Spartans Place 3rd at IC West's Hollingsworth Relays

The Spartans track and field team had a strong showing at the season-opening meet.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 6:09pm

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The Spartans track and field team competed in the Hollingsworth Relays at Iowa City West High School, placing third overall in team points. The team won two relay events and had several other top-five finishes, including a pair of second-place showings in the 4x100 and 4x400 relays.

Why it matters

The Hollingsworth Relays is a prestigious early-season meet that showcases some of the top high school track and field talent in the region. The Spartans' strong performance is an encouraging sign for their prospects in the upcoming season as they look to build on their past successes.

The details

The Spartans' wins came in the 4x200 relay, where the team of Channing Wildrick, Eli Kampman, Sawyer Hancox, and Jacob Donnenwerth finished first in 1:32.89, and the 1600-meter distance medley, where Colton Kolar, Wyatt Young, Greyson Burg, and Jaimyn Bevans took the top spot in 3:55.06. The team also had four second-place finishes, including in the 4x100 relay, 4x400 relay, 4x800 relay, and the 400-meter dash.

  • The 2026 outdoor track and field season kicked off on Saturday, April 1, 2026.
  • The Hollingsworth Relays took place at Iowa City West High School.

The players

Channing Wildrick

A member of the Spartans' winning 4x200 relay team.

Eli Kampman

Competed on the Spartans' winning 4x200 relay team and second-place 4x400 relay team.

Sawyer Hancox

Part of the Spartans' winning 4x200 relay team and second-place 4x100 relay team.

Jacob Donnenwerth

Ran on the Spartans' first-place 4x200 relay team.

Colton Kolar

Contributed to the Spartans' victory in the 1600-meter distance medley relay.

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What they’re saying

“The team's performance at the Hollingsworth Relays is a great start to the season and sets us up well for the rest of the year.”

— Channing Wildrick, Spartans Athlete

What’s next

The Spartans will look to build on their strong showing at the Hollingsworth Relays as they continue their outdoor track and field season, with their next meet scheduled for April 15th.

The takeaway

The Spartans' third-place team finish and multiple event wins at the prestigious Hollingsworth Relays demonstrate the depth and talent of their track and field program, positioning them as a team to watch in the upcoming season.