Griswold Girls Track Team Gains Speed with Adams Leading

Junior Carsyn Adams shines as the new leader of the Tigers' track and field squad.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 10:50am

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The Griswold girls track and field team is off to a strong start this season, led by junior Carsyn Adams. Adams, a three-time medalist last year, highlighted the Tigers' performance at the recent IATC Indoor meet with a 6th place finish in the 60 Meters Hurdles. With the graduation of her older sister Addison, Carsyn is expected to be the team's new leader this year. Head Coach Rachel Larson is also excited about the potential of the 4x400 relay team and sophomore Ella Gade's progress in the throws.

Why it matters

Griswold's girls track and field team is looking to build on their success from last season and make a strong push at the state championships. With Carsyn Adams emerging as the new leader and several other talented athletes, the Tigers have high hopes for the upcoming outdoor season.

The details

Junior Carsyn Adams was the standout performer for Griswold at the IATC Indoor meet, finishing 6th in the 60 Meters Hurdles. Last year, Adams was a three-time medalist, placing 8th in the 100 hurdles, 8th in the 400 Hurdles, and anchoring the Shuttle Hurdle Relay team to a 5th place finish. With the graduation of her older sister Addison, Carsyn is expected to be the new leader of the Tigers' track and field squad this season. Head Coach Rachel Larson is also excited about the potential of the 4x400 relay team, which is on a similar pace to last year's squad that finished 15th at state. Additionally, sophomore Ella Gade is making progress in the throws, particularly the discus.

  • Griswold competed at the IATC Indoor meet last week.
  • The Tigers will compete in another indoor meet at NW Missouri St. this Saturday.
  • Griswold's first outdoor meet is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31 at Bedford.

The players

Carsyn Adams

A junior at Griswold High School who is the new leader of the Tigers' track and field team. She finished 6th in the 60 Meters Hurdles at the recent IATC Indoor meet and was a three-time medalist last year.

Addison Adams

Carsyn Adams' older sister, who has graduated from Griswold High School.

Rachel Larson

The head coach of the Griswold girls track and field team, who is excited about the team's potential this season.

Ella Gade

A sophomore at Griswold High School who is making progress in the throws, particularly the discus.

Josie Millikan

The only senior on the Griswold girls track and field team this year.

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What they’re saying

“Her older sister Addison Adams has graduated so she will be the leader this year and Head Coach Rachel Larson expects a big season from her.”

— Rachel Larson, Head Coach

“The shuttle hurdle team is 50 percent intact from last year but Larson feels the new additions will make the unit just as strong this year.”

— Rachel Larson, Head Coach

“Larson is also excited about the 4×400 relay — they are on a similar pace to last year that finished 15th at state.”

— Rachel Larson, Head Coach

“Larson also mentioned Sophomore Ella Gade is coming along in the throws, especially the discus.”

— Rachel Larson, Head Coach

What’s next

Griswold will compete in another indoor meet at NW Missouri St. this Saturday before their first outdoor meet on Tuesday, March 31 at Bedford.

The takeaway

Griswold's girls track and field team is poised for a strong season, led by the emergence of junior Carsyn Adams as the new team leader. With a talented roster and high expectations, the Tigers are looking to build on their success from last year and make a push towards the state championships.