Weatherford second, Lucas and Lenihan outside top ten at state finals

Greencastle's Colleen Weatherford jumps out in front of the pack in the 800-meter race at the girls' track and field state finals on Saturday. Weatherford led until the 550-yard mark before being passed by eventual winner Brittany Neeley. (Banner Graphic/GRANT WIEMAN)

BLOOMINGTON -- Greencastle's Colleen Weatherford's 800-meter time at the 2013 Indiana High School Athletic Association track and field state finals on Saturday broke the existing state record.

First-place finisher Brittany Neeley broke the state record by more.

Weatherford finished here GHS career with a second-place finish in the state finals in a time of 2:08.76 and Neeley clocked in at 2:07.91.

Sam Lucas throws a warm-up toss with a smile on her face at Saturday's IHSAA girls' track and field state finals.(Banner Graphic/GRANT WIEMAN)

Two other Putnam County athletes also competed in the state finals.

North Putnam senior Sam Lucas and Greencastle sophomore Jessica Lenihan both qualified for the single-class finals.

Lucas finished in 23rd place with a toss of 37-3. Lenihan was just behind her in 24th at 36-4 3/4.

Greencastle's Jessica Lenihan makes an attempt during the shot put at Saturday's IHSAA girls' track and field state finals.(Banner Graphic/GRANT WIEMAN)

Complete recaps of the local action in the IHSAA state finals will be available in Monday's edition of the Banner Graphic.