Vernon/Plankinton, May 7; 9. Aiden Giffin, 10.74, Belle Fourche, May 7; 4. 1:47.20, Sioux Falls Roosevelt, April 28. State championships (26): 1978-83, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1993-95, 1999-2004, 2012, 2016-19, 2021, Notable athletes: Andrew Canale, Dave Desarno, Kam Coleman. Results through . 1. 43.23, Rapid City Stevens (Easton Ogle, Killian Peterson, Eli Oxner, Justin Juniel), April 26, 8. Joseph Beattie, Michael Lo Sapio, Ralph Heiss, Notable athletes: Ron Mazik, Gabe Gigliotti, Frank McKeone, Joe McCool, Matt Rendina, Dom DellaPelle. There's plenty of star power at this year's girls state track meets with White River's Caelyn Valandra-Prue and New Underwood's Cerington Jones in Class B, West Central's Averi Schmeichel and Sadie Berg in Class A, and Lincoln's Ellen Merkley and Brandon Valley's Meghan Walker in Class AA (just to name a few). Orville Madsen was Ames High's first great winner at the state meet, winning three consecutive gold medals in the high jump from 1930 to 1932 but no team titles. Kaitlyn Disbrow, 127-10, Harrisburg, April 28, 2. Saturday, 10:10 a.m. | Sturgis (Woodle Field) | Meet record: 4:46.84 (Ramsey Kavan, Yankton, 2005). Gracelyn Leiseth, 151-9, Hamlin, May 6, 2. Bottom line: Bismarck High's track and field legacy extends back to the 1920s, and they've won at least one state championship in every decade since, except for the 1980s. Hailey Uhre, 11:03.40, Rapid City Stevens, May 7, 6. Tim Bishop, 22.38, Harrisburg, April 28, 9. Janae Olson, 17-3.5, Parker, April 11, T6. 10. Dodd won 10 state titles while competing from 1934 to 1937. Emiston, Steve Sell, Notable athletes: Jim Ryun, Ronald Mayo Jr., Marcus Walker, Archie San Romani Jr., Steve Sell, Randy Smith, Brad Speer, Bob Hanson. Matayah Yellow Mule, 38-7, Rapid City Central, April 22, 2. Kael Miedema, 175-7, Sioux Falls Washington, May 3, 3. Missoula County High School changed its name to Hellgate High in the late 1950s after another high school, Sentinel, opened in Missoula. South Dakota Track & Field Top 10 Lists | Article Series Results Rankings Calendar Athletes Teams Coverage Training Registration More Upgrade Search Login Month Year South Dakota. Audrey Meyer, 48.25, O'Gorman, April 09, 6. Daniela Lee, 25.66, Colman-Egan, April 23, 4. Jordan Larsen, 54-9, Harrisburg, April 28, 4. Jon Nefzger, 159-7, Estelline/Hendricks, April 26, T6. This page or this site may be used inside your frame in its entirety. Cookie Preferences / Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 1. Griffin Wilde, 156-7, Sioux Falls Jefferson, May 13. The South Dakota state track and field meet will have a dramatically different look this season with the three classes spread across three locations in the Black Hills for the duration of both days. Jordan Stoltz, 6-2, Mt. Five top moments from the opening day of the Summit League tournament, Summit League tournament: Kansas City buzzer beater highlights 'play-in' games, Area basketball roundup for March 3: Gregory advances to first SoDak 16 behind big third quarter. The top three qualifiers all posted their best times at a meet in Dell Rapids on May 10. Daniela Lee, 12.26, Colman-Egan, April 23; 5. UMS-Wright made the correct decision in 2011 when they renovated their track stadium and renamed it Galle-Leatherbury Track. These are the greatest high school boys outdoor track and field programs of all time, ranked by the most team state championships in all 50 states. State championships (22): 1952-59, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1988, 1989, 1991, 2005, 2009, Notable coaches: Hugh Hackett, Henry Sanchez, Gary Sanchez, Notable athletes: Bobby Newcombe, Rolando Trammel, David Powdrell, Anthony Fairbanks. Bottom line: Legendary Bartlett High track and field coach Larry Whitmore is in the Alaska High School Hall of Fame for good reason. Julian Scott, 50.92, Rapid City Stevens, April 22, 9. Hailey Uhre, 5:07.39, Rapid City Stevens, May 17; 8. Saturday, 3:20 p.m. | Spearfish (Lyle Hare Stadium) | Meet record: 25.15 (Althea Meeter, Cheyenne-Eagle Butte, 1991). 