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She sprinted to glory.
That’s what Pipestone Area Schools’ Aurora Winsel accomplished last Saturday during the Big South Conference small schools track and field meet at Paulsen Athletic Complex.
Winsel claimed gold in the 100-meter dash as well as the 200 dash and the open 400. She clocked in with a time of 12.91 in the 100, 25.82 in the 200 and 1:01.24 (400).
“Aurora is simply a lot stronger compared to her prior years,” PAS head coach Mark Moeller said. “Her durability gives her the ability to bounce back faster between those races.”
Winsel established a new league record in the 200, besting the previous mark established by St. James’ Amelia Collier in 2016 (26.53). And she ended up a three-time conference champion in a single day.
Pipestone Area Schools’ Aurora Winsel rounds the curve during the 200-meter dash at The Big South Conference small school track and field championships on Saturday, May 10, at the Paulsen Sports Complex. Winsel established a new league record with her performance here. (Star photo by Eric Viccaro)
The Pipestone County Star’s Facebook page features a video of Winsel’s dominating performance in the 400, winning by nearly two seconds over Stevie Untiedt of Jackson County Central.
Pipestone Area Schools’ Aurora Winsel holds a banner noting her accomplishment on the day. (Star photo by Eric Viccaro)
On the boys’ side, Cayden Zephier attacked his event with plenty of gusto. The 400 specialist earned a gold medal with a time of 52.30.
Zephier also helped pilot the Arrows to a third-place finish in the 4×400 relay.
Joined by Americ Suvandy, Carloseriel Perez-Garcia and Bentley Pater, the foursome recorded a time of 3:52.54.
Pater also earned all-conference accolades by grabbing third in the discus, marking at 119-feet, 11-inches.
Bentley Pater throws the discus en route to an all-conference performance at The Big South Conference meet on Saturday, May 10. (Star photo by Eric Viccaro)
Moeller also was pleased with Pater’s performance in the long jump, competing in the event for the very first time. Bentley took fourth (18-5.5).
“Without him, it would be really hard to keep our relays together and in the mix,” the coach commented. “He’s a hard worker, and a great kid (on the team).”
Haylie Tripp also earned all-conference honors by popping a mark of 4-6 in the high jump, equalling her season’s best from the Marshall Invitational in mid-April.
Haylie Tripp leaps over the bar during the girls’ high jump competition. (Star photo by Eric Viccaro)
“Haylie’s high jump keeps getting better and better,” Moeller explained. “It’s hard coming off a season of injuries and not being able to compete. She’s made the most of competing in this event, and I’m very proud of her.”
To earn all-Big South honors, competitors needed to finish among the top three in all events. The Arrows had other near misses.
Aubrey Brockberg continues to show improvement, earning fifth place in the 300 hurdles (54.71). Suvandy earned fourth overall in the 100 dash (11.72), and he was fifth in the 200 dash (23.38).
Other conference teams also shattered previous records. Look for an updated story with those accomplishments online at: www.pipestonestar.com.
Complete PAS results accompany this story in agate form.
Pipestone Area Schools’ Cayden Zephier races toward the finish line in his signature event, the 400-meter run, at The Big South Conference small school track and field championships on Saturday, May 10. Zephier clocked in with a winning time of 52.30 seconds. (Star photo by Eric Viccaro)
On the track
The Arrows’ participated in their final regular-season meet on Tuesday at Worthington, before a lengthy lay-off until the Section 3A subsection meet on Thursday, May 22.
PAS will be joined by Russell-Tyler-Ruthton and Southwest Minnesota Christian/Edgerton.