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31 Leigh FFA members made their way to Lincoln on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, for the 96th Annual Nebraska State FFA Convention. 
Throughout the convention, members competed in Leadership Development Events, Career Development Events, Proficiency Interviews, and attended sessions and workshops. 
The events that members competed in on Wednesday are Agricultural Demonstration, Cooperative Speaking, Conduct of Chapter Meetings, Farm and Agribusiness Management, Junior Public Speaking, and a Proficiency Interview. 
Members were busy going from event to event throughout the day but made time to attend the first general session of the convention, where they had the opportunity to listen to keynote speaker Danny Ziem, a leadership instructor who was in the active line of duty and uses his previous leadership skills to empower others.
    On Thursday, members competed in Agriscience and Livestock Management. Members also enjoyed a team bonding outing to Sun Valley Lanes, where they enjoyed bowling, laser tag, and arcade games. 
Leigh FFA was also honored at the second general session of the convention for their Connecting Chapters participation. Chapters that received this award had to complete training with their local county farm bureau, read a book to an elementary class and then donate the book to the classroom or library, lead an activity with an elementary class, and talk with a county farm bureau agent to receive this award. 
    On Thursday evening at the fourth general session of the convention, Kammy Held, a junior FFA member, received 3rd place in the Goat Production Proficiency award category over her Goat Production Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) at the state convention after completing an in-person interview on Wednesday afternoon. 
Kammy’s SAE is in Goat Production where she works at Went Show Goats helping with vaccinations, kidding season, and daily chores.
Kammy describes receiving this award and her time at convention as, “I was so excited and thrilled that I got the opportunity to interview down at state for my proficiency. I was top three in the state going down to Lincoln, and ended up getting third. This was an unreal experience! I spent so much time putting work into my proficiency, so I thought it was very rewarding at the end. I couldn't have done this without the help from my great advisor, Mrs. Went. I can't wait to compete next year for my proficiency and hopefully come home with first place!” 
    On Friday, the last day of convention, members rounded out the convention by competing in Jr. Livestock Evaluation, and attending sessions and meals to recognize our members. Friday morning, Delanie Erwin (Cooperative Speaking—Gold Medalist), Hannah Martensen (Junior Public Speaking—Silver Medalist), and Sydney Messerlie (Junior Public Speaking—Bronze Medalist) attended a breakfast meal to receive their medals for competing in their respective contests. A lunch was held to recognize the competing team Leadership Development Events.
 The Agriculture Demonstration team consisting of Carter Brabec, Delanie Erwin, Kammy Held, Brianne Kuhr, and Jared Olson received a gold rating for their demonstration on building a smooth wire electric fence. The Conduct of Chapter Meetings team consisting of Kaylee Brabec, Reann Bruhn, Reese Bruhn, Blake Loeske, Carmen Malena, and Hannah Martensen received a gold rating. 
Later that afternoon, all Leigh FFA members made their way to Pinnacle Bank Arena to cheer on Leigh FFA’s five recipients of the Nebraska State FFA Degree. Seniors Nathan Bahns, James Grotelueschen, Dylan Higby, Jacob Martensen, and Jordan Noonan were able to walk the FFA stage to receive their Nebraska State FFA Degree, the highest degree a state association can bestow upon a member.
    At the 96th Nebraska State FFA Convention, many Leigh FFA members were able to compete in competitions, attend sessions with guest speakers, and network with other FFA members across the state. Leigh FFA had one member who was able to be a part of the Nebraska State FFA Choir: Paige Kurpgeweit. Paige attended practices and sang at sessions throughout her time at state convention. 
Two Leigh FFA members were nominated by the chapter to be delegates at the convention. Macy Clausen and Gracie Eisenmann were the delegates for Leigh FFA Chapter. They attended delegate functions, learned about leadership opportunities, and gave feedback on different ideas to incorporate into the state organization over the next few years. Below are the results from all of the competitions that the Leigh FFA Chapter competed in.
    Carter Brabec, a junior and member of the Gold Ag Demo team, describes his time at the convention: “I had a great time at the State FFA Convention. I was able to attend sessions throughout my time in Lincoln. However, my favorite session was the one where John Cook talked to all of Nebraska FFA about trying new things. I was extremely impressed with our Agriculture Demonstration. We received a gold rating putting us in the top 25% of all the Agriculture Demonstrations!”
    Jacob Martensen, a senior and State Degree Recipient, said, “I had a wonderful time at the convention. It was a great time going to sessions and PBA in the mornings and evenings. I did not compete in any competitions this year. My favorite part of state convention was the motivational speakers and John Cook’s speech. Receiving my State Degree at the end was a great way to wrap up state convention. What I've enjoyed at state convention the last few years is going to competitions, and meeting new people from different parts of the state.”

