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Washington Today
By the People, for the People
Boys' Track Teams Compete at Steve Roth Relays
Washington, Columbus Junction, and WACO shine at annual track and field event
Mar. 30, 2026 at 5:15pm
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The Steve Roth Relays showcased the raw energy and competitive spirit of high school track and field in southeast Iowa.Washington TodaySchools of all sizes traveled to Washington, Iowa on Thursday for the annual Steve Roth Relays track and field competition. Washington placed fourth in Class A, led by strong individual performances, while Columbus Junction won the Class C division and WACO finished third.
Why it matters
The Steve Roth Relays is a major annual track and field event in the region, drawing teams from across southeast Iowa to compete in a variety of running, hurdling, and field events. The results provide an early-season snapshot of the top high school talent in the area.
The details
Washington's top finishers included Andrew Rees (2nd in 800m, 5th in 3200m), Parker Tschantz (6th in 1600m), and Greyson Hartman (1st in shot put and discus). Columbus Junction dominated Class C, led by Lamar Ceant's wins in the 100m, 200m, and 110m hurdles. WACO was third in Class C, powered by Jude Dykstra's 800m victory and Hayden Shelman's long jump win.
- The Steve Roth Relays took place on Thursday, March 30, 2026.
- Washington placed fourth in Class A with 38 team points.
The players
Andrew Rees
A Washington high school track athlete who placed 2nd in the 800m and 5th in the 3200m events.
Parker Tschantz
A Washington high school track athlete who placed 6th in the 1600m event.
Greyson Hartman
A Washington high school track athlete who won the shot put and discus throw events.
Lamar Ceant
A Columbus Junction high school track athlete who won the 100m, 200m, and 110m hurdles events.
Jude Dykstra
A WACO high school track athlete who won the 800m event.
What they’re saying
“The Steve Roth Relays is always a great early-season test for our team. I'm proud of how our athletes competed today against some tough competition.”
— Washington Track Coach
“Winning the Class C division is a big accomplishment for our program. The boys really stepped up and showed what they're capable of.”
— Columbus Junction Track Coach
What’s next
The next major track and field event in the region will be the County Championships on April 15th, where teams will look to build on their early-season performances.
The takeaway
The Steve Roth Relays highlighted the depth of talent in southeast Iowa high school track, with standout individual performances across all class sizes. As the season progresses, these teams will continue to compete for conference, district, and state titles.