1:31.07, Sioux Falls Roosevelt, May 13; 1. Berkeley Engelland, 2:11.75, Mount Vernon/Plankinton, May 7, 2. May 25-27, 2023. Reese Luze, 26.12, Colman-Egan, April 23. Aiden Heimann, 40.19, Aberdeen Central, April 30, 5. State championships (20): 1951, 1952, 1954, 1959-62, 1964, 1970, 1971, 1977, 1981-89, Notable coaches: Bo Mallard, Don Leek, John Campbell, Notable athletes: Jeffrey Patrick, John Story, Don Young, Elbert Turner. Ali Bainbridge, 10:38.29, Sioux Falls Lincoln, May 7, 2. Highlights from the 97th Annual Dakota Relays at Howard Wood Field on May 6, 2022. Sayers' state long jump record he set in 1961 stood for 44 years, and Green's 100-meter dash time of 10.4 seconds in 1995 is still in the state's top five of all time. Meghan Walker, 12.33, Brandon Valley, May 7, 7. 3:38.58, Sioux Falls Washington, April 9, 9. State championships (17): 1973, 1975-78, 1981-85, 1991, 1993, 1998, 2005, 2008, 2016, 2019, Notable coaches: Jimmy Lewis, Arthur Marshall, John Davis, Barry Malloyd. William Williams, 50.78, Spearfish, May 13; 10, Cael Meisman, 50.78, Rapid City Central, May 7. Jersey Sonnenschein, 48.48, Harrisburg, April 28, 7. Garret Hoffman, 159-7, Sioux Falls Washington, April 28, 8. Main Navigation Menu. Gracelyn Leiseth, 49-3.25, Hamlin, May 18; 2. Madison Pederson, 36-9, Brandon Valley, May 14; 6. Jacob Merxbauer, 43-2, Aberdeen Central, May 7, 8. Bottom line: Sioux Falls Washington High's track legacy is pretty amazing when you consider they've won 32 state championships one of the higher totals anywhere in the nation and there's a 107-year gap between their first title in 1906 and the last one they won in 2013. Sam Rohlfs, 24-0.75, Aberdeen Central, April 8; 2. Josiah Adams, 40.11, Sioux Falls Christian, May 3; 5. Huron, South Dakota Huron High School. Danielle Hawley, 38-8.75, Estelline/Hendricks, April 22, 10. 1:46.46, Sioux Falls Christian, May 19; 10. 9. 3:23.18, Sioux Falls Jefferson, May 17; 6. Avery Marler, 17-1, Sturgis, April 26, 1. 4:12.98, Sioux Falls Roosevelt, April 14, 10. Michael Beyer, 15.24, Tri-Valley, April 22, 4. Even though an entirely new high school was built in the 1960s, Medford High simply retained its name and split students between the two high schools until 1986, when the old Medford High became North Medford, and the "new" school became South Medford. Myah Morris, 36-6.5, Watertown, April 30; 8. Addison Scholten, 5:12.55, Brandon Valley, May 14; 10. Reece Risseeuw, 15.33, Mount Vernon/Plankinton, 5. Brayden Delahoyde, 6-7, Spearfish, April 8, T2. Dymond Nave, 46.68, Sioux Falls Lincoln, April 28, 2. 8:10.13, Sioux Falls Christian (Daniel Colby, Derrek VanderLeest, Bennett Wassenaar, Isaac Davelaar), May 7, 6. 9:45.80, Rapid City Stevens, April 22; 1. Tim Dunne took care of the next 15, including seven straight titles from 1993 to 1998 and 15 overall, and Jerome High actually named its track after Dunne, who died in September 2019 and won an additional 13 state championships as the head coach of Jerome's cross country team. Bottom line: Little Rock Central High School's 50 state championships in boys outdoor track and field are a national record even more incredible considering they haven't won a state championship since 1979. These high school track and field programs have won the most state championships in the