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Complete coverage of high school state track and field meet in La Crosse
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Complete coverage of high school state track and field meet in La Crosse

  • Sean Davis, Shaun Chornobroff, Brandon Berg Lee Sports Wisconsin
  • Jun 7, 2026
  • Jun 7, 2026 Updated 35 mins ago
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A collection of coverage of the 2026 high school state track and field championships at UW-La Crosse. Read about some of the most extraordinary efforts of athletes from around Wisconsin.

(43) updates to this series since Updated 35 mins ago

Deerfield seniors share WIAA state track sendoff with Division 2 gold medals

Deerfield seniors share WIAA state track sendoff with Division 2 gold medals

The Demons distance specialist capped her career with bookend state titles, while the standout triple jumper reached the top of the podium for the first time.

Abundant Life/St. Ambrose junior able to ‘send it’ in special Division 3 distance sweep

Abundant Life/St. Ambrose junior able to ‘send it’ in special Division 3 distance sweep

The reigning Division 3 state cross country medalist added three more gold medals Saturday after being forced into another race following Friday's weather-impacted postponement.

Sun Prairie East senior wheelchair athlete realizes record dream in WIAA state sendoff

Sun Prairie East senior wheelchair athlete realizes record dream in WIAA state sendoff

The Cardinals standout surprised herself with multiple state records as part of a team championship three-peat at UW-La Crosse.

Early season decision pays off for Bangor's state champion hurdler

Early season decision pays off for Bangor's state champion hurdler

Bangor junior Jaycee Michek made a choice early in the season to focus on the 300-meter hurdles. She won a state title and set a record in the event Saturday.

'I knew what I was capable of': Holmen junior finds redemption with 110 hurdles state title

'I knew what I was capable of': Holmen junior finds redemption with 110 hurdles state title

A moment at state in his freshman season served as motivation for the Holmen hurdler, who took first in the Division 1 110-meter hurdles Saturday.

Competition fuels Viroqua junior to 2nd-place finish in wheelchair shot put

Competition fuels Viroqua junior to 2nd-place finish in wheelchair shot put

Viroqua's Abigail Lendosky had a successful state track meet, recording a pair of top-three finishes. Her highlight of the weekend came with a second-place finish in the wheelchair shot put.

Holmen senior duo say goodbye on high in relay at state track meet

Holmen senior duo say goodbye on high in relay at state track meet

Holmen's Lydia Lazarescu and Abry Bloyer helped Vikings to second place in the 400-meter relay to close out their high school careers. 

Photos: Athletes compete on Day 2 of WIAA state track and field championships

Photos: Athletes compete on Day 2 of WIAA state track and field championships

Saturday marked the second day of the WIAA state track and field championships at the Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex. Here are some sc…

Scenes from Day 2 of the WIAA state track and field championships

Scenes from Day 2 of the WIAA state track and field championships

A collection of photos from the second day of the WIAA state track and field championships on Saturday at the Veterans Memorial Stadium Comple…

Randolph/Cambria-Friesland senior ends ‘blessed’ run with runner-up finish

Randolph/Cambria-Friesland senior ends ‘blessed’ run with runner-up finish

The Division II commit capped her final state meet with another second-place finish to cement herself amongst the best in Patriots program history.

Racine Lutheran junior medals in high jump despite only two years in event

Racine Lutheran junior medals in high jump despite only two years in event

Racine Lutheran junior Bryce Austin picked up the high jump last year. In his second season, he's already medaling statewide. 

Arrowhead becomes first D1 girls track program to three-peat since 2011

Arrowhead becomes first D1 girls track program to three-peat since 2011

LA CROSSE – For the first time in a decade and a half, a Division 1 girls track and field program has won three straight WIAA state team titles.

McDonell girls 1,600 relay sets school record in Division 3 runner-up performance

McDonell girls 1,600 relay sets school record in Division 3 runner-up performance

The McDonell girls 1,600-meter relay cruised to a second-place finish at the state track and field championships Saturday.

Bloomer girls roll to Division 2 team state track and field championship

Bloomer girls roll to Division 2 team state track and field championship

Several clutch performances came together to help earn the first ever WIAA team championship in Bloomer's history.

Late charge propels Chippewa Falls junior to 4th-place finish at state track and field meet

Late charge propels Chippewa Falls junior to 4th-place finish at state track and field meet

The Cardinals junior made the most of her first trip to the state track and field championships, capturing a top-four finish in the 3,200-meter run.

Cadott senior fights through injury to cap prolific career as Division 3 runner-up

Cadott senior fights through injury to cap prolific career as Division 3 runner-up

The Cadott senior fought through injury to finish runner-up in the Division 3 400-meter dash to cap a prolific career after winning the event in previous seasons.

Bloomer girls 3,200 relay smashes own Division 2 state record to earn three-peat

LA CROSSE — The Bloomer girls 3,200-meter relay team entered state with zero expectations. But even the reigning Division 2 state champions couldn’t envision how their third straight title run would go. Briella Hartman, Sophie Strand, Aliya Hartman and Ciara Hartman scored a recording-setting win Saturday at the WIAA state track and field championships at Veterans Memorial Field Sports ...

St. Joseph boys relays sprint to multiple Division 3 state podium finishes

St. Joseph boys relays sprint to multiple Division 3 state podium finishes

The Lancers quartet found its way to the podium in multiple relays Saturday at the state track and field championships in La Crosse.

