2025 Kansas State Track & Field Championship: A Thrilling Weekend at Wichita State's Cessna Stadium

May 30-31, 2025

The 2025 Kansas State Track & Field Championship held at Wichita State's Cessna Stadium brought excitement, fierce competition, and outstanding performances from athletes across the state. Athletes from the NWKS Radio listening area represented their schools proudly, making their mark in a weekend that featured unforgettable finishes, personal bests, and emotional celebrations.

Boys' Sprints: A Dominant Showing by Karsyn Wright

The boys' sprints were highlighted by Karsyn Wright of Weskan High School, who captured the attention of the crowd with his blistering speed. Wright claimed first in the 1A Boys 100 Meter Dash with a personal-best time of 10.95 seconds, nearly a tenth of a second faster than second place. He followed that up with another win in the 1A Boys 200 Meter Dash, finishing in a lightning-fast 22.67 seconds.

Wright’s dominance didn’t stop there. He earned another top-six finish in the 1A Boys 400 Meter Dash, placing 6th with a time of 51.71 seconds. His exceptional performance made him one of the standout athletes from the NWKS area at the state meet.

Meanwhile, Ryan Sramek from Rawlins County High School had an impressive showing, finishing 8th in the 1A Boys 100 Meter Dash (11.39) and 8th in the 1A Boys 200 Meter Dash (23.07), making his mark on the track.

In the 3A division, Tyler Backman of Norton Community High School also had a strong meet, placing 6th in the 3A Boys 100 Meter Dash (11.09) and 6th in the 3A Boys 200 Meter Dash (22.44).

Middle Distances: Strong Performances in the 800 and 1600

In the 1A Boys 800 Meter Run, Hans Deaton of Quinter High School finished 3rd with a time of 2:00.58, narrowly missing the top two spots. Ayston Kats of Norton Community High School posted a respectable 10th place finish in the 3A Boys 800 Meter Run (2:03.00).

The 1A Boys 1600 Meter Run saw another strong performance from Deaton, who finished 11th (4:42.06). Teammates from Quinter, Dylan Wark and Kendrik Selensky, also competed in the 1A 1600, finishing 9th and 12th respectively with times of 4:40.55 and 4:42.40.

Long Distance: Standouts in the 3200 Meters

The 1A Boys 3200 Meter Run showcased Kendrik Selensky from Quinter, who placed 8th with a time of 10:04.24. His teammate, Elliot Churchwell, also competed well, finishing 9th in 10:14.54.

In the 3A Boys 3200 Meter Run, Michael Hermosillo from Scott Community High School posted a solid performance, finishing 10th in 10:01.55.

Field Events: Big Marks from Local Athletes

In the field events, the NWKS area athletes continued to impress. Caedmon Bridges of Quinter High School finished second in the 1A Boys Discus with a throw of 171-3, showcasing his strength and technique.

In the 1A Boys Javelin, Gavin Thalheim from Northern Valley High School finished 2nd with a throw of 170-4, while George Von Leonrod of Dighton High School also had a strong showing, placing 6th with 167-8.

The 1A Boys Pole Vault saw Colt Werth from Quinter finish 5th with a vault of 13-0, while Waylon Ricker of Scott Community made his mark in the 3A division, placing 5th in the 3A Boys Pole Vault at 13-6.

Girls' Sprints: Camryn Gourley Shines for Hoxie

For the girls, Camryn Gourley of Hoxie High School put on a sprinting clinic in the 2A Girls 100 Meter Dash, finishing 4th with a time of 12.71. She also placed 8th in the 2A Girls 200 Meter Dash (26.68) and 2nd in the 2A Girls 100 Meter Hurdles (15.34), demonstrating her speed and agility across multiple events.

In the 1A Girls 400 Meter Dash, Braelyn Blackwill of Quinter finished 7th with a time of 1:03.70, while Kinleigh Wren of Scott Community High School impressed in the 3A Girls 400 Meter Dash, finishing 4th in 58.61.

Mid and Long-Distance Excellence

In the distance events, Jailyn Brandl from Greeley County High School finished 6th in the 1A Girls 1600 Meter Run (5:30.02), while her teammate, Elizabeth Weiner, followed closely behind with a 10th-place finish (5:36.55).

In the 3A Girls 1600 Meter Run, Emma Collins from Norton Community High School finished 9th (5:27.02).