United States. State championships (32): 1906, 1907, 1912-14, 1928, 1931-33, 1935-40, 1942, 1943, 1946, 1948, 1949, 1953-61, 1963, 1988, 2011-13, Notable athletes: Dave Bakke, Matthew Stahl, Christian Parker, Roger Wardlow, Jim Adams, Gary Hennington, Mike Tuttle. Another fun fact: seven of the top 10 qualifiers posted their times at the Dakota Relays. Joseph Haddon, 43-1.25, Mitchell, May 7, 9. Jacob Merxbauer, 44-5, Aberdeen Central, May 14; 5. Vaughn Brown, 41.18, Sioux Falls Roosevelt, April 28, 10. Our newsroom occasionally reports stories under a byline of "Mitchell Republic." Lydia Hill, 126-7, Sully Buttes, April 28, 7. Aidan Hedderman, 13-0, Sturgis, May 7, T8. Isabel Carda, 119-8, Sioux Falls Washington, May 7, 4. Championship Central. Peyton VanDeest, 11:04.31, Spearfish, May 7, 7. Libby Castelli, 5:01.87, Sioux Falls O'Gorman, May 7; 3. Jaylen Nachtigall, 48.75, Hot Springs, April 30, T9. 10.20. . Brayden Cline, 174-1, Brandon Valley, April 28; 2. Mackenzie Hemmer, 15.85, Colman-Egan, April 23, 10. If outside sources are used, it is noted within the story. Claire Fierro, 15.34, Rapid City Stevens, May 7, 4. Head coach Chris LIbby, who also leads the powerhouse girls track and field program, was named the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association National Coach of the Year in 2015. Lauren Merkley, 18-2, Sioux Falls Lincoln, April 28, 2. Bottom line: Craig Musselwhite went from a star athlete winning track and field state championships at Carrollton High to a legendary coach leading his alma mater to state championships. Tyler Hiatt and Andrew Lauer of Lincoln were named boys honorable mentions. How much was the track and field team tied to the school's story? Secs. The track and field events at the Olympics showcase the greatest sprinters, long-distance runners, throwers and jumpers the world has to offer. South Dakota State will host a number of collegiate meets in the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex during the 2022-23 indoor track and field season. Kylie Krusemark, 10-0, Madison, April 28, T5. Sophie Siegel, 17-4, Sioux Falls Lincoln, May 7; 8. Sophie Siegel, 17-4, Sioux Falls Lincoln, May 7, T6. Cole Holden, 161-5, Watertown, April 26; 5. 50.46, Sioux Falls Christian, April 28, 6. 9:30.07, Sioux Falls Christian, May 7. Mikael Grace, 15.44, Custer, April 8; T10. Hadley Carlson, 5-3, Arlington, May 3, T6. TSSAAsports.com is the gateway to the Tennessee high school championships . Fallan Lundstrom, 109-3, Canton, April 26, 8. Every year following that first year, Coach Greeno updated and produced a poster that he made available to track and field coaches across the state. Soraya Espino, 12.34, Sioux Falls Roosevelt, May 13; 9. Jaden Guthmiller, 10.45, Spearfish, May 7, 3. Kylie Krusemark, 10-4, Madison, May 19; T7. That includes seven in a row after the 2020 meet was canceled. Andover actually has three coaches in the MSTCA Hall of Fame Collins, Art Iworsley and Peter Comeau. Bottom line: Highland High School started off its record state championship run in a big way, winning eight consecutive state titles from 1952 to 1959, which is tied for the most consecutive championships in state history. Ramsey Karim, 2:19.96, Custer, May 10. Alea Hardie, 4:44.25, Sioux Falls O'Gorman, May 17; 2. Ciara Frank, 5-4, Aberdeen Central, April 12, T6. South Dakota High School 2023 Outdoor Track & Field Season: 2023 Outdoor Switch to Meet List Teams Top Athletes Top Athletes Lists South Dakota Rankings / / Active Uncategorized Teams in South Dakota Black Hills Lutheran Clark Dakota Timing Edmunds Central Ethan Public Good Shepherd Lutheran (CLOSED 2022) Henry Public Iroquois/Doland Kimball Sawyer