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Class B girls track and field leaders - Menno’s versatile Ashton Massey scoring big for the Wolves
Menno's Ashton Massey is ranked in four events and has Class B's top marks in the triple jump (34-9.25) and 300 meter hurdles (:47.34).
Ryan Deal - 605 Sports
May 3, 2023
 

By 605 Sports

Menno’s Ashton Massey is having herself a breakout junior season in a wide variety of events. Massey has Class B’s best triple jump (34-9.25), the top time in the 300-meter hurdles (:47.34), the second fastest time in the 100-meter hurdles (:15.74) and the seventh fastest time in the 400-meter dash (1:02.54). 

It was a big week for Deubrook Area’s Ellie Olsen. The senior vaulted into the Class B 400 meter dash lead (1:00.27) and now has the third best time in the 800 meter run (2:27.44). Deubrook Area has the top Class B times in the 1,600 meter relay (4:11.45) and 3,200 meter relay (10:02.24). 

Several big performances this week from Wall Athletes. Nora Dinger jumped to the Class B lead in the long jump (17-1). Dinger also has the second fastest Class B time in the 100-meter dash (:12.96).  Paige Kjerstad ran a 1:01.03 in the 400-meter dash and now has the second fastest Class B time in that event. The Wall girls have the second fastest times in the 400-meter relay (:52.98), 800-meter relay (1:49.63) and 1,600 meter relay (4:16.49). 

Chester Area’s Emery Larson continues to lead Class B in the 1,600 and 3,200 meter runs. Northwestern’s Ella Boekelheide ran a 5:23.04 in the 1,600 this week to assume the No. 2 ranking in Class B. Arlington’s Kaelyn Ulschmid ran a (11:53.24) in the 3,200 meter run and has the second fastest time in Class B this season. 

(Top-10 leaders provided by SDHSAA.com)

Class B girls leaders

100-Meter Dash: 1. Daniela Lee, Colman-Egan, :12.54; 2. Nora Dinger, Wall, :12.96; 3. Bella Williams, Kadoka Area, :13.01; 4. Mackenzie Everson, Castlewood, :13.02; 5. Chloe Raw, Arlington, :13.04; 6. Brooklyn Helm, Herreid/Selby Area, :13.11; 7. Adison Moore, Iroquois/Lake Preston, :13.14; 8. Carly Patrick, Alcester-Hudson, :13.17; 9. Melanie Calmus, Howard, :13.24; 9. Shawnteah La Crois, Aberdeen Christian, :13.24.

200-Meter Dash: 1. Chloe Raw, Arlington, :25.54; 2. Daniela Lee, Colman-Egan, :25.84; 3. Josie Mousel, Colman-Egan, :26,24; 4. Shawnteah La Croix, Aberdeen Christian, :26.83; 5. Josie Baumberger, Dell Rapids St. Mary, :27.04; 6. Mackenzie Everson, Castlewood, :27.24; 7. Bella Williams, Kadoka Area, :27.38; 8. Rhea Tucker, Wall, :27.47; 9. Carly Patrick, Alcester-Hudson, :27.54; 10. Shay Kraft, Timber Lake, :27.59.

400-Meter Dash: 1. Ellie Olsen, Deubrook Area, 1:00.27; 2. Paige Kjerstad, Wall, 1:01.03; 3. Reese Luze, Colman-Egan, 1:01.18; 4. Emma Marshall, Irene-Wakonda, 1:01.31; 5. Asia VanDerWerff, Gregory, 1:01.89; 6. Allison Leber, Canistota, 1:02.04; 7. Ashton Massey, Menno, 1:02.54; 8. Mackenzie Everson, Castlewood, 1:02.64; 9. Lillee Shearer, Centerville, 1:03.14; 10. Madala Hanson, Dell Rapids St. Mary, 1:03.47.

800-Meter Run: 1. Reese Luze, Colman-Egan, 2:19.44; 2. Emery Larson, Chester Area, 2:25.56; 3. Ellie Olsen, Deubrook Area, 2:27.44; 4. Ella Boekelheide, Northwestern, 2:27.74; 5. Emma Schlachter, Potter County, 2:29.19; 6. Kylee Johnson, Deubrook Area, 2:29.44; 7. Avery Miles, Hitchcock-Tulare, 2:30.34; 8. Isabella Brouwer, Andes Central/Dakota Christian, 2:31.34; 9. Asia VanDerWerff, Gregory, 2:31.96; 10. Jada Koerner, Freeman Academy/Marion, 2:34.55.

