Baker, Powder Valley, Pine Eagle Middle Schools Shine at Track Meets

Bulldogs, Badgers, and Spartans set multiple school records in La Grande and Prairie City competitions.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 6:54pm

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Middle school track and field athletes from Baker, Powder Valley, and Pine Eagle schools have broken several school records in recent meets held in La Grande on April 10 and Prairie City on April 17. Standout performances include a 1,500-meter record by Baker's Jordan Liby, a pole vault record by Baker's Jayde Anderson, and an 800-meter record by Powder Valley's Jayde Anderson.

Why it matters

These record-breaking performances showcase the talent and dedication of student-athletes in the region, building excitement for the future of their school sports programs. The meets also highlight the competitive nature of middle school track and field, with teams from Baker, Powder Valley, and Pine Eagle vying for top finishes.

The details

At the La Grande meet, Baker seventh grader Jordan Liby set a school record in the 1,500-meter run with a time of 5:25.05. Jayde Anderson, also a Baker seventh grader, set a pole vault record by clearing 7 feet. Baker eighth grader Bruin Bloomer set a record in the 200 hurdles in 29.01 seconds. At the Prairie City meet, Anderson set a school record in the 800-meter run.

  • The La Grande meet was held on April 10, 2026.
  • The Prairie City meet was held on April 17, 2026.

The players

Jordan Liby

A seventh grader at Baker Middle School who set a school record in the 1,500-meter run.

Jayde Anderson

A seventh grader at Baker Middle School who set school records in the pole vault and 800-meter run.

Bruin Bloomer

An eighth grader at Baker Middle School who set a school record in the 200 hurdles.

Elliana Bingham

A student at Powder Valley Middle School who competed in multiple events.

Sophia Johnson

A student at Pine Eagle Middle School who competed in the shot put.

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The takeaway

The middle school track and field meets in La Grande and Prairie City demonstrated the impressive skills and potential of student-athletes from Baker, Powder Valley, and Pine Eagle schools. These record-setting performances highlight the competitive spirit and bright futures of the region's young sports stars.