For Sobaski 2022 is about “leaving a footprint” for the future

WASHINGTON — For Washington’s Lance Sobaski, this years track season holds more worth than just competing and winning. It’s about legacy.

The senior Demon enters his final high school track campaign with a pretty dang good resume.

In last years 2021 Iowa Boys Class 3A State Track Meet, Sobaski picked up two Top-10 finishes, seventh in the 800 meter run and 10th in the 3200-meter run. He also grabbed 12th place in a 1600-meter run.

His performance help the Demons pose a twelfth place finish at last year state meet.

While Sobaski knows he can cement his name as one of the top distance runners in Class 3A and the state this season, there’s a bigger picture in his eyes.

It’s not just about adding his own name in the Washington track history books, it’s about tradition and legacy for Demons to come.

“My biggest goal is to leave a footprint that future Demons can fill,” Sobaski said. “It will be easier because of the leadership that I can bring and hopefully I can impact all the underclassmen. I want to bring success and make it a tradition that is expected here in Washington.”

It wont be a problem for Sobaski to lead, as he shown his leadership skills on numerous occasions, specifically on the basketball court this past season. He helped the Demons win the Southeast Conference title and reach the No. 2 ranking in the state.

Sobaski had a scare during the basketball season in which he fractured his wrist, causing him to sit out a few weeks. It didn’t last long as before everyone knew it, he was back on the court just weeks later with a wrist brace on.

“The wrist is doing good,” he said.“ I haven’t put a baton to the test yet, but spike ball in the wrestling room after practice, I’v felt it a little bit, but it’s getting better day by day. It’s been journey, but the end is near.”

Leadership and work ethic is was Sobaski represents and he’s shown that in preparation for the season.

“I like to get miles in,” Sobaski said. “I run all the time and just stay in shape. I also tell my teammates, just go out and run. It doesn’t have to be anything special, just feel it out and enjoy it. That’s what it’s all about and that’s why we’re here.”

With talent across the board, it’s shaping up to be another successful year for the Demons and Sobaski knows their ceiling is high.

“I think the biggest expectation is to exceed our own goals, and just have fun doing it,” he said.

Sobaski is confident in what the team can bring to the table and says it’s going to be exciting to watch.

“We’re gonna prevail,” Sobaski said. “We all hold each other accountable at practice and we all have fun doing it. We’re gonna work hard because we bring intensity to everything we do. I think it’s gonna be a really really special season and it will be cool to watch and be a part of it.”