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Oxfordian: Divas in the Outfield: The Story of Oxford Diamond Divas
Story by HaLeigh AbbottPhotos courtesy of Shannon Van Zyl In January 2017, what began as a simple desire to improve a struggling Little League softball team has blossomed into one of Oxford’s most inspiring youth sports success stories. The Oxford Diamond Divas, created by Bob Van Zyl with help from the late Nick Sloan, has […]

Story by HaLeigh Abbott
Photos courtesy of Shannon Van Zyl
In January 2017, what began as a simple desire to improve a struggling Little League softball team has blossomed into one of Oxford’s most inspiring youth sports success stories. The Oxford Diamond Divas, created by Bob Van Zyl with help from the late Nick Sloan, has transformed from a winter training program into a comprehensive softball organization that’s reshaping the future of girls’ softball in the community.
The journey began when Van Zyl and Sloan, unhappy with the direction of the area Little League, decided to extend Van Zyl’s high school winter workout program to younger players. What they expected to be a modest turnout of 15 girls quickly grew to 17 on the first night, and within a month, swelled to 40 young athletes eager to improve their skills.
However, tragedy struck just three weeks into the program when Nick Sloan was killed in a car accident, leaving Van Zyl to carry on alone. “I had already started it, so I kept going for him,” Van Zyl reflects. “I only knew him for a few months, but I saw all of the good he was able to do.” Rob Logan, a friend of Nick’s, stepped in to help for the next two years, helping to establish the program’s foundation.
The organization found its footing in the Brandywine Valley Girls Softball League, starting with 10U and 12U teams. Success came quickly – by 2018, the 12U team went undefeated in the BVGSL. Many of those same players would later form the core of Oxford High School’s 2023 district championship team, which made two appearances in the state tournament. “I tend to forecast where things are going,” Van Zyl notes, “and in 8th grade when I was coaching the middle school, I saw this team and said they’re special and they’re going to dominate.”
Today, the Diamond Divas boasts an impressive 126 registered players, with 80-85 participating in recreational leagues and 36 in tournament play. The program offers opportunities for girls aged 5-16 in recreational ball, with tournament teams at the 10U, 14U, and 18U levels. Plans are already in place to add a 12U tournament team next fall.
What sets the Diamond Divas apart is their unwavering focus on girls’ softball. “When I first started it, people would ask what the difference between us and Little League is, and the answer is we don’t do baseball,” Van Zyl explains. “We focus completely on softball, so 100% of the money goes towards the softball players. I always felt like girls sports would get the short end of the stick next to boys sports, and I wanted to prevent that from happening.”
This dedication to excellence extends to every aspect of the program, from high-quality uniforms to specialized training. But perhaps most meaningful is the organization’s emphasis on family, symbolized by the word “Ohana” emblazoned on every jersey – a tribute to Nick Sloan’s legacy and the program’s founding principles.
The origin of this tradition is particularly touching. After Sloan’s passing, Van Zyl personally called every parent to ensure their children wouldn’t hear the news at school. Practice continued the next day because, as Van Zyl puts it, “Nick wouldn’t want us to cancel our workouts.” During that emotional session, the group discussed the importance of leaning on each other as family, referencing the concept of “Ohana” from the movie “Lilo & Stitch.” The word, along with Nick’s initials, was incorporated into the team’s logo and has become their battle cry at the end of every game.
The Diamond Divas’ commitment to inclusivity is evident in their approach to both recreational and tournament play. “Tournament ball is a luxury and a higher level of softball than rec, but the heart of the program is still in the rec teams. It creates a strong base for the softball community,” Van Zyl emphasizes. The organization welcomes players of all experience levels and even provides equipment for those who need it. Their reach extends beyond Oxford’s borders, welcoming players from throughout the region.
The program’s growth led to the creation of Southern Chester County Sports, a facility born out of necessity during COVID-19 when school facilities were unavailable. This space now serves multiple sports programs and hosts community events, further cementing the Diamond Divas’ role in local athletics.
Van Zyl, sometimes playfully known as “Coach Cheater” for his practice antics like intentionally throwing balls over players’ heads (resulting in good-natured extra push-ups), maintains that success isn’t measured solely by athletic achievement. “It doesn’t matter if you make great athletes 100% of the time,” he says. “My measure of success is when a kid is having fun and enjoying the sport and they’re making good memories.”
