Roseau Track and Field Teams Compete at North Dakota Invite

High school athletes from Roseau, Minnesota shine at the annual Dick Clay Invite in Grand Forks.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 12:00am

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A cubist-style painting depicting high school track and field athletes in motion, with sharp geometric shapes and planes of bright red, blue, and yellow colors representing the Roseau school spirit.Roseau's track and field teams showcase their talent and determination against the state's best at the annual Dick Clay Invite.Grand Forks Today

The 2026 Dick Clay Invite high school track and field meet was held on Friday, March 27, at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. The Roseau girls and boys track and field teams competed against top teams from across North Dakota, with the Roseau girls finishing in 9th place and the Roseau boys placing 3rd overall.

Why it matters

Track and field is a major spring sport in North Dakota, and the Dick Clay Invite is one of the state's premier high school meets. Strong performances at this event can help Roseau athletes gain recognition and secure college recruitment opportunities.

The details

The meet took place at the Fritz Pollard Athletic Center on the University of North Dakota campus in Grand Forks. In the girls' competition, Roseau finished 9th out of 10 teams, led by standout performances from sophomore sprinter Emma Johnson and junior hurdler Lily Anderson. On the boys' side, Roseau placed 3rd overall, with senior distance runner Ethan Olson and junior pole vaulter Aidan Larson leading the way.

  • The 2026 Dick Clay Invite was held on Friday, March 27.
  • The meet took place at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks.

The players

Emma Johnson

A sophomore sprinter on the Roseau girls track and field team.

Lily Anderson

A junior hurdler on the Roseau girls track and field team.

Ethan Olson

A senior distance runner on the Roseau boys track and field team.

Aidan Larson

A junior pole vaulter on the Roseau boys track and field team.

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What they’re saying

“Our teams really stepped up and showed what they're capable of against some of the best competition in the state. I'm proud of how our athletes represented Roseau High School.”

— Coach Sarah Hanson, Head Coach, Roseau Track and Field

What’s next

The Roseau track and field teams will look to build on their strong performances at the Dick Clay Invite as they prepare for the upcoming section and state championships in May and June.

The takeaway

Roseau's track and field programs continue to be competitive at the highest levels in North Dakota, with talented young athletes like Emma Johnson and Aidan Larson leading the way for the Rams.