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As the WIAA high school track season nears its halfway mark, Milwaukee’s athletes are excelling with impressive performances in various events. The latest honor roll from MileSplit Wisconsin showcases top times across divisions, highlighting fierce competition in the sprints. Athletes also advocate for a competitive division for those with disabilities, aiming to promote inclusivity within the sport. As anticipation builds for the state meet in June, the excitement continues to grow for both athletes and fans alike.

Milwaukee Track Stars Shine Bright as Midway Point Approaches!

As the sun starts to shine a little brighter and the weather warms up, it’s that exciting time of year again! The WIAA high school track season is getting close to its halfway mark, and athletes across the Greater Milwaukee area are making waves with their impressive performances. With the state meet set to take place on June 6-7 in scenic La Crosse, everyone is buzzing with anticipation. But what are the standout moments so far? Let’s dive in!

Keeping Score: The Weekly Honor Roll

The team at MileSplit Wisconsin has been hard at work compiling an updated weekly honor roll, which showcases the top five times and results in all 18 events across three WIAA divisions. Whether it’s the electrifying sprints or grueling distance races, this honor roll gives fans a glimpse into who’s leading the pack. And let’s just say, there are some names you’ll want to remember!

Fast Feet in Division 1

In Division 1, the competition is fierce! Here’s a look at the top performers in the sprints:

  • Kyenret Rinkam from Brookfield Central leads with a time of 11.93 seconds.
  • Avery Bott from Arrowhead isn’t far behind at 12.01 seconds.
  • Gianni Harris from Kenosha Indian Trail clocked in at 12.10 seconds.
  • Laela Presendofer from Mukwonago shined with a time of 12.22 seconds.
  • Annabelle Coudron from Wisconsin Lutheran rounds out the top spots with 12.32 seconds.

That’s a speedster lineup for sure!

Division 2 – Sprinting to Success

Moving on to Division 2, here’s how the sprints are stacking up:

  • Lucci Aizpurua from Amery sprints ahead and leads at 11.89 seconds.
  • Analena Peterson from Catholic Memorial follows closely with a stellar 12.00 seconds.
  • Ella Tarkowski from Sturgeon Bay isn’t slowing down either, clocking in at 12.31 seconds.
  • Sydney Falkowski from Kettle Moraine Lutheran pushes through at 12.38 seconds.
  • Ella Denor from Denmark is also a contender at 12.39 seconds.

Division 3’s Sprinting Stars

Last but definitely not least, let’s check out Division 3:

  • Bliss Knox from Bangor shines bright with a time of 12.43 seconds.
  • Bella Thomas from Assumption closely follows at 12.44 seconds.
  • Lindsay Vander Galien from Randolph/Cambria-Friesland crossed the line at 12.59 seconds.
  • Rebecca Sturz from Fall Creek presents a solid showing at 12.66 seconds.
  • Addysen Wolf from Loyal rounds out the top five at 12.70 seconds.

Dashing Through the 800-Meter

Let’s not forget the 800-meter race, where athletes are really pushing their limits. The current top performers include:

  • Charlize-Trinity McKenzie from Cedarburg, leading with an impressive 2:12.54.
  • Natasha Tiry from Amery with a strong 2:16.40.
  • Paxtyn Duellman from Cochrane-Fountain City also shows great potential at 2:15.78.

Advocacy for Athletes with Disabilities

While we celebrate these victories, there’s an important conversation happening among parents and advocates for athletes with disabilities. Many are calling for the WIAA to establish a competitive ambulatory division, similar to what’s seen in over a dozen states like Iowa and Pennsylvania. Parents stress that having this division would not only give opportunities to athletes like Kade Lubner, who has cerebral palsy, but also raise greater awareness for adaptive sports overall.

As the track season continues, the increased visibility could pave the way for more athletes to step into the spotlight, ensuring that everyone gets a chance to shine on that state-level stage!

With so many exciting developments, fans and families can’t wait to see what the rest of the track season has in store. Who will secure a spot in the state meet? Only time will tell!

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