As the Oxford Diamond Divas continues to grow, it stands to show how a community’s commitment to its youth can create something truly special. With its blend of competitive excellence, family values, and inclusive spirit, the organization is not just developing better softball players – it’s building stronger, more confident young women who understand the true meaning of “Ohana.”
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OKC Thunder to host youth basketball camp in Shawnee
Photo Credit: METRO Oklahoma City Thunder OKLAHOMA CITY– The Oklahoma City Thunder has opened registration for its summer Thunder Youth Basketball camp in Shawnee for kids ages 6-14.… Previous Post Photos: Dale’s run to the state championship Next Post Gardens of Cross Timbers: Saving Hummingbirds Link 0

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Twins pitch fun and fundamentals at youth baseball clinic
May 17—MITCHELL — The Minnesota Twins Community Fund brought its traveling youth baseball clinic to Mitchell on Saturday, offering local kids ages 6 to 12 a chance to learn the fundamentals of the game, and more importantly, have fun. The event held at Cadwell Sports Complex brought a total of 113 kids that participated in […]

May 17—MITCHELL — The Minnesota Twins Community Fund brought its traveling youth baseball clinic to Mitchell on Saturday, offering local kids ages 6 to 12 a chance to learn the fundamentals of the game, and more importantly, have fun.
The event held at Cadwell Sports Complex brought a total of 113 kids that participated in the clinic, which featured skill stations led by experienced Twins clinicians.
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“Our goal as the Twins organization is to get kids out and play,” said Scott Morris, one of the clinic’s instructors. “We’re not even concerned if it’s baseball or not, we just want kids to get up and play.”
Morris, who has been involved in baseball for decades as a player and coach, said the clinic serves as a reintroduction to the sport for many kids who may not play as informally as earlier generations did.
“When we were kids, we’d get two or three friends and make up a game,” Morris said. “Now kids spend more time indoors or wait for something organized rather than just getting together and play.”
Participants rotated through four core skill stations: infielding, outfield play, hitting and throwing. The clinic also emphasized receiving, learning how to catch the ball with confidence, using safety equipment to help young athletes build trust and enjoyment in the game.
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Michigan’s Jordan Marshall hosts youth football camp at Moeller
SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP, Ohio — There were handshakes, autographs, high-fives and plenty of smiles on a sun-splashed Saturday morning at Moeller High School. University of Michigan sophomore running back Jordan Marshall, a 2024 Moeller High School graduate, returned to the Gerry Faust Athletic Complex to a festive atmosphere where he reunited with so many people who […]

SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP, Ohio — There were handshakes, autographs, high-fives and plenty of smiles on a sun-splashed Saturday morning at Moeller High School.
University of Michigan sophomore running back Jordan Marshall, a 2024 Moeller High School graduate, returned to the Gerry Faust Athletic Complex to a festive atmosphere where he reunited with so many people who have been a part of his life growing up in Greater Cincinnati.
The 2023 Ohio Mr. Football recipient hosted the inaugural Jordan Marshall Football Camp presented by Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine along with Montgomery Inn.
“Just coming back and seeing family, friends,” Marshall said. “I got out to the mall yesterday and people are all talking to me and taking pictures. Going out to eat at my favorite spots — Montgomery Inn, The Precinct, Skyline (Chili). Just to come back — it’s just home.”
Dozens of youth football players participated in Saturday’s camp. The Moeller football team, including head coach Bert Bathiany, helped energize the campers with a pep talk, tossing the football, stretching exercises and instruction on the field. Marshall spoke about his faith, mental health and playing for Michigan.
“Being a mentor is a big part of what I want to do,” Marshall said. “Giving back to this community is really important to me. It’s something I’m always going to do every single year.”
Marshall was joined not only by former high school teammates but Michigan teammates Luke Hamilton (offensive lineman) and Stuart Blake (kicker).
“He’s a great teammate,” Hamilton said of Marshall. “He’s very competitive. He wants to bring the best out of everyone he’s around. I think he does a great job of that. They say leaders don’t have to be seniors; they don’t have to be the older guys. I think he steps in the role of a leader too at Michigan. I think he’s just vocal. A leader by show and I think we all kind of follow it.”
Marshall’s message to the youth campers at Moeller went beyond the game. He wants to impact others in a positive manner. Moeller has been a vehicle for his efforts.
