CLAY CENTER INVITATIONAL TRACK MEET

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

The Beloit Trojan track teams kicked off their 2025 season with a solid performance at the Clay
Center Invitational on Tuesday, April 1. The meet featured teams from Clay Center, Republic
County, Concordia, Linn, Minneapolis, Riley County, Southeast of Saline, and Beloit. One of the
unique aspects of this meet was the unlimited entries in both field and running events, allowing
coaches to test out their athletes and determine which individuals will compete at the varsity and
junior varsity levels. It also gave athletes the chance to explore different events and ensure that
everyone had an opportunity to record a mark.

Trojan Boys Perform Well
The Beloit boys had an impressive outing, securing a total of 23 medals—3 gold, 3 silver, 2
bronze, and 15 others—and finishing in 3rd place overall.
Gold Medalists:
 Griffin Johnson in the shot put with a mark of 52’1.5″
 John Lomax in the javelin with a throw of 157’3″
 Henry Tice in the pole vault with a height of 12’6″
Silver Medalists:
 Griffin Johnson in the discus (144’4″)
 Jacob Hand in the 300m hurdles (43.97)
 Brody Litton in the shot put (49’11”)
Bronze Medalists:
 Kross Kemmerer in the discus (137’1″)
 Gunner Gray in the triple jump (39’10”)
Other notable finishers included Brody Litton, who placed 4th in the discus, and the 4x800m
relay team of Kale Leners, Charlie Burke, Gavin Wright, and Brogan Monty, who also earned
5th place.
Additional Top Finishers:
 Jacob Hand in the long jump (5th)
 The 4x100m relay team (6th) of Jamisen Mears, Jacob Hand, Gunner Gray, and Kale
Leners
 The 4x400m relay team (6th) of Parker Lund, Kale Leners, Gavin Wright, and Jacob
Hand
 John Lomax in the pole vault (6th)

Lady Trojans Shine
The Beloit Lady Trojans were dominant throughout the day, finishing in 1st place with a
remarkable 195 points and a total of 42 medals (9 gold, 9 silver, 4 bronze, and 20 others).
Gold Medalists:
 Brecken Boudreaux in the 100m dash (13.85) and the long jump (18’0″)
 The 4x100m relay team of Bently Pruitt, Dakota Gray, Scarlett Ludwig, and Brecken
Boudreaux (52.1)
 Cassandra Thompson in the discus (119’3″)
 Sophia Thompson in the high jump (5’4″)
 Ashlyn Loomis in the pole vault (10’0″)
Silver Medalists:
 Bently Pruitt in the 100m dash (13.88) and pole vault (9’6″)
 Scarlett Ludwig in the 100m hurdles (17.86)
 Autumn Lorenz in the 400m dash (1:05.44), the long jump (17’3″), and the javelin
(124’7″)
 Samantha Thompson in the discus (116’5″) and shot put (33’4.5″)
 Brecken Boudreaux in the triple jump (33’9″)
Bronze Medalists:
 Zayda Purvis in the 100m dash (14.07) and pole vault (8’6″)
 Dakota Gray in the 300m hurdles (52.61) and the long jump (17’0.75″)
Other notable finishes included Bently Pruitt, who placed 4th in the 200m dash (29.68), and
Reese Richards, who placed 4th in both the 800m run and 1600m run.
Additional Top Finishers:
 The 4x400m relay team (4th) of Autumn Lorenz, Ashlyn Loomis, Ellie Olson, and
Scarlett Ludwig
 Cassandra Thompson in the javelin (4th)
 Landry Litton in the shot put (5th)
 Ellie Olson in the 400m dash (5th)

Head Coach Ryan Isbell’s Comments
“Both the boys and girls teams performed very well for the first meet of the season. It’s encouraging to see the younger athletes stepping up and learning from the leadership of the upperclassmen. They’ve been working hard every day and it’s exciting to see their progress. The success of both teams this season will rely on continued development, as well as
staying healthy.”

Final Team Standings
Boys:
1. Southeast of Saline – 174 points
2. Clay Center – 87.5 points
3. Beloit – 76.5 points
4. Riley County – 58.33 points
5. Republic County – 43.33 points
6. Linn – 42 points
7. Concordia – 41.33 points
8. Minneapolis – 34 points
Girls:
1. Beloit – 195 points
2. Clay Center – 98 points
3. Southeast of Saline – 91 points
4. Concordia – 64 points
5. Riley County – 54 points
6. Minneapolis – 30 points
7. Republic County – 19 points
8. Linn – 6 points

Looking Ahead
The next varsity meet for the Beloit track teams will be the Concordia Invitational on Friday,
April 11. The teams will look to build on their strong performances as they continue to develop
and prepare for the rest of the season.