Braxton Spicer came home with some hardware from the Junior High Nebraska Championship Meet on Saturday. He competed against the top junior high athletes across all classes in the state in the long jump, 100m, 200m, and 400m. Braxton medaled in two events, 5th in the 200m and 6th in the 100m. He also finished 9th in the 400m and 15th in long jump.
The state track shirts are available for order at the following link. The orders are due 05/25/26.
https://www.customink.com/g/kft0-00d2-b6ad
We’re headed to Burke! Congratulations to the student-athletes who will be representing Hay Springs at the 2026 State Track & Field Championship at Burke Stadium in Omaha on Friday, May 22nd and Saturday, May 23rd.
Mason Albrecht, Parker Wellnitz, Easton Mintken, & Arian Mata – 3200M Relay
Parker Wellnitz – 800M & 3200M
Arian Mata – 1600M
Reese Varvel – 400M
Alaina Raymer (not pictured) – Triple Jump
Braxton Spicer will represent Hay Springs at the Nebraska Championship Meet on Saturday, May 16 in Gothenburg. He has qualified in the 100m, 200m, 400m, and Long Jump. Information about the meet, schedule, how to watch, and apparel are all included in the link to the website.
Due to the forecast, Hay Springs will not be attending the Morrill JH Meet on Tuesday, May 5th. Junior High students who are signed up for the $5 physicals will go to physicals Tuesday morning. The bus will leave at 6:15am.
JH kids will go to $5 physicals tomorrow (Tuesday). Students who were not planning on going can attend this; they will need to bring their signed form with them in the morning. High schoolers will go to $5 physicals on Thursday.
Our high school track team had a great day at Best in the West yesterday!
Easton Mintken-3rd in the 4×800 (PR by 20 sec)
Mason Albrecht-3rd in the 4×800 (PR by 20 sec)
Arian Mata-3rd in the 4×800 (PR by 20 sec), 7th in the 1600 (PR)
Parker Wellnitz-3rd in the 4×800 (PR by 20 sec), 3rd in the 3200 (SB), 8th in 800 (PR), 4th in the 1600 (PR)
Reese Varvel-7th in the 400 (PR)
Alaina Raymer-10th in Triple Jump
So proud of these kids!
Congratulations to Braxton Spicer! He had an amazing day at the Best in the West track meet.
🏆 Boys Outstanding Athlete of the Meet
1st Long Jump (17’11.5”)
1st 100 (11.83 New Meet Record)
1st 200 (24.15 New Meet Record)
1st 400 (55.34 New Meet Record)
Monday, April 27, 2026
What: High School Academic/Athletic Awards
Where: High School Auditorium, Hay Springs, NE
When: 6:00 PM
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
What: Junior High Best in the West Track Meet
Where: Scottsbluff Middle School, Scottsbluff, NE
When: 10:00 AM
Schedule: https://hshawks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BestintheWestMiddleSchool.pdf
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
What: Varsity Best in the West Track Meet
Where: Scottsbluff High School, Scottsbluff, NE
When: 4:30 PM
Schedule: https://hshawks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BestintheWestHighSchool.pdf
Thursday, April 30, 2026
What: Varsity Boy Golf Meet
Where: Ridgeview Country Club, Chadron, NE
When: 9:00 AM
Thursday, April 30, 2026
What: 4th and 5th Grade Spring Program
Where: High School Auditorium, Hay Springs, NE
When: 7:00 PM
Friday, May 1, 2026
What: Junior High and Varsity Panhandle Conference Track
Where: Morrill Junior/Senior High School
When: Starting at 9:00 AM
Schedule: https://hshawks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PACTrack.pdf
Friday, April 24, 2026
Note: This track meet has been cancelled due to the weather forecast for this day.
What: Varsity Track Meet
Where: Chadron High School, Chadron, NE
When: Cancelled due to weather forecast.
Schedule: https://hshawks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CHSTwilightMeet.pdf
Saturday, April 25, 2026
What: Prom Grand March
Where: High School Auditorium, Hay Springs, NE
When: 8:00 PM
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