Girls Track Finishes 3rd at Conference!
By: Kyle McMullin, journalism LHS journalism staff writer
On Saturday, May 3, the Clarkson-Leigh track team traveled to Stanton to compete in the EHC track meet. It was the perfect day for track with the sun shining and little wind. The competition was tough, but many athletes were able to do very well on the day. The girls’ team placed 3rd overall in the conference!
Sophomore Maizie Stoklasa brought home three gold medals in the triple jump (36’04), long jump (18’02), and the 4x100M dash (51.26). She also placed second in the 100M dash (12.7). Maizie also broke the conference record in the long jump.
On the boys’ side, sophomore Blake Loseke placed 4th in the 100M dash.
Freshman Easton Brabec said, “It was a nice day for both field and running events. There was good competition there to battle against other teams. It was a good day for track.”
Assistant Coach Brianne Bachman said, “It was a picture-perfect day for the Conference track meet, with sunny skies, minimal wind, and high expectations. With many athletes setting ambitious goals, the Patriots rose to the occasion with strong showings across the board.
“The girls’ team got off to a powerful start in the field events. Maizie dominated the jumps, taking 1st place in both the triple jump (36-4) and long jump (18-2), with her long jump setting a new conference meet record.
“Brynn had a stellar day as well, placing 2nd in the triple jump (34-9) and 6th in the long jump. Bailey added a 6th place finish in the shot put, and Ava B. tied for 7th in the high jump to round out an outstanding field effort. On the track, the momentum continued with eight additional medals earned. Maizie had a 2nd place finish in the 100-meter dash, while Ava K. ran a season best to take 2nd in the 300-meter hurdles. The relay squads were equally impressive. The 4x100 relay team—Brynn, Kendall, Ava K., and Maizie—captured 1st place with a PR time. The 4x800 relay of Brianne, Gracie, Izzy, and Reann finished 5th with a season-best, and the 4x400 relay of Baylee, Kaylee, Ava K., and Kendall closed out the day with a school record-setting performance.
“Other medalists include Reann in the mile (3rd) and Claire in both 100 hurdles (6th) and 300 hurdles (6th). Altogether, the girls’ team’s efforts secured a hard-earned 3rd place finish in a highly competitive conference field, with numerous personal bests recorded along the way.
“On the boys’ side, the team had several standout performances as well. Blake sprinted to 4th in the 100-meter dash, Levi placed 7th in the shot put, Easton earned 7th in the triple jump, and Nile secured 6th in the 800-meter run. With conference behind us, the Patriots now have our sights set on the upcoming district meet, ready to keep the momentum going. Go Pats!”
Girls’ Results:
High Jump: Ava Baumert - 4’6 (seventh place); Ella Baumert - 4’4; Lainey Urban- 4’4; Triple Jump: Maizie Stoklasa- 36’04 (first place); Brynn Settje- 34’09 (second place); Ella Baumert - 31’10.5; Long Jump: Maizie Stoklasa-18’02 (first place); Brynn Settje- 11’11.5 (sixth place); Ella Baumert-14’08.75; Shot Put: Bailey Rios - 33’02 (sixth place); Emma Gall - 27’10; Karly Wendt - 25’07; Discus: Emersyn Urban - 85’11; Vylet Hollatz - 71’04; Emma Gall - 68’09; 100M Dash: Maizie Stoklasa - 12.7 (second place); Rae Scott - 13.62; Kendall Schneider - 13.98; 200M Dash: Rae Scott - 29.01; Chelsy Matthies - 32.17; Chloe Indra - 33.07; 100M Hurdles: Clarie Holoubek - 18.07 (sixth place); Lexis Gleason - 18.8; Josie Brabec - 19.87; 300M Hurdles: Ava Kasik - 49.27 (second place); Claire Holoubek - 52.68 (sixth place); 800M Run: Carmen Malena - 2:47; Reese Wietfeld - 2:49.97; 1 Mile: Reann Bruhn - 5:42.5 (third place); 4x800M Relay: Izzy Hollatz; Brianne Kuhr; Gracie Sortino; Reann Bruhn - 10:53.95 (fifth place); 4x400M Relay: Baylee Settje; Ava Kasik; Kendall Schneider; Kaylee Brabec - 4:23.39 (fourth place); 4x100M Relay: Brynn Settje; Kendall Schneider; Ava Kasik; Maizie Stoklasa - 51.26 (first place)
Boys’ Results:
Triple Jump: Easton Brabec - 37’0 (seventh place); Cole Vodehnal - 32’4.75; Long Jump: Jeryn Streubing - 17’03.25; Coal Fernau - 16’04; Cole Vodehnal - 14’10.5; Discus: Korbin Lemburg - 130’10; Levi Gall - 117-03; Hunter Gall - 97-04; Shot Put: Levi Gall - 44’08.7 (seventh place); Korbin Lemburg - 41’01; Hunter Gall - 31-02.5; 100M Dash: Blake Loseke - 11.73 (fourth place); Logan Stodola - 12.9; 200M Dash - Logan Stodola - 26.85; Cole Vodehnal - 28.29; Hunter Gall - 27.94; 400M Dash: Jeryn Streubing - 1:00.28; 800M Run: Nile Jones - 2:16.6 (sixth place); Cade Hoesly - 2:30.67; Otto Crecco - 2:31.82; 1 Mile: Easton Brabec - 5:24.91; 4x100M Relay: Logan Stodola; Corey Steffensmeier; Jeryn Streubing; Blake Loseke - 48.08