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Lynx punch 6 state tickets

NEVADA — The Webster City track and field teams punched six tickets to the upcoming state meet at a Class 3A co-ed state qualifier.

Justin Callahan advanced in two events, with Jayden Weinzetl joining him for the boys. On the girls side, Isabel Grossoehme, Adysen Poppen and Jakaela Cherry all secured spots.

Callahan will run in the 400 and 400 hurdles, Weinzetl the 100, Grossoehme the 400, and both Poppen and Cherry will be in the shot put event.

At the qualifying meet, Callahan placed second in both events to earn automatic bids. Weinzetl was third.

Zack Lahr placed fifth in the shot put, Daniel Murillo-Delfino was sixth in the 800, Jack Barner seventh in the 1,600 and 3,200, and Gabe Thumma eighth in the 3,200.

Beau Nohrenberg was sixth in the shot put and eighth in the discus.

“We had some season bests and competed well in a very talented state qualifier,” WCHS head coach Chad Hisler said. “While it marked the end of the season for many, we will have most of those kids coming back next year, so the future is bright for this group.

“I want to thank our two seniors — Jayden and Max McGilligan — for their leadership and commitment to the team.”

This marks the third different event Weinzetl has reached state in. Callahan, who holds the school record in his events, will be looking to lower his times.

“Zach and Beau had significant PRs in the shot, while Jack earned medals in the 1,600 and 3,200,” Hisler said. “Daniel ran a season best and I am just proud of the way this team competed all season long.”

For the girls, Grossoehme claimed silver to advance. Cherry was fourth.

Cloe Savitski placed third in the 200 and fourth in the 100, Adysen Poppen was third in the shot put, and Avery Poppen fifth in the discus.

The sprint medley relay of Kali Hartnett, Isabel Weinschenk, Savitski and Grossoehme finished fourth, as did the 4×100 of Weinschenk, Grossoehme, Tristyn Wright and Savitski.

Senior on the girls side include Adysen Poppen, Savitski and Lydia VanDeer.

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