By Matt Browning 

The Chapman School District installed a new track, thanks to Hells Construction, at the high school’s stadium.

Hellas and their entire crew are great to work with,” Chapman Athletic Director Clint Merritt said. “Our track is used by the middle school and high school track athletes, physical education classes, and the community.”

The new surface is the Epiq Q3000 and it now brings Chapman up to speed with the rest of the members of the North Central Kansas League.

With the color of the new track being black, there are three green 30-meter exchange zones for the 400-meter relay. Chapman also resurfaced the high jump, long jump and pole vault runways during the renovations.

There are also strict rules for community members that use the track, like not using wheeled vehicles including bicycles, scooters and skates.

The Irish have a rich tradition in track and field, with the boys having won two state titles and took 10th last season at the 4A Tournament. The girls team took fourth last year.