05/22/2026
Unfortunately, during Sectionals Ben Pallekonda sustained a hamstring strain just before long jump and, after evaluating the injury, he had to withdraw from competing.
This is especially difficult because he was performing at a level where he very likely would have qualified for regionals in multiple events.
During his 4 years Ben Pallekonda established himself as one of the most accomplished athletes in program history.
Ben holds 6 Track and Field school records for Heritage Christian. This season alone he broke 5 of them, 1 which had held since 1986.
60m - 6.99
100m - 10.76 (Ranked Top 30 in the State)
200m - 22.32 (Ranked Top 50 in the State)
300mh - 39.08 (Ranked 16th in the State)
400m - 48.91 (6th Fastest Time in the State)
4x400 Relay
This season Ben was an Indoor State Medalist with a Runner-Up finish in the Long Jump and 5th in the 60m. He earned All City as the Long Jump City Champion as well as All Conference as the 300mh and Long Jump Champion. He was also named City Athlete of the Meet and Athlete of the Year for HC Track and Field.
His leadership, work ethic, and competitive excellence helped lead the team this year and we know he has a bright future ahead. Most importantly he loves Jesus and gives Him All the Glory!
