Last weekend, a small group of Becker youth track athletes competed in the USATF Junior Olympic State Qualifier track meet hosted by Lakeville South high school. 

 

All ages from seven to 18 competed for a chance to advance to the six state regionals which will be held this year at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse in LaCrosse, July 6-9. 

 

The top eight advance in each event and age bracket.

 

There were many personal bests made Saturday and Sunday and the athletes represented Becker well.

 

Alyssa Kinney and Josie Reckelberg, two eight--year-olds, competed in the eight and under girls division. Kinney qualified for the regional in the 100M (eighth place), 200M (fifth place), and the long jump (third place).

 

Reckelberg qualified in the 200M (sixth place), 400M (fourth place) and long jump (second place).

 

Alex Kinney competed in the boys 9-10 year old division and qualified in the 400M (fourth place), 800M (first place) and 1500M (second place).

 

Caleb Reckelberg qualified in the discus (third place) for the 11-12 year old boys. Keeley Holm qualified in the 400M (fourth place) for the girls 15-16 girls age group and Ethan Holm advanced in the triple jump (third place) for the 17-18 year old men division.

 

Carter Reckelberg had a great day competing in the 9-10 boys age group, bringing home three first place finishes, qualifying for the regional in LaCrosse. He won the 200M (first place), 400M (first place) and set a new USATF Junior Olympic Minnesota Championship Meet record in the long jump (first place) with a leap of 4.68 meters (15ft 4.25 in.) That mark broke the previous record by 1’5” and was a 28 year old record. It also tied the all-time Minnesota best for the 9-10 year old boys.

 

This weekend the kids will compete at the AAU District Qualifier in Brooklyn Center.