Track and field

Kimberly Beard, the top-ranked high school hammer thrower in the country, prepares to release during a track and field event. (Photo courtesy of Donna Beard)

Mukilteo’s Kimberly Beard ranked as best prep hammer thrower

The King’s High School junior’s mark of 186 feet, 6 inches topped all competitors in U.S.

 

Donna Beard, 60, during the hammer throw competition at the Greyhounds Combined Events meet in Coquitlam, British Columbia, on Aug. 3, 2024. Beard competed in the Masters women throws pentathlon division and won by more than 1,300 points, setting a new U.S and world record and earning personal bests in the hammer throw, shot put and weight throw. (Photo courtesy of Chris Beard)

Like daughter, like mother: Beard family throwing the distance in track and field

Mukilteo’s Donna Beard set a new record at the Greyhounds Combined Events meet in British Columbia earlier this month.

 

Stanwood's Mary Andelin takes off from the starting line in the Women’s 800 Meter during the Eason Invitational at Snohomish High School on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

2024 All-Wesco girls track and field teams

Here are the 2024 All-Wesco girls track and field teams. Teams are…

 

Kamiak’s Miller Warm knocks over the final hurdle before crossing the finish line in the Men’s 300 Meter Hurdles during the Eason Invitational at Snohomish High School on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

2024 All-Wesco boys track and field teams

Here are the 2024 All-Wesco boys track and field teams. Teams are chosen by the league’s coaches. For any misspellings or typos, please email sports@heraldnet.com.… Continue reading

Kamiak’s Miller Warm knocks over the final hurdle before crossing the finish line in the Men’s 300 Meter Hurdles during the Eason Invitational at Snohomish High School on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Marysville Pilchuck’s Velasquez leaps to school history

In winning the 3A girls high jump, Velasquez became the school’s first girls track and field champ.

Glacier Peak’s Mateo Ganje wins the Boys 200M 4A dash during the Class 4A, 3A, 2A track and field state championships at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington on Saturday, May 25, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

State track: Glacier Peak’s Mateo Ganje claims 200 gold

Ganje, Everett jumper Shukurani Ndayiragije each take home three top-three medals.

Glacier Peak’s Mateo Ganje wins the Boys 200M 4A dash during the Class 4A, 3A, 2A track and field state championships at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington on Saturday, May 25, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Everett’s Ndayiragije claims Class 3A boys high jump title

The favorite cleared 6-8 to highlight locals on day one of the track and field championships.

Glacier Peak’s Mateo Ganje crosses the finish line in the Boys 4x100 during the Eason Invitational at Snohomish High School on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

2024 state track and field preview

Here’s the list of local state qualifiers with top-10 marks in their classification.

Glacier Peak’s Mateo Ganje crosses the finish line in the Boys 4x100 during the Eason Invitational at Snohomish High School on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens junior Teagan Lawson arches his body over the high jump bar on the first day of the Wesco 4A League Championship on Wednesday at Snohomish High School. Lawson claimed the league title after clearing a 6-foot, 6-inch bar. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)

Lake Stevens’ Lawson leaps above star-studded field

In a field of state championship contenders, Lawson claims the Wesco 4A title in the boys high jump.

Lake Stevens junior Teagan Lawson arches his body over the high jump bar on the first day of the Wesco 4A League Championship on Wednesday at Snohomish High School. Lawson claimed the league title after clearing a 6-foot, 6-inch bar. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Everett’s Shukurani Ndayiragije participates in the triple jump event during a track meet between Lynnwood, Everett, and Edmonds-Woodway at Edmonds District Stadium on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Everett’s Shukurani Ndayiragije is leaping toward glory

The senior Seagull has his sights set on state titles in all three jumping events. The state meet is set for May 23 in Tacoma.

Everett’s Shukurani Ndayiragije participates in the triple jump event during a track meet between Lynnwood, Everett, and Edmonds-Woodway at Edmonds District Stadium on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace’s Brynlee Dubiel reacts to her time after crossing the finish line in the girls 300-meter hurdles during the Eason Invitational at Snohomish High School on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. Dubiel placed fourth with a time of 46.85 seconds. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Big turnout for 34th annual Eason Invitational

Everett’s Ndayiraglje, Kings’s Beard and Glacier Peak’s sprinters were among the local standouts.

Mountlake Terrace’s Brynlee Dubiel reacts to her time after crossing the finish line in the girls 300-meter hurdles during the Eason Invitational at Snohomish High School on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. Dubiel placed fourth with a time of 46.85 seconds. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Jesse Lewis takes the handoff as the anchor in the 4x400 during a meet Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Lake Stevens track and field retains Pilchuck Cup

Vikings’ David Brown, Jada Sarrys and Arlington’s Dallas Miller were standouts.

Lake Stevens’ Jesse Lewis takes the handoff as the anchor in the 4x400 during a meet Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Mariner's Stephen Anderson leads the pack in the boys 110-meter hurdles during a meet Thursday at Goddard Stadium. (Evan Wiederspohn / The Herald)

Running in the rain: Local prep athletes survive the weather

Mariner hurdler Stephen Anderson and the Shorewood girls sprinters were among the standouts.

Mariner's Stephen Anderson leads the pack in the boys 110-meter hurdles during a meet Thursday at Goddard Stadium. (Evan Wiederspohn / The Herald)
Everett junior Shukurani Ndayiraglje fails to clear a 6-foot 6-inch jump in the 3A boys high jump before claiming second place during the WIAA State Track and Field Championships on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep track: 5 things to watch during the 2024 season in Snohomish County

A look at the top local storylines in girls and boys track and field this season.

Everett junior Shukurani Ndayiraglje fails to clear a 6-foot 6-inch jump in the 3A boys high jump before claiming second place during the WIAA State Track and Field Championships on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Hammer throw.

Local trio shines in high school hammer throw finals

Adrianna Coleman and Kimberly Beard place 1-2 in the women’s portion, and Calvin Gutierrez takes 2nd in the men’s championship.

Hammer throw.
Lake Stevens’ Grant Buckmiller takes a peek at the clock as he runs to the title in the 4A boys 200 meter dash during the WIAA State Track and Field Championships on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

State track: Lake Stevens sprinter Buckmiller blazes to multiple titles

Also, Kamiak’s Kalia Estes and Jaedyn Chase claim championships and more on local title winners and state placers.

Lake Stevens’ Grant Buckmiller takes a peek at the clock as he runs to the title in the 4A boys 200 meter dash during the WIAA State Track and Field Championships on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Kamiak’s Jaquan Means reacts to winning heat 3 of the boys 110 meter hurdle finals at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington on Friday, May 26, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

State track roundup: Kamiak’s Means wins 4A 110m hurdles title

Wesco runners finish with the top three times in the event, plus a roundup of the rest of the local action from Day 2.

Kamiak’s Jaquan Means reacts to winning heat 3 of the boys 110 meter hurdle finals at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington on Friday, May 26, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
The Lake Stevens boys 4x400 relay team huddle up after finishing first in their race, securing an overall state title Saturday, May 28, 2022, at the 2022 WIAA State Track & Field Championships at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

State track and field preview: A look at the top-ranked local athletes

A list of every local state qualifier with a top-five time or mark in their respective classification.

The Lake Stevens boys 4x400 relay team huddle up after finishing first in their race, securing an overall state title Saturday, May 28, 2022, at the 2022 WIAA State Track & Field Championships at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Meadowdale runner Tresley Love takes the lead in a Wesco 3A South prelim 100 meter dash Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Edmonds Stadium in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Meadowdale track star Love looks to add to trophy case

The senior took home the 3A state championship in the 400 last season and is looking for even more hardware this time around.

Meadowdale runner Tresley Love takes the lead in a Wesco 3A South prelim 100 meter dash Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Edmonds Stadium in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Kamiak’s Kalia Estes wins heat six of the girls 100m hurdles prelims during the Eason Invitational at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish, Washington on Saturday, April 22, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Locals take home titles as Eason Invite rebounds to 90 teams

The 33rd edition of the county’s largest prep track and field meet saw plenty of impressive marks, including the nation’s top girls long jump.

Kamiak’s Kalia Estes wins heat six of the girls 100m hurdles prelims during the Eason Invitational at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish, Washington on Saturday, April 22, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)