8th graders Ellie Blank (triple jump) and Elsie Donley (high jump) will be competing in the Junior High State Championships Track & Field meet this Saturday in Gothenburg. To qualify for this meet, athletes must be in the Top 24 of entries received across the state, regardless of class (fellow 8th grader Alexis Garrett just missed the cut, rated 25th in discus!). The meet begins at 11:00 AM. If you're unable to make it to Gothenburg, News Channel Nebraska will be broadcasting the meet statewide on their TV channels and YouTube page https://bit.ly/3Pvl4B8. Good luck girls!
~ Summer Break Greenhouse Clear-Out Sale!
~ Please come help us clear out the greenhouse! Most of our plants are looking a little sad because they've become root-bound. They just need a new home and space to grow.
~ When:
Today, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday, 3:30 - 4:00 PM
Tuesday, 3:30 - 4:00 PM
~ Pricing:
Hanging Baskets are $15
Everything else is $1
~ Please come help us clear out the greenhouse! Most of our plants are looking a little sad because they've become root-bound. They just need a new home and space to grow.
~ When:
Today, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday, 3:30 - 4:00 PM
Tuesday, 3:30 - 4:00 PM
~ Pricing:
Hanging Baskets are $15
Everything else is $1
Here is the link to our team State Track and Field Apparel
Store closes in four (4) days.
All Qualifiers names will be listed on the back.
https://stores.inksoft.com/wh_state_track_2026/shop/home
Store closes in four (4) days.
All Qualifiers names will be listed on the back.
https://stores.inksoft.com/wh_state_track_2026/shop/home
Good luck to our Falcon golfers competing at the Elks Country Club in Hastings this afternoon!
Luke Lush is our eighth Track & Field State Qualifier to introduce!
Luke qualified for the State Meet!
#BurkeBound
Luke ran a personal best leg in the 4x400 relay today, and qualified, as an integral member of the boys 4x400m relay team, for the State meet in Omaha!
Luke, as a sophomore, also placed 3rd while running a 2:09.30a in the 800 meter run today, just missing out on a wild card spot for state.
Luke is a vital part of the culture and work-ethic of this year's track and field team!
The boys 4x400 meter team broke the school-record today with a time of 3:31.65a!
These men are ready to bring home a gold medal!!
Luke qualified for the State Meet!
#BurkeBound
Luke ran a personal best leg in the 4x400 relay today, and qualified, as an integral member of the boys 4x400m relay team, for the State meet in Omaha!
Luke, as a sophomore, also placed 3rd while running a 2:09.30a in the 800 meter run today, just missing out on a wild card spot for state.
Luke is a vital part of the culture and work-ethic of this year's track and field team!
The boys 4x400 meter team broke the school-record today with a time of 3:31.65a!
These men are ready to bring home a gold medal!!
Dinah Culp is our seventh Track & Field State Qualifier to introduce!
Dinah qualified for the State Meet!
#BurkeBound
Dinah jumped a personal best today and placing 4th in the Triple Jump and qualifying, as a wild card, for the State meet in Omaha!
Dinah has improved every meet this year!
Dinah has the athletic potential to make a splash in Omaha next Friday!
Dinah qualified for the State Meet!
#BurkeBound
Dinah jumped a personal best today and placing 4th in the Triple Jump and qualifying, as a wild card, for the State meet in Omaha!
Dinah has improved every meet this year!
Dinah has the athletic potential to make a splash in Omaha next Friday!
Alex Klatt-Terabelian is our sixth Track & Field State Qualifier to introduce!
Alex qualified for the State Meet!
#BurkeBound
Alex ran a personal best 3200 run today,10:30.24a, placing 4th and qualifying for the State meet in Omaha!
Alex ran with a field that had three other top contenders in the State..!
Alex is currently seeding 8th in the state in 3200m,
Alex, with the time he earned, would have been a champion in most all other districts.
Alex has been the leader for the distance runners all year, and is positioned for a medal in Omaha!
Alex qualified for the State Meet!
#BurkeBound
Alex ran a personal best 3200 run today,10:30.24a, placing 4th and qualifying for the State meet in Omaha!
Alex ran with a field that had three other top contenders in the State..!
Alex is currently seeding 8th in the state in 3200m,
Alex, with the time he earned, would have been a champion in most all other districts.
Alex has been the leader for the distance runners all year, and is positioned for a medal in Omaha!
Kaden Schriner is our fifth Track & Field State Qualifier to introduce!
