Sioux Center, Iowa – The Tiger Track & Field teams showed up in a big way on the biggest stage at the GPAC Championships in Sioux Center, Iowa hosted by Dordt University. The Tigers had 15 All-GPAC performers between the two days while also adding two more national qualifiers in Abbigail Magnuson in the shot put with a toss of 13.08m and Nate Rupprecht with his 5924 in the decathlon which currently ranks him 16th out of the 16 total that can qualify. The National qualifiers currently are Wyatt Baldauf in the 3000S, Darby Deffenbaugh in the Hammer, Lila Gronseth in both the Shot Put and Discus, Abbigail Magnuson in the Shot Put and Nate Rupprecht in the Decathlon.
Individual Results – Click on the link to see all individual results from the GPAC Championships.
Individual Standouts (School Records/All-Conference) –
Women's Team:
Abbigail Magnuson – Shot Put- 13.08m (National "B" Standard & 4th all-time) / Discus- 41.17m (ALL-GPAC & 7th all-time)
Darby Deffenbaugh – Discus- 41.36m (ALL-GPAC & 6th all-time) / Hammer- 47.30m (ALL-GPAC)
Lila Gronseth – Shot Put- 13.13m (ALL-GPAC)
Ashtyn Evans – Triple Jump- 10.66m (ALL-GPAC & T10th all-time)
Taliyah Hayes – Triple Jump- 10.71m (ALL-GPAC)
Men's Team:
Nate Rupprecht – Decathlon- 5924 (National "B" Standard & ALL-GPAC & 3rd all-time)
Hunter Shanks – 800m- 1:56.33 (ALL-GPAC & 4th all-time) / 4x800- 7:50.66 (ALL-GPAC & 2nd all-time)
Cale Strong – Triple Jump- 13.31m (ALL-GPAC) / Pole Vault- 4.10m (ALL-GPAC & 8th all-time)
Wyatt Baldauf – 3000s- 9:27.59 (ALL-GPAC) / 4X800- 7:50.66 (ALL-GPAC & 2nd all-time)
Justin Sorensen – 1500m- 4:07.74 (ALL-GPAC) / 4x800- 7:50.66 (ALL-GPAC & 2nd all-time)
Cole Holden – Javelin- 50.56m (ALL-GPAC)
Max Raab – Javelin- 48.29m (ALL-GPAC)
Cobey Carr – Triple Jump- 13.34m (ALL-GPAC)
Caleb Sayler – 4x800- 7:50.66 (ALL-GPAC & 2nd all-time)
Ryan Kienzle – Discus- 46.82m (ALL-GPAC & 4th all-time)
Coach Quotes:
Matthew Rosado-When we set out the plan and vision for this season you are always unsure how it will unfold. We've seen tremendous amounts of growth from all our athletes all year not only with improved marks but improved attitudes, improved commitment, and a resurgence of love for the sport. This team made the choice to be better and did all they could to push us to the next level. Conference weekend fully displayed what we worked for all year. I couldn't be any prouder of this team, our staff, and especially the seniors who recommitted when I walked through the door. This was a special year for the Tigers, but the jobs not done!