Several Ellsworth Bearcats qualified for state in three events during regional competition May 21 at Beloit. Leading the way was senior Trey Anderson, who qualified in all three events, including a 1st place in the 200m Dash.

To qualify for state an athlete or relay must place in the top 4 of an event. Ellsworth qualified in the 200m Dash, the 4x100 Relay and the 4x400 Relay.

“Just like many other regional meets I’ve been to, there were ups and downs throughout the day,” said Coach Nick Rodriguez.

“Trey ran an outstanding 200m race. The 200m is a deep race at state. Our 4x1 had a good race but I know we can still be better here. We had a great run in the 4x4. We dropped 5 seconds in this relay from league and left no doubt that we were in the top 2 on Friday.

“Trey had a solid last leg but everyone went out and did their job in the relay. Luke has been consistent in the opening leg and our two freshmen runners did their job to keep us in the race and Trey closed it out. We probably have the least experienced 4x4 in 3A.

“This group has only ran three races together and 3 guys on the relay are 1st year HS track athletes.”

Going to state this weekend are:

• Trey Anderson, Luke Sharp, Joshua Rodriguez, Rylie Stone, 2nd, in the 4x400 with a time of 3:32.69.

• Trey Anderson, Luke Sharp, Bradley Vopat, and Rylie Stone, 4th, in the 4x100 with a time of 44.42.

Other results:

Shot Put — 6th Madison Kelley 34’ 4 ¼”

Javelin — 5th Kylan Turnipseed 111’ 1”

100m Dash — 5th Luke Sharp 11.39

At state in Wichita the top eight finishers in their races we be awarded medals. With the new state schedule this year, Ellsworth will only compete Friday.