The Central Nebraska Track and Field Championships took place at Northwest High School in Grand Island on Monday. Some outstanding performances were turned in by athletes from the KCNI/KBBN coverage area. Jessica Stieb of Arcadia/Loup City swept the girls throwing events winning the shot put with an effort of 42’10.75″ and winning the discus with an effort of 138’8″. Carli Bailey of Ansley/Litchfield had an outstanding day. Bailey was champion of the girls 300 meter hurdles with a winning time of 47.19 seconds. Bailey was second in the 400 (58.39) and was second in the 100 meter hurdles (16.09).
The Broken Bow track team had six runner-up finishes. Max Denson was runner-up in the boys shot put with an effort of 50’1.75″. Noah Osmond was runner-up in the boys mile (4:45.62) and Daine Wardyn was runner-up in the boys 3200 (10:24.77). Broken Bow finished runner-up in following relays – girls 4×400, girls 4×800, and boys 4×800.
Among other area highlights, the following athletes placed in the top three of their event.
Broken Bow
Noah Osmond – 3rd – boys 3200 (10:27.6)
MaKinley Tobey – 3rd – girls 3200 (12:56.23)
Qwentin Coble – 3rd – boys 200 (22.88)
Gracie Hackel – 3rd – girls 1600 (5:49.42)
Burwell
Hans Gideon – 3rd – boys 300 meter hurdles (40.99)
Carter Mann – 3rd – boys shot put (49’9.75″) ; 3rd in discus (156’6″)
4×100 meter relay
Arcadia/Loup City
Kaden Reeves – 3rd – boys pole vault (13’3″)
For full results of area performances click on the team links below
