Culbertson Track Team Aims for Top District and Divisional Finishes

Culbertson High School's track and field program has its largest roster in over a decade, led by returning state qualifiers.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 5:00pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting abstract shapes and forms representing high school track and field athletes in motion, with overlapping geometric planes in a vibrant color palette of blues, greens, and reds.Culbertson High's track and field team aims to reach new heights this season with a large, talented roster of returning state qualifiers.Baker Today

Culbertson High School's track and field team is looking to build on its success from last season, with a large roster of 34 athletes including several returning state qualifiers. Coach Dave Solem is optimistic about the team's chances of winning district and divisional titles, as well as placing highly at the state meet.

Why it matters

Track and field is a major source of pride for small towns like Culbertson, and the community will be closely following the team's performance this season. A strong showing could boost morale and bring positive attention to the school and town.

The details

Culbertson's track team has 21 boys and 13 girls, which Coach Solem says is the largest roster the program has had since 2009 or 2010. The team is led by several returning state qualifiers, including junior Brooks Solem (javelin, high jump), senior Ian Snyder (100m, 200m), and senior Plenny Williams (discus). The team has also added some promising new athletes, such as senior Kaden Featherston in the throwing events and freshman Trust Magwaba in sprints.

  • Culbertson opened track practice in early April 2026.
  • The team's first meet is scheduled for April 10 at Lambert.
  • The district meet is set for May 12 in Lambert.
  • The divisional meet will take place on May 21, also in Lambert.
  • The state meet is scheduled for May 29-30 in Laurel.

The players

Dave Solem

Culbertson High School's track and field coach, who believes this year's team is the largest the program has had in over a decade.

Brooks Solem

A junior at Culbertson High School who placed second in the javelin and sixth in the high jump at last year's Class C state meet.

Ian Snyder

A senior at Culbertson High School who finished fifth in the 100-meter dash and sixth in the 200-meter dash at last season's state meet.

Plenny Williams

A senior at Culbertson High School who earned third place in the discus at last year's state meet, but is returning from an injury sustained during the basketball season.

Kaden Featherston

A senior at Culbertson High School who is expected to help the team in the throwing events.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“'This is a big team. It's a ton of kids for us this year.'”

— Dave Solem, Culbertson High School Track Coach

“'We're fairly strong in weights.'”

— Dave Solem, Culbertson High School Track Coach

What’s next

The Culbertson track team will look to carry its momentum from a strong start to the season into the district and divisional meets, where the goal is to win team titles. The team will also be focused on qualifying as many athletes as possible for the state meet in Laurel at the end of May.

The takeaway

Culbertson's track and field program is experiencing a resurgence, with a large roster of talented athletes aiming to bring home district, divisional, and potentially state championships. The community's support and pride in the team's success could have a positive impact on the school and town.