Clarkson, 4:25.47, Belle Fourche, April 26; 6. Ethan Boyens, 1:57.68, Sioux Falls Lincoln, May 13; 8. The South Dakota state track and field meet will have a dramatically different look this season with the three classes spread across three locations in the Black Hills for the duration of. Anna Hoffman, 15.79, Spearfish, April 19. Aiden Giffin, 23-0, Belle Fourche, April 19; 3. Sioux Falls Roosevelt, 39.50; 3. She's followed on the qualifiers list by Milbank seventh-grader Ashlynn Batchelor (11:38.36) and Hill City freshman Abby Cutler (11:44.41), the Class A state cross country champion. Kali Ringstmeyer, 12.43, Pierre, May 14; 1. Sam Rohlfs, 45-9.5, Aberdeen Central, April 8; 2. Taryn Hermansen, 39-2, Aberdeen Central, May 6, 8. That 1975 team won the first of four consecutive state championships for East St. Louis, and Edmonds' time of 10.3 seconds in the 100-meter dash is still on the state's career top 10 list. Simeon Birnbaum, 4:06.51, Rapid City Stevens, April 9; 2. Fallan Lundstrom, 111-5, Canton, May 19; 10. Three Classes of Competition . Privacy Policy Ella Peterson of Stevens was fifth at. 12.22. State championships (20): 1941, 1949, 1955-58, 1960, 1963-65, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1980, 1986-91, Notable coaches: John Sletten, H.W. Anna Hoffman, 47.74, Spearfish, April 26; 4. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Member schools are divided into three classes. Kyra Knudtson, 130-5, Sioux Falls Lincoln, April 28, 5. Xander Sheehan, 153-9, Hamlin, April 26, 10. Josie Curry, 116-0, Elk Point-Jefferson, May 16; 5. Lydia Hill, 40-1.5, Sully Buttes, May 10; 8. 8:12.55, Rapid City Stevens, April 22; 8. Kellyn Kortemeyer, 46-6, Custer, April 21, 3. The top three qualifiers Colman-Egan sophomore Reese Luze (2:21.50), Gregory junior Emma Thomas (2:21.64), White River senior Caelyn Valandra-Prue (2:22.42) all boast times within a second of one another, and just outside of that group is Andes Central/Dakota Christian sophomore Isabella Brouwer, who has clocked in under 2:26 twice this month. Jovi Wolf, 10.80, Chester Area, April 23, 7. Zach Eklund, 21-11.75, Gregory, May 19; 7. Bottom line: California was slow to adapt to comprehensive state championships in a lot of sports but not in track and field, where they've held state tournaments that included the whole state since the 1910s. Matayah Yellow Mule, 12.29, Rapid City Central, May 7, 6. Year. Jaden Guthmiller, 21.74, Spearfish, April 19, 2. Collin Dingsor, 15.37, Watertown, May 7; 10. Please send updates and corrections to stu.pospisil@owh.com. Maddix Archer, 25.89, Brookings, May 14; 9. Rapid City Stevens' Simeon Birnbaum celebrates with fans after winning the boys' 3200-meter run in South Dakota record time at the 97th Howard Wood Dakota Relays on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Howard Wood Field, in Sioux Falls. Sam Rohlfs, 10.94, Aberdeen Central, April 8, T9. Runners in the Class AA girls 200-meter dash preliminaries Friday at the 2022 South Dakota high school state track meet Friday at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls. State championships (35): 1959-62, 1965, 1967-70, 1972-75, 1977-80, 1984, 1988-90, 1993, 1996-99, 2001, 2002, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2017-19, Notable coaches: Al Rowan, Dacre Bowen, Louie Johnson, Micah Pavich, Todd Iacovelli. Simeon Birnbaum, 8:55.22, Rapid City Stevens, May 7; 2. To follow Boys long jump; Girls shot put. PREP, COLLEGE TRACK RECORDS Apr 14, 2006 0 Top outdoor performances in each event, any time, anyware, by a South Dakota high schooler or collegian HIGH SCHOOL BOYS 100-yard. 3:30.06, Sioux Falls Jefferson, April 28, 1. Sam Rohlfs, 