Last Fall's classification changes in Kansas will be felt
when the 2017 track and field season gets rolling for the state's Class 1A
teams.
Olpe and South Gray, both 2A schools a year ago, are now 1A
members - and seem to be the power-brokers in the Class 1A boys division in
2017.
Olpe was the Class 2A boys state champions last year,
scoring 65 points, most of which came from four-time gold medalist Kyler True (pictured at left).
He won the 800, 1600 and 3200, and anchored the Eagles' winning 4 X 800 relay
in a state record 8:01.18.
True, a nationally-ranked 800 and 1600 meter runner who is
headed to Oklahoma State University next Fall, is back for his senior year and
the smart money says that he'll put some big numbers in the team's scoring
column again come May. In addition to the 800, 1600 and 3200, he enters the
2017 season with Class 1A's top returning time in the 400 meters (50.55) -
though he has not run th...
Olpe was the Class 2A boys state champions last year,
scoring 65 points, most of which came from four-time gold medalist