Track and Field Roundup: Sturgis Girls Run Past Three Rivers, Three Rivers Boys Notch Victory

Sturgis girls dominate, Three Rivers boys prevail in season-opening track meets

Apr. 3, 2026 at 1:37pm

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The defending state champion Sturgis girls' track team kicked off their season with a 94-43 win over Three Rivers, led by strong performances from Olivia Wenzel, Sydney Bir, and the Park sisters. Meanwhile, the Three Rivers boys' team defeated Sturgis 99-38, with standout efforts from Blake Stewart, Jonah Zietlow, and Zander Barth. Elsewhere, Constantine freshman Morgan Niblock set a new school record in the 1,600-meter run at the Grand Valley State Laker Challenge.

Why it matters

These early-season track and field results provide a glimpse into the potential strengths of the Sturgis and Three Rivers programs, as well as the emergence of young talent like Morgan Niblock at Constantine. The outcomes could foreshadow competitive conference and state championship battles later in the season.

The details

In the girls' meet, Sturgis dominated the track events, sweeping the 800m, 1600m, and 3200m runs. Olivia Wenzel of Three Rivers won the 100m and 200m dashes, while Sturgis' Addison Eicher, Sydney Bir, and the Eicher-Kinder Smith-Oswald-Cary relay team also earned victories. On the boys' side, Three Rivers' Blake Stewart, Jonah Zietlow, and Zander Barth led the way, with Stewart winning the 100m and long jump, Zietlow taking the 1600m and 4x800m relay, and Barth claiming the shot put and discus.

  • The meets took place on Tuesday, March 24.
  • The Grand Valley State Laker Challenge where Constantine's Morgan Niblock set a school record was on Friday, March 20.

The players

Olivia Wenzel

A track athlete from Three Rivers who won the 100m and 200m dashes in the meet against Sturgis.

Addison Eicher

A track athlete from Sturgis who finished second in the 100m dash behind Wenzel.

Sydney Bir

A track athlete from Sturgis who won the 400m run.

LuLu Park

A track athlete from Sturgis who finished first in the 3200m run.

Blake Stewart

A track athlete from Three Rivers who won the 100m dash and long jump events.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

These early-season track and field results showcase the depth and talent of the Sturgis and Three Rivers programs, setting the stage for what could be an exciting and competitive season in the region. The emergence of young stars like Constantine's Morgan Niblock also suggests bright futures for some of the area's up-and-coming track and field athletes.