22.08, Aberdeen Central, April 19, 6. NFL All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey won six state championships spread across sprints, long jump and decathlon along with three team state titles. Jaden Witte, 50-5, Sioux Falls Christian, April 12, 10. A whopping 16 of those state titles were won by Hall of Fame coach Ray Frey, who won 21 state titles in his career while also coaching cross country and girls track and field at St. Johnsbury. The most well-known of Little Rock Central's head coaches was Clyde Horton, who coached the Tigers from 1963 until 1987, winning a combined 25 state championships between track and field and cross country. Meghan Walker, 25.14, Brandon Valley, May 17; 2. Whitmore, who retired in 1991 after 24 years, won 11 state championships in boys track and field as part of the 23 total state championships he won and was named Alaska Coach of the Year 14 times. If outside sources are used, it is noted within the story. Washington won state championships in every decade from the 1900s through the 1960s, went 25 years without winning a state title, then won in 1988 and went another 23 years before winning three consecutive state titles from 2011 to 2013. According to Paul Stanfield, who runs the website vermontsportshistory.com, the leader in boys outdoor track and field titles is St. Johnsbury Academy with 32 state championships. Isaac Davelaar, 50.35, Sioux Falls Christian, April 28; 8. (KELO) The South Dakota High School State Track & Field Championships concluded on Saturday. Watson was honored with the Tacoma Athletic Club's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019 and is also a member of the Washington Track and Field Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Megan Baloun, 17-8.25, Rapid City Stevens, May 12; 6. Baylee Van Zee, 15.25, Rapid City Stevens, April 19; 3. There isn't a great way to find Episcopal's individual state champions other than a list on the school's website of Division I runners. Meghan Walker, 57.38, Brandon Valley, May 14; 3. Bottom line: You can make a good argument that the Cleveland Glenville High Tarblooders could go up against any team in the country in their best year and come out on top. The WIAA state track meet is set to take place for the first time in three . Guy Stegner won 14 titles and Lou Rocheleau won seven titles, including six consecutive from 1953 to 1958. Hank Kraft, 22-2.5, Timber Lake, April 21, 4. Lydia Hill, 39-10, Sully Buttes, May 7, 7. Noah Johnson, 50-4.75, Miller, April 21, 1. The people of Tucson famously pooled their money to send Batiste and his coach, Doc Van Horne, to the AAU national championships in 1939. State championships (10): 1935-37, 1969-71, 1973, 1974, 1977, 2016, Notable athletes: James Mwaura, Harold Berndt, Dick Kenniston, Keith Tinner, Neil Rader, Quadelle Satterwhite, Dio Cadogan. He won three times in high jump, three times in long jump, twice in the 100-yard dash, once in the 220-yard dash and once in the 440-yard dash. Soraya Espino, 59.94, Sioux Falls Roosevelt, May 7, 6. Averi Schmeichel has ran the 100-meter hurdles seven times this season. 40. Bottom line: Karl Kleinkopf led Jerome to its first two state championships. Brionna Holso, 5:07.33, Rapid City Stevens, May 17; 7. Chamberlain's Dom Santiago (left) takes a baton handoff from 4x800-meter relay teammate Sam Byers (right) during the Class A relay heat at the 97th annual Howard Wood Dakota Relays on May 6, 2022, at Howard Wood Field, in Sioux Falls. Drew Salfrank, 50.14, Aberdeen Central, April 30, 6. Top-10 for all classes combined, as reported to athletic.net database. Ellen Merkley, 12.27, Sioux Falls Lincoln, May 7; 6. DHA Phase 