Middle school is all about trying out new sports with upgraded competition.  It's meant to be fun but also more serious than playground sports.  Track and Field is very unique because its a blend of individual achievements that add up to team points.  When you win or place high in your own event, your team earns points.  The team at the end of the track and field meet with the most points wins.  Doing your best as an individual and collectively to achieve a team win is the ultimate feeling of accomplishment.