Marble qualifies in four events

La Conner High School track standout Ellie Marble has qualified in four events at what will be the first state 2B track and field meet in three years starting Thursday, May 26 at Eastern Washington University.

She will compete at Cheney in the 300-meter hurdles, shot put, high jump and 4x200 meter relay after having helped lead the Lady Braves to a second-place team finish at bi-district trials in Chehalis last week.

Marble placed second in the shot, fourth in the 300 hurdles, fifth in the high jump and ran a leg of the 800-meter relay that took top honors.

As a team, the Lady Braves were runn...