Kaden qualified in TWO (2) events for the State Meet!
#BurkeBound
Kaden ran a personal best 400 meter dash today, placing 5th and qualifying, as a wild card, in a stacked field, for the State meet in Omaha!
Kaden ran an awesome, personal best leg, today for the school-record breaking & state qualifying , boys 4x400m team!
Kaden, as a sophomore, has shown growth, commitment, and perseverance all year!
Cody Schriner is our fourth Track & Field State Qualifier to introduce!
Cody qualified in TWO (2) events for the State Meet!
#BurkeBound
Cody ran a personal best 400 meter dash today, placing 3rd and qualifying, as a wild card, for the State meet in Omaha!
Cody is also the starter for the, school-record breaking & state qualifying , boys 4x400m team!
Cody's work-ethic, buy-in and leadership are crucial to this year's team's success.
Drew Blank is our third Track & Field State Qualifier to introduce!
Drew qualified in TWO (2) events for the State Meet!
#BurkeBound
Drew ran a personal best 110m hurdles today, placing 2nd, and qualified for the State meet in Omaha!
Drew additionally ran a personal best, and qualified as a wild card, in the 300m hurdles through a tough district!
Drew is also the alternate on the state qualifying 4x400m team!
Drew qualified in TWO (2) events for the State Meet!
#BurkeBound
Drew ran a personal best 110m hurdles today, placing 2nd, and qualified for the State meet in Omaha!
Drew additionally ran a personal best, and qualified as a wild card, in the 300m hurdles through a tough district!
Drew is also the alternate on the state qualifying 4x400m team!
Camryn Bunger is our second Track & Field State Qualifier to introduce!
Cam qualified in FOUR (4) events for the State Meet!
#BurkeBound
Camryn jumped a personal best, and school-record breaking, 5’ 6 1/2” today!
Camryn is seeded #1 in this event at the State Track & Field Meet in Omaha.
Camryn also ran a personal best, and school-record breaking, 100 meter hurdles, running a 15.46a!
Camryn is seeded #3 in this event in Omaha.
Camryn additionally qualified in the 300m hurdles, running her season best 48.53a!
Camryn also qualified in the 400 meter dash running a personal best of 1:02.62a!
Cam qualified in FOUR (4) events for the State Meet!
#BurkeBound
Camryn jumped a personal best, and school-record breaking, 5’ 6 1/2” today!
Camryn is seeded #1 in this event at the State Track & Field Meet in Omaha.
Camryn also ran a personal best, and school-record breaking, 100 meter hurdles, running a 15.46a!
Camryn is seeded #3 in this event in Omaha.
Camryn additionally qualified in the 300m hurdles, running her season best 48.53a!
Camryn also qualified in the 400 meter dash running a personal best of 1:02.62a!
Thomas Donley is our first Track & Field State Qualifier to introduce!
Tommy qualified in FOUR (4) events for the State Meet!
#BurkeBound
Thomas ran a personal best, and school-record breaking, 400 meter dash today, running a 50.13a!
Thomas is seeded #1 in this event at the State Track & Field Meet in Omaha.
Thomas also ran a personal best, and school-record breaking, 200 meter run today, running a 22.38a!
Thomas is seeded #2 in this event in Omaha.
Thomas additionally qualified in Pole Vault today, placing 2nd, he has a high potential to place in this event in Omaha.
Thomas also qualified as the anchor of the school-record breaking 4x400m relay team which is seeding 2nd in the State at Omaha this weekend!
Tommy qualified in FOUR (4) events for the State Meet!
#BurkeBound
Thomas ran a personal best, and school-record breaking, 400 meter dash today, running a 50.13a!
Thomas is seeded #1 in this event at the State Track & Field Meet in Omaha.
Thomas also ran a personal best, and school-record breaking, 200 meter run today, running a 22.38a!
Thomas is seeded #2 in this event in Omaha.
Thomas additionally qualified in Pole Vault today, placing 2nd, he has a high potential to place in this event in Omaha.
Thomas also qualified as the anchor of the school-record breaking 4x400m relay team which is seeding 2nd in the State at Omaha this weekend!
Such an outstanding day at District Track & Field today in Kenesaw!
There were five school records broken today! and we set 24 Personal Records!
Camryn Bunger broke the record in 100m hurdles, and the high jump!
Thomas Donley broke the 400m and the 200m records!
