confidence, courage, and heart. No matter the outcome, you represent your school and community with class, dedication and passion.
Run free. Jump high. Throw strong. Leave it all on the track. Good luck and have fun at the State Meet—we’re all cheering you on! 👏 📣

06/05/2026

Good Luck at the State Meet Ashlyn!

🔥 State Bound! 🔥
Now we will recognize the Mentor Girls athletes that qualified to compete this weekend in the State meet.
First up for Mentor Girls Track & Field at the OHSAA State Meet is Freshman Ashlyn McKinney!
In just the first year wearing a varsity letter, Ashlyn has already made a huge impact. A GCC Champion in the Shot Put and a 4th place finisher at Regionals, Ashlyn has shown what hard work, focus, and belief can accomplish in a short amount of time. Competing at the state level as a freshman is no small feat, and it speaks volumes about Ashlyn’s dedication and drive.
Ashlyn steps into the ring this weekend not just representing Mentor, but setting the standard for what’s possible with commitment and confidence.
The future is bright, and this is only the beginning.
Good luck at state, Ashlyn — Mentor is proud! 💪🏻

06/05/2026

Good Luck at the State Meet Mel!

🔥 State Bound 🔥
Next up for Mentor Girls Track & Field at the OHSAA State Meet is Senior Mel Garrett, competing in the Discus this weekend!
A 4-year letter winner, Mel’s journey has been built on consistency, perseverance, and commitment to the program. From earning GCC Honorable Mention to finishing 6th at Regionals and securing an at-large bid to the State Meet, Mel has proven that hard work pays off especially when it matters most.
This weekend represents the culmination of dedication, practices and unwavering belief. Mel steps into the ring carrying not only experience, but the pride of Mentor and the example of what it means to finish strong.
Go compete with confidence, Mel.
The work is done and Mentor is proud. 💪🏻

06/05/2026

🏃‍♀️ 2026 Mentor Girls Track & Field Awards 🏃‍♀️

We celebrated an outstanding season at our team banquet this past week.
Congratulations to the following athletes on earning team awards for their hard work, dedication, and achievements throughout the season!

➡️ Team MVP
Keira Coleman

➡️ Most Improved
Gianna Marino

➡️ Outstanding Sprinter
Aubrey Cooke

➡️ Outstanding Distance Runner
Alaina Gvora

➡️Outstanding Field Events
Ashlyn McKinney & Melody Garrett

➡️ Betty Province Award
Kaitlin Ritchie & Sabrina Rice

➡️ Outstanding Newcomer
Grace Gant & Carmella Curtis

 Below are the updated all-time top marks in Mentor Girls Track & Field history, along with the updated all-time marks by grade level and this season's certificate and letter award recipients.

05/31/2026

Regional finals day for the Lady Cardinals provided many podium finishes !

100 Keira Coleman 8th place

1600 Alaina Gvora 7th place

100H Gianna Marino 7th place

400 Aubrey Cooke 7th place

4x100 relay team of Gianna Marino, Keira Coleman, Janyzha Javey & Kaelyn Harwood placed 5th

Disc -Mel Garrett placed 6th
*Mel also qualified for the State Track Meet with an at large bid!

👏Special congratulations to the Mentor Boys team on winning their first ever regional championship🥇

05/29/2026

GCC April Athletes Of The Month: Congratulations Gianna Marino

https://x.com/ohio_gcc/status/2060430595923046884?s=46

05/29/2026

Super regional semifinals took place on Thursday qualifying for the finals on Saturday are the following 
100-Kiera Coleman
100H-Gianna Marino
400-Aubrey Cooke
1600-Alaina Gvora
4x100-Keira Coleman, Gianna Marino, Kaelyn Harwood & Janyzha Javey

Special Congratulations to freshman Ashlyn McKinney on placing 4th in the shot put & qualifying for the State Track Meet!

Meet results & tomorrows live updates can be found at https://live.athletic.net/meets/73918

05/16/2026

Mentor Girls had very good GCC finals night. The team overall placed third in the GCC when dual meet points are added in.

Girls placing on Friday in the top 3:

🥉Aubrey Cooke 3rd in the 400

🥉Gianna Marino 3rd in 100H

🥉Emily Noga 3rd in Pole Vault

🥉Mel Garrett 3rd in Disc

🥈4x100 relay team of Keira Coleman, Gianna Marino, Kaelyn Harwood & Janyzha Javey 2nd

🥈4x200 relay team of Keira Coleman, Janyzha Javey, Aubrey Cooke & Averie Hull 2nd

Result can be found at https://milesplit.live/meets/761701/schedule