“Moeller gave me the platform to do a lot of things including this one,” Marshall said. “It’s just a great feeling to bring the community together.”
Marshall, 19, is in the spotlight as Michigan prepares for its season opener against visiting New Mexico on Aug. 30. Last season, he earned his first collegiate start — and earned ReliaQuest Bowl MVP honors — in rushing for 100 yards on 23 carries in the Wolverines’ win over Alabama in late December.
Marshall appeared in five games including three games at running back during his freshman season.
“The bowl game was amazing,” Marshall said. “To have my first big game against Alabama is really special. Just to have that experience is really cool. Going into this upcoming year it’s prepared me because I have to be a leader right away just like I was here my sophomore year I had to lead at a young age. That’s what I want to do at Michigan is the same thing — start leading now and have two or three more years to lead this team to some national championships.”
Marshall is scheduled to return to Ann Arbor in early June with football workouts. The 2022 Gatorade Ohio Player of the Year continues to watch Moeller football even during his busy schedule.
Marshall is hopeful Moeller can return to Canton for a Division I state final this season. Moeller was the 2024 state runner-up.
“I got to make two or three games (in 2024),” Marshall said. “I watched almost every (other) game online. It sucks they didn’t when the state championship, but they’ll be back. Coach B (Bert Bathiany) has this place in a really good spot and these kids ready to go.”
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New hires and a promotion at the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office
Four new corrections officers join the team, Tronetti earns Deputy Sheriff rank From the ACSO, pictured Undersheriff Mackney, C.O. Giantempo, Deputy Tronetti, C.O. McKnight, C.O. Franklin, Sheriff Cicirello The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the hiring of four new Correction Officers and the promotion of one new Deputy Sheriff. The new Correction […]

Four new corrections officers join the team, Tronetti earns Deputy Sheriff rank
From the ACSO, pictured Undersheriff Mackney, C.O. Giantempo, Deputy Tronetti, C.O. McKnight, C.O. Franklin, Sheriff Cicirello
The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the hiring of four new Correction Officers and the promotion of one new Deputy Sheriff. The new Correction Officer hires are: Steven Gianatiempo, Killian McKnight, Morgan Franklin and Dave Shay. Promoted to Deputy Sheriff is Derek Tronetti.

All were all sworn in and are ready for duty.

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First Tee Week shines spotlight on coaches
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida (May 16, 2025) – The inaugural First Tee Week begins next week, uniting chapters, communities and corporate partners nationwide in a powerful celebration of the coaches who are shaping the next generation, both on and off the golf course. Running May 19-25, the national campaign, themed “Dear Coach,” highlights the unsung […]

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida (May 16, 2025) – The inaugural First Tee Week begins next week, uniting chapters, communities and corporate partners nationwide in a powerful celebration of the coaches who are shaping the next generation, both on and off the golf course.
Running May 19-25, the national campaign, themed “Dear Coach,” highlights the unsung heroes of youth development. By combining golf with a life skills curriculum, First Tee coaches empower kids and teens to build confidence, resilience and inner strength that lasts a lifetime.
To help quantify the impact of youth sports coaches, First Tee released new research in partnership with Harris Poll this month. Parents say coaches can impact their child’s ability to work well with others (89%), respect others (89%) and remain resilient in the face of challenges (88%).
Headlining First Tee Week will be “The Coach Effect,” an alumni panel at the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas, featuring Cam Jordan of the New Orleans Saints and former LPGA TOUR players Tiffany Joh (now a USGA developmental coach) and Cheyenne Woods. The discussion will be moderated by Golf Digest editorial director Max Adler, with panelists sharing personal stories about the mentors who helped shape them.
First Tee Week chapter highlights include:
- First Tee – San Francisco is inviting parents to participate in classes so they can meet their kids’ coaches and learn more about First Tee’s key commitments.
- First Tee – Metropolitan New York will honor coaches during its fundraising event at Winged Foot Golf Club, emceed by Golf Channel’s Damon Hack.
- First Tee – Eastern Michigan is collaborating with a popular local coffee chain to offer a special First Tee Week boba tea and host “Thank you, Coach,” events at its various locations.
- First Tee – Delaware is hosting a coach and volunteer appreciation golf outing at Patriot’s Glen National Golf Club in memory of longtime coach, board member and friend, Karen Hart.
