Headed to Hayward

Newport

Newport’s Finn Collson is one, if not the best, distance runner for the 4A division in the state of Oregon.

Collson ran away with the win in both the 1,500 meters (4:05.74) and 3,000 meters (9:05.95) races at the 4A-3 Oregon West Conference Championships hosted at Newport High School May 10-11.

His finishes advanced him to the OSAA State Track and Field Championships to be hosted at Hayward Field in Eugene May 16-18. Collson enters the Championships ranked number one in the 1,500 meters, and second in the 3,000 meters behind Carter Begtson of College Grove High School.

Last season at the State Championships, Collson finished third and fourth in the 1,500 meters (4:08.32) and 3,000 meters (8:55.83) respectively.

At Conference, teammate Noah Larsen finished second behind Collson in the 1,500 meters in a time of 4:10.51 and advanced to the State Championships. He is ranked third in the 4A division behind Collson and Austin Uhl from La Grande.

Also advancing to the State Championships for the Cubs in the 110-meter hurdles is senior Kaz Mitchell. Mitchell won the Conference Championship in a time of 16.32 and is ranked eighth headed into the State Championships. Mitchell also advanced to state in the high jump after placing second at the Conference Championship with a jump of 6.’ He is ranked 11th in the state.

Sophomore Aaidyn Bokuro will represent the Cubs at the state meet in the long jump and triple jump. Bokuro won the triple jump at the Conference Championship with a jump of 42’ 9.75” and placed second in the long jump with a jump of 20’ 6.5.” At the state level, he is ranked fifth in the triple and 11th in the long jump.

On the girls side, the Cubs Andiah Johnson jumped her way to a win at the Conference Championships in the triple jump with a leap of 34’ 1.” Johnson is ranked 6th in the state.

Newport’s Layla Newell became Conference Champion with her race in the 300-meter hurdles in a time of 47.12. Newell also placed second in the long jump with a jump of 15’ 7.” She’s state-ranked fifth in the 300-meter hurdles and 10th in the long jump.

Senior Charlotte Gardner finished third in the 800 meters at the Conference Championships in a time of 2:25.95, as well as second in the 3,000 meters in a time of 11:01.34. She is ranked third in the state in the 3,000 meters and fifth in the 800 meters.

In the shot put, freshman Mysti Ferguson will be representing the Cubs at the state level after placing second at the Conference Championship with a throw of 33’ 2.25.” She’s ranked 10th overall for the state meet.

Taft

The Tiger’s Jackson Nightingale became a double champion at the 3A Special District 3 Championships hosted at Amity High School on May 10-11. Nightingale won both the 800 meters (2:06.16) and 1,500 meters (4:27.07). Nightingale is ranked eighth in the 800 meters and 12th in the 1,500 meters headed into the state race.

Junior Trenton Battle secured three spots at the State Championships in the high jump, and the 100 and 200 meters. Battle jumped 5’ 10” to win the high jump at the District Championships and finished third in both the 100 and 200 meters. He is ranked third, seventh, and ninth in his events at the state level.

Teammate Kol Tolan also will be competing in three events at the state meet. He placed second at the District Championship in the high jump, clearing a height of 5’ 8,” as well as the long jump with a jump of 20’ 5.6,” and the triple jump with a jump of 38’ 3.3.” All jumps advanced him to the state meet where he is ranked sixth, ninth, and 13th in his events.

On the girls’ side, the Tigers won several overall titles at the District Championships.

Sienna Lillebo became a District Champion after winning the 400 meter race in a time of 1:00.89. Her place advanced her to the State Championships where she is ranked sixth.

In the hurdles, Aliviah Mode swept both distances. Mode won the 100-meter hurdles in a time of 16.95 and the 300-meter hurdles in a time of 49.90. At the state level, Mode is ranked eighth in both distances.

Teammate Jayde Reyes-Cornejo also claimed a title at the District Championships, winning the 1,500 meters in a time of 5:24.82. Reyes-Cornejo also finished second in the 800 meters in a time of 2:38.59. She will advance to the State Championships in both events ranked 13th and 14th.

Hazel Fiedler is headed to the state meet after finishing second in the 3,000 meters in a time of 12:39.05. Her time ranks her 14th in the state field.

Sophomore Laney Lee qualified in the 200 meters after placing second at the District Championships in a time of 27.36. She’s listed in the top 11 for the upcoming state race.

The Taft Tigers also advanced relay teams in both the 4x100 (Mode, Lee, Zalewski, Lillebo) and 4x400 (Mode, Lee, Zalewski, Lillebo).

Waldport

Kiana McNiel was the top finisher for the Waldport Irish at the 2A Special District 3 Championships hosted at Bandon High School on May 11. McNeil won the pole vault event, clearing a height of 6’ 9.” Teammate Payton Abele placed second, also clearing a high of 6’ 9.” Both girls advanced to the State Championships ranked 11th and 12th.

Teammate Payton Abele will also be traveling to Eugene for the state meet, competing in the 100-meter hurdles. She placed second at the District Championships in a time of 19.89 and has the 13th place ranking for the state race.

On the boys side, Kenneth Heasley placed second at the District Championships in the 110-meter hurdles in a time of 17.22 and will move forward to the state race where he’s ranked 11th.

Senior Corben Simon placed fifth at the District Championships in the discus with a throw of 119’ 1.” His throw hit a qualifying mark, advancing him to the state competition in which he is ranked in the top ten.

The Irish will have two competitors in the long jump at the state meet. Kelden McNiel (20’ 3”) and John Miller (19’ 11”) who placed third and fifth at the District Championships. The pair is ranked fifth and seven headed to the state competition.

Siletz Valley

For the Siletz Valley Warriors, senior Zion Fantroy became a district champion in both the 100 meter and 200 meter races at the 1A Special District Championships hosted at Portland Christian Schools May 10-11. Fantroy ran 11.73 and 23.23 respectively. He will compete at the state meet where he is ranked seventh and fifth in his events.

Toledo

At the 2A Special District 3 Championships, the Toledo Boomers wrapped up their track and field season. Senior Bakhiana Mamataileva was the top finisher for the team, placing third in the 100-meter hurdles in a time of 19.96. On the boys side, Evan Putnam placed the highest with fifth place in the 110-meter hurdles in a time of 19.49. No Boomers advanced to the State Championships.