Results
Leadership Development Events
Agriculture Demonstration - Gold Medalist (Carter Brabec, Delanie Erwin, Kammy Held, Brianne Kuhr, & Jared Olson)
Cooperative Speaking - Gold Medalist (Delanie Erwin)
Conduct of Chapter Meetings - Gold Medalist (Kaylee Brabec, Reann Bruhn, Reese Bruhn, Blake Loeske, Carmen Malena, & Hannah Martensen)
Junior High Quizbowl - (Easton Brabec, Sadie Brabec, Averi Clausen, Wyatt Eisenmann, Gus Erwin, Layton Held, Kade Hoesley, Avery Kuester, Trent Olson, & Caleb Settje)
Junior Public Speaking - Silver (Hannah Martensen)
Junior Public Speaking - Bronze (Sydney Messerlie)
Career Development Events
Farm & Agribusiness Management - Blue Ribbon (Gracie Eisenmann, Luke Eisenmann, Brianne Kuhr, & Jordan Noonan)
Junior Livestock Evaluation - Blue Ribbon (Luke Eisenmann, Cody Jedlicka, Daphne Jedlicka, & Carmen Malena)
Proficiency Finalists
Goat Production - 3rd Place (Kammy Held)
State Degree Recipients 
Nathan Bahns
James Grotelueschen
Dylan Higby
Jacob Martensen
Jordan Noonan
Other Competing Events
Agriscience (Grace Hansen, Rebecca Hastreiter, Daphne Jedlicka, & James Moore)
Livestock Management (Luke Eisenmann, Ava Kasik, Kyle McMullin, Karly Wendt, & Nevaeh Zulkoski)
Other Non-Competing Events
Choir (Paige Kurpgeweit)
Delegates (Macy Clausen & Gracie Eisenmann)

This year, the Leigh FCCLA Chapter experienced huge success at the 2024 FCCLA State Leadership Conference. SLC was held in downtown Lincoln at the Pinnacle Bank Arena from April 7-9. Chapters from all around the state came together to participate in STAR events and attend numerous sessions. 

The conference gave students the opportunities to attend leadership conferences, many sessions, listen to the keynote speaker - Coach VJ, and compete in STAR Events. At the closing session, the new state officer team was announced for the 2024-25 year. 

 Chapters were recognized for all of their hard work throughout the year with several awards. The Leigh FCCLA Chapter was awarded with the Silver Chapter Award, the Red and White Affiliation Award, and the 1st Place Student Body National Program Award. Mrs. Hillen also received the “Adviser Committed to Excellence” Award, where she was recognized for ten years of service. 

This year, the Leigh FCCLA Chapter had six members qualify for Nationals that competed at state. Out of those that qualified for nationals, there were 4 members who were state champs including juniors Brynn Settje, Ella Urban, Baylee Settje, and Izabel Hollatz. The other two members who qualified for Nationals were freshmen Vylet Hollatz and Emersyn Urban, who received runner up at state. All of these girls qualified for the National FCCLA Conference in Seattle, Washington from June 29th to July 3rd. 

Overall, the Leigh FCCLA Chapter members received 5 silver medals, 4 gold medals, and 6 National Qualifiers. 

Gracelyn Eisenmann, a chapter officer stated, “This year's state conference was successful for our chapter with a few groups qualifying for nationals. The State Leadership Conference was a great opportunity for members to compete, attend sessions, and grow leadership skills.”

Mrs. Hillen, the Leigh FCCLA Adviser stated, “I am so proud of the Leigh FCCLA chapter and their accomplishments at the State Leadership Conference. The students in attendance competed well and positively represented our chapter. I look forward to traveling to the national competition to see their continued success.”

