TEAM HIGHLIGHTS
83 boys completed the season in good standing (32 boys earned varsity letters)
Won 6 regular season meets: Carlisle, Nevada, ADM, Winterset, Norwalk, and Ballard
Won the Raccoon River Conference championship for the first time since 1988
Won the Class 3A District 7 State Qualifying Meet (first in school history)
Qualified 13 events for the state meet (finished 8th with 29 points) and had what is believed to be the second highest finish in school history (5th in 1991, tied for 9th in 1985)
Qualified 6 events for the prestigious Drake Relays
16 boys were named Academic All-Raccoon River Conference
The team had a cumulative grade-point-average of 3.18
Scored 1836 varsity points during the outdoor season (averaged 139 points per meet)
JV squad was able to compete in several different meets for valuable experience
Overall varsity win-loss record of 97 wins and 6 losses
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INDIVIDUAL HIGHLIGHTS
*The 4 x 200m relay team of Henry Sanders, Andrew Smith, Joe Crowley, and Tyrell Erb broke the school record (previously set in 2011) to finish as state runner-ups in 1:29.93.
*The shuttle hurdle relay team of Dallas Wright, Peyton Stephens, Josh Hagedorn, and Henry Sanders broke the school record (previously set in 2011) to finish as state runner-ups in 57.64
* Top 10 Points Scored: Henry Sanders 230, Tyrell Erb 198.5, Andrew Smith 169, Josh Hagedorn 168, Max Goodhue 138, JJ Orput 115, Dallas Wright 96.25, Joe Crowley 93, Luke Oja 86, and Luke Sinclair 68
*Josh Hagedorn was named Academic All State. To be eligible, athletes must have a GPA higher than 3.8, have an ACT score of 28 or higher, and qualify for the state meet
*Henry Sanders, Andrew Smith, Joe Crowley, Tyrell Erb, Dallas Wright, Peyton Stephens, and Josh Hagedorn were all named All-State for their top 2 finish in the state meet
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DRAKE RELAYS RESULTS
Andrew Smith 100m dash 8th out of 32 (11.18), Henry Sanders 110m high hurdles 23rd out of 32 (15.66)
4x100m relay (McMullen-N. Smith- A. Smith-Erb) 38th out of 80 (44.59)
4x200m relay (Sanders- A. Smith-Crowley-Erb) 18th out of 24 (1:31.61)
4x400m relay (Crowley-Sanders-Vollstedt-Erb) 16th out of 24 (3:28.65)
Shuttle Hurdle relay (Crowley-Hagedorn-Stephens-Sanders) qualified for finals in 4th place (59.09), were disqualified in finals (58.27)
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RACCOON RIVER CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS
Tyrell Erb 200m dash and 400m dash
Andrew Smith 100m dash
Henry Sanders 400m hurdles
Max Goodhue long jump
4x400m relay team (Vollstedt-Sanders-Crowley-Erb)
Shuttle hurdle relay team (Wright-Hagedorn-Crowley-Sanders)
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CLASS 3A DISTRICT 7 CHAMPIONS
Tyrell Erb 400m dash
Shuttle Hurdle Relay team (Wright-Stephens-Hagedorn-Sanders)
4x400m relay team (Vollstedt-Sanders-Crowley-Erb)
4x200m relay team (Sanders-N. Smith-Crowley-A. Smith)
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STATE MEET RESULTS 2015
4x200m relay team (Sanders- A. Smith-Crowley-Erb) set school record 1:29.93 to finish 2nd
