{"id":36499,"date":"2026-05-09T09:35:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T13:35:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?p=36499"},"modified":"2026-05-11T11:23:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T15:23:16","slug":"patriots-set-new-conference-records-at-acac-meet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/09\/patriots-set-new-conference-records-at-acac-meet\/","title":{"rendered":"Patriots set new conference records at ACAC meet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Bluffton claimed four of the individual track events, along with the pole vault and the 4&#215;800 to capture Friday&#8217;s girls&#8217; ACAC title. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the boys&#8217; meet, it was Woodlan winning the middle distance races, the pole vault that gave them a leg up on the competition, but Ryan Kline&#8217;s performances in the throwing events gave them what they needed to claim the conference title. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alexa Walter won the shot put as expected, but there were likely few outside of Walter, her parents and her coaches who expected her to throw 46 feet, crushing her own record, the school record, and the ACAC record. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only girl to throw 46 feet at last year&#8217;s state meet was the one girl who finished ahead of Walter last year &#8211; Gwen Howard of Whitko (now throwing at Duke). Friday&#8217;s throw of 45-11.5 for Walter shows that she is a major contender for this year&#8217;s state title. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scheumannphotography.mypixieset.com\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"827\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cap-Gown.png?resize=640%2C827&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35940\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7735569807597434;width:450px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cap-Gown.png?resize=792%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 792w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cap-Gown.png?resize=232%2C300&amp;ssl=1 232w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cap-Gown.png?resize=768%2C994&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cap-Gown.png?resize=1187%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1187w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cap-Gown.png?w=1546&amp;ssl=1 1546w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cap-Gown.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Performing a bit in Walter&#8217;s shadow, Lenai Riddle still had herself a fine night, finishing second to her mentor in the shot put with a new personal best of 42-06.25. That distance is easily second-best in Z-Land behind Walter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Riddle also had a PR in the discus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Editor&#8217;s Note: The weather was not kind to our cameras Friday. We apologize for the lack of photos, but we can&#8217;t wait for the state series to highlight more of our local athletes. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apiland.net\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/API_Small.bmp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18308\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Proud to sponsor Heritage Athletics on WZBD.com!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We have full results and notes here: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Girls&#8217; Meet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Team Scores: 1st-Bluffton 161, 2nd-Heritage 123, 3rd-Jay County 102.5, 4th-Woodlan 86.5, 5th-South Adams 70, 6th-Southern Wells 52, 7th-Adams Central 18<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>100 M<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Addison Raber-Bluffton 13.40<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Ariel Beiswanger-JC 13.41<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Olivia Lybarger-Heritage 13.51<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Di&#8217;Mond Williams-White-Heritage 13.78<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Luelle Schoch-SA 14.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prelim Times<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Di&#8217;Mond Williams-White-Heritage 13.39<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Olivia Lybarger-Heritage 13.48<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luelle Schoch-SA 13.91<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ireland Shuck-SA 14.10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ava Powell-AC 14.11<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lexy Harvey-AC 15.44<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>200 M<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Leighann Carpenter-SW 27.56<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Addison Raber-Bluffton 27.72<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Di&#8217;Mond Williams-White-Heritage 27.99<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Luelle Schoch-SA 28.95<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Di&#8217;Nestee Williams-White-Heritage 29.89<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prelim Times<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Di&#8217;Nestee Williams-White-Heritage 28.37<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luelle Schoch-SA 29.42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ava Powell-AC 29.93<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Claire Arner-AC 31.62<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61565552753023\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"447\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-1.png?resize=640%2C447&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35664\" style=\"width:406px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-1.png?w=654&amp;ssl=1 654w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-1.png?resize=300%2C210&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>400 M<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Cora Kunkel-Bluffton 1:01.58<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Di&#8217;Nestee Williams-White-Heritage 1:02.35<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Olivia Lybarger-Heritage 1:02.50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Aleena Bierbaum-SA 1:06.84<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11. Ireland Shuck-SA 1:09.12<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12. Ellie Minnich-AC 1:10.22<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Williams-White&#8217;s runner-up time was her best of the season as she inches closer to her career best of 1:00.48 from last year&#8217;s regional. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Olivia Lybarger also ran a season best, with her time of 1:02.50 becoming her new PR. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-South Adams got two season bests from their two participants, Aleena Bierbaum and Ireland Shuck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>800 M<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Cora Kunkel-Bluffton 2:32.95<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Adalynn Watson-SA 2:37.99<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Emily High-Heritage 2:45.85<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10. Audrey Meyer-Heritage 3:07.14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DDDMaintenanceandReapir\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DDD_Maintenance_BC_4-23_for_AD-1.jpg?resize=640%2C366&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DDD_Maintenance_BC_4-23_for_AD-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C585&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DDD_Maintenance_BC_4-23_for_AD-1.jpg?resize=300%2C171&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DDD_Maintenance_BC_4-23_for_AD-1.jpg?resize=768%2C439&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DDD_Maintenance_BC_4-23_for_AD-1.jpg?w=1050&amp;ssl=1 1050w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>12. Eva Sprunger-AC 3:13.38<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Adi Watson ran a season best for the Starfires to score valuable team points. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Emily High set a new PR for herself to give the Patriots an eighth-place finish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1600 M<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Katy Niles-Woodlan 5:21.69<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Emily High-Heritage 5:49.55<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Hailey Brune-AC 6:02.62<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9. Adalynn Watson-SA 6:19.11<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10. Ava Gerber-Heritage 6:39.78<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12. Nola Ortiz-AC 7:00.96<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Along with her PR in the 800, Emily High also registered her career best in the 1600. Since last season, High has now dropped a full 40 seconds from her record. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Sophomore Hailey Brune set a new PR for herself with her eighth-place finish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"274\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/8188397075635140833.jpg?resize=640%2C274&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/8188397075635140833.jpg?resize=1024%2C438&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/8188397075635140833.jpg?resize=300%2C128&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/8188397075635140833.jpg?resize=768%2C328&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/8188397075635140833.jpg?w=1437&amp;ssl=1 1437w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/8188397075635140833.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Proud sponsor of local athletes on WZBD.com!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3200 M<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Abigail Ramseyer-Bluffton 11:43.05<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Adi Rumschlag-AC 13:09.14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Ava Gerber-Heritage 14:04.01<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Elizabeth Buuck-Heritage 14:26.09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Adi Rumschlag ran her career best for the Jets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>100 M Hurdles Finals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Kapri Bixler-SA 16.48<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. McKinsey Amstein-Heritage 16.84<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Ana Lehman-SA 17.21<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prelims Times<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bailey White-Heritage 19.27<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sophia Mudd-AC 20.04<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Claire Heyne-AC 20.48<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Business-Card-2024.jpg?resize=640%2C362&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Business-Card-2024.jpg?resize=1024%2C579&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Business-Card-2024.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Business-Card-2024.jpg?resize=768%2C434&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Business-Card-2024.jpg?w=1039&amp;ssl=1 1039w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Proud to sponsor Heritage athletes and teams on WZBD.com!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>300 M Hurdles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Leighann Carpenter-SW 47.56<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Kapri Bixler-SA 50.30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Ana Lehman-SA 50.51<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Bailey White-Heritage 52.22<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Rosalinda Medina-Heritage 52.81<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12. Genesis Burrgin-AC 59.09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4&#215;100 Relay<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Jay County 51.53<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Heritage 53.30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amstein-Williams-White-Williams-White-Medina<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DQ-Adams Central<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4&#215;400 Relay<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Heritage 4:22.79<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shane-Lybarger-Medina-Williams-White<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image1-4.jpeg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image1-4-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image1-4-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image1-4-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image1-4-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image1-4-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image1-4-scaled.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image1-4-scaled.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>5. South Adams 4:32.71<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bierbaum-Watson-Shuck-Lehman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Adams Central 4:40.56<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Powell-Rumschlag- Minnich-Brune<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4&#215;800 Relay<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Bluffton 10:11.05<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Heritage 11:19.87<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medina-High-Meyer-Hissong<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Adams Central 11:45.65<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brune-Ortiz-Rumschlag-Sprunger<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High Jump<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Elena Baumert-Woodlan 5-00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Luelle Schoch-SA 4-10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Ava Johnson-Heritage 4-06<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Aleena Bierbaum-SA 4-04<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10. Lily Johnson-AC 4-00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10. Annabell Shane-Heritage 4-00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Long Jump<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Ana Lehman-SA 15-05<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Kianna Linderwell-Bluffton 15-05<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Olivia Lybarger-Heritage 15-02.75<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Di&#8217;Mond Williams-White-Heritage 13-11.5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Kapri Bixler-SA 13-10.75<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10. Lexy Harvey-AC 12-05.5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11. Gracie Roman-AC 12-01.5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrubletrucks.net\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/J.Ruble-Logo.jpg?resize=640%2C493&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14848\" style=\"width:522px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/J.Ruble-Logo-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C788&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/J.Ruble-Logo-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C231&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/J.Ruble-Logo-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C591&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/J.Ruble-Logo-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1183&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/J.Ruble-Logo-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1577&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/J.Ruble-Logo-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/J.Ruble-Logo-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pole Vault<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Addison Raber-Bluffton 9-06<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. McKinsey Amstein-Heritage 7-00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Alia VanOsdale-Heritage 6-06<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shot Put<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Alexa Walter-Heritage 45-11.5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Lenai Riddle-Heritage 42-06.25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"806\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image0-20.jpeg?resize=640%2C806&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image0-20.jpeg?resize=813%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 813w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image0-20.jpeg?resize=238%2C300&amp;ssl=1 238w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image0-20.jpeg?resize=768%2C967&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image0-20.jpeg?w=1170&amp;ssl=1 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screenshot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Alyssa Garwood-AC 