Written by: Ben Helmers
The boys’ track season has finally started. They have had four indoor meets so far this season.
On March 13th they headed to Ames for their first meet. They placed 2nd overall in the meet out of 39 teams. In the 200 meter dash, Evan Allie placed 5th with a time of 22.72 and Tate Garman placed 7th with 22.98. The 4x100 team placed first with a 43.49. The 4x400 team placed 3rd, running 3:32.41. Gavin Weber placed 3rd in the mile with a time of 4:26.82. The 1600 Medley Relay team placed 1st with a 3:39.16. In shot put, Max Nevitt placed 2nd with a throw of 52 feet and 5 inches, Will Limbaugh placed 5th with 49 feet and 5 inches, and Jack Limbaugh placed 8th with 46 feet and 9 inches.
On March 17th, they went to Mason City. In the 200 meter dash, William Weichert placed 3rd with a 23.62 and Ashton Moreno placed 6th with a 24.23. The 4x200 Relay team placed 1st with a 1:34.25. The 4x400 Relay team placed 1st with a 3:37.95. The 4x800 Relay team placed 5th with a 9:36.19. Gavin Weber placed first in the mile with a 4:42.29. The 1600 Medley Relay also placed first with a time of 3:45.49. William Weichert placed 2nd in long jump with a jump of 20 feet and 1 inch. Max Nevitt placed 2nd in shot put with a 53 feet 6.50 inch throw.
On March 21st, the boys traveled to Humboldt for their 3rd meet. Owen Moe placed 6th in the 200 meter dash with a 26.17. The 4x200 Meter Relay placed third with a 1:39.71. Gavin Weber placed first in the 800 meter run with a 2:01.58 and Ryley Riggert placed 4th with a time of 2:20.14. The 4x400 Meter Relay placed 1st with a 3:39.02. Brooks Morgan placed 2nd in the mile with a 5:10.97. The 1600 Medley Relay placed 6th with a 4:14.17. In shot put, Max Nevitt placed 1st with a throw of 54 feet 3 inches and Will Limbaugh placed 2nd with a throw of 50 feet 5 inches.
On March 28th, they went to compete in Clear Lake. In the 200 Meter Dash, Evan Allie placed 3rd with a 23:10 while Tate Garman placed 4th with a 23.38. Ashton Moreno placed 2nd in the 400 Meter Dash with a 53:89. The 4x200 Meter team placed 2nd with a 1:34.19. Gavin Weber placed first in the 800 Meter run with a 2:00.34. The 4x400 team also placed first with a 3:33.14. The 4x800 team placed 6th with a 9:18.38. Brooks Morgan placed 4th in the mile with a 5:05.27 and 6th in the 2 mile with a 11:17.22. Max Nevitt placed 1st in shot put with a throw of 54 feet and Jack Limbaugh placed 4th with a throw of 47 feet and 7.50 inches.
In the next week, the boys will be in Eagle Grove and Humboldt to start off the outdoor season. When asked about the season so far, Levi Walker said, “The finish line could be close or far, might as well run the whole thing fast and get it over with.”