Chance Reid:
Chance has been putting in the work this season to extend his range in both the shot put and discus, and it paid off in a big way Wednesday night. Competing in the discus, he saved his best for last—delivering a massive throw on his final attempt that shattered his previous personal best by nearly 20 feet. His mark of 37.5 meters (123’) earned him 1st place in the event. Chance is stepping into a key role following the graduation of senior thrower Aiden Fisher, and with ambitious goals ahead, he’s already showing great promise early in the season.
Owen Voorhees:
Owen is carrying strong momentum into the outdoor season after closing out his indoor season with a medal in the 60m at the Illinois Top Times. He wasted no time making an impact Wednesday night, opening his 100m season with a 10.94—breaking the 11-second barrier in his first outdoor race. With his sights set on the 46-year-old school record of 10.80 set by Russ Franks in 1980, Owen continues to focus on refining his start and drive phase to find even more time. He also added a 2nd place finish in the 200m with a time of 23.40.
4x100m Relay – Will Maher, Wyatt Steen, Kaden Cirks, Owen Voorhees
The 4x100m relay squad is off to a strong start this season, opening with an impressive time of 44.97 and taking 1st place. That mark puts them just .64 seconds away from the state qualifying standard of 44.33, an encouraging sign this early in the year. While our sprint group runs deep, this quartet has stood out with their focus and precision—executing clean handoffs despite limited time together in practice. With continued work and attention to detail, this group is well-positioned to keep dropping time and make a strong push to punch a ticket to the state meet.
Pole Vault Crew – Henry DeBaillie, Kamdyn Reynolds, Spencer Holst:
We want to recognize a trio of athletes who stepped up in a big way to help fill key spots in the pole vault this season. With only two practices under their belts in this new event—and competing in challenging wind conditions—Henry, Kamdyn, and Spencer each cleared heights in their first meet of the season. Henry led the group with a 3rd place finish at 8’6”, followed by Kamdyn in 5th at 7’, and Spencer in 6th at 6’. Their combined efforts added 10 valuable points to the team total and highlight the importance of versatility and willingness to take on new challenges.
We also want to give a special shoutout to four athletes who stepped up when Coach Kayser and Coach Schroeder needed extra help at practice on Thursday due to Coach Hohl's absence. Wyatt Steen, Henry DeBaillie, Jon Habel, and Carter Sersland all volunteered additional time to assist with setting up equipment for Friday’s home meet. Hosting meets is a full team effort, and we’re proud to see these athletes demonstrate leadership, character, and a commitment to supporting the program. Thank you, gentlemen.
Let's keep our momentum rolling!
The OHS Boys Track and Field team took first place at the Monmouth Roseville Titan Indoor meet last week.
Brody Ossian delivered a solid performance, putting together a big night that played a key role in the team’s success. He placed 2nd in the triple jump with a leap of 38’, while also earning 7th in the high jump by clearing 5’6”. Both marks tied his lifetime personal best. Brody’s efforts contributed to the team total of 95 points, helping secure the victory over Farmington. Stepping up in multiple events and reaching new personal milestones, Brody showed he’s ready to be a major contributor this year.
Charley Arnold and Carter Sersland stepped up in a big way in the 400m dash, showing they’re ready to take on larger roles this season. In a tight race, the two pushed each other to the line, with Charley narrowly edging Carter by less than one hundredth of a second. They finished 2nd and 3rd respectively, both clocking lifetime indoor bests of 54.95. The pair carried that momentum into the 4x400 relay, teaming up with Aidan Leingang and Wyatt Steen to secure a 2nd place finish in 3:46.95. Their combined efforts played a key role in locking in the overall team victory and set the tone for what this group can accomplish moving forward.
Friday afternoon was signing day at OHS. We are so proud of these six senior athletes that will be continuing their athletic careers at the next level: Hayden Gehring (Softball, Central College), Autumn Hoftender (Golf, Central College), Sadie Hessler (Track & Field, Augustana), Abi Kayser (Track & Field, Olivet Nazarene), and Lena Willett (Cross Country, Sandburg). Congratulations to all!