Field Event Highlights: Strong Finishes Across the Board

In the 1A Girls High Jump, Aliviah Ball of Wheatland High School cleared 5-4 to finish 3rd. In the 1A Girls Triple Jump, Brenlynn Rath of Golden Plains High School placed 5th with a jump of 35-9, while Lani Speer of Dighton also made her mark, finishing 6th in 35-8.25.

Emily Bainter of Hoxie added to the local success in the 2A Girls Javelin, finishing 4th with a throw of 126-4. Her teammate Kendall Baalman finished 5th in 124-1.

Relays: High Expectations and Strong Performances

The 1A Girls 4x400 Meter Relay team from Quinter, which included athletes like Braelyn Blackwill, Lani Speer, Jailyn Brandl, and Elizabeth Weiner, ran a strong race to finish 6th in 4:13.66. In the 3A Girls 4x400 Meter Relay, Scott Community High School finished 2nd in 4:05.94, thanks to the efforts of Kinleigh Wren, Brailey Cook, and others.

Conclusion: An Unforgettable Weekend for NWKS Athletes

As the 2025 Kansas State Track & Field Championship concluded, athletes from the NWKS Radio listening area left an indelible mark on the state’s athletic scene. From the explosive sprints of Karsyn Wright and Ryan Sramek to the incredible performances of Hans Deaton and Jailyn Brandl in the distance events, the local athletes displayed not just talent but heart and determination.

The future of track and field in Kansas looks bright, and the athletes from this year’s championship certainly proved they’re ready for the next step, as they continue to represent their schools with pride and excellence.

Stay tuned to NWKS Radio for more updates on local athletes and their journey through high school sports!

Here are the results for boys and girls who placed in the NWKS Radio listening area:

1A Boys 100 Meter Dash Finals

4 Karsyn Wright Weskan High School 10.95

8 Ryan Sramek Rawlins County High School 11.39

3A Boys 100 Meter Dash Finals

6 Tyler Backman Norton Community High School 11.09

1A Boys 200 Meter Dash Finals

4 Karsyn Wright Weskan High School 22.67

8 Ryan Sramek Rawlins County High School 23.07

3A Boys 200 Meter Dash Finals

5 Camden Vulgamore Scott Community High School 22.23

6 Tyler Backman Norton Community High School 22.44

7 Chayton Goodwin Goodland High School 22.58

1A Boys 400 Meter Dash Finals

6 Karsyn Wright Weskan High School 51.71

3A Boys 400 Meter Dash Finals

5 Peyton Bergner Scott Community High School 50.40

1A Boys 800 Meter Run Finals

3 Hans Deaton Quinter High School 2:00.58

13 Nathanial Peterson Brewster High School 2:10.00

3A Boys 800 Meter Run Finals

10 Ayston Kats Norton Community High School 2:03.00

1A Boys 1600 Meter Run Finals

9 Dylan Wark Golden Plains High School 4:40.55

11 Hans Deaton Quinter High School 4:42.06

12 Kendrik Selensky Quinter High School 4:42.40

2A Boys 1600 Meter Run Finals

10 Michael Haffner Hoxie High School 4:37.81

1A Boys 3200 Meter Run Finals

8 Kendrik Selensky Quinter High School 10:04.24

9 Elliot Churchwell Quinter High School 10:14.54

2A Boys 3200 Meter Run Finals

6 Michael Haffner Hoxie High School 9:56.41

3A Boys 3200 Meter Run Finals

10 Michael Hermosillo Scott Community High School 10:01.55

1A Boys 110 Meter Hurdles Finals

6 Camden Polifka Quinter High School 15.99 0.6

17 Owen Hammond Northern Valley High School 16.45 0.6

3A Boys 110 Meter Hurdles Finals

1 Linkon Cure Goodland High School 14.36

1A Boys 300 Meter Hurdles Finals

6 Camden Polifka Quinter High School 42.25

17 Owen Hammond Northern Valley High School 42.32

3A Boys 300 Meter Hurdles Finals

1 Jordan Jones Colby High School 38.52

2 Linkon Cure Goodland High School 38.54

5 Kelton Cook Scott Community High School 40.04

1A Boys 4x100 Meter Relay Finals

5 Rawlins County High School 45.00

6 Decatur Community High School 45.34

8 Dighton High School 45.46

3A Boys 4x100 Meter Relay Finals

6 Scott Community High School 43.24

8 Goodland High School 44.04

1A Boys 4x400 Meter Relay Finals

6 Dighton High School 3:33.11

7 Quinter High School 3:36.18

3A Boys 4x400 Meter Relay Finals

1 Scott Community High School 3:20.82

2 Colby High School 3:25.27

1A Boys 4x800 Meter Relay Finals

3 Quinter High School 8:19.00

2A Boys 4x800 Meter Relay Finals

10 Hoxie High School 8:37.73

3A Boys 4x800 Meter Relay Finals

3 Scott Community High School 8:07.43

6 Norton Community High School 8:21.59

1A Boys High Jump Finals

10 Kyler Kuhlman Wallace County High School 5-10

17 Owen Hammond Northern Valley High School 5-10

1A Boys Long Jump Finals

5 Ryan Sramek Rawlins County High School 20-11.25

12 Kemper Benisch Wallace County High School 19-11.5

1A Boys Triple Jump Finals

2 Josh Rath Golden Plains High School 44-4.5

13 Gage Williby Decatur Community High School 40-2.5

2A Boys Triple Jump Finals

10 Tripp Hudson Trego Community High School 41-5

3A Boys Triple Jump Finals

15 Jack Lightner Scott Community High School 40-4.25

1A Boys Pole Vault Finals

5 Colt Werth Quinter High School 13-0

7 Pearce Richardson Wallace County High School 12-6

8 Gavin Thalheim Northern Valley High School 12-6

9 Santiago Mora Greeley County High School 12-0

11 Rowdy Grubb Greeley County High School 12-0

3A Boys Pole Vault Finals

5 Waylon Ricker Scott Community High School 13-6

8 Jace Bailey Norton Community High School 13-0

9 Jack Faber Colby High School 13-0

1A Boys Discus Finals

2 Caedmon Bridges Quinter High School 171-3

2A Boys Discus Finals

11 Mason Jackson Oakley High School 134-7

3A Boys Discus Finals

4 Logan Willour Norton Community High School 159-2

1A Boys Javelin Finals

2 Gavin Thalheim Northern Valley High School 170-4

6 George Von Leonrod Dighton High School 167-8

11 John Sabatka Cheylin High School 155-2

12 Daniel Mason Wheatland High School 151-3

15 Camden Polifka Quinter High School 145-6

2A Boys Javelin Finals

3 Beau Porter Wichita County High School 180-7

9 Duncan Bell Hoxie High School 166-9

3A Boys Javelin Finals

3 Hadyn Rice Norton Community High School 186-1

5 Guy Tubbs Colby High School 177-11

14 Jackson Rumford Scott Community High School 155-4

2A Boys Shot Put Finals

4 Juan Tapia Wichita County High School 47-9.5

6 Christopher Ghumm Trego Community High School 46-11.75

8 Sammy Espinoza Trego Community High School 45-6.25