“For nearly 30 years, First Tee has been strengthening communities through our programs and the incredibly committed adults who come together in support of the next generation,” said First Tee CEO Greg McLaughlin. “First Tee Week is an opportunity to shine the light on our coaches who are the heartbeat of what we do. They help kids navigate life with confidence and character and First Tee would not have the impact it does without their involvement.”
First Tee Week is supported by corporate partners including Accenture, Bridgestone Golf, CapTech, Forbes, Golf Channel, Golf Digest, Harris Poll, Morgan Stanley, the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Superstore, PXG, Supreme Golf, Topgolf and the USGA.
With 150 chapters, more than 5,000 trained coaches and 3.1 million youth served annually, First Tee continues to be a leader in positive youth development through sports. First Tee Week is the first-ever national network-wide campaign for the organization.
There’s still time to get involved in First Tee Week. Find an event near you or share your “Dear Coach” story at FirstTee.org/DearCoach.
About PGA TOUR First Tee Foundation (“First Tee”)
The mission of First Tee is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character and instill life-enhancing values through the game of golf. First Tee is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization that is supported by the PGA TOUR and many other organizations, foundations, companies and individuals. Over more than 27 years, First Tee has reached millions of young people through its network of 150 Chapters, 12,000 schools and 2,000 youth centers. Headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA, programs are delivered in all 50 United States and select international locations.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Megan Hart, First Tee
meganhart@firsttee.org
(904) 940-4348
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Kalispell teams rule West AA track, but Henderson smashes TJ record
By Bruce SaylerThe billing was shared. The record-breakers, the weather and the workers starred on Saturday at Bulldog Memorial Stadium where the Western AA Divisional high school track meet finished on the Charlie Merrifield Track.Butte High senior Sam Henderson was expected to break the boys’ triple jump meet record and he responded. He shredded it. […]

By Bruce Sayler
The billing was shared. The record-breakers, the weather and the workers starred on Saturday at Bulldog Memorial Stadium where the Western AA Divisional high school track meet finished on the Charlie Merrifield Track.
Butte High senior Sam Henderson was expected to break the boys’ triple jump meet record and he responded. He shredded it. The record in the 1,600-meter relay also tumbled and Butte Sports Hall of Famer Dan Hanley’s 45-year-old record in the boys’ 200-meter sprint was tied.
Temperatures were mostly in the upper 50s without wind or rain while the sun smiled down on the Gene Fogarty Sports Complex, which housed the meet site on the East Middle School grounds.
“I wasn’t ready on my first one,” Henderson told bystanders after he smashed Mathew Tokarz’ Western AA triple jump record set in 2012. “I got too much height.”
So, he marked 46 feet, 4 ¼ inches. Then, he scratched on his second.
The third jump, though, was monstrous. Standing on the runway and eyeing the pit, Henderson began the slow clap of his hands. His teammates joined in, so did his rivals and then, after realizing Henderson was declaring he was targeting the record, so did the crowd in the stands.
Tokarz’ record was 46-7 ½. Henderson had never reached that distance.
Saturday, he popped a 48-7 ¼ — within a quarter of an inch of demolishing the previous meet record by two whole feet.
He can add the honor to his University of Montana track scholarship and the 6-10 personal-best in the high jump he posted on Friday while also winning that event. His winning high jump was six inches higher than his nearest competitor. His triple jump beat the runner-up by more than two-and-a-half feet.
“It was my personal record by three inches,” he said about the triple jump. “Now, I need two-and-a-half more (to break the state record).”
The state Class AA meet will be held next weekend in Kalispell.
“I’m proud of the kids,” Butte High head coach Arie Grey said. “There were a lot of kids who made the finals who weren’t supposed to and some kids making it to State that weren’t supposed to.
“Sam’s record made it a special day.”
Kalispell teams topped the standings. The Flathead boys retained their title from last year while scoring 123 points, outpacing runner-up Helena High, which totaled 91. Helena Capital was third with 74, one more than Kalispell Glacier.
The Glacier girls upended defending champion Flathead in the girls’ team competition. The Wolfpack stacked 115 points while Missoula Hellgate placed second with 95 and Flathead third with 76, five more than fourth-place Missoula Big Sky.