Silver Medalists:

Macy Clausen and Gracie Eisenmann in Focus on Children Level 3; Jocelyn Donnelly and Halle Korth in Chapter Service Project Display Level 2; Ella Higby and Madilyn Freudenburg in Focus on Children Level 2; Liz Hoffman in Career Investigation Level 2

Gold Medalists:

Tanyn Larson and Cassi Rayback in Chapter Service Project Display Level 3; Grace Hansen and Rebecca Hastreiter in Nutrition and Wellness Level 2

State Runner up:

Vylet Hollatz and Emersyn Urban in Interpersonal Communications Level 2: (National Qualifier)

State Champions: 

Baylee Settje and Izabel Hollatz in Chapter Service Project Portfolio Level 3: (National Qualifier); Brynn Settje and Ella Urban in Sustainability Challenge Level 3: (National Qualifier)
 

On September 3rd, 2005, in Columbus, NE, David and Kimberly Eisemann welcomed their first daughter and second child, Gracelyn Elizabeth Eisenmann. Gracelyn was welcomed home by her older brother, Jacob (20). She also has two younger brothers: Luke (16) and Wyatt (13). 

Gracie’s grandparents are Kenny and Janet Eisenmann of Leigh, Nebraska; and Jim and Jeanne Stuart of Nebraska City, Nebraska. 

Throughout the years, she participated in many school activities: FCCLA for 6 years; Volleyball, Basketball, One-Act, Journalism, and Yearbook for 4 years; Track, National Honor Society, and FFA for 3 years; and FBLA and Student Council for 1 year. Non-school activities include Youth Advisory Committee, dance at Steps at Tiffany’s for 17 years, and Luther League at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Leigh. 

Gracie has earned many honors and awards in high school, including Volleyball NCPA Academic All-State twice, Basketball NCPA Academic All-State, 3rd Team All-Conference Volleyball, 2nd Team All-Conference Volleyball, State Volleyball Runner-Up, and Student of the Month (November 2022) and (October 2023). 

Gracie’s proudest high school accomplishment was being runner-up at state volleyball her senior year. This is also her favorite memory, along with all her other times at state sports, including volleyball 3 times and basketball 2 times.

If Gracie won the lottery, she would pay off any debt, build her dream house, and then put the rest into savings. 

If Gracie could travel anywhere, she would go to the Bahamas because she’s always wanted to go somewhere tropical outside of the U.S.

Three words that describe Gracie are hard-working, caring, and entertaining. 

Her biggest pet peeve is when people chew loudly or scratch themselves loudly. 

Her future plans are to attend Wayne State College for Pre-Nursing. After Wayne she plans to move onto the University of Nebraska Medical Center to earn her BSN. 

In 10-15 years, you can find Gracie back in Leigh and working at a nearby hospital with a husband and hopefully children. 

Three goals on Gracie’s bucket list are to go skydiving, build her dream house, and ride in a hot air balloon.

The person that Gracie admires most is her mom. “She always has pushed me to be the best I can be. She is such a hard worker and has shown me how to reach for my goals and dreams when they seem to be out of reach.”

Gracie has lots of favorites, like her favorite subject in school is Anatomy and Physiology. Her favorite movie is Anyone But You, and her favorite TV show is Grey’s Anatomy. Her favorite song is anything by Zach Bryan or Tate McRae. Gracie likes to watch the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Her favorite food is chips and queso, and she enjoys eating at El Mezcal. 

Gracie's advice to underclassmen is, “Get involved, whether it is a sport, organization, or club. They give you endless opportunities and lifelong memories. Also have fun and enjoy your time in high school because it truly goes by so fast and you’ll wish you could go back.” 

  We wish Gracie the best of luck, and we hope she is successful in her future endeavors!

The Patriot Track team competed at their 3rd track meet on April 9th in Lyons.

There was an abundant amount of personal records set for individuals and teams. This track meet contains lots of competitions from different schools. There were 13 teams at this meet. Quite a few teammates were gone due to state FCCLA, but the girls’ team still ended up runner up!

Some of the personal records broken for the day were Gracie Sortino in her 4x8 split, Nevaeh Zulkoski in Shot, Maizie Stoklasa in Long Jump and broke the Patriot record, Reann Bruhn in the mile, Max Muhle in the mile, and Nile Jones in the 800. Needless to say, it was a great day to be a Patriot!

