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  • Great day at the District Track Meet!

    Christa Hardy|May 16, 2024

    The Badger Boys landed 1st place over all, with a dominating 210 team points. The Girls took 2nd, barely, with the absence of a couple key players who are currently away at National BPA. District Champs Caiden Sekuterski-Long Jump (21’ 1”), Triple Jump (45’e”), 100m (new meet record-11.03) Brent Ethridge-Shot Put (46’3”) Brant Ligameri-High Jump (6’1”) Peyton Johnson-1600 (5:05) Braedyn Johnson-Triple Jump (33’), High Jumpt (4’10”) Sophia Mortag-400 (1:08) Other Divisional qualifiers (top 5 pla...

  • Cascade Hosts the 53rd annual Top 8 Track Meet at Great Falls

    Christa Hardy|May 9, 2024

    Every year the top track athletes from area B and C schools are invited to compete in the Cascade Top 8 Meet. In order to qualify, athletes must have one of the best eight marks in their respective events. Cascade qualifiers this year on the girls side included Seniors Braedyn Johnson (Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, 4x100); Juniors Sayre McElroy (Shot Put) and Sophia Mortag (800, 1600, 4x100); Sophomores Ashlyn Korst (100m Hurdles, 4x100), Kyleigh Knowlden (Triple Jump, 4x100) and Breana...

  • Cascade Badgers Track Report

    Christa Hardy, Cascade Public Schools|May 2, 2024

    This week the Badger track team headed in two different directions on Thursday, the Froshmore Meet in Power, and the Choteau Twilight. Here are the placers and personal records set for each meet. Congratulations to Sophomore Brant Ligameri breaking the all-time sophomore record for the high jump with his jump of 6'1. Choteau Twilight Boys Placers Caiden Sekuterski-1st place 100m,1st place Long Jump, 6th place Shot put; Peyton Hauk-4th place triple Jump, 6th place 400m; Martin Bodnar-4th place...

  • Badger Track & Field Attend Seeley Swan Invite in Missoula

    Christa Hardy, Cascade Public Schools|Apr 25, 2024

    The SSHS Invitational is one of the largest track meets held in the state with 27 class B and C teams in attendance. The Badger boys team placed 10th overall while the girls placed 13th. There were a number of Personal Records set as everyone is working to improve their individual marks with the Top 8, Districts, Divisionals and State quickly approaching. Peyton Hauk placed 11th out of 55 400m runners, Trent Lane ran a personal best and placed 11th out of 45 runners in the 1600m with a time of...

  • Badger Track and Field Early Season Wrap Up

    Christa Hardy, Cascade Public Schools|Apr 18, 2024

    With a total of 40 student athletes, Badger Track and Field is off to a strong start. Personal Records are the focus as we try to improve individual marks throughout the season. This season also promises some school and state records, as standouts are working towards some big, yet attainable goals before the end of the season. So far the Badgers have attended three meets: Frenchtown, Fergus Invite and Choteau Acantha. On the Boys side, senior Caiden Sekuterski qualified for state first meet of...

  • Caiden Sekuterski Signs With the University of Montana

    Christa Hardy, Cascade Public Schools|Apr 11, 2024

    Congrats to Class of 2024 Senior Caiden Sekuterski on committing to continue his athletic career as a Griz! Caiden has signed to run track for the University of Montana, competing in the horizontal jumps. Caiden is a four year letter winner, four time state-qualifier, two time state champion and has racked up 6 state medals ahead of his senior season for the Badgers. He has broken multiple records during his career and has a couple more he's shooting for this season. As a sophomore he was...

  • Braedyn Johnson Signs With Carroll College

    Christa Hardy|Jan 11, 2024

    Congrats to Class of 2024 Senior Braedyn Johnson on her commitment to run track for Carroll College post high school. Carroll College track coach and Badger alum, Harry Clark, made the trip to formally sign and welcome Braedyn as a future Carroll College Saint. Braedyn is a four year letter winner for the Badgers, four-time state qualifier, and a vital part of The Lady Badgers relay teams. Braedyn was District and Divisional Champion in the Triple Jump as a Sophomore and Junior, as well as Team...

  • We Are The Champions!

    Christa Hardy|May 18, 2023

    DISTRICT TRACK RESULTS Girls are district champions for the 3rd year in a row, boys for the 2nd year in a row. Both teams scored a school Record breaking number of points. Something that needs to be pointed out is the competition within our team and how hard you push each other in practice and at meets to make each other better. With a large team, many had to fight for a spot in events and that forces everyone to have to compete harder. Those that didn't qualify still helped our team so much by...

  • High School Track Roundup

    Christa Hardy|Apr 20, 2023

    BADGER TRACK ROUND UP The Badgers High School track team is off to a great start this season with a large number of athletes and lots of determination. There is anoumber of returning state qualifiers as well as a handful of younger athletes who are going to be vital to the future success of this team. So far, with three meets completed the Badger boys have placed top 3 in every meet, including the highly competitive Cal Wearley Invitiation in Havre. Defending triple jump state champion junior...