Garretson hosted their first track meet of the year, the Jesse James Invitational, on April 9. It was the largest crowd the Garretson Sports Complex had seen in years, with more than 900 students participating from 14 school districts. The weather was sunny, though cool and windy.
Overall, Sioux Falls Christian and Chester Area took first in men's and women's events.
"Congrats to our Girls Team Champions...Sioux Falls Christian, and our Boys Team Champions...Chester Area," said Athletic Director Kevin Steckler. "Although we had several setbacks today, it turned out to be a great day for the athletes to compete."
One of those setbacks was the 100-meter dash, which had to be re-run because the lines were not set properly after the hurdles competition.
The enormous crowd was important to note.
"I can't remember when it's been more full," said Superintendent Guy Johnson, in his report to the school board on Monday night.
Garretson top results are as follows:
Girls 100-meter dash, Hannah Frewaldt placed 10th in the finals with a time of 14.15 seconds. The winner in the final was Lexi Even of Parker with 11.96 seconds.
Girls 200-meter dash, top runner for Garretson was Jordyn Williams, placing 13th with a time of 31.59 seconds.
Girls 400-meter dash, Kylie Christensen was 1:11.72 and 16th place.
Girls 800-meter run, Eliza Potter received 25th with a time of 3:36.65.
Girls 1600-meter run, 9th place was awarded to Tayler Benson with 6:24.11.
Girls 100-meter hurdles, the winner was Lily Ranschau with 16.34 seconds.
Girls 300-meter hurdles, Ranschau placed third with a time of 51.63 seconds.
Girls 800-meter relay was 7th place with Raegen Altman, Jordyn Williams, Aaliyah Leedy, and Lily Ranschau competing.
Girls 3200-meter relay placed 7th with Altman, Williams, Leedy, and Ranschau.
Girls 1600 sprint medley was 9th place with Hannah Frewaldt, Kaylin Leedy, Aaliyah Leedy, and Erin Steen.
Tied for 1st place in the girls high jump were Logan Bly of Garretson and Addison Bates of Chester Area with jump height of 4'8".
Girls Discus saw Oliviyah Thornton place 4th with a throw of 99'7".
Boys 200-meter dash, Sam Schleuter was 9th place with a time of 26.33 seconds, and Treyton Chester in 10th place with 26.52 seconds.
Boys 400-meter dash, Collin Olson was 28th place.
Boys 800-meter run, Carter Siemonsma was 11th with a time of 2:28.02.
Boys 1600-meter run, second was awarded to Preston Bohl at 5:04.58, losing to Chris Mayer of Mt. Vernon, who got 5:03.17.
Boys 3200-meter run, Bohl placed second again with a time of 11:03.73. Derek Vander Leest of Sioux Falls Christian was first with a time of 10:42.64.
Boys 300-meter hurdles, Sam Schleuter was 4th with a time of 47.29 seconds.
Boys 3200-meter relay, Garretson placed 4th. Team consisted of Preston Bohl, Sam Schleuter, Carter Siemonsma, and Collin Olson.
Boys Discus, Tyler Edmundson placed 20th with 94'.