34-05.5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10. Kenley Geels-SA 24-07<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11. Melanie Eicher-AC 23-06.5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14. Rory Feaster-SA 18-11<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Adams Central throwers Alyssa Garwood and Melanie Eicher each threw season and career bests in both the shot and the disc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Alexa Walter-Heritage 118-10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Rori Drayer-Bluffton 117-02<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Lenai Riddle-Heritage 107-03<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Kenley Geels-SA 93-00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Alyssa Garwood-AC 84-08<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9. Melanie Eicher-AC 80-09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13. Anna Horkutsenko-SA 63-08<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Boys&#8217; Meet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Team Scores: 1st-Woodlan 151, 2nd-Bluffton 139.5, 3rd-Heritage 100.5, 4th-Adams Central 69, 5th-South Adams 63, 6th-Jay County 58, 7th-Southern Wells 35<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>100 M<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Alex Mechling-Bluffton 11.28<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Lucas Weber-Heritage 11.35<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Will Patterson-SA 11.84<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Jordan Rooks-Heritage 12.14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prelim Times<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alex Alana-AC 12.32<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peyton Gephart-AC 12.45<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wyatt Wimmer-SA 13.11<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/SodaHouseLLC-61576192965450\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"471\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SodaHouse_FullColor_Logosmallname.jpg?resize=471%2C508&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SodaHouse_FullColor_Logosmallname.jpg?w=471&amp;ssl=1 471w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SodaHouse_FullColor_Logosmallname.jpg?resize=278%2C300&amp;ssl=1 278w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 471px) 100vw, 471px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>New storefront open in Decatur!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>200 M<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Shaiden Snyder-Woodlan 23.04<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Lucas Weber-Heritage 23.52<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Taurean Brown-Heritage 24.13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Will Patterson-SA 24.48<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Peyton Gephart-AC 25.83<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prelim Times<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peyton Gephart-AC 25.71<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wyatt Wimmer-SA 27.47<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Braylynn Cover-AC 28.24<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>400 M<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Elijah Washler-Woodlan 51.68<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Myles Harris-Heritage 52.38<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Jaxon Kerr-Heritage 53.83<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9. Maddox Miller-SA 57.01<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11. Gabe Perales-SA 58.58<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13. Colby Schmucker-AC 59.34<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14. Oakley Boxleitner-AC 1:02.19<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Myles Harris turned in the fastest 400 time of any runner in Z Land this season to take second for the Patriots with his career best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Jaxon Kerr also ran a career best for Heritage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>800 M<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Jeremiah Troyer-Woodlan 2:01.06<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Mason Manley-AC 2:02.60<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Tyler Schwartz-AC 2:04.33<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Easton O&#8217;Dell-SA 2:07.29<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Deacon Bierbaum-SA 2:10.06<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saunderstheaters.com\/van-wert-cinema\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May5th2026.jpg?resize=640%2C233&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May5th2026.jpg?resize=1024%2C373&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May5th2026.jpg?resize=300%2C109&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May5th2026.jpg?resize=768%2C280&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/May5th2026.jpg?w=1099&amp;ssl=1 1099w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>9. Corban Roth-Heritage 2:13.22<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11. Aaron Baeumler-Heritage 2:21.61<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Much like Harris in the 400, Mason Manley ran the fastest 800 of any Z-Land runner to take second behind a Woodlan runner with a career best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Tyler Schwartz (AC) and Deacon Bierbaum and Easton O&#8217;Dell (SA) also ran season bests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1600 M<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Jeremiah Troyer-Woodlan 4:37.52<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Corban Roth-Heritage 4:40.74<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Deacon Bierbaum-SA 4:44.42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Logan Heiman-AC 4:53.13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10. Josh Mickem-SA 5:17.95<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11. Preston Hoffman-AC 5:20.46<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12. William Voglewede-Heritage 5:27.28<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Corban Roth ran his career-best time to take second for Heritage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Deacon Bierbaum also ran his career best for South Adams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3200 M<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Ethan Crockett-AC 10:03.09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Isaiah Bedwell-AC 11:14.50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9. Alex Smith-Heritage 11:46.94<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12. Jacob Heflin-SA 12:14.59<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13. Daniel Rupp-SA 12:15.81<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>110 M Hurdles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Tristin Ehr-SA 15.68<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Sawyer Thiele-Heritage 16.52<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Gavin Johnson-AC 18.36<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prelim Times<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gavin Johnson-AC 17.93<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Geremew Gerber-Heritage 18.57<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Braxton Jarvis-AC 20.61<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>300 M Hurdles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Sawyer Thiele-Heritage 40.53<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Tristin Ehr-SA 40.86<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9. Geremew Gerber-Heritage 47.92<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11. Gavin Johnson-AC 48.27<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13. Braxton Jarvis-ACA 54.78<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Thiele&#8217;s winning time in the 300 hurdles was his career best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4&#215;100 Relay<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Bluffton 44.68<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Heritage 45.15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thiele-Rooks-Bowers-Weber<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Adams Central 47.55<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Johnson-Thomas-Alana-Gephart<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4&#215;400 Relay<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. 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