Salina Area Boys and Girls Track Athletes to Watch
BOYS
Keyan Miller – Concordia
Keyan has had success as a multi-sport athlete. Keyan is a two-time All-League football player and is also our top returning sprinter. Keyan held the fastest times on the team as a freshman in 2019 and looks to lead a strong group of sprinters in 2021.
Trevor Erickson – Chapman
The senior will compete in the 110 hurdles, 300 hurdles, and the pole vault.
Brennan Walker – Beloit
Walker is a multi-event athlete competing in the javelin, and hurdles. He is a returning state qualifier from two years ago in the javelin.
AJ Johnson – Salian South
AJ is a returning state medalist in the triple Jump (8th Place in 2019).
Cooper Weinhold – Wilson
Wilson head coach Tony Brokes expects to see Weinhold have a great season this year despite not competing a year ago.
GIRLS
Anne Baliel – Marion
Anne is the returning state champion in the Class 2A pole vault and she has worked hard for the past two years to defend her title. She is an accomplished athlete on the track as well and we look forward to seeing her shine during her senior year. She is committed to the University of Central Arkansas to pole vault for them next year.
Taylor Briggs – Chapman
Taylor Briggs is a two-time state champ in 1600m and 3200m and a four-time state champ in cross country. She has signed with Iowa State.
Halle Budke & Sage Prochaska – Beloit
Both athletes are expected to make a major impact on the overall success of the Beloit track team in 2021.
Unsung Heroes
BOYS
Sajen Kemling – Concordia
Eli Winder – Chapman
Jacob Porter – Beloit
Camryn Eberhart – Wilson
GIRLS
Abigail Stuchlik – Marion
Amanda Noller – Beloit
Underclassmen to Watch
BOYS
Alec Francis – Concordia
Grady Seyfert – Beloit
GIRLS
Mckinnon Waner – Marion
Maya Kirkpatrick – Chapman
Arianna Armstrong – Beloit