1,600-Meter Run: 1. Emery Larson, Chester Area, 5:04.27; 2. Ella Boekelheide, Northwestern, 5:23.04; 3. Jolie Dugan, Jones County, 5:29.51; 4. Kailee Frank, Burke, 5:36.54; 5. Nora Olsen, Deubrook Area, 5:36.63; 6. Avery Miles, Hitchcock-Tulare, 5:38.34; 7. Kaelyn Ulschmid, Arlington, 5:39.94; 8. Autumn Fallis, Highmore-Harrold, 5:41.05; 9. Makenna Ekern, Deubrook Area, 5:44.17; 10. Jada Koerner, Freeman Academy/Marion, 5:49.70.

3,200-Meter Run: 1. Emery Larson, Chester Area, 11:14.05; 2. Kaelyn Ulschmid, Arlington, 11:53.24; 3. Ella Boekelheide, Northwestern, 11:54.44; 4. Kailee Frank, Burke, 12:10.34; 5. Autumn Fallis, Highmore-Harrold, 12:12.24; 6. Abby Hasart, James Valley Christian, 12:30.24; 7. Hadasah Olson, James Valley Christian, 12:34.54; 8. Kennadee Wiedebush, Warner, 12:40.44; 9. Madisyn Gellhaus, Ipswich, 12:53.54; 10. Jolie Westrum, Gayville-Volin, 12:54.57.

100-Meter Hurdles: 1. Rylee Peters, Freeman, :15.74; 2. Piper Hanson, Burke, :16.04; 2. Ashton Massey, Menno, :16.04; 4. Stevie Wittler, Sully Buttes, :16.06; 5. Skyler Volmer, Lyman, :16.20; 6. Marley Guthmiller, :16.94; 7. Emma Hunt, Jones County, :17.10; 8. Jacy Wolf, Chester Area, :17.12; 9. Elaine Rhode, Colman-Egan, :17.64; 10. Olivia Olson, Sully Buttes, :17.67.

300-Meter Hurdles: 1. Ashton Massey, Menno, :47.34; 2. Rylee Peters, Freeman, :48.36; 3. Jacy Wolf, Chester Area, :48.60; 4. Piper Hanson, Burke, :48.67; 5. Stevie Wittler, Sully Buttes, :50.39; 6. Olivia Olson, Sully Buttes, :50.51; 7. Emma Hunt, Jones County, :50.63; 8. Dannika Kaup, Potter County, :50.65; 9. Ellie Olsen, Deubrook Area, :50.94; 10. Josie Brouwer, Andes Central/Dakota Christian, :50.97.

400-Meter Relay: 1. Colman-Egan, :52.04; 2. Wall, :52.98; 3. Deubrook Area, :53.67; 4. Centerville, :53.84; 5. Timber Lake, :53.97; 6. Chester Area, :53.98; 7. Freeman, :54.04; 8. Herreid/Selby Area, :54.23; 9. Corsica-Stickney, :54.34; 10. Gregory, :54.40.

800-Meter Relay: 1. Colman-Egan, 1:46.74; 2. Wall, 1:49.63; 3. Deubrook Area, 1:50.68; 4. Freeman, 1:53.44; 5. Burke, 1:53.64; 6. Castlewood, 1:54.04; 7. Centerville, 1:54.14; 8. Philip, 1:54.39; 9. Alcester-Hudson, 1:54.44; 10. Jones County, 1:54.53.

1,600-Meter Relay: 1. Deubrook Area, 4:11.45; 2. Wall, 4:16.49; 3. Colman-Egan, 4:16.84; 4. Potter County, 4:20.16; 5. Centerville, 4:21.04; 6. Sunshine Bible Academy, 4:26.04; 7. Freeman, 4:28.51; 8. Irene-Wakonda, 4:28.89; 9. Frederick Area, 4:29.34; 10. Burke, 4:29.97.

3,200-Meter Relay: 1. Deubrook Area, 10:02.24; 2. Colman-Egan, 10:19.00; 3. Potter County, 10:27.30; 4. Arlington, 10:31.44; 4. Frederick Area, 10:31.44; 6. James Valley Christian, 10:37.74; 7. Wolsey-Wessington, 10:39.94; 8. Andes Central/Dakota Christian, 10:44.41; 9. Philip, 10:46.55; 10. Freeman Academy/Marion, 10:50.10.