On the girls’ side, Maize ended up 1st in Triple Jump and Claire Holoubek ended up 3rd. In Long Jump, Maizie ended up 1st and broke the school record, and Ava Kasik ended up 5th. Neveah got 2nd in Shot, and 8th in Disc. Maizie ended up 1st in the 100. Chloe Hanel got 2nd and Maizie Stoklasa got 3rd in the 200. In the 100 hurdles, Ava Kasik got 1st, Claire Holoubek got 5th, and Lexis Gleason finished 6th. Getting 3rd in the 300 Hurdles was Ava. Reann competed in the mile and ended with 6th. On the 4x800 team that got 2nd was Gracie Sortino, Carmen Malena, Reann Bruhn, and Brianne Kuhr.

On the boys’ side of things, Tucker Matthies came out 5th in High Jump. Trey Steffensmeier got 3rd in Triple and Long Jump. Korbin Lemburg ended the day with 6th in Disc. Blake Loseke got 8th in the 100 and 400. On the 4x100 team that got first was Trey Steffensmeier, Blake Loseke, Joey Steffensmeier, and Tucker Matthies. 

Head Coach Briana Wietfeld said, “I am so proud of our team. The kids came ready to go for our 3rd meet of the season. We again were missing quite a few team members, but our team showed up ready to do good things. There were many other successes as well. We ended the day with the girls earning Runner's Up. They boys performed well as well. I am excited to see what this week of practice brings us as we prepare for Monday's meet.”

“There was lots of tough competition and I feel that our team did very well overall”, said Carmen Malena, a freshman on the track team. “I think that it went very well and we had lots of fun!”

Girls Results

Triple Jump: Maizie Stoklasa- 35.1(first place); Claire Holoubek- 32.2(second place); Long Jump: Maizie Stoklasa 17-01.5(first place); Ava Kasik- 15-01(fifth place); Shot: Nevaeh Zulkoski- 33-04.5(second place); Disc: Nevaeh Zulkoski- 76-10(eighth place); 100M Dash: Maizie Stoklasa- 13.6(first place); 200 M Dash: Chloe Hanel- 28.1(second place); Maizie Stoklasa- 28.2(third place); 100 Hurdles: Ava Kasik- 17.7(first place); Claire Holoubek- 18.9 (fifth place); Lexi Gleason- 19.1( sixth place); 300 Hurdles: Ava Kasik- 52.2(third place); Mile- Reann Bruhn-6:16 (sixth place); 4x800: Graciee Sortino, Carmen Malena, Reann Bruhn, and Brianne Kuhr- 11:44( second place)

Boys Results

High Jump: Tucker Matthews- 5’4(fifth place); Triple Jump: Trey Steffenmeier- 27-08(third place); Long Jump: Trey Steffenmeier- 19-03(third place); Disc: Korbin Lemburg- 118-02(sixth place); 100 M Dash: Blake Loseke- 12.6(eighth place); 400 M Dash: Blake Loseke- 59.3 (eighth place); 4x100: Trey Steffenmeier, Blake Loseke, Joey Steffenmeier, Tucker Matthews- 47.6(first place)

The Patriot Golf Team traveled to Humphrey for the annual quad against Humphrey-Lindsay Holy Family, Madison and Guardian Angels Central Catholic. The Patriot boys won the quad by two strokes, taking it with a 191. 

In second place was GACC with a 193. Third place was HLHF with a 245 and Madison finished fourth with a 265.

Senior golfer Simon Wemhoff said, “It was perfect weather, the best that we had at a meet all year. Overall it was an ideal meet. Everyone golfed great and it allowed us to take first place.”

Jack Brabec said, “Overall it was a good meet with us taking a win on both teams and Simon getting the JV dub.”

Individual Scores

Varsity: Mic Sayers – 47, Wyatt Crosley – 45, Parker Sayers – 46, Morgan Bunner – 53, Jack Brabec - 60

Junior Varsity: Simon Wemhoff – 56, Josh Eisenmann – 61, Xander Ross – 70, Wyatt Langhorst - 63

For the second track meet of the season, the Clarkson-Leigh Patriots competed at the David City Aquinas Invite on April 5, 2024. There were 8 teams that competed at the meet.

