Bombers Finish Runner-Up At Tiger Invite

Posted: Apr 11, 2024

The Ballard men's track team secured the runner-up position at the Tiger Invite held on Monday evening, with host Carroll claiming victory with a total of 104 team points. It was an outstanding evening for the men's track team at Carroll, marked by several athletes achieving personal records (PRs) in both individual events and relay split times. Notably, Chase Ihle achieved a 20-foot jump in the long jump, an impressive feat in only his second meet this season.

The sprint medley team, consisting of Eric Sydnes, Sidnee Farmer, Eli Rouse, and Chance Lande, emerged as champions, alongside Chance Lande's victory in the open 400 meters. The 4x400 relay team also claimed victory with a season-best time, breaking the Carroll Invite record by 6 seconds.

Comments From Men's Head Coach Darren Herrold:

"Our men's track team had an excellent evening at Carroll. Several athletes obtained PR's in both individual events and relay split times. Chase Ihle was able to jump 20 feet in the long jump in only his 2nd meet this season. Our sprint medley team of Eric Sydnes, Sidnee Farmer, Eli Rouse, and Chance Lande were champions along with Chance Lande in the open 400. 4x400 team were also champions with a season best time, and they broke the Carroll meet record by 6 seconds.

Our athletes continue to improve daily, and it shows in their effort and dedication. Yet again, we needed an athlete to substitute in a relay, and the athlete was ready and willing to compete with only 25 minutes notice. Our athletes continue to help out when needed, and we are always supporting each other. Great team effort last night by our men."

The Bombers are back in action on Thursday - April 11 when they compete in the Eagle Relays in Saydel. The meet will start at 4:30 PM.

TEAM SCORES

1. Carroll, 104

2. Ballard, 81

3. Greene County, 65

3. South Central Calhoun, 65

5. IKM-Manning, 54

6. Audubon, 51

7. Kuemper, 43

8. Denison-Schleswig, 39

9. Woodward-Granger, 38

10. EHK-Exira, 35