Loogootee Jr-Sr High School

(Switz City, IN - 4/28/26) The Loogootee Lions HS track team traveled to WRV on Tuesday night to take on WRV, Wood Memorial, and Lighthouse Christian in a four-team meet. The Lions turned in several strong performances on both the track and in the field, highlighted by multiple top-two finishes and a number of athletes contributing valuable team points throughout the night. On the boys side, Loogootee was led by a dominant showing in the 400 meters, where Colt Kerns captured first place with a time of 56.05, while teammate Dax Lee followed closely in second at 56.47, giving the Lions a 1-2 finish in the event. Lee also added a runner-up finish in the 200 meters (24.29) and placed second in the 100 meters (11.88), capping off an impressive sprinting performance. Broc Kerns added a second-place finish in the 110 hurdles, and the 4x800 relay team opened the meet with a strong second-place finish as well. In the distance events and relays, Colt Kerns continued his strong night with a second-place finish in the 800 meters, while the 4x400 relay team also earned a runner-up finish to close out the meet. Austin Willis and Dalton Strange scored points in the 3200 meters, and Strange had a standout night in the field events, winning the shot put and finishing second in discus. Additional points came from Landon Worm and others in sprint and jump events, showcasing the Lions’ depth across multiple disciplines. For the Lady Lions, Phoebe Jones led the way with a pair of strong performances, placing fourth in the 100 meters and adding points in both the 200 and 400 meters, while also finishing second in the shot put. Ashlynn Weitkamp contributed in the distance events with a runner-up finish in the 3200 meters and added points in the 800 and long jump. Alexandria Butler also chipped in with a point in discus, helping the Lions round out their scoring efforts against a competitive field.