The SPA track and field teams delivered an outstanding performance at the Section 4A Championships, earning multiple event titles, podium finishes, and seven state-qualifying entries while competing against some of the top programs in the section. | Section Meet Results
The Spartan girls finished third out of 17 teams, while the boys placed eighth out of 19 teams.
Leading the way was Elizabeth Tuttle ’26, who continued her dominant postseason run. Tuttle captured Section 4A titles in both hurdle events, winning the 100-meter hurdles in a new section-record time of 14.03 and the 300-meter hurdles in a personal-record 43.08. The defending Class A State Champion in both events will now look to reclaim her titles at the state meet this week.
The girls’ 4×800-meter relay team of Milena Gatto Paz ’30, Lucy Byrnes ’28, Maren Overgaard ’26, and Sophie Kannapiran ’28 also claimed a Section 4A championship, crossing the finish line in a season-best 9:46.61 to earn their trip to state.
Jocelyn Rog ’28 added another state qualification for the Spartans with a runner-up finish in the 100-meter hurdles.
SPA also saw strong performances from both 4×400-meter relay teams, with each squad earning third-place finishes. The boys’ team of Nico Martin ’27, Isaac Broderius ’27, Roman Hozalski ’27, and Langston Thompson ’27 (with Patrick Wall ’26 contributing in the preliminaries) secured third place, while the girls team of Milena Gatto Paz ’30, Sophie Kannapiran ’28, Maren Overgaard ’26, and Elizabeth Tuttle ’26 matched the accomplishment on the girls side.
State Qualifiers
Girls
- 4×800 Meter Relay: Milena Gatto Paz ’30, Lucy Byrnes ’28, Maren Overgaard ’26, Sophie Kannapiran ’28 (alternates: Leah Passe ’26 and Isla Kim ’30)
- Elizabeth Tuttle ’26 – 100 Meter Hurdles
- Elizabeth Tuttle ’26 – 300 Meter Hurdles
- Jocelyn Rog ’28 – 100 Meter Hurdles
Boys
- Nico Martin ’27 – 300 Meter Hurdles
- Roman Hozalski ’27 – 400 Meters
- Langston Thompson ’27 – 400 Meters
The Class A State Track and Field Championships begin with preliminaries on Thursday, June 4, at St. Michael-Albertville High School, with finals scheduled for Friday, June 5. | Class A State Meet Schedule
Congratulations to all of our Spartan competitors on an exceptional section meet, and best of luck to our state qualifiers as they represent SPA on the biggest stage of the season!