Shuttle hurdle relay team (Wright-Stephens-Hagedorn-Sanders) set school record 57.64 to finish 2nd
Tyrell Erb 3rd in 400 and 5th in 200 (49.50 and 22.94)
Henry Sanders 4th in 400m hurdles (54.92)
Josh Hagedorn 7th in 110m high hurdles (15.12/15.68)
Andrew Smith 9th in 100m dash (11.39)
Josh Hagedorn 13th in high jump (5’11”)
4x100m relay team (McMullen-N. Smith-Gerlach-A. Smith) 14th (44.38)
Max Goodhue 15th in long jump (19-09.25)
JJ Orput 15th in 1600m run (4:46.06)
Grant Tice 23rd in 100m run (11.89)
4x400m relay team (Vollstedt-Sanders-Crowley-Erb) were disqualified in prelims (3:24.50)
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2015 Award Winners (voted on by teammates)
Varsity Most Valuable Performer: Henry Sanders
Junior Varsity Most Valuable Performer: Ethan Wright
Field Events MVP: Max Goodhue
Hurdler of the Year: Henry Sanders
Distance Runner of the Year: JJ Orput
Sprinter of the Year: Andrew Smith
Mr. Versatility: Henry Sanders
Underclassman of the Year: Max Goodhue
Most Improved: Andrew Smith
Wildcat Way Award: Tyrell Erb and Nolan Vollstedt
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2015 Varsity Letter-Winners
Seniors (13): Trevor Carra, Chad Carter, Tyrell Erb, Nathan Gerlach, Josh Hagedorn, KC McMullen, Luke Oja, Henry Sanders, Andrew Smith, Noah Smith, Brayden Utter, Nolan Vollstedt, Tryston Wilcox
Juniors (10): Joe Crowley, Anthony Hanson, Andrew Hill, Brian Robertson, Kire Seskis, Chase Shannahan, Luke Sinclair, Peyton Stephens, Grant Tice, Adam Van Gorp
Sophomores (4): Andrew Black, Gabe McCaughey, JJ Orput, Dallas Wright
Freshmen (5): Nic Baack, Joe Frese, Max Goodhue, Ben Rowray, Ethan Wright
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Raccoon River Conference Academic All-Conference Awards
(Must be in 10th-12th grade, a varsity letter-winner, and have a 3.25 cumulative gpa or higher to be eligible)
Seniors: Josh Hagedorn, KC McMullen, Luke Oja, Henry Sanders, Noah Smith, and Nolan Vollstedt
Juniors: Joe Crowley, Andrew Hill, Brian Robertson, Kire Seskis, Chase Shannahan, Luke Sinclair, Peyton Stephens, and Adam Van Gorp
Sophomores: Dallas Wright
83 boys completed the season in good standing (32 boys earned varsity letters)
Won 6 regular season meets: Carlisle, Nevada, ADM, Winterset, Norwalk, and Ballard
Won the Raccoon River Conference championship for the first time since 1988
Won the Class 3A District 7 State Qualifying Meet (first in school history)
Qualified 13 events for the state meet (finished 8th with 29 points) and had what is believed to be the second highest finish in school history (5th in 1991, tied for 9th in 1985)
Qualified 6 events for the prestigious Drake Relays
16 boys were named Academic All-Raccoon River Conference
The team had a cumulative grade-point-average of 3.18
Scored 1836 varsity points during the outdoor season (averaged 139 points per meet)
JV squad was able to compete in several different meets for valuable experience
Overall varsity win-loss record of 97 wins and 6 losses
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INDIVIDUAL HIGHLIGHTS
*The 4 x 200m relay team of Henry Sanders, Andrew Smith, Joe Crowley, and Tyrell Erb broke the school record (previously set in 2011) to finish as state runner-ups in 1:29.93.
