Cote, Schulz lead way for Bulldogs in divisional meet
Sage Cornelius fights for a spot during the 800m at the Western A divisional meet last weekend in Corvallis. (Photo courtesy Jeff Doorn)
Lydia Kryshak edges a Columbia Falls runner in the 1,600m relay during the Western A divisional meet last weekend in Corvallis. (Photo courtesy Jeff Doorn)
Lee Walburn competes in the high jump during the Western A divisional meet in Corvallis. (Photo courtesy Jeff Doorn)
Tyler Cote takes the baton from Lee Walburn during the 1,600m relay at the Western A divisional meet in Corvallis. (Photo courtesy Jeff Doorn)
Josh Dudley guts it out in the 800m during the Western A divisional meet in Corvallis. (Photo courtesy Jeff Doorn)
Lauren Schulz runs in the 200m during the Western A divisional meet in Corvallis. (Photo courtesy Jeff Doorn)
Kennedy Grove in the 300m hurdles at the Western A divisional meet last weekend in Corvallis. (Photo courtesy Jeff Doorn)
Whitefish qualified 30 athletes for the Class A State Track Meet over the weekend at the divisional meet in Corvallis.
As a team, both the girls and boys finished fifth overall.
“I feel like our kids were ready to go in almost every area,” head coach Derek Schulz said. “We’re really excited.”
The boys were led by a huge day for Tyler Cote, who qualified in the 100, 200, 400 and 1,600 relay. Cote took third in both the 100 (11.42) and 200 (23.44).
Lee Walburn took fourth in the 300 hurdles with a 42.51, and the 1,600 relay team took second with 3:30.38.
On the girls side, Lauren Schulz qualified for five events — the 100, 200, 400 and both relays. Schulz took fourth in the 100 (12.76) and third in the 200 (26.52).
Ella Greenberg had an equally strong day, qualifying for the 800, 1,600 and 3,200. Greenberg took sixth in the 800 (2:27.09) and fifth in the 3,200 (12.:26.51).
Whitefish took third in the 1,600 relay with a time of 4:12.00.
As his team looks ahead to the state track meet in Laurel on Friday and Saturday, Schulz said the primary focus is on resting and being mentally prepared.
“The hard work is done. The mental prep and physical preparation in terms of rest and nutrition, those are the things we’re focused on this week. You don’t run yourself into better condition this week,” he said. “Our goal will be to compete even better and see what happens.”
Girls
Team Totals
1. Corvallis, 110.50; 2. Hamilton, 87; 3. Dillon, 82; 4. Columbia Falls, 62; 5. Whitefish, 53.50; 6. Frenchtown, 41; 7. Stevensville, 33; 8. Polson, 30; 9. Butte Central, 28.
Events
100 - 4. Lauren Schulz, WF, 12.76; 7. Emily Buckmaster, WF, 13.50;
200 - 3. Lauren Schulz, WF, 26.52; 7. Lydia Kryshak, WF, 27.70;9. Emily Buckmaster, WF, 28.33;
800 - 6. Ella Greenberg, WF, 2:27.09; 10. Jessica Henson, WF, 2:34.17.
3,200 - 5. Ella Greenberg, WF, 12:26.51;
300 hurdles - 7. Whitney Billi, WF, 51.42; 9. Kennedy Grove, WF, 52.33;
1600 relay - 1. Corvallis, (Penny Jessop, Bree Lewis, Emme Warnekn, Heidi Nisly), 4:09.23; 2. Columbia Falls, 4:11.81; 3. Whitefish, 4:12.00; 4. Frenchtown, 4:18.40; 5. Stevensville, 4:21.40; 6. Polson, 4:25.11; 7. Hamilton, 4:31.31.
High jump - t-4. Alice Wilde, WF, J5-0; t-6. Kate Doorn, WF, J4-10;
Discus - 9. Cevana Lawshe, WF, 98-3; 10. Charis Leopold, Cor, 97-6.
Boys
Team Totals
1. Corvallis, 118; t-2. Dillon, 92; t-2. Columbia Falls, 92; 4. Frenchtown, 73; 5. Whitefish, 48; 6. Polson, 45; 7. Hamilton, 32; 8. Butte Central, 19; 9. Stevensville, 8.
Events
100 - 3. Tyler Cote, WF, 11.42;
200 -3. Tyler Cote, WF, 23.44;
800 - 7. Sage Cornelius, WF, 2:03.78;
10:28.99; 8. Frank Dean, Fre, 10:29.59; 9. Tyler Schmautz, Fre, 10:30.34; 10. Joel Haas, Cor, 10:43.81.
300 hurdles - 4. Lee Walburn, WF, 42.51;
1,600 relay - 1. Corvallis, (Cole Wohltman, Bruce Thomas, Ridge Albright, Jake Jessop), 3:29.54; 2. Whitefish, 3:30.38; 3. Dillon, 3:33.47; 4. Frenchtown, 3;34.86; 5. Butte Central, 3;36.03; 6. Polson, 3:36.45; 7. Columbia Falls, 3:36.63; 8. Stevensville, 3:40.41; 9. Hamilton, 3:41.05.
High jump - t-2. Alex Barker, WF, J6-00; 7. Sawyer Silliker, WF, J5-10;
Triple jump - 10. Zander Wold, WF, 39-.5.
Discus - 10. Dawken Billi, WF, 129-08.