The Kimberly boys track and field took first in the Red Hawk Challenge last week at Ripon College. The boys finished with 101 points, which was almost 10 points ahead of second place finisher Kaukauna.
The Kaukauna girls track team earned another win this week as they won the Red Hawk Challenge in Ripon. The girls finished with 119.25 points, which was seven points ahead of Kimberly.
Ava Hammen and Savanna Robinson were key upperclassmen leaders for the Kaukauna track and field team last week at a meet at Ripon College. Hammen took second in the 60 meter dash with a time of 8:18, while Robinson ran a second place time of 9.94 in the 60 meter hurdles.
Kimberly alum EJ Kruse has provided both a spark and leadership during his time on the UW-Milwaukee track and field team. The fourth year track runner has become a vocal leader along with providing mentorship toward underclassmen such as Jack Statz and Ethan Criter.
Second year head coach Mike Jenkins is looking for his young players to step up this season. After the graduation of players like Jake Lucas, the Ghosts will need some players to step up in their pitching rotation this season.
