WICHITA — Earning a runner-up finish in the Class 2A high jump, Makenzie LaRue was one of the bright stars for the Erie Red Devils at the KSHSAA State Track and Field Championships over the weekend.
Clearing 5-2, LaRue claimed second in the high jump. Hoxie’s Emily Bainter won the event, clearing 5-2 but winning the event on attempts.
LaRue also medaled in the 100m hurdles, placing sixth (16.20). She finished 12th in the triple jump (3210.5).
On the boys’ side for Erie, Quincy Brown medaled in the high jump, finishing eighth and clearing 6-0.
Brown also finished 10th in the 300m hurdles prelims with a time of 42.15 seconds.
Jaden Daniels placed 15th in the 110m hurdles prelims (17.26) and 15th in the 300m hurdles prelims (44.76).
Grant Reissig was 11th in the high jump (5-10) while Micahel Richenburg was 14th in the triple jump (40-8.75).
Cherryvale sends two to Wichita Addyson Boss and Cooper Smith represented Cherryvale at the KSHSAA State Track and Field Championships over the weekend.
Boss finished 15th in the girls discus (96-4) while Smith was ninth in the boys shot put (49-1).
Pair from Oswego compete at state
Two Oswego athletes competed at the KSHSAA State Track and Field Championships.
Mia Hibben finished 15th in the girls 400m dash prelims (1:07.04) while Alex Long was 10th in the boys javelin (155-5).
Makenzie LaRue of the Erie Red Devils competes in the finals of the Class 2A 100m hurdles at the KSHSAA State Track and Field Championships in Wichita on Saturday. Sean Frye/Sun photo
