After qualifying for state all three years before this season, Potter had one goal in mind: to make it four years in a row to state track.
“State has been my goal every season, but this year was so much more important to me because I’ve been the past three years, so why not make it four to conclude my senior year?” Potter said. “I’ve always been serious about track, and I believe it comes from being competitive and always striving to be better than the year before.’
For Potter, being the athlete she is a testament to her hard work.
“My mindset before any event is to do it for yourself,” Potter said. “As an athlete the pressure put on you is high, whether it be yourself, family, or coaches. The feeling of always having to perform your best is hard to deal with. I try to perform for myself, focusing on my routine before every jump and setting the bar for myself instead of letting others dictate how I perform.”
The senior’s main events are the high jump and the 4×100 meter relay, but as a senior leader, she does anything to help the team succeed.
“Mallory has really grown and matured over the years as a person and an athlete,” head coach Joe Burgardt said. “I have really enjoyed having her on the team. She has shown a different level of toughness this year and willingness to try new events.”
