Baker, Powder Valley Track and Field Athletes Compete at Buck Classic

Bulldogs and Badgers shine with individual event wins and top finishes at Pendleton meet

Apr. 4, 2026 at 2:20pm

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Baker and Powder Valley high school track and field athletes competed at the Buck Classic meet in Pendleton, Oregon on Friday, April 3. Several Bulldogs and Badgers had strong individual performances, including event wins by Baker's Joseph Warbis in the triple jump and Powder Valley's Sky Nesser in the high jump.

Why it matters

This meet provided an important early-season competition opportunity for Baker and Powder Valley's track and field programs, allowing them to assess their athletes' progress and identify areas for continued improvement as they prepare for the rest of the season.

The details

At the Buck Classic, Baker's Joseph Warbis won the triple jump with a leap of 41 feet, 7 inches. Kate Norton won the shot put and was second in the discus for the Bulldogs. Powder Valley's Sky Nesser won the high jump, clearing 5 feet, 4 inches, and she was second in the 100-meter dash. Baker's Quin Wellman set a personal best in the discus, finishing second with a toss of 140 feet, 9 inches. Powder Valley's Caiden Anderson-Ficek was second in the 110-meter high hurdles.

  • The Buck Classic meet took place on Friday, April 3, 2026.
  • A group of Baker athletes are also competing in the Oregon Relays in Eugene, which started on Friday, April 3 and continues on Saturday, April 4.

The players

Joseph Warbis

A Baker High School track and field athlete who won the triple jump at the Buck Classic meet.

Kate Norton

A Baker High School track and field athlete who won the shot put and finished second in the discus at the Buck Classic meet.

Sky Nesser

A Powder Valley High School track and field athlete who won the high jump and finished second in the 100-meter dash at the Buck Classic meet.

Quin Wellman

A Baker High School track and field athlete who set a personal best in the discus, finishing second at the Buck Classic meet.

Caiden Anderson-Ficek

A Powder Valley High School track and field athlete who finished second in the 110-meter high hurdles at the Buck Classic meet.

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The takeaway

The strong individual performances by Baker and Powder Valley athletes at the Buck Classic showcase the depth and talent within these two track and field programs, setting them up for continued success as they look ahead to the rest of the competitive season.