The Leyton High School track and field team delivered a strong performance at the Class D-9 District Track Meet held last Wednesday in Bayard, sending five to the state meet in Omaha.
The Leyton boys’ squad was powered by senior Alec Watchorn, who dominated the hurdles and contributed significantly in the relays. Watchorn claimed first place in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 15.16 seconds and the 300-meter hurdles in 39.78 seconds, both performances qualifying him for state.
In the sprints and jumps, Leyton athletes consistently placed high. Sophomore Colt VanAnne took third in the 100-meter dash (11.72 seconds) and fourth in the shot put (42-0.25). Junior Austin Beutler placed third in the 200-meter dash (23.62 seconds) and second in the long jump (20-5.25). Freshman Henry McLaughlin added valuable points with a fourth-place finish in the 110 hurdles.
