Hanceville’s Kierra Merriweather and Vinemont’s Emily Cheatwood race in the 100-meter hurdles.

Day 1 of the Class 1A-3A state track and field meet is history.

And what an exceptional day is was for Addison’s Emee Baldwin, who made some history of her own inside Cullman’s Oliver Woodard Stadium.

The senior standout shattered the Class 1A pole vault record — the previous mark of 10-00 was set back in 2015 — with a tremendous leap of 10-08 to secure her second state record in the past three years.

Baldwin, a UAH signee, also set the 2A pole vault record (9-06) back in 2016 as a sophomore.

Not too shabby.

“I’m super pleased with my performance,” Baldwin said. “I’m super excited to close out my last year strong. But I couldn’t be here without my coaches helping me, my family supporting me, and God giving the ability.”

St. Bernard’s girls are within striking distance of the 2A title following a wonderful day from Leahrose Mami and others. The former collected a first-place showing in the 1,600-meter run (5:34.32) and comprised one leg of the program’s 4×800-meter relay team — along with Adrian Smith, Eva Barck and Claire Sanders — that also snagged a goal medal with a speedy time of 10:52.72.

The Lady Saints (34) trail Altamont (50) and Falkville (36) entering Saturday’s events. Cold Springs (25) is tied for fifth with Lanett.

St. Bernard’s Andrew Sweeney also took home the gold medal in the 1,600-meter run (4:35.18) and helped the school’s 4×800-meter relay group — which includes Caleb Guthery, Joseph Arriaga and Joey McCarthy — best a talented field with a fine time of (8:46.06).

The Saints are in third place with 23 points but well back of Falkville (60) and Altamont (40). Cold Springs, which has notched two straight 2A state titles, is tied for fourth (16) with LaFayette and Aliceville.

The 1A-3A state meet will resume Saturday at 8 a.m. and wrap up later in the afternoon, weather permitting.

See a complete list of top-eight performers from Day 1 below:

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Girls

Addison (Class 1A)

Emee Baldwin, first in pole vault (10-08) and fifth in 100-meter hurdles prelims — finals on Saturday

Abbie Chambless, t-second in high jump

Destiny Walker, sixth in long jump

Abbie Chambless, Allie Chambless, Macey Butler and Destiny Walker, fourth in 4×100-meter relay prelims — finals on Saturday

Brianna Chandler, seventh in discus

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Cold Springs (Class 2A)

Kinley Campbell, fourth in javelin

Ava Akridge, fifth in 1,600-meter run

Zoe Strawbridge, fifth in pole vault

Abi Burrow, Ava Akridge, Alyssa Jackson and Ashleigh White, fifth in 4×800-meter relay

Savanna Taylor, sixth in javelin

Aubrey Negron, sixth in shot put

Grace Chambers, seventh in shot put

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St. Bernard (Class 2A)

Leahrose Mami, first in 1,600-meter run (5:34.32)

Leahrose Mami, Adrian Smith, Eva Barck and Claire Sanders, first in 4×800-meter relay (10:52.72)

Anna Faulk, third in pole vault

Gracie Loyd, fourth in 100-meter hurdles prelims — finals on Saturday — and fifth in triple jump

Ashley Duke, fifth in javelin

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Vinemont (Class 3A)

Kanasta Daniel, fourth in javelin

Brilee Wasilewski, t-eighth in high jump

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Boys

Addison (Class 1A)

Ben Robinson, sixth in triple jump

Weston Smith, sixth in discus

Ben Robinson, Luke Chambers, Zayne Guthrie and Braxton Preuitt, sixth in 4×100-meter relay prelims — finals on Saturday

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Cold Springs (Class 2A)

Mason Harris, third in 400-meter dash and third in 110-meter hurdles prelims — finals on Saturday

Trentan Williams, Cole Akridge, Aaron Spurger and Jonathan Collett, third in 4×800-meter relay

Brian McAnnally, sixth in shot put

Trentan Williams, eighth in 1,600-meter run

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St. Bernard (Class 2A)

Andrew Sweeney, first in 1,600-meter run (4:35.18)

Andrew Sweeney, Caleb Guthery, Joey McCarthy and Joseph Arriaga, first in 4×800-meter relay (8:46.06)

Casey Guthery, sixth in 1,600-meter run

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Class 4A-7A State Track and Field Meet (Gulf Shores)

The Class 4A-7A state track and field meet continued in Gulf Shores on Friday, and a smattering of local athletes picked up points for their respective teams with strong showings across the board.

The 4A-7A meet will conclude on Saturday.

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Girls

Cullman (Class 6A)

Bernarda Tizapa, Joshlyn Hudson, Alexandra Holt and Jennifer Aviles, seventh in 4×800-meter relay

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Good Hope (Class 4A)

Bijou Phillips, fifth in 3,200-meter run

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Fairview (Class 5A)

Lorin Zehr, eighth in discus

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West Point (Class 5A)

Sadie Junkins, fifth in 100-meter hurdles prelims — finals on Saturday

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Boys

Cullman (Class 6A)

Will Kress, third in 110-meter hurdles prelims — finals on Saturday

Eli Wilhite, sixth in 3,200-meter run

Eli Wilhite, Will Thompson, Edgar Medina and Adam Mangum, sixth in 4×800-metere relay

Jackson Tucker, seventh in 3,200-meter run

Colby Hutson, seventh in pole vault

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Fairview (Class 5A)

Dylan Garner, fourth in discus

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West Point (Class 5A)

Hunter Appling, first in 110-meter hurdles prelims (14.40) — finals on Saturday