The Big Sky boys clocked 3 minutes, 20.70 seconds to win the 1,600-meter relay and knock a 10th of a second off the record. The old mark of 3:20.80 was put by Bozeman High in 1980 – the same year that Butte High’s Hanley blistered his 21.80 mark in the 200 meters. Flathead’s Ben Blivens matched the time on Saturday. Friday’s first day of the meet saw Dylan Hill of Helena High reset the boys’ 800-meter record with a 1:53.75, beating the old best time of 1:54.23 Henry Ballinger of Helena High ran in 2023.
Henderson won two events and led the Bulldogs in place-winnings. Other Butte High place-winners in the boys’ events were: Levi Wiltsie, fifth in the 3,200-meter run; the 1,600-meter relay team, sixth; Brett Polich, fifth in the shot put; Jaeger Hansen, fourth in the javelin; Dylan “Bobby” Bache, fourth in the long jump; and Cohen Andrews, fifth in the long jump.
For the Butte High girls, Dylann Bartoletti placed sixth in the 100-meter dash; the 400-meter relay team came in third; the 1,600-meter relay team was fifth; Mylee Demarais placed fifth in the shot put; Brityn Stewart grabbed second place in the javelin and Peyton Trabert tied for fourth place in the pole vault.
The members of the Butte High girls’ 400-meter relay team were Autumn Clary, Cadence Graham, Saege Grey and Bartoletti, and their 1,600-meter relay team was comprised of Wakely Burelson, Sophia Houchin, Grey and Graham.
The Bulldog boys’ 1,600-meter relay team had Bache, Sam Sampson, Raeder Grey and Camden Houchin.
The team was so determined to gain a placing and advance to the state meet that anchorman Houchin lost his legs down the stretch, head coach Arie Grey noted. They went out on him and Houchin fell to the ground. He regained his feet in time to nip the Flathead runner for seventh place. The Braves had been way behind the field due to dropping the baton on the first exchange and having to chase it down, pick it up and continue.
Then, Missoula Sentinel, fifth across the finish line, was ruled to have committed a violation, cutting in front of a rival runner too close, and disqualified. The decision moved Butte High into sixth place and qualified the Bulldogs for the state meet.
“The kids were inspired a lot by seeing what Camden did, leaving everything out there for his team,” coach Grey said. “He left everything out there to get to state.”
Grey said results director Liza Dennehy and the many volunteers who worked the meet were also stars of the show. The meet featured the stadium’s new track scoreboard, which provided event updates, standings and race videos throughout the day to the fans.
Boys
Team scores – Kalispell Flathead 123, Helena High 91, Helena Capital 74, Kalispell Glacier 73, Missoula Big Sky 72, Butte High 35, Missoula Hellgate 32, Missoula Sentinel 27.
100 – 1, Ben Bliven, Flathead, 10.97. 2, Jaxon Allery, Sentinel, 11.06. 3, Luke Ruch, Helena High, 11.07. 4, Cooper Nelson, Capital, 11.11. 5, Parker Link, Hellgate, 11.20. 6, Pacer Lybbert, Helena High, 11.21.
200 – 1, Ben Bliven, Flathead, 21.80 (ties meet record set by Dan Hanley, Butte High, 1980). 2, William Hollensteiner, Flathead, 21.90. 3, Cooper Pelc, Glacier, 22.40. 4, Cooper Tschan, Sentinel, 22.45. 5, Blake Williams, Big Sky, 22.50. 6, Brady Williams, Big Sky, 22.54.
400 – 1, Lane Chivers, Flathead, 49.18. 2, Adam Guajardo, Big Sky, 49.94. 3, Ben Bliven, Flathead, 50.31. 4, Travis Ryland-Davis, Helena High, 50.71. 5, Blake Williams, Big Sky, 51.19. 6, Kellen Gibson, Sentinel, 51.28.
800 – 1, Dylan Hill, Helena High, 1:53.75 (meet record. Old record 1:54.23 by Henry Ballinger, Helena High, 2023). 2, Kason Kastner, Flathead, 1:54.39. 3, Owen Thiel, Glacier, 1:54.73. 4, Henry Sund, Helena High, 1:55.82. 5, Isaiah Cowan, Big Sky, 1:57.12. 6, Chris Jenemann, Helena High, 1:57.87.
1,600 – 1, Elliot Stimpson, Helena High, 4:15.78. 2, Owen Thiel, Glacier, 4:16.50. 3, Henry Sund, Helena High, 4:22.22. 4, Milo Kauffman, Helena High, 4:26.04. 5, Dylan Hill, Helena High, 4:27.61. 6, Miles Joseph Miller, Hellgate, 4:28.66.
