PREP TRACK AND FIELD How high school track and field athletes prevail over early season inclement weather nmcnair Apr 21, 2025 Apr 21, 2025 Updated May 2, 2025 Emerson Myers of Madison Memorial competes in the Division 1 girls triple jump finals at last year's WIAA state track and field event in La Crosse. Saskia Hatvany, La Crosse Tribune archives Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save nmcnair Setting personal records takes a backseat to achieving warmth during the beginning of Wisconsin’s high school track and field season.kAmpE9=6E6D 86E 4C62E:G6 E@ C6>2:? H2C> 5FC:?8 >66ED :? |2C49 2?5 pAC:=] %92E :?4=F56D 82E96C:?8 E@86E96C F?56C 3=2?<6ED[ 2D<:?8 C676C66D :7 E96J 42? 4@>A6E6 :? DH62EA2?ED[ FD:?8 3=@H 5CJ6CD :? E96 32E9C@@> 2?5 6G6? 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Madison East's Mbaye Sarr recalls the worst track meet he's ever competed in Madison East senior Mbaye Sarr discusses how Wisconsin track and field athletes adjust to meets with inclement weather.
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Wisconsin high school student-athletes ponder pros, cons of potential NIL legislation The potential to profit off their name, image and likeness away from the sport both intrigues and concerns athletes heading into a pivotal vot…
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