April 30, 2026
The boys were back in action Tuesday at Mercer County, using the meet as a tune-up before Friday’s rematch with Sherrard. What began as a midweek prep meet turned into another strong showing for the Chargers, who collected their seventh straight team victory with 151 points, well clear of runner-up Macomb’s 87. Friday’s Sherrard Relays will present a different kind of challenge, with only one entry allowed per event and a greater emphasis on top-end scoring. Until then, here are a few of the standout efforts from Tuesday night:
Trey Barnes:
Trey put together one of his most complete nights of the season, piling up points in three individual events. He opened in the pole vault—still a relatively new event for the senior—and cleared 8’ to earn 3rd place. From there, he moved into his specialty in the hurdles, posting a season-best 18.84 in the 110m highs for another 3rd place finish. Trey closed out his night with his strongest race of the evening in the 300m intermediate hurdles, taking 2nd and setting a lifetime best of 45.91. His development over the last few seasons has been substantial, and he continues to emerge as an important piece heading into the championship stretch.
Cameron Engstrom:
Senior Cameron Engstrom swept the horizontal jumps, collecting two individual wins for the Chargers. He claimed gold in the long jump at 18’10” and followed it up with a season-best 38’5” in the triple jump. As one of the program’s most experienced veterans, Cameron continues to bring a steady presence to the lineup. His experience, composure, and consistency will be especially valuable as the competition tightens later in the postseason.
Throwers 4x100m Relay:
One of the most entertaining moments of the night came in the Throwers Relay, where the Chargers’ big men showed off a different side of their athleticism. The group, consisting of Sophomore Aidan Leingang, Sophomore Joe Border, Junior Caiden Tyler and Junior Chance Reid, not only took 1st place, but turned in a 48.27—fast enough to be a contender in the varsity sprint relay field. While some teams may stack that event with sprinters in disguise, Orion’s quartet of true throwers backed up their athleticism the right way, after already accounting for 13 points in the shot put and discus. It was a fun reminder that this group brings more than just power to the ring.
Trey Barnes:
Trey put together one of his most complete nights of the season, piling up points in three individual events. He opened in the pole vault—still a relatively new event for the senior—and cleared 8’ to earn 3rd place. From there, he moved into his specialty in the hurdles, posting a season-best 18.84 in the 110m highs for another 3rd place finish. Trey closed out his night with his strongest race of the evening in the 300m intermediate hurdles, taking 2nd and setting a lifetime best of 45.91. His development over the last few seasons has been substantial, and he continues to emerge as an important piece heading into the championship stretch.
Cameron Engstrom:
Senior Cameron Engstrom swept the horizontal jumps, collecting two individual wins for the Chargers. He claimed gold in the long jump at 18’10” and followed it up with a season-best 38’5” in the triple jump. As one of the program’s most experienced veterans, Cameron continues to bring a steady presence to the lineup. His experience, composure, and consistency will be especially valuable as the competition tightens later in the postseason.
Throwers 4x100m Relay:
One of the most entertaining moments of the night came in the Throwers Relay, where the Chargers’ big men showed off a different side of their athleticism. The group, consisting of Sophomore Aidan Leingang, Sophomore Joe Border, Junior Caiden Tyler and Junior Chance Reid, not only took 1st place, but turned in a 48.27—fast enough to be a contender in the varsity sprint relay field. While some teams may stack that event with sprinters in disguise, Orion’s quartet of true throwers backed up their athleticism the right way, after already accounting for 13 points in the shot put and discus. It was a fun reminder that this group brings more than just power to the ring.