West Liberty boys track team takes silver at regionals

The West Liberty-Salem Boys Track Team competed Saturday at Day 2 of the Division 2 Regional Track Meet hosted at Piqua.

The boys were the runner-up team out of 40 scoring teams.

“Our guys were amazing!” said coach Lauck. “They gave clutch performances at the D2 level in conditions that were unseasonably cold and windy.  Jackson Steider assembled a stellar day, winning his individual events as well as helping two relays to state.”

Coach Lauck went on to say they were particularly proud of all four relay teams qualifying for the state meet.

“That is an exceptional feat that showcases talent, training, and dedication, ” he said. “To make this happen, several of our guys sacrificed potential individual glory to qualify their teammates!”

Top 5 scoring:

• Brookville   59
• WL-S          51.33
• Indian Hill  44
• Versailles   42
• Cin. CHCA 42

Qualifying for the OHSAA State Meet next week (top 4 advance):

Regional Champion:

• 110m hurdles Jackson Steider (14.08)
• 300m hurdles Jackson Steider (39.25)

3rd place:

• 4x800m relay-Thursday-(8:00.88) New School Record-Quentin Rudolph, Asher Cole, Asher Knox, Caleb Larson

4th place:

• 4x100m relay (43.02) Lincoln Henderson, Jack Bahan, Jackson Steider, Sam Kidd
• 4x200m relay (1:31.15) Lincoln Henderson, Jack Bahan, Sam Kidd, Troy Bradley
• 4x400m relay (3:25.36) Jake Lauck, Jack Bahan, Jackson Steider, Troy Bradley

Qualifiers will compete at the OHSAA State Meet at Jesse Owens Stadium Friday and Saturday.

Regional Placers:

6th Place

• 400m Troy Bradley (51.24)

7th Place

• 300m hurdles Taryn Bradley (41.19)
• 1600m Asher Cole (4:32.01)
• 3200m Asher Knox (9:49.40)

8th Place

• 800m Quentin Rudolph (2:01.05)
• Pole Vault Craig Stanford (12-6) on Thursday