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Petoskey High School celebrated an unprecedented spring track season, with nine new school records set. Star athletes showcased exceptional talent in sprints and relays, including stunning performances in both boys’ and girls’ categories. The season highlighted the determination and teamwork of these young athletes, particularly notable in the 200 meter dash and relay events. With the future looking bright, this season marks an exciting chapter in Petoskey’s athletic history.

Petoskey High School Shatters Records in Exciting Track Season!

Petoskey, Michigan, is buzzing after an incredible spring track and field season at Petoskey High School. This year, the athletes didn’t just run—they soared to new heights! Nine new school records were set, highlighting the amazing talent and hard work of these young athletes. Let’s dive into this fantastic season and celebrate the remarkable achievements of these exceptional students!

A Sprint to Remember

This season, the spotlight shone especially bright on the girls’ sprinting events, where four out of five records fell to some sensational performances. Leading the charge was the speedy Alison Bailey, who played a key role in three record-setting efforts! She notably broke a long-standing record in the 200 meter dash. Bailey clocked an impressive time of 25.70 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 26.35 seconds held by Sarah Graham since 1992. That’s right—this record had been unchallenged for a whopping 33 years!

The Relay Stars Shine

Bailey wasn’t done making history just yet. In collaboration with teammates Nevaeh Leonard, Emma Mitas, and Alexandra Petok, the girls’ 4×100 relay team set an astonishing time of 49.28 seconds. Incredible, especially since they managed to break a record that had stood tall for over 40 years, which was previously set at 50.40 seconds just a year earlier! Talk about a run for the ages!

This talented quartet also joined forces to set a new 4×200 relay record, finishing in 1:44.00. They crushed the earlier regional mark by a slim 0.18 seconds, making it a thrilling finish!

Record-Setting Hurdles and Vaults

The records didn’t stop there! Alexandra Petok made waves in the 100 meter high hurdles by clocking a time of 15.40 seconds, taking the record from yet another talented competitor, Sarah Bailey. Meanwhile, Bailey continued making headlines by setting a new pole vault record at 11 feet, surpassing her own earlier mark of 9 feet, 9 inches! Talk about determination!

Boys Show Their Speed

On the boys’ side, Sam Mitas was equally impressive, securing three new records, including an incredible 200 meter dash time of 21.94 seconds. Not to be forgotten, he previously set a record in the 100 meter dash with a lightning-fast time of 10.82 seconds. The boys’ 4×100 relay team, featuring Mitas, Logan Beer, Kaiden Boyce, and Seth Mark, raced to a new mark of 41.83 seconds.

The 4×200 relay team also showed their mettle, completing the race in 1:28.89 to secure a new record. Johnny Lipchik then made a name for himself by clocking in at 40.27 seconds for the 300 meter hurdles during the exciting Big North Championships!

Sub-11 Second Club

Logan Beer then pulled off an impressive feat, becoming the second athlete in Petoskey High School history to finish the 100 meter dash in under 11 seconds at 10.93 seconds. His hard work earned him an all-state fifth place finish at the state finals—an outstanding accomplishment!

The Future of Petoskey Track

Looking ahead, with only three juniors—Sarah Bailey, Emma Mitas, and Alexandra Petok—returning next season, many of these records may stand for quite a while. The 2025 season has truly marked the end of an era, showcasing what may be one of the greatest sprint classes in Petoskey High School history. As the dust settles on this phenomenal season, the memories of broken records and incredible races will surely linger for years to come!

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