The girls making up the Enumclaw High track and field team have run away from the field when it comes to academic excellence.

The EHS crew was among the statewide winners last week when the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association named its academic state champions for the spring season. Winners were named for baseball, golf, boys soccer, softball, tennis and track and field. Top teams were recognized in each of the WIAA’s six divisions: Class 4A, 3A, 2A 1A, 2B and 1B.

The 26 members of the Enumclaw girls track and field team collectively posted a grade-point average of 3.842. The squad is coached by Janelle Murrell.

Schools that win an Academic State Championship also receive points toward their pursuit of the WIAA/National Guard Scholastic Cup, the most prestigious WIAA award given to each school with the best finish in their respective classifications based on athletic competition, academic performance and sportsmanship.

The EHS girls will be invited to attend the Class 3A state track and field championships, where they will be honored. The state finals will take place May 28-30 at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma.