OXFORD – The Kearney Catholic girls track and field team won the day in Oxford, claiming the C-8 District title in Southern Valley. The boys fared well, ultimately ending as runner-up behind North Platte St. Patrick’s.
The Stars’ girls qualified four athletes in eight events – including one relay. Qualifiers for the state meet include: Payton Dzingle, 100 m, 400 m, 4×100; Margaret Haarberg, 100m Hurdles, High Jump, 4×100; Alyssa Onnen, Pole Vault, Long Jump, Triple Jump 4×100; and Hazel Haarberg, Long Jump, 4×100.
The Kearney Catholic Boys ended as runner up in the district meet with dominant performances from their throws. Automatic state qualifiers include: Sam Luther, 800 m; Miles Sughroue, 3200 m; Brant Christner, Shot Put; Garrett O’Hare, Shot Put, Discus; Logan Roggasch, Discus; Owen Axmann, High Jump; and Zebediah Black, Triple Jump.
State Track & Field takes place at Omaha’s Burke Stadium beginning with Classes A and B on Wednesday next week. Classes C and D begin action on Thursday.
Full results for the meet can be found here:
