DNH girls take team title, North Butler boys runner-up at Wartburg Indoor Invitational

Several local track and field teams competed at the annual Wartburg Indoor Invitational meet.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 3:00pm

The Dike-New Hartford girls' track and field team won the team title at the Wartburg Indoor Invitational on Tuesday, while the North Butler boys' team finished as the runner-up. Other local teams and athletes had strong performances, including Aplington-Parkersburg, South Hardin, and West Fork.

Why it matters

The Wartburg Indoor Invitational is a prestigious early-season track and field meet that showcases the talent of high school athletes in the region. Strong performances at this event can be an indicator of success later in the season and help build momentum for teams and individuals.

The details

In the girls' standings, Dike-New Hartford won the team title, while South Hardin finished sixth, Aplington-Parkersburg was 15th, and West Fork placed 24th. On the boys' side, North Butler took second place, Aplington-Parkersburg was fifth, Dike-New Hartford finished ninth, and West Fork placed 25th. Several local athletes had standout individual performances, including Bo Starr of AGWSR winning the shot put, Owen Pruisner of Aplington-Parkersburg winning the 400m and helping the 4x400m relay team to a first-place finish, and Chloe Paulsen of Dike-New Hartford winning the 200m and long jump while also anchoring the school's winning 4x200m, 4x400m, and 4x800m relay teams.

  • The Wartburg Indoor Invitational took place on Tuesday, March 25, 2026.

The players

Dike-New Hartford

The Dike-New Hartford girls' track and field team won the team title at the Wartburg Indoor Invitational.

North Butler

The North Butler boys' track and field team finished as the runner-up at the Wartburg Indoor Invitational.

Bo Starr

A student-athlete from AGWSR who won the shot put event at the Wartburg Indoor Invitational.

Owen Pruisner

A student-athlete from Aplington-Parkersburg who won the 400m event and helped the school's 4x400m relay team to a first-place finish at the Wartburg Indoor Invitational.

Chloe Paulsen

A student-athlete from Dike-New Hartford who won the 200m and long jump events, and also anchored the school's winning 4x200m, 4x400m, and 4x800m relay teams at the Wartburg Indoor Invitational.

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The takeaway

The strong performances by local teams and athletes at the Wartburg Indoor Invitational showcase the depth of talent in the region's high school track and field programs. These early-season results will set the stage for an exciting and competitive season ahead as teams and individuals look to build on their success and compete for conference, district, and state championships.