Dogies shine at Hulett — Several qualify for state meet
Photo by Owen Cummings
The Newcastle High School track and field team turned in a strong performance at the Devils Tower Track Classic in Hulett, posting personal records and adding state qualifiers in a meet that held special meaning for head coach Matt Conzelman.
Competing on Hulett’s newly completed track and field facilities, the Dogies recorded more than 10 personal records across the boys and girls teams while showing continued progress midway through the season.
“It was a great day for the Dogies at the Devils Tower Track Classic,” Conzelman said. “Hulett High School got a new track and facilities, and it was their first track meet in a long time. The Dogies worked hard and did a great job competing all day.”
For Conzelman, the meet also carried personal significance.
“I was a former Hulett High School alumni, and it was a special day for me to be back in Hulett for competition,” he said.
Several Dogies highlighted the day with standout performances and personal-best efforts.
Simon Bau cleared 11 feet, 6 inches in the pole vault, while Annika Oleson posted a season-best mark in the triple jump. Adalyn Olson led the girls with multiple event wins, and Collin McConkey paced the boys with a first-place finish in the 200 meters and a state-qualifying time in the 100.
Newcastle also added to its list of state qualifiers. McConkey qualified in the 100 meters with a time of 11.55, and Dustin McCarthy hit the qualifying mark in the high jump by clearing 5-11.
Due to the upcoming weather forecast, coach Conzelman announced that the home track meet and Senior Recognition event has been rescheduled. The Speed Goat Track Meet, originally planned for Friday, April 24, will now take place on Tuesday, April 21, at 2:00 p.m.
“We apologize for the short notice and any inconvenience this may cause,” Conzelman said, “but our priority is to ensure the best possible conditions for our athletes and a memorable Senior Recognition event. Seniors will be honored following the 1600m run.”
Results and complete meet information are available at wy.milesplit.com.
Devils Tower Track Classic — Hulett
Team scores
Girls: Sundance 171, Wright 132, Upton 126, Hulett 55, Kaycee 28, Newcastle 24, Moorcroft 19, Arvada-Clearmont 1.
Boys: Wright 136, Upton 97, Sundance 70.5, Hulett 67, Kaycee 39, Moorcroft 28.5, Newcastle 28, Arvada-Clearmont 2.
State qualifiers
Collin McConkey: 100, 11.55 (2nd).
Dustin McCarthy: High jump, 5-11.
Girls individual results
Adalyn Olson: 200, 27.59, 1st; 100 hurdles, 15.36, 1st; long jump, 17-2, 1st.
Brystal Sweet: 100, 14.65, 6th.
Madison Sterriker: 100, 15.44, 9th.
Josie Smith: 200, 30.42, 6th; triple jump, 28-4.5, 5th.
Courtney Matthews: 200, 31.84, 10th.
Ashlynn Shroyer: 200, 35.32, 13th.
Hollie Swentesky: High jump, 4-5, 4th.
Hana Alexander: Long jump, 14-0.5, 4th.
Kaia Pederson: Long jump, 11-11, 10th; triple jump, 27-6.75, 7th.
Kentri Liggett: Long jump, 8-5, 13th.
Lillie Morrill: Triple jump, 27-3.25, 9th.
Sydney Pederson: Shot put, 30-7, 2nd; discus, 84-7, 7th.
Kyndal Von Eye: Shot put, 28-6, 5th; discus, 84-5, 8th.
Lilly Patterson: Discus, 79-3, 9th.
Maria Sandvold: Shot put, 24-2, 9th.
Adrianna Schofield: Shot put, 20-2, 12th.
Boys individual results
Collin McConkey: 200, 23.86, 1st; 100, 11.55, 2nd.
Landen Hill: 200, 23.90, 2nd; high jump, 5-11, 2nd.
Dane Crabtree: 100, 11.74, 4th; long jump, 20-4.5, 2nd.
Adam Butler: 110 hurdles, 18.10, 1st; 300 hurdles, 47.83, 1st; 100, 12.01, 5th; long jump, 17-4, 4th.
Rurik Herrberg: 100, 12.03, 6th.
Jaden McGuire: 200, 24.55, 5th.
Wyatt Kaminski: 200, 27.68, 14th.
Lane Carter: 3200, 12:47.10, 3rd; 1600, 5:41.18, 5th.
Cole Erb: Triple jump, 36-0, 2nd; long jump, 16-5, 9th.
Ashton Wertz: Discus, 75-5, 14th.
Teegon Martinez: Discus, 68-9, 16th.
Alec Williams: Shot put, 33-0, 10th.
Owen Evenson: Shot put, 26-9, 13th.
Evan Lyle: Shot put, 22-1, 16th.
Relay results
Girls 4x100: 56.77, 2nd; 1:02.21, 7th.
Girls 4x400: 4:51.70, 2nd.
Girls sprint medley: 5:57.82, 5th.
Boys 4x100: 46.59, 1st; 54.01, 6th.
Boys 4x400: 3:48.04, 2nd.
Boys sprint medley: 4:06.95, 2nd.