Oregon State Champs 1A-3A

Jaela Dinsmore of Burns, who intends to study international relations at Willamette University next fall, won the 100, 200, and 400 meter dash for the 2nd straight year to lead the way at the combined 1A, 2A, and 3A levels which took place at Western Oregon University on May 16-17. Misty Corwin of Waldport, who has honed her pole vaulting talent at Newport, won the 3A pole vault with an effort of 11' 6", which was 2' further than the 2nd place finisher as well as at least 2' better than the winning vaults of the 1A and 2A champions. Misty, who will attend Linfield next year, also finished 2nd in the 400 and 3rd in the 200. Genniel Wagstaff of Nyssa overtook Michelle Kaaen of Vale coming off the far turn to win the 800 M with a time of 2:17.64. Meghan Blood of Valley Catholic, who won Friday's 3K in a time of 4:56.87, won the 3A 1500 with a time of 4:46.87 while Sydney Snook of Gold Beach and Hayley Ney of Catlin Gabel e arned 2nd and 3rd. Beth Stam of Toledo won the triple jump with a leap of 37' 2", which was better than 2' more than her next competitor. Sharrisa Thayer of Waldport was 4' superior to her competition in claiming the shot put title.

Zach Hevner of Vale scored a triple crown of his own in the 3A competition winning the 100, 200, and 400 (49.83) meter runs. Cam Anthony of Vale added a victory in the 800 with a time of 1:59.0, and Bryan Nelson of Nyssa earned a victory in the 1500 with a time of 4:14.16. Daniel Friesen, who won Friday's 3K, placed 2nd in the 1500 for Westside Christian. Amity’s Jeremy Kreutzbender triumphed in both the 100 and 300 M hurdles. In the discus Bo Johnson of Toledo was 10' better than his closest competitor winning with a heave of 167' 4".

Despite running in a sling to protect an injured shoulder which will require an operation, Keli Hall of Lakeview was the              dominant runner among the 2A girls as she won the 200, 400 (58:07), and 300 M hurdles. She also contributed to Lakeview’s 3rd place effort on the 400 M relay. Morgan Martin of St. Mary’s Medford won the 800 M with a time of 2:18.46, and Ashley Baldovino of Lakeview of easily triumphed in the 1500 with a time of 4:55.26 after taking Friday's 5K. Richan Modderman of Central Linn was victorious in the 100 while Zoe Skordahl of Oakridge claimed the triple jump.

Coulter Mastenbroek of Scio earned victories in the boys’ 100 and 200 meter dashes. Scott Nado of Corbett took the 400 M while Andrew Hair of Faith Bible edged Joe Delgado of St. Mary’s in a thrilling 800 M with a time of 2:02.50. Considering the high temperature, Max Long of Oakridge, who took the 1500 meters in 4:00.10, probably had the best running effort of the day. Max had previously taken Friday's 3,000 with a time of 8:55.30. Stephen Dickinson of Bonanza won both hurdles events. Wyatt Briggs of Scio scored in the discus while Nathan Rowlett of Portland Christian took the javelin.

In the girls 1A, Bailey Nogle of Sherman won the 100 and 200 meter dashes, September O’Crowley of Crane won a fierce battle with Emily Funkhouser of Sherman to claim the 400 M with a time of 58:69 while Sarah Hachett of McKenzie took 3rd. O’Crowley also anchored Crane’s winning 4x400 relay. Hanchett then came back to score in the 800 when she edged Funkhouser. Hanchett had previously claimed the 3K title on Friday with a time of 10:48.55. Rachael Estabrook of Triad won the 1500 wth a time of 4:58.33. Sherman’s Funkhouser had a busy yet highly successful day as she triumphed in both hurdles events.

Sean Lewis proved his Damascus Christian team with wins in the 100 and 200 meter dashes. Lewis was hardly finished for the day for he then came back to claim both hurdles races. Maurus Hope bettered his record in the 400 with a winning time of 49.86–just under his previous record. Shawn Elliot of Triad was victorious in the 800 (1:59.49) while Jacob Bowdoin of New Hope Christian triumphed in the 1500 after taking Friday's 3,000 meter. .

Ethan Moore jumped 21' 9" to take the long jump and Days Creek’s Willy Johnson’s discus throw of 160' 8" was 21' better than his next competitor.

Compliments to Mike Johnson and his staff to run a quality meet which had water, as well as a spray of mist for the runners, immediately after their event on a very hot afternoon. How hot was it? Events of the track for a time were over-shadowed by events in the parking lot when a car in the east parking lot caught fire and exploded late in the meet. If you were looking towards the east stands you first saw a moderately dark puff of smoke. Then followed the sound that was a bit like that of the small cannons used to start a cross country race. The incongruity of that was quickly lost when suddenly a very dark cloud began to billow from that spot in the lot. It soon led to yet another car catching on fire that was unfortunate enough to have been next to it. The fire department arrived amazingly fast but for a time flame could be seen rising a good 10 to 15 feet over in the air. It was certainly not your average track meet but then the action on the track was pretty hot as well.

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