3,200 – 1, Christopher Holland, Flathead, 10:11.78. 2, Eli Highness, Helena High, 10:20.47. 3, Carson Thorne, Flathead, 10:23.63. 4, Brodyn DeShaw, Flathead, 10:25.21. 5, Levi Wiltsie, Butte High, 10:25.67. 6, Mica Kantor, Sentinel, 10:31.43.
110 hurdles – 1, Oliver Mow, Capital, 14.22. 2, Corbin Weltzien, Hellgate, 14.25. 3, Ethan Anderson, Glacier, 14.50. 4, Kellan Krueger, Big Sky, 14.62. 5, Cormack Batt, Big Sky, 14.74. 6, Cooper Pelc, Glacier, 15.15.
300 hurdles – 1, William Hollensteiner, Flathead, 38.51. 2, Lane Chivers, Flathead, 39.04. 3, Ethan Anderson, Glacier, 39.74. 4, Merek Mihelish, Capital, 40.15. 5, Cormack Batt, Big Sky, 40.42. 6, Kellan Krueger, Big Sky, 40.57.
400 relay — 1, Helena High (Pacer Lybbert, Trey Peterson, Luke Ruch, Travis Ryland-Davis) 42.58. 2, Missoula Sentinel (Cooper Tschan, Calvin Bucklin, Hunter Cadena, Jaxon Allery) 42.76. 3, Missoula Hellgate (Rocky Mogstad, Parker Link, Oliver Caton, Corbin Weltzien) 42.81. 4, Missoula Big Sky (Blake Williams, Adam Guajardo, Brady Williams, Maron Fines) 43.14. 5, Helena Capital (Boone Davis, Cooper Nelson, Oliver Mow, Jackson Beard) 43.22. 6, Kalispell Glacier (Spencer Hodge, Shae Warner, Ulrich Warner, Ethan Anderson) 43.43.
1,600 relay – 1, Missoula Big Sky (Blake Williams, Brady Williams, Isaiah Cowan, Adam Guajardo) 3:20.70 (meet record. Old record 3:20.80 by Bozeman High (John Emory, Bruce Barnhart, Mark Gary, Dale Huls) 1980). 2, Helena High (Dylan Hill, Luke Ruch, Travis Ryland-Davis, Henry Sund) 3:27.65. 3, Helena Capital (Boone Davis, Merek Mihelish, Oliver Mow, Dylan Almquist) 3:27.86. 4, Kalispell Glacier (Shae Warner, Owen Thiel, Ulrich Warner, Mark Ahner) 3:28.74. 5, Missoula Hellgate (Clive Jackson, Case Procacci, Charlie Gruber, Grady Caton) 3:31.54. 6, Butte High (Dylan “Bobby” Bache, Sam Sampson, Raeder Grey, Camden Houchin) 3:34.21.
Shot put – 1, Ben Winters, Glacier, 52-1. 2, Derek Opitz, Helena Capital, 50-6. 3, Will Astle, Glacier, 50-5. 4, Evan Pyron, Hellgate, 50-3. 5, Brett Polich, Butte High, 48-5. 6, Vaughn Wirkus, Capital, 47-11.
Discus – 1, Dylan Smith, Glacier, 164-5. 2, Evan Pyron, Hellgate, 146-0. 3, Vaughn Wirkus, Capital, 144-4. 4, Ben Winters, Glacier, 143-11. 5, Sam Sirmon, Sentinel, 143-9. 6, Kellan Vallance, Sentinel, 139-5.
Javelin – 1, Tyler Crum, Capital, 183-1. 2, Adam Guajardo, Big Sky, 168-10. 3, Auston Rowe, Helena High, 164-11. 4, Jaeger Hansen, Butte High, 163-9. 5, Ethan Kastelitz, Glacier, 163-4. 6, Owen Daniel, Hellgate, 159-8.