*The shuttle hurdle relay team of Dallas Wright, Peyton Stephens, Josh Hagedorn, and Henry Sanders broke the school record (previously set in 2011) to finish as state runner-ups in 57.64
* Top 10 Points Scored: Henry Sanders 230, Tyrell Erb 198.5, Andrew Smith 169, Josh Hagedorn 168, Max Goodhue 138, JJ Orput 115, Dallas Wright 96.25, Joe Crowley 93, Luke Oja 86, and Luke Sinclair 68
*Josh Hagedorn was named Academic All State. To be eligible, athletes must have a GPA higher than 3.8, have an ACT score of 28 or higher, and qualify for the state meet
*Henry Sanders, Andrew Smith, Joe Crowley, Tyrell Erb, Dallas Wright, Peyton Stephens, and Josh Hagedorn were all named All-State for their top 2 finish in the state meet
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DRAKE RELAYS RESULTS
Andrew Smith 100m dash 8th out of 32 (11.18), Henry Sanders 110m high hurdles 23rd out of 32 (15.66)
4x100m relay (McMullen-N. Smith- A. Smith-Erb) 38th out of 80 (44.59)
4x200m relay (Sanders- A. Smith-Crowley-Erb) 18th out of 24 (1:31.61)
4x400m relay (Crowley-Sanders-Vollstedt-Erb) 16th out of 24 (3:28.65)
Shuttle Hurdle relay (Crowley-Hagedorn-Stephens-Sanders) qualified for finals in 4th place (59.09), were disqualified in finals (58.27)
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RACCOON RIVER CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS
Tyrell Erb 200m dash and 400m dash
Andrew Smith 100m dash
Henry Sanders 400m hurdles
Max Goodhue long jump
4x400m relay team (Vollstedt-Sanders-Crowley-Erb)
Shuttle hurdle relay team (Wright-Hagedorn-Crowley-Sanders)
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CLASS 3A DISTRICT 7 CHAMPIONS
Tyrell Erb 400m dash
Shuttle Hurdle Relay team (Wright-Stephens-Hagedorn-Sanders)
4x400m relay team (Vollstedt-Sanders-Crowley-Erb)
4x200m relay team (Sanders-N. Smith-Crowley-A. Smith)
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STATE MEET RESULTS 2015
4x200m relay team (Sanders- A. Smith-Crowley-Erb) set school record 1:29.93 to finish 2nd
Shuttle hurdle relay team (Wright-Stephens-Hagedorn-Sanders) set school record 57.64 to finish 2nd
Tyrell Erb 3rd in 400 and 5th in 200 (49.50 and 22.94)
Henry Sanders 4th in 400m hurdles (54.92)
Josh Hagedorn 7th in 110m high hurdles (15.12/15.68)
Andrew Smith 9th in 100m dash (11.39)
Josh Hagedorn 13th in high jump (5’11”)
4x100m relay team (McMullen-N. Smith-Gerlach-A. Smith) 14th (44.38)
Max Goodhue 15th in long jump (19-09.25)
JJ Orput 15th in 1600m run (4:46.06)
Grant Tice 23rd in 100m run (11.89)
4x400m relay team (Vollstedt-Sanders-Crowley-Erb) were disqualified in prelims (3:24.50)
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2015 Award Winners (voted on by teammates)
Varsity Most Valuable Performer: Henry Sanders
Junior Varsity Most Valuable Performer: Ethan Wright
Field Events MVP: Max Goodhue
Hurdler of the Year: Henry Sanders
Distance Runner of the Year: JJ Orput
Sprinter of the Year: Andrew Smith
Mr. Versatility: Henry Sanders
Underclassman of the Year: Max Goodhue
Most Improved: Andrew Smith
Wildcat Way Award: Tyrell Erb and Nolan Vollstedt
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2015 Varsity Letter-Winners
Seniors (13): Trevor Carra, Chad Carter, Tyrell Erb, Nathan Gerlach, Josh Hagedorn, KC McMullen, Luke Oja, Henry Sanders, Andrew Smith, Noah Smith, Brayden Utter, Nolan Vollstedt, Tryston Wilcox
Juniors (10): Joe Crowley, Anthony Hanson, Andrew Hill, Brian Robertson, Kire Seskis, Chase Shannahan, Luke Sinclair, Peyton Stephens, Grant Tice, Adam Van Gorp
Sophomores (4): Andrew Black, Gabe McCaughey, JJ Orput, Dallas Wright
Freshmen (5): Nic Baack, Joe Frese, Max Goodhue, Ben Rowray, Ethan Wright
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Raccoon River Conference Academic All-Conference Awards
(Must be in 10th-12th grade, a varsity letter-winner, and have a 3.25 cumulative gpa or higher to be eligible)
Seniors: Josh Hagedorn, KC McMullen, Luke Oja, Henry Sanders, Noah Smith, and Nolan Vollstedt
Juniors: Joe Crowley, Andrew Hill, Brian Robertson, Kire Seskis, Chase Shannahan, Luke Sinclair, Peyton Stephens, and Adam Van Gorp
Sophomores: Dallas Wright