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The 2025 track and field season in Boone County is off to an impressive start, featuring talented athletes like Aidan McDaniel and Athena Peterson. With a variety of events lined up, local stars are already making headlines with their remarkable performances. The excitement builds as the community anticipates upcoming competitions, showcasing skill and determination among students. As these athletes prepare for the Class 3 State Championships, Boone County is poised to highlight its rich athletic talent this season.

Boone County’s 2025 Track and Field Season: A Showcase of Talent

Spring has sprung, and so has the excitement of the 2025 track and field season in Boone County! From defending champions to rising stars, there’s a lot to take note of this year. The local athletes have already been showing off their skills at various meets, with impressive results stemming from the area’s athletic talent pool.

Aidan McDaniel: A Shot Put Sensation

First up is Aidan McDaniel from Southern Boone. Known as the defending Class 3 shot put state champion, he continues to amaze with his remarkable performances. McDaniel recently clinched the 1st place in both shot put and discus at the HS Osage Open, tossing the shot an impressive 15.75 meters and the discus 38.66 meters. Not one to slow down, he also took home top honors at the Crystal Branch Invitational for shot put and discus with marks of 35.59 meters and 14.02 meters respectively. With consistency like that, he’s definitely one to watch this season!

Athena Peterson: An All-American in the Making

Another name to look out for is Athena Peterson from Hickman. A Louisville commit, she has accumulated a staggering 10 state medals throughout her stellar career. Peterson made headlines last season by finishing 2nd in both the triple jump and the 300-meter hurdles while also securing a 5th place in high jump at the Class 5 state competition. At the Rusty Hodge Invitational, she showcased her long jump talent with a fantastic leap of 5.36 meters, scoring yet another first-place finish.

Young Talents on the Rise

Keep an eye on Angelina Cottone from Tolton, a sophomore who has already made her mark by finishing 2nd in the 3200-meter run and 3rd in the 1600-meter run at last season’s Class 4 state competition. Then there’s Claire Brinkman from Centralia, returning for her senior season after placing 7th in high jump last year at Class 3 state. Not to be outdone, Cora King from Centralia has secured two first-place finishes in shot put, showcasing her talent early in the season.

Strength in Numbers

As we round up more local standout performances, we cannot forget about Dominik Abadi, a talented quarterback from Tolton who placed 8th in the Class 4 state javelin competition last season. Jumping back into the action, Donivan Taylor from Rock Bridge outperformed at the McCollough-Douglas Invitational with a brilliant first-place in long jump, achieving a mark of 6.65 meters. Just behind him, Elyse Wilmes from Tolton continues to dominate with gold medals in the 800-meter and 1600-meter events, finishing with impressive times that no one should overlook.

High Jump and Beyond

Let’s not miss out on Tiyelle Frye from Battle, a promising freshman who pranced her way to victory in both the high jump and triple jump at the COMO Kickoff. Similarly, Vernell Holt Jr. from Battle captured a top spot in the long jump at the Rusty Hodge Invitational, confirming his status as a strong contender this season. While Luke Sievers from Rock Bridge claimed 1st in the 800-meter run at the COMO Kickoff with a time of 2:00.36—evidence of a competitive spirit flourishing across the county.

The Road Ahead

As the season unfolds, it’s encouraging to see so many athletes rise to the occasion. The upcoming Class 3 State Championships on May 17-18 at Jefferson City High School are set to be a thrilling showcase for these exceptional individuals. Stay tuned, Boone County! There’s plenty more action and talent to admire as these student-athletes continue their quest for glory on the track and field.

Surely, if this season has shown us anything, it’s that Boone County is brimming with talent, determination, and stories that deserve to be celebrated. Here’s to the thrilling year ahead in track and field!

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