Shot Put and discus competitors for the 2023 track and field season saw records set, standout winning performances, and numerous personal bests. 

Coach Edgar Flores, with the program for 23 years, said, “My team has performed beautifully and it shows from week to week. Each week the team competes for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in each event and level and my throwers have placed in each of those areas every week.” 

The team had many standout performers this season, including Brandon Chongco ’24, who ranks top three in varsity boys WCAL Discus, and Kona Dacascos ’25, girls school record holder, who in her first year throwing is ranked top three in varsity girls WCAL shot put.

Dacascos stated, “Going into this season, the expectations I had for my team and myself was to improve as a player and work hard to get far into the competition.” 

Success hasn’t come easy, however. Months of dedication and hard work are needed to develop the strength, and technique required to compete at the highest level. 

“Both the shot and discus are very technical and involve a lot of practice to achieve,” explained Coach Flores. “My goals were ultimately to build and develop skills with my throwers, teach them what the sport is all about; technique, balance, and explosion.”