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Patriots Beat the Competition at Elite Norfolk Classic Meet

May 12, 2021

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By: Korbee Wendt, a sophomore at Leigh High School

            For the Patriot track team this season has seemed like it has been one win after another.

A handful of Patriot competitors competed at the Norfolk Classic on April 29 in Norfolk. Only the best of the best track athletes of the area schools are invited to compete at this meet that is often noted for being as competitive as the state track meet.

There was a lot of tough competition, but the Patriots battled hard and did an amazing job.  Notably, the Clarkson-Leigh girls proved they are the fastest sprinters in the area.

Highlights from this meet include freshman Chloe Hanel setting three records in High Jump, 100M Hurdles, and 300M Hurdles, and senior Emily Loseke setting two records in the 100M Dash and 200M Dash.

Hanel placed first in the 100M hurdles, and Loseke brought home gold in the 100M Dash. The girls 4x100M Relay team including Loseke, Hanel, McKenna Stodola, and Tanyn Larson captured gold as well.

“Going to the Norfolk Classic was a great opportunity for me,” freshman Tanyn Larson said. “It was such a fun atmosphere and a great experience to be able to go my freshman year.” In addition to the 4x1 Relay, Larson also competed in the 100M Dash.

“The Norfolk Classic is one of my favorite meets to watch our athletes compete,” Track Coach Briana Wietfeld said.  “The Classic 2021 was a success. I am so proud of these athletes' hard work and dedication. They came to compete, and many Patriot records were tied or broken!”

Girls:

High Jump: Chloe Hanel--5’2” (2nd place, broke Patriot record); 100M Dash: Emily Loseke—12.47 (1st place, broke her own Patriot record), Tanyn Larson—12.83 (3rd place); 100 Hurdles: Chloe Hanel--15.23 (1st place, broke Patriot record); 200M Dash: Emily Loseke—26.0 (2nd place, broke her own Patriot record); 300M Hurdles: Chloe Hanel--47.4 (broke Patriot record); 4x100M Relay: Hanel, Loseke, Stodola, Larson--50.55 (1st place, tied Patriot record); Unified Long Jump Competitors: Kelsey Moore, Kennedy Settje, Morgan Brabec, Makenna Held, Rebakah Kosmacek, Korbee Wendt, Jolie Stoklasa, and Faith Indra; Unified 100M Dash Competitors: Jolie Stoklasa and Faith Indra (4th Place), Rebekah Kosmacek and Korbee Wendt (5th Place), Kelsey Moore and Kennedy Settje (6th Place); Unified 4x100M Relay Competitors: Kelsey Moore, Kennedy Settje, Morgan Brabec, and Korbee Wendt (2nd Place)

Boys:

Long Jump: Carter Hanel—18.05.75; Triple Jump: Eli Hayes—41.25 (4th place).