![HOT SPRINGS track star Katelyn Christensen attempts a long jump at the Dave Tripp Memorial in Polson. At the end of her freshman season, she placed second in the javelin in Class C at the State Track Meet in Laurel. (Joe Sova/Valley Press)](https://hagadone.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/ARTICLE_190609987_AR_0_HUMNFCHIVYST_t1170.jpg?5cc718665ab672dba93d511ab4c682bb370e5f86)
HOT SPRINGS track star Katelyn Christensen attempts a long jump at the Dave Tripp Memorial in Polson. At the end of her freshman season, she placed second in the javelin in Class C at the State Track Meet in Laurel. (Joe Sova/Valley Press)
June 6, 2019
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June 6, 2019 1:07 p.m.
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Hot Springs track coach Bethany White knew Katelyn Christensen would have an immediate impact on the varsity team during her first year at the varsity-level competition.