The girls’ team received 3rd place overall. Maizie Stoklasa had a very successful day for the team. Stoklasa placed first in long jump and triple jump, and she placed second in the 200-meter dash. Stoklasa broke the Patriot triple jump record with a jump of 37’07”. She was also a part of the first place 4x100M relay team with her teammates Brynn Settje, Tanyn Larson, and Chloe Hanel.

Brynn Settje placed second in triple jump and long jump, and Tanyn Larson placed second in the 100-meter dash.

Brynn Settje said, “I feel like the track meet went very well for a lot of people. This was only the second meet for everyone so everyone was happy with the results that we got. Everyone tried their hardest and supported their teammates as they were doing their events.”

For being low in numbers, the boys’ team did their best to compete. Trey Steffensmeier took home the most points for the team. He placed first in triple jump and second in long jump. 

Head Coach Briana Wietfeld said, “Friday's meet at Aquinas started off with some excitement that continued throughout the meet. Although we did not have our full team, we still made an impact. To start the day, Maizie broke the Patriot record in triple jump, jumping 37’5”. We got 1st and 2nd in the triple with Maizie's jump and then Brynn's. We took home medals in long jump as well as other field events. We continued to collect hardware in the running events as well. The excitement continued when our girls 4x1 team set a personal record this season in their time and won the gold medal. Many athletes took home medals and showed great potential.”

Girls’ Results (3rd Overall)

High Jump: Lexis Gleason 4’02” (9th), Ella Baumert 4’02” (10th), Ava Baumert 4’02” (10th), Willow Fernau 4’00”; Long Jump: Maizie Stoklasa 16’8” (1st), Brynn Settje 16’6” (2nd), Cadence Indra 14’5” (10th), Chelsy Matthies 13’0”; Triple Jump: Maizie Stoklasa 37’07” (1st), Brynn Settje 34’1” (2nd), Ella Baumert 32’5” (5th), Baylee Settje 32’0” (6th); Shot Put: Emma Bernhardt 28’7” (8th), Vylet Hollatz 26’3”, Emersyn Urban 25’11”, Jocelyn Donnelly 20’3”; Discus Throw: Emma Bernhardt 63’7”, Emersyn Urban 62’9”, Vylet Hollatz 56’06”, Jocelyn Donnelly 52’11”; 100M Dash: Tanyn Larson 13.40 (2nd), Kendall Schneider 13.85 (8th), Cadence Indra 14.35; 200M Dash: Maizie Stoklasa 27.22 (2nd), Tanyn Larson 28.46 (4th), Chelsy Matthies 31.76; 400M Dash: Kendall Schneider 1:09 (5th), Baylee Settje 1:12 (8th), Cadence Indra 1.08 (9th), Willow Fernau 1:24; 800M Run: Izzy Hollatz 2:53 (7th), Kyla Clarkson 3:19, Ella Urban 3:22, Ella Higby 3:23; 1600M Run: Alyssa Gurnsey 7:20 (9th); 100M Hurdles: Lexis Gleason 18.95 (6th), Ella Baumert 19.47 (8th); 300M Hurdles: Lexis Gleason 1:04 (6th); 4x100M Relay: Brynn Settje, Tanyn Larson, Maizie Stoklasa, Chloe Hanel 51.31 (1st); 4x400M Relay: Kendall Schneider, Ella Baumert, Baylee Settje, Cadence Indra 4:54 (4th); 4x800M Relay: Gracie Sortino, Izzy Hollatz, Hannah Cech, Kyla Clarkson 12:10 (3rd)

Boys’ Results (8th Overall)

Long Jump: Trey Steffeinsmeier 18’03” (2nd); Colton Steffeinsmeier 15’04”, Coal Fernau 15’00”, Jeryn Struebing 14’11”; Triple Jump: Trey Steffensmeier 37’04” (1st); Shot Put: Otto Crecco 35’07” (10th); Discus: Otto Crecco 96’06”; 100M Dash: Jeryn Struebing 13.23; 200M Dash: Jackson Faltys 32.35; 400M Dash: Jeryn Struebing 1.01; 800M Run: Nile Jones 2:43, Jairo Alverado 2:48; 1600M Run Max Muhle 5:58 (9th), Nile Jones 5:59 (10th); 3200M Run: Christian Hamernik 13:53 (9th)

Carter Gene Timm was born November 11, 2005, in Columbus Nebraska to Tiffany Timm. His grandma and grandpa's names are Susan and Roger Fox. They all live in Creston, Nebraska. Carter also has a hamster named Hampter and a guinea pig named Rico. 

