The Bellefontaine Chieftains swept the team titles Tuesday night at the Bellefontaine 5-Team Meet, with both the boys and girls squads turning in balanced, high-scoring performances across the board.
The boys finished first with 125 points ahead of Benjamin Logan (101) and Calvary Christian (51), while the girls matched that effort with a team title at 127 points, followed by Benjamin Logan (112) and Wapakoneta (79.5).
Bellefontaine’s depth in sprints, distance races, hurdles, relays, and field events proved to be the difference on both sides. Strong performances were also put on by the Benjamin Logan Radiers and Calvary Christian Spartans.
Bellefontaine Chieftain Boys – 1st Place (125 points)
The Bellefontaine boys delivered one of their most complete team efforts of the season, stacking points in nearly every event group to pull away for the team title.
Sophomore Caleb Sechrest set the tone in the hurdles, sweeping both events with a dominant win in the 110-meter hurdles (15.21) before coming back to take the 300-meter hurdles (40.31). Junior Terrence Hayes added crucial depth, finishing runner-up in the 300 hurdles, third in the 110 hurdles, and clearing 5-10 to capture the high jump title.
In the sprint events, freshman Kyrus Cobb continued a breakout day with a win in the 100-meter dash (11.49), along with a strong all-around scoring performance that included fourth in the 400, fourth in high jump, and third in long jump. Senior Kaiden Foulk added another sprint title for the Chieftains, winning the 200-meter dash in 22.79 after finishing just behind Cobb in the 100.
Bellefontaine’s distance crew delivered major points as well, with senior Hayden Maus taking control of the 1600-meter run in 4:30.64 and sophomore Landon Gerwels winning the 3200-meter run in 10:28.61. The Chieftains also piled up depth in the mile with Oliver Grandstaff finishing third and Jack Wilson taking fourth.
Field events were another key piece of the title run. Maddox Marlen finished runner-up in the long jump, Marek Frazier placed second in the shot put, and Andrew Myers added a third-place finish in the pole vault, helping secure Bellefontaine’s wide scoring margin.
Bellefontaine Chieftain Girls – 1st Place (127 points)
The Bellefontaine girls matched the boys’ success with a dominant, well-rounded performance that featured event wins across every discipline.
Senior Callie Shumaker led a strong hurdle group, winning the 300-meter hurdles (45.50) and placing second in the 100-meter hurdles (15.06), while sophomore Sloan Stolly added key support with a runner-up finish in the 300 hurdles and third in the 100 hurdles.
Junior Jillian Ullum powered the sprint group with a win in the 100-meter dash (12.90) and a runner-up finish in the 400 (1:03.05). Freshman Layla Davis added another sprint title for Bellefontaine, winning the 200-meter dash in 27.39 with a strong finishing kick.
In the distance races, senior Kaeleigh Flora won the 800-meter run (2:34.37) and played a key role in relay success, while senior Grace Brown controlled the 3200-meter run with a dominant win in 12:16.11. Cece Reier also provided important scoring with a runner-up finish in the 3200 and a strong 1600 performance.
The Chieftains separated themselves in the relay events, winning both the 4×400 (4:26.28) and 4×800 (10:34.14) to stretch their lead.
In the field events, senior Kelsey Snapp delivered one of the top performances of the meet, winning both the shot put (38-2) and discus (146-6), providing a major boost to the team total.
Bellefontaine’s combination of multiple event winners and consistent scoring across the lineup secured the girls’ team title.
Benjamin Logan Raider Boys – 2nd Place (101 points)
The Benjamin Logan Raiders stayed within striking distance throughout the meet, fueled by elite relay performances and strong field event production.
Senior Carter Daniels highlighted the night with a first-place finish in the pole vault, clearing 15 feet and setting a new school record in the process. The Raiders’ relays were equally dominant, sweeping the 4×200 (1:35.33), 4×400 (3:39.74), and 4×800 (8:50.11) to rack up critical points.
In the sprint and mid-distance events, Tyler Shoopman added a runner-up finish in the 400-meter dash (53.27), while Carter Buck followed closely in third (53.96), with both playing key roles in relay success throughout the night.
The throwing events belonged to senior Gus Bibart, who completed a clean sweep by winning both shot put (43-4.5) and discus (132-11). Roman Maxwell added a standout performance of his own, winning the long jump at 19-4 and finishing runner-up in the high jump.
Additional scoring came from Owen Stratton in the high jump, Brayden White in the pole vault, and Cooper Buck in the hurdles, as Benjamin Logan’s depth kept pressure on Bellefontaine throughout the meet.
Benjamin Logan Raider Girls – 2nd Place (112 points)
The Benjamin Logan girls stayed competitive throughout the meet, leaning on distance strength, relay depth, and key field event points.
The Raiders were especially strong in the mile, where Lucy Wenger captured first in the 1600-meter run (5:59.55) in a tight race with teammate Peyton Smith, who finished just behind in 5:59.98 for second place.
Senior Scarlett Elliott provided one of the Raiders’ top individual performances, winning the pole vault at 9-0 while also adding points in the hurdles and relays. Daylin Varner was a steady scorer across multiple events, finishing second in the 200, third in the 100, and contributing to relay scoring.
Storm LeVan added valuable points with a strong long jump and hurdle performance, while Aleah France placed third in the 400 to help balance the team’s scoring.
In the throws, Kyla Godwin and Kaylee Hays both added key contributions, helping Benjamin Logan remain firmly in second place as the meet progressed.
Calvary Christian Spartan Boys – 3rd Place (51 points)
The Calvary Christian Spartans leaned heavily on their middle-distance and distance strength to secure a solid third-place finish.
Junior Brett Gilldow led the Spartans with a win in the 400-meter dash (53.20), narrowly edging Benjamin Logan in a tightly contested race. He also helped the Spartans contribute in the 4×400 relay, adding valuable points to their total.
Sophomore Adly Knox delivered another event win in the 800-meter run (2:10.53) and added a fifth-place finish in the 1600-meter run, giving Calvary consistency in the middle distances.
Senior John Gaertner provided versatility across multiple events, finishing runner-up in the 1600, adding a sixth-place finish in the 200, and running on the Spartans’ scoring 4×400 relay team.
In the longer distances, the Spartans picked up strong finishes from Beniah Soma (2nd in the 3200) and Gideon Soma (3rd in the 3200), helping anchor their scoring.
While not as deep as the top two teams, Calvary Christian’s strength in distance events and steady relay contributions secured a comfortable third-place finish.