Sprint Medley Relay: 1. Colman-Egan, 4:19.14; 2. Chester Area, 4:23.65; 3. Deubrook Area, 4:29.47; 4. Jones County, 4:31.99; 5. Potter County, 4:33.32; 6. Wall, 4:37.93; 7. Freeman Academy/Marion, 4:38.54; 8. Centerville, 4:42.00; 9. Arlington, 4:42.24; 10. Andes Central/Dakota Christian, 4:43.06.

High Jump: 1. Skyler Volmer, Lyman, 5-2; 2. Natalee Hofer, Canistota, 5-1; 2. Maleena Brave, White River, 5-1; 4. Tatum Luce, Wolsey-Wessington, 5-0; 4. Jada Burke, De Smet, 5-0; 4. Addison Melius, Faulkton Area, 5-0; 7. Kamaria Krogman, White River, 4-11; 7. Madisyn Nemecek, Kadoka Area, 4-11; 9. Thea Gust, Centerville, 4-10; 9. Sofia Losure, Frederick Area, 4-10; 9. Gracie Lange, Ipswich, 4-10; 9. BeJae Tesch, Newell, 4-10; 9. Sarah Erk, Newell, 4-10; 9. Josie Mousel, Colman-Egan, 4-10; 9. Julia Trygstad, Oldham-Ramona/Rutland, 4-10; 9. Mattisen Reckling, Philip, 4-10.

Long Jump: 1. Nora Dinger, Wall, 17-1; 2. Carly Patrick, Alcester-Hudson, 16-11.25; 3. Courtney Sees, Avon, 16-9.50; 4. Emma Marshall, Irene-Wakonda, 16-8.50; 5. Mya Boomsma, Wolsey-Wessington, 16-5.75; 6. Rylie Tieman, Centerville, 16-3.75; 7. Taylor Hoxeng, Gayville-Volin, 16-3; 8. Cassidy Keiser, Gregory, 15-11.25; 9. BreAna Aske, Jones County, 15-6.75; 10. Bailey Cerney, Wall, 15-5.50.

Triple Jump: 1. Ashton Massey, Menno, 34-9.25; 2. Rylie Tieman, Centerville, 33-7; 3. Ella Haven, Northwestern, 33-0.50; 4. Ashley Ptacek, Ipswich, 32-11.75; 5. Jolie Westrum, Gayville-Volin, 32-8; 6. Cadence Hofer, Freeman, 32-2; 7. Cambria Ronfeldt, Andes Central/Dakota Christian, 31-11.50; 8. Kelli Stoecker, Faulkton Area, 31-8.50; 9. Lanie Mousel, Colman-Egan, 31-7.50; 10. Ashlin Jacobsen, Freeman, 31-6. 

Discus: 1. Paige Bull, Burke, 124-6; 2. Lydia Hill, Sully Buttes, 118-2.75; 3. Hadlee Holt, Iroquois/Lake Preston, 117-11; 4. Trinity Bietz, Scotland, 116-0; 5. Lila Vanderlei, Avon, 115-2; 6. Hailey Orr, Irene-Wakonda, 113-3; 7. Landyn Koehn, Kadoka Area, 112-5; 8. Kaeli Wallinga, Avon, 112-0; 9. Kiylee Westra, Centerville, 111-6; 10. Rylee Rudebusch, Howard, 111-4.

Shot Put: 1. Lydia Hill, Sully Buttes, 39-1.75; 2. Avery Orth, Wessington Springs, 38-7; 3. Trinity Bietz, Scotland, 38-5.25; 4. Lexis Siemonsma, Chester Area, 37-9; 5. Maggie Decker, James Valley Christian, 35-10.5; 6. Lila Vanderlei, Avon, 35-6.50; 7. Hadlee Holt, Iroquois/Lake Preston, 35-0.25; 8. Alivia Bickett, Oldham-Ramona/Rutland, 34-10; 9. Jasmine Nash, Timber Lake, 34-8.50; 10. April Schulz, Wall, 34-8.

Pole Vault: 1. Gracie Eiesenbraun, Kadoka Area, 10-3; 2. Marley Guthmiller, Ipswich, 9-0; 3. Emily Nowak, Gayville-Volin, 8-9; T-4. Bailey Hansen, Centerville, 8-6; T-4. Quincy Oliver, Ipswich, 8-6; 6. Jalyssa Hutson, Ipswich, 8-3; T-7. Rainee Snyder, Philip, 8-0; T-7. Mackenzie Meyer, Centerville, 8-0; T-7. Tatum Lance, Wolsey-Wessington, 8-0; T-7. Kaitlyn Williams, Ipswich, 8-0.