THURSTON – Thurston girls track coach John Gillespie was substitute teaching a history class four years ago when he decided to do a little track and field recruiting. He had seen Addison Nelson play other sports, and knew she would be a valuable addition to the track team. Brooklyn Anderson was a skilled gymnast, and someone not on Gillespie’s radar. Still, he pitched her on the idea of joining the team.
He was able to…
