Crookston Pirate Track Teams Compete at United Clay-Becker Meet

Pirates place in multiple events at first outdoor meet of the season

Apr. 17, 2026 at 2:24am

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A fragmented, geometric painting in bold primary colors depicting the dynamic movements and competition of a high school track and field event.The Crookston Pirate track teams showcase their speed and agility in a cubist-inspired illustration of their first outdoor meet of the season.Crookston Today

The Crookston Pirate boys and girls track and field teams competed at the United Clay-Becker meet in Hawley, Minnesota on Thursday. It was the first outdoor meet of the season for the Pirates, with the Park Christian girls and United Clay-Becker boys teams taking home the overall titles.

Why it matters

The United Clay-Becker meet provided an early season test for the Crookston track teams, who were looking to build momentum heading into the heart of their schedule. The Pirates had several strong individual and relay performances, showcasing their potential for the rest of the season.

The details

The Crookston girls finished 9th out of 14 scoring teams, led by a 3rd place finish in the 4x100m relay and a 6th place finish in the pole vault by Chloe Boll. The Crookston boys finished 12th out of 12 scoring teams, with junior Aaron Gosse placing 3rd in the 200m and 8th in the 100m.

  • The meet took place on Thursday, April 17, 2026.
  • Crookston will host their next two track meets on Tuesday, April 21 and Tuesday, April 28 at KROX Radio Stadium.

The players

Aaron Gosse

A junior on the Crookston boys track team who finished 3rd in the 200 meters and 8th in the 100 meters.

Chloe Boll

A member of the Crookston girls 4x100m relay team that finished 3rd, and also placed 6th in the pole vault.

Kinsley Wangen

A member of the Crookston girls 4x100m relay team that finished 3rd.

Brooklyn Waldal

A member of the Crookston girls 4x100m relay team that finished 3rd.

Morgan Boll

A member of the Crookston girls 4x100m relay team that finished 3rd, and also placed 8th in the pole vault.

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What’s next

Crookston will host their next two track meets on Tuesday, April 21 and Tuesday, April 28 at KROX Radio Stadium.

The takeaway

The Crookston Pirate track teams showed promise in their first outdoor meet of the season, with several strong individual and relay performances. As they prepare to host their next two meets, the Pirates will look to build on this early success and continue to improve throughout the season.