Class B Boys
1. Scottsbluff
2. York
3. Beatrice
4.
Gering
5. McCook
Class B Girls
1. Aurora
2. Waverly
3. Holdrege
4. Syracuse
5. Elkhorn
Class B Boys
1. Scottsbluff - The Bearcats have raced up the charts early on in the season with some fast times. Lead by Junior, Chris Busby, who put up a 10.97 in the 100m dash on March 23rd at the Binfield Invite. They have a well-rounded team and if they can find some points in the middistance and distance races they will make some major noise come this May.
2. York - The Dukes look to continue their winning ways as they look for that 3rd Boys State
Title this school year. Football, basketball, and now Track and Field is in sight. Led by New Balance National Champion High Jumper Mayson Conner and one of the best distance runners in the state in Luke Stuckey, the Dukes are looking for the trifecta.
3. Beatrice - A mystery at this point, but still worthy of the number three spot, the Orangemen of Beatrice are led by Husker Football recruit Cameron Jurgens. Jurgens has not thrown yet this year, however with some top performances in the sprints and hurdles this will be a team to look out for.
4. Gering - There is some fight in these Bulldogs. Led by distance standouts, Xavier Arellano and Logan Moravec, the Gering Bulldogs will have quality points back from both the track and the field. Early on this season senior, Wade Blue, launched the Shot Put 54’3 ½”. It will be the progression of Blue’s discus that may provide the points to keep Gering in the top 5.
5. McCook - Maybe the biggest question in the top five are the Bison of McCook. They may move up these charts fast as they have a team built on speed. The loss of Sam Smith from their 6th place team at State last year may affect them early on, but as the season progresses look for the Bison to run free.
Contenders -Elkhorn, Boys Town
Class B Girls
1. Aurora - They are the defending Class B State T&F Champions for a reason and it’s a group you don’t want to bet against. You won’t meet a nicer group of young ladies, but don’t let that fool you, they are driven by a greater purpose. Led by Kennedy Krejdl, Kyla Carlson, Maya Nachtigal, and Riley Griffith this is another solid squad.
2. Waverly - The Vikings finished 3rd last year and are working to improve on that. The biggest key will be able to find field points to go with their sprinters and hurdlers. Junior, Alex Danson, looks to gain points in the 800 as she has already ran 2:29 indoor this season on a 160m flat track.
3. Holdrege - After finishing runner-up last year, the Dusters look to move up one spot. Losing two high placers in the pole vault, one of them being the 400m Champ as well, may keep them from climbing to the top, but Junior Sierra Schemper looks to continue the excellence of pole vault for the Dusters. The Dusters may have the most complete team with scoring in multiple events.
4. Syracuse - The Rockets may be the highest flyers as they return almost their entire squad from last year’s team. If we had to pick a Class B Girls dark horse it would be Syracuse. Ellie Wilkinson, Meredith Clark, Jesse Moss, and Lauren Meyer just to name a few will be the fuel for these Rockets.
5. Elkhorn - This may be a team that has some growing pains along the way, but the Antlers return most of their team from last year that helped them place 4th at State. For them to move up it will have to be a team effort as 20 of their points came from the 4x100 and 100m dash. The Antlers will be led by sprinter Lexie Gilbert, hurdler Lauren Franzen and Brynn Ferguson in the throws.
Contenders - GI Northwest, Platteview
1. Scottsbluff
2. York
3. Beatrice
4.
5. McCook
Class B Girls
1. Aurora
2. Waverly
3. Holdrege
4. Syracuse
5. Elkhorn
Class B Boys
1. Scottsbluff - The Bearcats have raced up the charts early on in the season with some fast times. Lead by Junior, Chris Busby, who put up a 10.97 in the 100m dash on March 23rd at the Binfield Invite. They have a well-rounded team and if they can find some points in the middistance and distance races they will make some major noise come this May.
2. York - The Dukes look to continue their winning ways as they look for that 3rd Boys State
Title this school year. Football, basketball, and now Track and Field is in sight. Led by New Balance National Champion High Jumper Mayson Conner and one of the best distance runners in the state in Luke Stuckey, the Dukes are looking for the trifecta.
3. Beatrice - A mystery at this point, but still worthy of the number three spot, the Orangemen of Beatrice are led by Husker Football recruit Cameron Jurgens. Jurgens has not thrown yet this year, however with some top performances in the sprints and hurdles this will be a team to look out for.
4. Gering - There is some fight in these Bulldogs. Led by distance standouts, Xavier Arellano and Logan Moravec, the Gering Bulldogs will have quality points back from both the track and the field. Early on this season senior, Wade Blue, launched the Shot Put 54’3 ½”. It will be the progression of Blue’s discus that may provide the points to keep Gering in the top 5.
5. McCook - Maybe the biggest question in the top five are the Bison of McCook. They may move up these charts fast as they have a team built on speed. The loss of Sam Smith from their 6th place team at State last year may affect them early on, but as the season progresses look for the Bison to run free.
Contenders -Elkhorn, Boys Town
Class B Girls
1. Aurora - They are the defending Class B State T&F Champions for a reason and it’s a group you don’t want to bet against. You won’t meet a nicer group of young ladies, but don’t let that fool you, they are driven by a greater purpose. Led by Kennedy Krejdl, Kyla Carlson, Maya Nachtigal, and Riley Griffith this is another solid squad.
2. Waverly - The Vikings finished 3rd last year and are working to improve on that. The biggest key will be able to find field points to go with their sprinters and hurdlers. Junior, Alex Danson, looks to gain points in the 800 as she has already ran 2:29 indoor this season on a 160m flat track.
3. Holdrege - After finishing runner-up last year, the Dusters look to move up one spot. Losing two high placers in the pole vault, one of them being the 400m Champ as well, may keep them from climbing to the top, but Junior Sierra Schemper looks to continue the excellence of pole vault for the Dusters. The Dusters may have the most complete team with scoring in multiple events.
4. Syracuse - The Rockets may be the highest flyers as they return almost their entire squad from last year’s team. If we had to pick a Class B Girls dark horse it would be Syracuse. Ellie Wilkinson, Meredith Clark, Jesse Moss, and Lauren Meyer just to name a few will be the fuel for these Rockets.
5. Elkhorn - This may be a team that has some growing pains along the way, but the Antlers return most of their team from last year that helped them place 4th at State. For them to move up it will have to be a team effort as 20 of their points came from the 4x100 and 100m dash. The Antlers will be led by sprinter Lexie Gilbert, hurdler Lauren Franzen and Brynn Ferguson in the throws.
Contenders - GI Northwest, Platteview
