Bulldog boys and girls both excel at sectionals

Kearney, Mo., May 23, 2022: The Bulldogs are continuing their winning pace toward the 2022 state track and field meet.

Kearney High School’s boys and girls squads both had an outstanding day during the Varsity MSHSAA Sectionals meet on Saturday, May 21 in Warrensburg. Competitors who finished in the top four for their events qualified to participate at the state meet May 27-28 in Jefferson City.

The girls continued their stellar track season by earning the highest team points total at sectionals. The squad qualified for state in 15 events.

“Our coaching staff is extremely proud of the girls and boys teams,” Coach Geoff Hutton said. “We are looking forward to this weekend’s state meet!”

The boys had top-four finishes in 11 events. That included a school record set by Luke Noland in the 110-meter hurdles.

“We are very proud of the hard work and determination that all of our qualifiers have put in to make it this far,” Coach Scott Crall said. “These guys are ready to go, and we are very excited to see them perform this weekend.”

Girls State Track & Field Meet Qualifiers

• 3200m – Alex Kinstler
• 1600m – Olivia Brock
• Discus – Alli Poage
• Shot Put – Abbie Goodman
• 400m – Liela Murphy
• Pole Vault – Anna Williams
• Javelin – Kenzi Kutch
• 4x200m Relay – Abby Stamper, Ava Lawless, Shelby Singleton, Jadyn Barnes
• Long Jump – Ava Lawless
• Pole Vault – Elizabeth Shaw
• 800 – Jadyn Barnes
• 100m HH – Ava Lawless
• Triple Jump – Ava Lawless
• 4x400m Relay – Liela Murphy, Shelby Singleton, Addy Davis, Jadyn Barnes
• 4x800m Relay – Abby Smith, Abby Elam, Liela Murphy, Jadyn Barnes

Boys State Track & Field Qualifiers

• 200m – Luke Noland
• 400m – Logan Arellano
• 800m – Kyler Chappell
• 110M Hurdles – Luke Noland
• 4x200m Relay (with alternates) – Joe Marshall, Brock Colhour, Grant Noland, Luke Noland, Landis Johnson, Logan Arellano
• 4x400m Relay (with alternates) – Joe Marshall, Brock Colhour, Kyler Chappell, Logan Arellano, Jake Gregory, Landis Johnson
• Shot Put – K.J. Smith
• Discus – K.J. Smith, Zach Grace
• Pole Vault – John Timchak
• Long Jump – Luke Noland
• High Jump – Zack Proctor