1, Karachi 3 days ago. Both Valandra-Prue (25.10) and Dell Rapids St. Mary senior Ella Heinitz (25.34) clocked their best times of the season (and a PR for CVP) at their respective region meets last Thursday. Duane Haugen. Lauren Hruby, 15.49, Harrisburg, April 28, 5. For the sheer number of schools competing for titles, Refugio High's 10 titles are remarkable because it's the most for any public school in state history, and all 10 were won in a 20-year period between 1981 to 20001, kicking things off with three consecutive state titles from 1981 to 1983. 3:33.72, Sioux Falls Christian, May 7; 8. Like a lot of teams on this list, one of Highland's greatest sprinters starred in another sport. Avery Wittry, 136-10, O'Gorman, May 13; 6. Myah Morris, 36-6.5, Watertown, April 30, 7. 1. Sawyer Clarkson, 9:19.34, Belle Fourche, May 7; 3. Meghan Walker, 12.19, Brandon Valley, May 14; T1, Lauren Merkley, 12.19, Sioux Falls Lincoln, May 7; 3. Ask any coach or player around the NFL and they are bound to tell you that the speed of the game picks up when the playoffs arrive. 1:46.15, Sioux Falls Washington, May 17; 8. Hunter Wientjes, 150-1, Watertown, April 22, 1. While track and field may not grab the headlines other high school sports get, track and field has had a great impact on sports history. South Dakota Top Ten Home Events Boys> Sprints & Hurdles> 100 Meter Dash> 100 FAT 200 Meter Dash 400 Meter Dash 110 Meter Hurdles 300 Meter Hurdles Mid-Distance/Distance> 800 Meter Run 1600 Meter Run 3200 Meter Run Jumps & Vault> Pole Vault High Jump Long Jump Triple Jump Throws> Shot Put Discus Relays> 4 x 100 Relay 4 x 200 Relay 4 x 400 Relay Bottom line: Episcopal High's website lists 18 state championships, not including the latest state title in 2021, although online records are only available for state meets going back to 2004 a span in which Episcopal has won nine state titles. Drew Salfrank, 50.14, Aberdeen Central, April 30; 7. One notable star for Glen Mills was NFL running back Bernard Pierce, who won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens in 2012. Julian Watson, 47.46, Brandon Valley, April 22, 2. 2. 10. Shelby Bergan, 47.78, Brandon Valley, May 17; 5. They won a record 15 state championships, including in the final two years they were open. Anna Vyn, 58.26, Sioux Falls Christian, May 7; 6. After John Godina left their storied track and field program, he became an 11-time All-American in the shot put and discus at UCLA and set the NCAA record in the shot put. Brynn Nelson, 126-11, Rapid City Stevens, May 7; 3. Josh Martin, 4:24.77, Aberdeen Central, April 22, 4. Aiden Heimann, 15.26, Aberdeen Central, May 14; 8. South Dakota track and field leaders. That being said, Ginn Jr. probably isn't the fastest person to ever hit the track for Glenville. Ruth Pardy, 5:06.66, O'Gorman, May 17; 6. 43.80, Sioux Falls Christian, April 21, 1. Sawyer Clarkson, 9:19.34, Belle Fourche, May 7, 3. Sam Rohlfs, 45-9.5, Aberdeen Central, April 8, 3. Bottom line: No coach has loomed larger over Andover High's athletic legacy than Hall of Famer Dick Collins, who coached both the football and track teams for almost four decades. Weston Dressler set the state record with a 10.44-second time in the 100-meter dash but is also one of the greatest high school football players in state history. Godina also was a two-time Olympic medalist. If we're looking for the all-time GOAT when it comes to Long Beach Poly's track and field athletes, we could do a lot worse than pointing at sprinter Bryshon Nellum, who swept the 200- and 400-meter state titles in back-to-back years and set the state record with a 20.43-second 200 as a senior and a broke a 20-year record.