Carter was involved in golf and One-Act his freshman year, and he was involved in track his sophomore year. He also earned A/B Honor Roll. 

Carter's proudest moment in his high school career was getting a nice physique from all the time he put into the weight room. His favorite high school memories are just all the times he grew closer to his classmates. His most embarrassing moment is breaking his nose with a frozen water balloon.  Three words that describe him best are “cool, funny, and determined.”

Carter’s favorite hobbies are playing video games and hanging out with friends.  His favorite subject in school is weights.  His favorite show is “Bojack Horseman” and his favorite movie is “Deadpool.”  His favorite song is “Banana Pie” by Lil Darkie. His favorite sports team is the Oklahoma Sooners, and his favorite food is chicken nuggets. He also enjoys working at his part time job at Tommy’s Express Car Wash in Norfolk. 

Carter says if he had to choose one person in life he admires, it would be his classmate Andrew Rivera because he is “a really cute and funny guy.”

After school he plans on attending Northeast Community College and hopes to one day become a crime scene investigator. If Carter won the lottery, he would buy a dog and a cool car. He would travel to Hawaii because it is nice and has warm weather. In 10-15 years, Carter says he sees himself working in a larger state like Florida or California working as a crime scene investigator. Three goals on his bucket list are to get a pet bear, hike a big mountain, and become successful in life. 

His advice to all the underclassmen would be to hit the weight room. 

Congratulations, Carter!

On April 2nd the Leigh Elementary second and third graders went on a field trip to the Edgerton Explorit Center in Aurora. The Edgerton Explorit Center teaches kids about science with hands-on science activities. 

The second and third graders learned about boiling points and freezing points, the four states of matter, and different forms of electricity and how they are used. They did various activities that corresponded with the topic they were learning. 

Olivia Glinsmann said, “The field trip was very exciting”.

Alyza Nettleton-Myers said, “It was very fun to see the science experiments and seeing people get shocked.”

The boys golf team traveled to David City for their first meet of the season on March 27. The five golfers who participated were Ryan Brichacek, Mic Sayers, Parker Sayers, Wyatt Crosley, and Jack Brabec. The golf team finished with a team score of 379.

Individual Score included Crosley shooting 88, Mic Sayers 91, Brichacek 93, Parkers Sayers 127, and Brabec 127. 

The following week, on April 2, the Patriot golf team hosted the Patriot Quad at Club 91 Golf Course in Leigh. The boys took first at their quad with a combined score of 184. Their individual scores include Simon Wemhoff scoring 56, Brabec shooting 50, Mic Sayers 44, Crosley 45, and Brichacek 45. The JV also competed and shot a 255 with Xander Ross shooting 66, Josh Eisenmann 65, Wyatt Langhorst 69, and Morgan Bunner scoring 55. 

Head Coach Mr. Connor Blum said, “The golf team battled through a windy day in Leigh. I was really proud of how they handled themselves on a tough day and came out in first place. It is a good confidence booster before we host the Patriot Invite next Wednesday. I look forward to our continuous improvement throughout the season.”

Senior Morgan Bunner said “I thought everyone golfed well at Leigh due to the wind we had to go up against. Everyone golfed as good as they could, and it showed as the varsity took first place.”

To start off the season, the Patriots Varsity Track team took a trip down to Osceola to participate in their first track meet on March 28, 2024. This meet consisted of 8 teams. 
There were several Patriot athletes that placed in the top eight, and multiple people brought home golds! The girls’ team finished runner-up overall as a team and the boys finished 5th overall as a team. Overall, it was a very successful meet for the Patriots first meet of the season. 
    Freshman Maizie Stoklasa and junior Brynn Settje were most successful for the girls’ team. Stoklasa placed 1st in Triple Jump, 100M Dash, 200M Dash, and 4x100 Relay. Brynn Settje placed 1st in Long Jump, 2nd in Triple Jump, and 1st in 4x100. 
    For the boys’, senior Trey Steffensmeier placed 1st in Long Jump, 3rd in Triple Jump, and 2nd place in 4x100. 
Junior Izabel Hollatz said, “I thought that the track meet went very well! We had a lot of people place in their event, which was great considering it was our first one of the season. The girls also placed 2nd, so that was an amazing start to the season!
Head girls’ coach Mrs. Bri Wietfeld said, “The first meet of the season always brings excitement.  This meet not only brought excitement, it brought success. We had several athletes pick up where they left off from last year and several freshmen make their names known. I was proud of all the kids that competed and all team members.  We are a well-rounded team with hard-working athletes. 

