Kelly Lewis - Senior - Licking High School
Lewis is going into her final season. She has been a member of the Lady Cats track program the last several years.
In 2018, she was the Class 2 State High Jump Champion in 2018. “Standing up on that podium was something I will never forget.” She said about that day.
Lewis was also a cheerleader from her freshman year until she was a junior. She Tied the school HJ record at 5’4”.
She also participates in National Honor Society (NHS), Future Business Leaders of America(FBLA), Science club, and Pep club.
Lewis said this about Coach Steven Rissler on how he has helped her over the years, “Coach Rissler has greatly helped me during my track career, he would take time out of his day to come and coach me in high jump and he was at as many meets as he could be at, constantly giving me advice and tips on how to get better. He has always been confident in me and I thank him for that. I would also like to thank all of the other coaches on the team that have pushed me to get me where I am today.”
Track Accomplishments:
2017
2nd place in high jump at districts
1st place in triple jump at districts
2018
1st place in the 4×100 meter relay at districts
1st place in the 4×200 meter relay at districts
1st place in high jump at districts
1st place in triple jump at districts
3rd place in triple jump at sectionals
1st place in high jump at sectionals
8th place in triple jump at state
1st place in high jump at state
2019
1st place in high jump at districts
3rd place in triple jump at districts
3rd place in long jump at districts
“Don't doubt yourself so much. Chances are you're doing exactly what you're supposed to be doing. Don't over think it. It's all muscle memory. Make sure you go hard in practice, its very rewarding in the end. Listen to your coaches, you may not like it, but they really do know what they are talking about. Most importantly, enjoy every second of your sport, it will be over before you know it.” Lewis said when asked about advice to give to others.
She said this about track and sportsmanship, “No matter what, even if someone beats you in high jump, we always congratulate each other. We are genuinely happy for each other, not negative that we did not win. “
Lewis ended with this, “I am extremely thankful that I was able to be a student athlete in high school and I would not go back and change anything. Being a student athletes has taught me how to manage my time, and has overall made my high school career better.”
