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Athlete of the Week: Sam Henderson | Butte High Track & Field
Sam Henderson didn’t just win the triple jump at the Western AA Divisional meet — he rewrote history. The Butte High senior exploded for a mark of 48 feet, 7¼ inches in the triple jump Saturday in Kalispell, smashing the divisional meet record of 46-7½ set back in 2012. The leap wasn’t just a personal […]
Sam Henderson didn’t just win the triple jump at the Western AA Divisional meet — he rewrote history.
The Butte High senior exploded for a mark of 48 feet, 7¼ inches in the triple jump Saturday in Kalispell, smashing the divisional meet record of 46-7½ set back in 2012. The leap wasn’t just a personal best — it was the best in the state this season and one of the top marks in Montana history.
And Henderson wasn’t done there.
He also cleared 6 feet, 10 inches in the high jump to win another gold medal, setting a new state-leading mark in that event as well. The towering jump came just weeks after he placed fifth at the Penn Relays, competing against some of the best prep talent in the country.
Henderson’s effort helped propel the Butte High boys to a strong team finish and sent a loud message heading into the Class AA State Championships: he’s not just here to compete — he’s here to dominate.
Already recognized as an MHSA Athlete of the Week earlier this spring, Sam earns Butte Sports Athlete of the Week honors after etching his name into the record books once again.