Fenner Makes Switch For Bulldogs Boys Track and Field

Junior Owen Fenner takes on new role as Riverside aims for top-three finish at state

Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:35am

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The Riverside High School boys track and field team is hoping to crack the top three in the team standings at the state meet this year. To achieve that goal, junior Owen Fenner has taken on a new role, winning the open 400m at the Early Bird Meet and now having possibilities of running the 4x400, 4x800, and Distance Medley relays.

Why it matters

Riverside's boys track team is aiming high this season after the school's cross country team won a state title in the fall. Fenner's versatility in running different events will be key to the Bulldogs scoring points across multiple disciplines and achieving their team goal of a top-three state finish.

The details

At last Tuesday's Early Bird Meet, Fenner won the open 400m with a time of 52.20, which currently ranks 9th in Class 1A. On the relay front, Fenner has possibilities of running the 4x400, 4x800, and Distance Medley. The team has a lot of interchangeable parts, with many guys able to run in different events.

  • At last Tuesday's Early Bird Meet, Fenner won the open 400m.
  • Fenner's fastest time in the 400m so far this indoor season was 52.20.

The players

Owen Fenner

A junior on the Riverside High School boys track and field team who is taking on a new role this season, winning the open 400m and having possibilities of running multiple relays as the Bulldogs aim for a top-three finish at the state meet.

Riverside High School

The boys track and field team from Riverside High School in Oakland, Iowa, which is hoping to crack the top three in the team standings at the state meet this year after the school's cross country team won a state title in the fall.

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What they’re saying

“At last Tuesday's Early Bird Meet at Audubon, Fenner won the open 400 and so far his fastest time was during the indoor season at 52.20 which currently ranks 9th in Class 1A. It's a good beginning he says as he learns more about running the 400 length.”

— Owen Fenner, Junior

“Fenner says there is a good feeling on the team about achieving their goals at the blue oval this year.”

— Owen Fenner, Junior

“On the relay front, Fenner has possibilities of running the 4x400, the 4x800 and the Distance Medley. He says there are a lot of interchangeable parts; many guys can run in many different events.”

— Owen Fenner, Junior

“Fenner was part of Riverside cross country team that won a state title in the fall and that has only helped stoked everybody's fire for track season.”

— Owen Fenner, Junior

What’s next

Fenner and Riverside will be at the Jerome Howe Relays in Treynor tonight as they continue their preparations for the state meet.

The takeaway

Riverside's boys track team is poised for a strong season, with junior Owen Fenner's versatility in multiple events a key factor as the Bulldogs aim to finish in the top three at the state meet. The team's momentum from the cross country state title has them feeling confident about achieving their goals on the track.