The high school events are underway at the 91st annual
Kansas Relays at Rock Chalk Park, and the first win of the meet has gone to a
Kansas athlete.
Olathe North's
Dana Baker, the No. 1 ranked javelin thrower
in the United States as of this week, won by more than 20 feet with a throw of
166-6. Baker had three throws greater than 160 feet, and all six of her throws
in the prelims and finals were better than every other thrower in the field.
Kansas athletes did well in the event, however. Madison
Lueger of Centralia was a solid second in the event, throwing 145-0, while
Kayla Kurtz of Baldwin placed fourth with a toss of 139-4.
Also in the top 8, Jacy Dalinghaus of Nemaha Central placed
fifth with a throw of 134-8, and Katy Commons of Andale