Tigers run at Battle Creek invitational
BATTLE CREEK — Tuesday, April 8, was the annual Battle Creek Invitational. The weather was very nice with a light breeze. The field of teams included many northeast Nebraska track powerhouses with the host Braves winning both divisions.
Best finish for the Tigers was sophomore Caleb Vinson with a third- place finish in the 800 meters. Caleb finished just three seconds behind Battle Creek’s Jaxon Kilmurry in a time of 2:16.42. Jaxon Vinson just missed a medal, placing eighth in a time of 2:22.27. The two teamed up with Noah Geneski and Mason True for the 1,600-relay where they finished in sixth place. They were clocked in a time of 4:00.86.
Noah Geneski had the 10th best prelim time in the 110 high hurdles in 18.87. Mason True had a 13th place finish in the 200-meter prelims (25.61) in a field of 48 sprinters.
Senior Carson Bolz had a pair of season’s bests in the throws. His shotput distance of 43 ft., 0 in. was 11th in the prelims and his discus toss was 12th at 118-9.
For the girls’ team, Deanna Kumm finished ninth in the 3,200 meters in a season’s best time of 16:18.36.
“I am happy we continue to improve and register personal records (PR) each meet. The hard work will pay off,” commented Coach Joe Ortmeier.
Girls’ Scores
Battle Creek ...................... 128 Elkhorn Valley .................. 102 Norfolk Catholic ................. 81 O’Neill ................................ 64 Stanton ................................ 58 Plainview ............................ 26 LHNE ................................. 20 Summerland ....................... 18 Madison .............................. 10 Winside ................................. 9 Randolph .............................. 5 Osmond ................................ 0 EPPJ ..................................... 0 Boys’ Scores
Battle Creek ...................... 202 O’Neill ................................ 67 Stanton ................................ 65 Norfolk Catholic ................. 44 Summerland ....................... 43 Elkhorn Valley .................... 37 Plainview ............................ 25 LHNE ................................. 15 Winside ............................... 10 Madison .............................. 10 Osmond ................................ 6 EPPJ ..................................... 0 Randolph .............................. 0
