Oakridge Boys Secure Narrow Track Title at Lakeview Invitational

The Eagles edged out Manton by just 4 points in the final 4x400 relay to claim the overall boys team championship.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 3:00am

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The Oakridge boys track team narrowly won the Lakeview Invitational on Friday, securing the team title in the final event - the 4x400 relay. Oakridge's foursome of Fischer DeLora, Lawson Miller, Trent Gladden and Bryce Falbe won the relay with a time of 3:36.34, giving Oakridge a 4-point victory over runner-up Manton.

Why it matters

Track and field invitationals like the Lakeview Invitational provide an early-season gauge for teams to measure their progress and see where they stack up against regional and state-level competition. Oakridge's ability to pull out the close win demonstrates the depth and talent of their squad as they look to contend for conference and state honors later in the season.

The details

Oakridge won the meet with 104 points, edging out Manton's 100 points. Other top finishers included Kent City in 3rd with 81 points and the host Lakeview squad in 4th with 56 points. Oakridge was led by individual event winners Jayden Dailey in the 100m and 200m, Bryce Falbe in the 800m and 1600m, and their 4x400m and 4x800m relay teams.

  • The Lakeview Invitational track meet took place on Friday, April 18, 2026.

The players

Oakridge

The boys track and field team from Oakridge High School, who won the overall team title at the Lakeview Invitational.

Manton

The boys track and field team from Manton High School, who finished as the runner-up at the Lakeview Invitational.

Fischer DeLora

A member of the Oakridge 4x400m relay team that won the final event to secure the team title.

Lawson Miller

A member of the Oakridge 4x400m and 4x800m relay teams.

Trent Gladden

A member of the Oakridge 4x400m and 4x800m relay teams.

Bryce Falbe

A member of the Oakridge 4x400m and 4x800m relay teams, as well as the individual champion in the 800m and 1600m events.

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What’s next

Oakridge will look to carry the momentum from their Lakeview Invitational title into their upcoming conference and regional meets as they aim to qualify athletes for the state championships.

The takeaway

Oakridge's ability to pull out the narrow victory at the Lakeview Invitational demonstrates the strength and depth of their boys track and field program, which appears primed to contend for conference and state honors this season.