Girls’ Results (2nd Overall)

High Jump: Ava Baumert - 4’4” (Eighth Place), Lexis Gleason - 4’2” (Ninth Place); Long Jump: Brynn Settje - 16’ (First Place), Reese Wietfeld - 13’02” (Sixth Place), Chelsy Matthies - 13’ (Eighth Place); Triple Jump: Maizie Stoklasa - 36’01” (First Place), Brynn Settje - 33’10” (Second Place), Baylee Settje - 32’02” (Fifth Place); Shot Put: Nevaeh Zulkoski - 28-07” (Eighth Place), Vylet Hollatz - 24-07”, Rylee Balzer - 24-05”; Discus: Nevaeh Zulkoski - 88-09” (Eighth Place), Karly Wendt - 61-06”, Emma Bernhardt - 48-09”; 100M Hurdles: Ava Kasik - 17.37 (Third Place), Claire Holoubek - 19.02 (Seventh Place), Lexis Gleason - 19.69; 300M Hurdles: Ava Kasik - 52.27 (Second Place), Claire Holoubek - 58.83 (Fourth Place), Lexis Gleason - 1:05; 100M Dash: Maizie Stoklasa - 13.20 (First Place), Tanyn Larson - 13.48 (Second Place), Kendall Schneider - 14.12; 200M Dash: Maizie Stoklasa - 28.02 (First Place), Tanyn Larson - 28.62 (Fourth Place), Chelsy Matthies - 32.41; 400M Dash: Kendall Schneider - 1:07 (Fifth Place), Ella Baumert - 1:11, Reese Wietfeld - 1:14; 800M Run: Hannah Cech - 3:02, Sage Fernau - 3:12, Kyla Clarkson - 3:14; 1600M Run: Reann Bruhn - 6:25 (Third Place), Brianne Kuhr - 6:43 (Seventh Place), Alyssa Gurnsey - 7:07; 4x100M Relay: Brynn Settje, Tanyn Larson, Maizie Stoklasa, Chloe Hanel - 52.21 (First Place); 4x400M Relay: Kendall Schneider, Ava Kasik, Baylee Settje, Claire Holoubek - 4:40 (Third Place); 4x800M Relay: Carmen Malena, Izzy Hollatz, Reann Bruhn, Brianne Kuhr - 11:18 (Fourth Place)

Boys’ Results (5th Overall)
High Jump: Tucker Matthies - 5’02” (Eighth Place); Long Jump: Trey Steffeinsmeier - 19’11” (First Place), Colton Steffensmeier - 16’05”, Jeryn Struebing - 14’09”; Triple Jump: Trey Steffeinsmeier - 38’08” (Third Place), Colton Steffensmeier - 34’01” (Eighth Place); Shot Put: Korbin Lemburg - 39-03” (Sixth Place), Otto Crecco - 32-09”, Discus: Korbin Lemburg - 123” (Second Place), Otto Crecco - 106-03” (Eighth Place); 100M Dash: Blake Loseke - 12.26 (Sixth Place), Tucker Matthies - 12.95, Jeryn Struebing - 13.24; 200M Dash: Coal Fernau 28.19, Jackson Faltys - 34.29; 400M Dash: Blake Loseke - 1:01 (Sixth Place), Jeryn Struebing - 1:02 (Eighth Place); 1600M Run: Nile Jones - 6:07 (Seventh Place); 3200M Run: Max Muhle - 13:17 (Seventh Place), Christian Hamernik - 14:06 (Eighth Place); 4x100M Relay: Trey Steffeinsmeier, Tucker Matthies, Blake Loseke, Joey Steffeinsmeier - 47.38 (Second Place); 4x800M Relay: Nile Jones, Max Muhle, Jairo Alverado, Christian Hamernik - 10:16 (Fourth Place)