Area Track and Field: Flyer Girls Win

Little Falls Flyers dominate the Lions Invite at Bemidji State University

Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:04am

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The Little Falls Flyers girls' track and field team claimed the team title at the Lions Invite on Tuesday, March 31, at Bemidji State University. Rose Jarnot led the way with a first-place finish in the 3200-meter run, while Avery Juelke won the long jump and placed third in the 60 hurdles. The Flyers boys' team finished second overall, led by Noah Cameron's victory in the 60 hurdles.

Why it matters

The Lions Invite is a key early-season meet that showcases some of the top track and field talent in the area. The Flyers' strong performances, especially on the girls' side, demonstrate their potential to be contenders for conference and section titles later in the season.

The details

The Little Falls girls' team was led by Rose Jarnot's first-place finish in the 3200-meter run, followed by teammates Haddie Dobis and Emma Larson in second and fifth, respectively. Juelke won the long jump and placed third in the 60 hurdles, while Temari Uchiha had a strong showing with a third-place finish in the 200, fourth in the pole vault, and fifth in the 60 dash. On the boys' side, Noah Cameron won the 60 hurdles and added top-four finishes in the 400 dash and pole vault to lead the Flyers to a second-place team finish.

  • The Lions Invite was held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Bemidji State University.

The players

Rose Jarnot

A member of the Little Falls Flyers girls' track and field team who won the 3200-meter run.

Avery Juelke

A member of the Little Falls Flyers girls' track and field team who won the long jump and placed third in the 60 hurdles.

Noah Cameron

A member of the Little Falls Flyers boys' track and field team who won the 60 hurdles and placed in the top four in the 400 dash and pole vault.

Violette Metz

A member of the Pillager Huskies girls' track and field team who won the 60 dash and placed third in the shot put.

Sophia Schlosser

A member of the Pillager Huskies girls' track and field team who won the 200 dash.

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The takeaway

The Little Falls Flyers demonstrated their depth and talent across multiple events, positioning them as a team to watch in the upcoming track and field season. The strong performances from athletes like Rose Jarnot, Avery Juelke, and Noah Cameron suggest the Flyers could be contenders for conference and section titles later this year.