11 Mason Jackson Oakley High School 43-8.75

3A Boys Shot Put Finals

5 Logan Willour Norton Community High School 54-2.5

Boys 100 Meter Dash Wheelchair Wheelchair All Class

3 Brextyn New Norton Community 36.10

Boys 400 Meter Dash Wheelchair Wheelchair All Class

3 Brextyn New Norton Community 2:55:78

2A Girls 100 Meter Dash Finals

4 Camryn Gourley Hoxie High School 12.71

2A Girls 200 Meter Dash Finals

8 Camryn Gourley Hoxie High School 26.68

3A Girls 200 Meter Dash Finals

5 Kinleigh Wren Scott Community High School 25.98

1A Girls 400 Meter Dash Finals

7 Braelyn Blackwill Quinter High School 1:03.70

3A Girls 400 Meter Dash Finals

4 Kinleigh Wren Scott Community High School 58.61

1A Girls 800 Meter Run Finals

8 Breck Lohr St. Francis High School 2:26.97

3A Girls 800 Meter Run Finals

14 Cora DeGood Colby High School 2:27.66

1A Girls 1600 Meter Run Finals

6 Jailyn Brandl Greeley County High School 5:30.02

10 Elizabeth Weiner Golden Plains High School 5:36.55

3A Girls 1600 Meter Run Finals

9 Emma Collins Norton Community High School 5:27.02

1A Girls 3200 Meter Run Finals

4 Jailyn Brandl Greeley County High School 11:54.66

5 Elizabeth Weiner Golden Plains High School 12:04.73

2A Girls 3200 Meter Run Finals

9 Taegan Lindenman Hoxie High School 12:21.55

11 Kallan Rothchild Trego Community High School 12:47.80

3A Girls 3200 Meter Run Finals

10 Belle Trout Scott Community High School 12:11.08

1A Girls 100 Meter Hurdles Finals

3 Lani Speer Dighton High School 15.52

6 Paycie Juenemann Rawlins County High School 16.16

2A Girls 100 Meter Hurdles Finals

2 Camryn Gourley Hoxie High School 15.34

3 Tegan Lang Trego Community High School 15.77

1A Girls 300 Meter Hurdles Finals

5 Avery Jensen St. Francis High School 47.97

2A Girls 300 Meter Hurdles Finals

1 Camryn Gourley Hoxie High School 45.74

3A Girls 300 Meter Hurdles Finals

8 Brailey Cook Scott Community High School 48.35

2A Girls 4x100 Meter Relay Finals

3 Hoxie High School 51.19

1A Girls 4x400 Meter Relay Finals

6 Quinter High School 4:13.66

3A Girls 4x400 Meter Relay Finals

2 Scott Community High School 4:05.94

1A Girls 4x800 Meter Relay Finals

3 Quinter High School 10:04.40

2A Girls 4x800 Meter Relay Finals

13 Oakley High School 10:30.50

3A Girls 4x800 Meter Relay Finals

2 Norton Community High School 9:53.18

6 Scott Community High School 10:02.49

1A Girls High Jump Finals

3 Aliviah Ball Wheatland High School 5-4

12 Paycie Juenemann Rawlins County High School 4-10

2A Girls High Jump Finals

1 Emily Bainter Hoxie High School 5-2

6 Bella Hudson Oakley High School 5-0

3A Girls High Jump Finals

11 Brittany Swartz Colby High School 4-10

19 Natalie Wederski Colby High School 4-10

1A Girls Triple Jump Finals

5 Brenlynn Rath Golden Plains High School 35-9

6 Lani Speer Dighton High School 35-8.25

14 Avery Jensen St. Francis High School 32-2.25

2A Girls Triple Jump Finals

1 Alexa Weiser Oakley High School 36-1.5

2 Jade Beckman Oakley High School 35-10.25

10 Harper Mauck Hoxie High School 33-6.25

11 Tegan Lang Trego Community High School 33-4.5

3A Girls Triple Jump Finals

15 Allison Zimmerman Colby High School 32-9

1A Girls Pole Vault Finals

3 Kallie Richardson Wallace County High School 10-6

10 Katy Weeks Dighton High School 8-6

12 Elsie Larson Decatur Community High School 8-6

15 Sami Micek Rawlins County High School 8-0

15 Rylee Myers Dighton High School 8-0

3A Girls Pole Vault Finals

10 Hallie Brooks Norton Community High School 9-6

16 Korrynne Duffey Colby High School 9-0

1A Girls Discus Finals

3 Lyla Pearce Wallace County High School 129-1 2

4 Mackenzie Woolf Wallace County High School124-3

13 Kayte Shively Rawlins County High School 106-9

2A Girls Discus Finals

5 Jaylen Herl Hoxie High School 121-0

14 Emma Mandeville Oakley High School 104-4

3A Girls Discus Finals

9 Brenn Stanley Colby High School 122-10

11 Megan Trout Scott Community High School 115-7

1A Girls Javelin Finals

9 Rielly James Dighton High School 119-0

13 Delaney Myers St. Francis High School 115-3

16 Addie Hargitt Quinter High School 106-7

2A Girls Javelin Finals

4 Emily Bainter Hoxie High School 126-4

5 Kendall Baalman Hoxie High School 124-1

3A Girls Javelin Finals

4 Allison Zimmerman Colby High School 129-9

1A Girls Shot Put Finals

12 Rielly James Dighton High School 35-1

2A Girls Shot Put Finals

12 Jaylen Herl Hoxie High School 34-7.5

3A Girls Shot Put Finals

10 Brenn Stanley Colby High School 34-9.25