By Hayden Swope
Salina Central’s Anna Hogeland had a stellar junior season that year, but knew she had to top it heading into the 2024 season. After preparing and training all offseason, Hogeland is happy she got to share all of her successes with her coaches and teammates.
“Overall my senior season couldn’t have gone any better,” Hogeland said. “I was able to consistently hit 11 ft at most meets and place high at all of them. I’m also extremely grateful to have such amazing teammates and coaches around me who have helped encourage me throughout the last four years.”
While some of Hogeland’s goals weren’t met and others were, you could still find her on the podium at this year’s state meet.
“One of my goals this season was to hit a personal record above 11 feet,” Hogeland said. “Although I never hit this, I came extremely close at several different meets. Another goal I had this year was to place higher at state compared to last year, which I was able to do by placing second.”
Not only did Hogeland place at state, but she also got to share it with one of her closest friends.
“My favorite memory from this season would probably be tying for second at state with Bethany Hicklin from Salina South,” Hogeland said. “I have practiced and trained with her throughout all of high school so it was special to share that moment with her.”
After graduation Hogeland plans to head up to Manhattan to continue her academics.
“This fall I’m attending Kansas State University to major in architecture,” Hogeland said.