The boys 4x400m team also shattered the school record! Team of: Cody Schriner, Luke Lush, Kaden Schriner, & Thomas Donley!
The Boys team were District Champions!
We will update state qualifiers later tonight..
Falcon Fans that are heading to District Track, here is what will be available at the concession stand in Kenesaw today!
Good luck to all of our Falcon track & field athletes at the District D-6 meet in Kenesaw today as they look to punch their tickets to State and be #BurkeBound!
📍Kenesaw Public Schools
⏰ Field events 9:00; Running events 12:30
🎟️ $6 adults, $5 students
📍Kenesaw Public Schools
⏰ Field events 9:00; Running events 12:30
🎟️ $6 adults, $5 students
Good luck to the Falcon golf squad as they compete at the Franklin Invite today!
The Falcons ended the JH track season on a strong note at the Kenesaw Invite today! For the third consecutive meet the girls took home the team title with a score of 111 points, including two school records, 13 medals, and 14 personal records, while the Falcon boys had four medalists and five personal records set!
JH School Records set today: Elsie Donley in the 100m hurdles (17.26), and Ellie Blank once again in triple jump (32' 2.25"). Congratulations Falcons on a successful JH track season!
Full Medalists:
Boys 4x400m Relay: 5th place--Lucas Bergstrom, Kayden Masters, Kolt Johnson, Emmett Nitchie (4:38.13)
Boys High Jump: 3rd place--Dax Knaus (5'0")
Boys Pole Vault: 3rd place--Emmett Nitchie (7'6") and 4th place--Kooper Twohig (7'0")
Girls 100m Dash: 2nd place--Ellie Blank (13.70)
Girls 200m Dash: 4th place--Georgia Guthrie (29.01)
Girls 400m Dash: 1st place--Georgia Guthrie (1:07.27)
Girls 100m Hurdles: 1st place--Elsie Donley (17.26--new JH school record)
Girls 200m Hurdles: 1st place--Elsie Donley (32.40) and 2nd place--Ellie Blank (32.54)
Girls 4x400m Relay: 1st place--Elsie Donley, Layla Nitchie, Ellie Blank, Georgia Guthrie (4:41.44)
Girls Shot Put: 1st place--Alexis Garrett (26' 4")
Girls Discus: 1st place--Alexis Garrett (81' 4")
Girls High Jump: 1st place--Elsie Donley (4'10")
Girls Pole Vault: 2nd place--Georgia Guthrie (6'6") and 4th place--Truly Adam (6'0")
Girls Triple Jump: 1st place--Ellie Blank (32' 2.25"--new JH school record)
JH School Records set today: Elsie Donley in the 100m hurdles (17.26), and Ellie Blank once again in triple jump (32' 2.25"). Congratulations Falcons on a successful JH track season!
Full Medalists:
Boys 4x400m Relay: 5th place--Lucas Bergstrom, Kayden Masters, Kolt Johnson, Emmett Nitchie (4:38.13)
Boys High Jump: 3rd place--Dax Knaus (5'0")
Boys Pole Vault: 3rd place--Emmett Nitchie (7'6") and 4th place--Kooper Twohig (7'0")
Girls 100m Dash: 2nd place--Ellie Blank (13.70)
Girls 200m Dash: 4th place--Georgia Guthrie (29.01)
Girls 400m Dash: 1st place--Georgia Guthrie (1:07.27)
Girls 100m Hurdles: 1st place--Elsie Donley (17.26--new JH school record)
Girls 200m Hurdles: 1st place--Elsie Donley (32.40) and 2nd place--Ellie Blank (32.54)
Girls 4x400m Relay: 1st place--Elsie Donley, Layla Nitchie, Ellie Blank, Georgia Guthrie (4:41.44)
Girls Shot Put: 1st place--Alexis Garrett (26' 4")
Girls Discus: 1st place--Alexis Garrett (81' 4")
Girls High Jump: 1st place--Elsie Donley (4'10")
Girls Pole Vault: 2nd place--Georgia Guthrie (6'6") and 4th place--Truly Adam (6'0")
Girls Triple Jump: 1st place--Ellie Blank (32' 2.25"--new JH school record)
Falcon Nation, here is the schedule of activities for the 2nd-to-last week of school! Also included is the order of events for Monday's JH track meet at Kenesaw.
A reminder for JH track students & parents: the bus for Kenesaw will leave at 7:10 Monday morning.
🎉 Congratulations Wilcox-Hildreth Class of 2026! 🎉
