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The Ripon High School Tiger track and field teams put on a remarkable display at the Jerry Gosa Memorial Invitational in Kewaskum, with the girls’ team securing third place overall and the boys’ team finishing seventh. Standout performances included the girls’ 4×800-meter relay team achieving a season-best time and individual successes in various events. Despite challenges, the boys showed grit with notable finishes, showcasing the improvement and resilience of both teams as they prepare for the upcoming Tom Callen Invitational.

Ripon Track Stars Shine Bright at Jerry Gosa Memorial Invitational!

This past Friday, the city of Ripon was buzzing with excitement as the Ripon High School Tiger track and field teams took part in the prestigious Jerry Gosa Memorial Invitational held in Kewaskum. The Tigers showcased their talents against tough competition, with the girls’ team clinching an impressive third place overall, while the boys’ team secured a commendable seventh out of 14 participating schools.

The girls truly put on a show, finishing only a mere six points behind Campbellsport, who took the runner-up spot, and they were just 22 points shy of dominating champions Xavier, who amassed an impressive 104 points. Other competing schools included Port Washington, Chilton, University School of Milwaukee, Kewaskum, Oostburg, Winnebago Lutheran Academy, Cudahy, Living Word Lutheran, Random Lake, New Holstein, and Eastbrook Academy.

Relay Races Breaking Records!

One of the standout moments of the day was the girls’ 4×800-meter relay team consisting of Libby Gatzke, Amelia Long, Leah Page, and Adeline Baird, who crossed the finish line with a stunning season-best time of 10 minutes, 41.97 seconds. They finished over 30 seconds ahead of the next team, Kewaskum, bringing home a well-deserved victory.

The Tigers didn’t stop there! They continued their success by winning the 4×400-meter relay with a stellar time of 4:23.53. The team members, Alyssa Bradley, Adalin Nodolf, Baird, and Victoria Rivera, displayed outstanding teamwork and determination.

Additionally, the girls secured second place in the 4×200-meter relay, clocking in at 1:55.01, just two seconds behind Xavier. The Ripon athletes showed their prowess throughout the meet, grabbing medals and achieving personal bests.

Individual Highlights!

Among the remarkable individual performances, Reese Brooks dominated the triple jump with an impressive leap of 33 feet. Adeline Baird also shined in the 800-meter run, earning second place with a time of 2:31.66, while Victoria Rivera sprinted to a third-place finish in the 200 dash with a time of 27.44 seconds.

Emma Resop made her mark by taking third in the high jump with a height of 4-8, and Clare Walker successfully cleared 9-6 in pole vault, also landing in third place.

Boys Show Grit Despite Challenges!

The boys’ team faced some challenges, being a bit shorthanded due to injuries and some athletes being out for academic reasons. Despite this, Logan Beahm managed to grab a medal, finishing third in the pole vault with an impressive height of 11 feet.

Other notable finishes included Noah Michel, who secured sixth place in the 100 dash with a time of 11.93 seconds, and the 4×200 relay team of Keagen Propson, Harrison Julian, and Michael, who finished in fourth place with a time of 1:40.03. Kuncl showed off his versatility, finishing sixth in the 300 hurdles at 46.76 seconds and fifth in the long jump with a leap of 18-8.5.

Looking Forward to More Excitement!

While there were ups and downs at the invitational, Coach Chris Gatzke expressed satisfaction with both teams’ performances, emphasizing their improvement and resilience. Earlier in the season, Ripon had already demonstrated their strength at a quadrangular meet in Plymouth, where the boys finished second and the girls secured third.

The Tigers aren’t slowing down either! They’re gearing up for the upcoming Tom Callen Invitational, which promises to be an exciting meet with 17 schools participating. It’s set to kick off at 4 p.m. at Ingalls Field. Expect more thrilling performances and heart-pounding action as these determined athletes continue to chase their goals!

Ripon is definitely a city to keep an eye on as these young stars of track and field continue to rise!

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