Edwardsville Boys Track Competes in Champaign

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The Edwardsville boys track and field team competed at the First to the Finish Boys Charger Invite in Champaign, Illinois, earning three wins in the 'A' Division of the meet on March 7. The Tigers' 4x800-meter relay team, Dean Williams in the long jump, and Parker Owens in the pole vault all took first place.

Why it matters

The meet was an important step for the Edwardsville boys track team in preparing for the upcoming outdoor season. The team's strong performance, including several event wins, demonstrates their competitiveness and potential for success in the upcoming season.

The details

In the 'A' Division, Edwardsville's 4x800-meter relay team of Cooper Wittek, Taylor Davis, Ryder Schickedanz and Colin Thomas finished first with a time of 8:18.47. Dean Williams won the long jump at 6.36 meters, and Parker Owens won the pole vault at 4.45 meters. The Tigers also had a third-place finish from Jackson Elliott in the 3,200-meter run and a fourth-place finish from Max Horton in the 1,600-meter run. In the 'B' Division, Edwardsville picked up wins from Thomas in the 800-meter run and Colin Luitjohan in the 3,200-meter run.

• The meet took place on March 7, 2026.