Columbus East High School

The Columbus East Boys and Girls Track & Field teams delivered commendable performances at the Columbus North Invitational on Saturday, April 12, 2025, showcasing their dedication and competitive spirit. Boys Track & Field Highlights The Olympians secured several top-10 finishes, reflecting their hard work and determination: - **Austin Menefee**: Achieved 6th place in the 200 meters with a time of 23.50 seconds, earning 3 points for the team. - **4x100 Meter Relay Team**: Comprising Brody Miller, Blake Moss, Jax Siegman, and Kadyn Johnson-Bey, the team finished 8th with a time of 45.54 seconds, contributing 1 point. - **4x400 Meter Relay Team**: Featuring Dallas Dykstra, Cam Herron, Deonte Study, and Austin Menefee, they secured 8th place with a time of 3:42.28, adding another point to the team's tally. - **Ryder Meek**: Cleared 6'0" in the high jump, earning 7th place and 2 points. Additional notable performances included: - **Henry Eickmeyer**: Competed in both the 110m and 300m hurdles, finishing 12th and 13th respectively. - **Blake Moss**: Placed 12th in the 200 meters with a time of 24.00 seconds. - **Deonte Study**: Ran the 400 meters in 56.79 seconds, securing 18th place. - **Jackson Brookes** and **Chance Knapp**: Participated in the 800 meters, finishing 18th and 19th respectively. - **Norman Dickson** and **Lorren Westerfeld**: Competed in the 1600 meters, placing 17th and 18th respectively. ## Girls Track & Field Highlights The Lady Olympians also demonstrated strong performances with several athletes earning points: - **Carsyn Schlehuser**: Secured 7th place in the 100 meters with a time of 13.14 seconds, contributing 2 points. - **Sophie Glick**: Achieved 5th place in the 400 meters, clocking in at 1:03.79, and earning 4 points. - **Kai Scott**: Finished 8th in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 51.41 seconds, adding 1 point. - **4x100 Meter Relay Team**: Consisting of Kai Scott, Claire Behnke, Kyleigh Dover, and Carsyn Schlehuser, the team placed 6th with a time of 55.18 seconds, earning 3 points. Other commendable efforts included: - **Claire Behnke**: Finished 11th in the 100 meters with a time of 13.31 seconds. - **Kyleigh Dover**: Placed 16th in the 200 meters, recording a time of 28.76 seconds. - **Madison Swartzentruber**: Competed in both the 800 and 1600 meters, finishing 17th and 14th respectively. - **Delaney Rogers**: Secured 19th place in the 800 meters with a time of 3:07.90. - **Abigail Collins**: Finished 19th in the 1600 meters, clocking in at 8:01.28. - **Ainsley Shaw**: Participated in the 100 and 300-meter hurdles, placing 12th in both events.