High jump – 1, Sam Henderson, Butte High, 6-10. 2, Porter Gibbs, Big Sky, 6-4. 3, Azher Hazen, Helena High, 6-2. 4, Jaxan Lieberg, Helena High, 6-2. 5, Landon Zieg, Sentinel, 6-0. 6, Eli Coopman, Flathead, 5-10.5, Jack Rob
Pole vault – 1, Brayden Brisko, Capital, 15-0. 2, Ryan Fuller, Capital, 13-6. 3, Michael Mahar, Flathead, 13-0. 4, Zane Schnackenberg, Capital, 13-0. 5, Nick Carter, Big Sky, 13-0. 6, Creed Wiley, Glacier, 12-6.
Long jump – 1, William Hollensteiner, Flathead, 22-5 ½. 2, Ben Bliven, Flathead, 21-2 ¾. 3, Maron Fines, Big Sky, 21-1 ¾. 4, Dylan “Bobby” Bache, Butte High, 21-1 ½. 5, Cohen Andrews, Butte High, 20-10. 6, Cooper Nelson, Capital, 20-8 ¼.
Triple jump – 1, Sam Henderson, Butte High, 48-7 ¼ (meet record. Old record 46-7 ½ by Mathew Tokarz, Flathead, 2012). 2, William Hollensteiner, Flathead, 46-0. 3, Porter Gibbs, Big Sky, 45-10 ½. 4, Adam Guajardo, Big Sky, 44-4 ¼. 5, Jack Robinson, Glacier, 43-4. 6, Trey Peterson, Helena High, 43-1 ¼.
Girls
Team scores — Kalispell Glacier 115, Missoula Hellgate 95, Kalispell Flathead 76, Missoula Big Sky 71, Helena High 64 ½, Helena Capital 59 ½, Missoula Sentinel 24, Butte High 22.
100 – 1, Quinlyn Simmons, Helena High, 12.55. 2, Sofia Szollosi, Hellgate, 12.57. 3, Isabella Grutsch, Big Sky, 12.94. 4, Hazel Bishop, Helena High, 13.05. 5, Zeila Wagner, Glacier, 13.15. 6, Dylann Bartoletti, Butte High, 13.31.
200 – 1, Alivia Rhinehart, Flathead, 25.15. 2, Sofia Szollosi, Hellgate, 25.52. 3, Anneliese Bessette, Hellgate, 26.21. 4, Carmen Eddy, Glacier, 26.28. 5, Reagan Castillo, Flathead, 26.75. 6, Brooklyn Smith, Helena High, 26.78.
400 – 1, Nya Myers, Big Sky, 59.15. 2, Anneliese Bessette, Hellgate, 59.24. 3, Mia Swartz, Sentinel, 1:00.17. 4, Dacia Benkelman, Glacier, 1:01.53. 5, Elizabeth Urban, Capital, 1:01.62. 6, Addison Roush, Helena High, 1:02.39.
800 – 1, Gia Petrini, Hellgate, 2:17.93. 2, Alyssa Vollertsen, 2:18.80. 3, Jamison Molloy, Hellgate, 2:20.19. 4, Everett Holland, Flathead, 2:22.72. 5, Hadyn Garza, Helena High, 2:23.55. 6, Miel Newton, Glacier, 2:23.70.
1,600 – 1, Lauren Bissen, Glacier, 5:09.92. 2, Gia Petrini, Hellgate, 5:16.13. 3, Josie Wilson, Flathead, 5:18.86. 4, Jamison Molloy, Hellgate, 5:21.79. 5, Kortney McKay, Helena High, 5:24.48. 6, Kate Lee, Helena High, 5:28.13.
3,200 – 1, Josie Wilson, Flathead, 11:34.57. 2, Ryah O’Dell, Helena High, 11:55.03. 3, Everett Holland, Flathead, 12:17.75. 4, Lily Oplinger, Helena High, 12:21.14. 5, Elizabeth Cornelius, Sentinel, 12:32.12. 6, Sage Bosshardt, Big Sky, 12:38.50.
100 hurdles – 1, Alivia Rhinehart, Flathead, 14.60. 2, Isabella Grutsch, Big Sky, 15.48. 3, Bristol Lenz, Flathead, 15.95. 4, Gracelee Banna, Big Sky, 16.20. 5, Pelea Sagato, Big Sky, 16.36. 6, Lainie Grensten, Sentinel, 16.54.
300 hurdles – Alivia Rhinehart, Flathead, 44.54. 2, Nya Myers, Big Sky, 46.06. 3, Carmen Eddy, Glacier, 46.49. 4, Addison Brisendine, Glacier, 46.71. 5, Hazel Bishop, Helena High, 47.37. 6, Addison Roush, Helena High, 47.90.
400 relay – 1, Kalispell Glacier (Breanna Barnes, Carmen Eddy, Emmery Schmidt, Zeila Wagner) 50.09. 2, Missoula Hellgate (Paisley Johnson, Sofia Szollosi, Elly Reed, Anneliese Bessette) 50.80. 3, Butte High (Autumn Clary, Cadence Graham, Saege Grey, Dylann Bartoletti) 51.00. 4, Helena Capital (Trinity Austria, Hosnya Ayidomihou, Brooke Howlett, Alyvia Sperry) 51.08. 5, Missoula Big Sky (Jemiah Belitz, Natalie LaForest, Pelea Sagato, Gabby Alec-Rebolledo) 51.11. 6, Missoula Sentinel (Makenna Kulbeck, Mia Swartz, Lainie Grensten, Mairyn Agostinelli) 51.33.
1,600 relay – Kalispell Glacier (Dacia Benkelman, Alyssa Vollertsen, Emmery Schmidt, Carmen Eddy) 4:04.62. 2, Missoula Hellgate (Grace Boyles, Gia Petrini, Jamison Molloy, Anneliese Bessette) 4:08.64. 3, Helena Capital (Trinity Austria, Adeline Osborne, June Lay, Elizabeth Urban) 4:12.34. 4, Missoula Big Sky (Grace Marshal, Emma Marshal, Adelaide Sugden, Nya Myers) 4:12.57. 5, Butte High (Wakely Burelson, Sophia Houchin, Saege Grey, Cadence Graham) 4:12.58. 6, Helena High (Harper Johnson, Kortney McKay, Lauryn Lieberg, Emmie Bermingham) 4:18.15.
Shot put – Allie Krueger, Glacier, 35-9. 2, Katie Kananen, Capital, 33-9. 3, Dani Wines, Capital, 33-8. 4, Greta Hageman, Capital, 33-6 ½. 5, Mylee Demarais, Butte High, 32-7. 6, Shay Casagrande, Sentinel, 31-11.
Discus – 1, Brooklen Kopp, Hellgate, 118-4. 2, Rylee Bigelow, Glacier, 117-11. 3, Bryar Michalson, Capital, 114-0. 4, Allie Krueger, Glacier, 109-10. 5, Dani Wines, Capital, 109-2. 6, Emi Berg, Sentinel, 108-4.
Javelin – 1, Kaelyn Saari, Capital, 127-5. 2, Brityn Stewart, Butte High, 120-8. 3, Charlotte Osier, Glacier, 116-10. 4, Madison Clement, Capital, 112-7. 5, Kinzey Clark, Hellgate, 108-7. 6, Morgan Meissner, Hellgate, 108-4.
High jump – 1, Jaidyn Pevey, Glacier, 5-4. 2, Ruby Roscoe, Hellgate, 5-2. 3, Alice Dolezal, Flathead, 5-0. 4, Chloe Jackson, Helena High, 4-10. 5, Britton Heuiser, Helena High, 4-10. 6 (tie), Lauryn Lieberg, Helena High, and Knoelle Ferguson, Capital, 4-8.
Pole vault – 1 (tie), Naomi Lee, Sentinel, and Breanna Barnes, Glacier, 11-3. 3, Knoelle Feguson, Capital, 10-6. 4 (tie), Reese Johnson, Sentinel, and Peyton Trabert, Butte High, 9-6. 6, Josie Crumley, Helena High, 9-6.
Long jump – 1, Madilyn Todorovich, Helena High, 17-2. 2, Britton Heuiser, Helena High, 16-6. 3, Zeila Wagner, Glacier, 16-4 ¼. 4, Gabby Alec-Rebolledo, Big Sky, 16-3 ½. 5, Hazel Bishop, Helena High, 16-3 ½. 6, Jaidyn Pevey, Glacier, 16-1 ¾.
Triple jump – 1, Gabby Alec-Rebolledo, Big Sky, 37-1 ½. 2, Isabella Grutsch, Big Sky, 35-0. 3, Alice Dolezal, Flathead, 34-11 ¾. 4, Ashlyn McDaniel, Big Sky, 34-4 ¾. 5, Dacia Benkelman, Glacier, 34-1 ¼. 6, June Lay, Capital, 33-11 ¼.
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