IN PHOTOS: WIAA State Track and Field Championships 6-6-26

IN PHOTOS: WIAA State Track and Field Championships 6-6-26

Photos from Saturday’s WIAA State Track and Field Championships in La Crosse. Chippewa Falls, Menomonie, McDonell, Bloomer, Cadott, New Auburn…

Storms Friday force shuffle of WIAA state track and field meet schedule for Saturday

Storms Friday force shuffle of WIAA state track and field meet schedule for Saturday

The first day of the WIAA state track and field meet was cut short due to a lengthy weather delay at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Here's what to know.

Madison Edgewood junior turns belief, patience into repeat Division 2 girls shot put title

Madison Edgewood junior turns belief, patience into repeat Division 2 girls shot put title

The Crusaders thrower saved her best throw for last to become the program's second repeat state champion in program history.

Sun Prairie girls flip script with podium finishes in Division 1 state jump events

Sun Prairie girls flip script with podium finishes in Division 1 state jump events

The crosstown rivals turned disappointment last season into podium finishes at the state track and field meet Friday at UW-La Crosse.

DeForest boys distance brotherhood rallies for WIAA Division 1 state medal

DeForest boys distance brotherhood rallies for WIAA Division 1 state medal

The Norskies overtook a familiar foe to reach the podium in the 3,200-meter relay on the opening day of the state track and field meet.

Waunakee, Madison La Follette juniors cap season strong with WIAA state podium finishes

Waunakee, Madison La Follette juniors cap season strong with WIAA state podium finishes

The Warriors and Lancers standouts thrived against tough competition in the Division 1 boys pole vault and triple jump at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

Competition helps fuel Mauston senior to Division 2 state boys triple jump medal

Competition helps fuel Mauston senior to Division 2 state boys triple jump medal

The Golden Eagles senior moved onto the medal stand thanks to a piece of advice from a teammate-turned-coach.

Viroqua junior's medal finish at state track meet 'makes your heart race'

Viroqua junior's medal finish at state track meet 'makes your heart race'

Hallie Gilman entered Friday’s state meet with a pair of goals. The Viroqua high jumper achieved both.

Baraboo junior returns to podium with emphatic runner-up finish in Division 1 girls shot put

Baraboo junior returns to podium with emphatic runner-up finish in Division 1 girls shot put

The Thunderbirds thrower recorded a best-ever finish in her third straight appearance at the state track and field championships in La Crosse.

Burlington sophomore shakes off difficult start to place 4th at state track and field meet

Burlington sophomore shakes off difficult start to place 4th at state track and field meet

A rocky first three tosses could've kept the Burlington thrower from the podium, but he shook off the nerves and captured a top-four finish in the discus Friday.

Dodgeland junior's 'all or nothing' jump leads to gold medal at state track meet

Dodgeland junior's 'all or nothing' jump leads to gold medal at state track meet

The Trojans jumper overcame a tough field and made good on her simple goal, becoming the program's first state champion in the event.

Holmen's 'seasoned competitor' rises to the occasion with state podium finish in shot put

Holmen's 'seasoned competitor' rises to the occasion with state podium finish in shot put

The Holmen senior wanted to "go out with a bang" at the state track and field meet. She did just that en route to a sixth-place finish.

Scenes from Day 1 of the WIAA state track and field championships

Scenes from Day 1 of the WIAA state track and field championships

A collection of photos featuring area athletes on the opening day of the WIAA state track and field championships Friday at Veterans Memorial …

Photos: Athletes compete on Day 1 of WIAA state track and field championships

Photos: Athletes compete on Day 1 of WIAA state track and field championships

Friday marked the first day of the WIAA state track and field championships at the Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex. Here are some scene…

Reedsburg's Wisconsin football commit closes track career in style with state medal

Reedsburg's Wisconsin football commit closes track career in style with state medal

The senior's decision to see out his career on the track paid big dividends as he earned his first career podium finish Saturday at UW-La Crosse.

Chippewa Falls senior caps track and field career on Division 1 state podium

LA CROSSE — Collin Clary spent the spring battling the top pole vaulters in the state. And the Chippewa Falls senior finished his career as one of them, taking third at the WIAA Division 1 track and field state championship on Friday at Veterans Memorial Stadium. 3 things to know about state-bound Bloomer boys golf team The Bloomer boys golf team is onto state for the first time in a decade. ...

Bloomer junior dashes to front of pack, repeats as Division 2 state champion

LA CROSSE — The Bloomer girls track and field team entered the Division 2 state track and field tournament knowing it could contend for a team championship. The Blackhawks scored some key early points before inclement weather rolled into Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex on Friday, led by Ciara Hartman repeating as the Division 2 state champion in the 1,600-meter run. Hartman led the ...

Chippewa County hurdlers among fastest in Division 3 state meet prelims

LA CROSSE — Elyse Bushman and Elise Branville have spent plenty of time running against each other in Division 3 state track and field competition the past couple years. The Chippewa County duo was again strong in Friday’s preliminaries, with McDonell senior Bushman taking second and New Auburn junior Branville placing third in the Division 3 300-meter hurdle perlims on the first day of the ...

Cadott senior surges to state runner-up finish in Division 3 shot put

LA CROSSE — Haley Mathison stacked up well against some of the best Division 3 shot put competition on the way to the state track and field championships. The Cadott senior did so again Friday, finishing in second place in the event at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex. Mathison’s top throw was 40 feet, 11½ inches and came on her second attempt of the prelims, giving the senior the ...

Chippewa County hurdlers among fastest in Division 3 state meet prelims

LA CROSSE — Elyse Bushman and Elise Branville have spent plenty of time running against each other in Division 3 state track and field competition the past couple years. The Chippewa County duo was again strong in Friday’s preliminaries, with McDonell senior Bushman taking second and New Auburn junior Branville placing third in the Division 3 300-meter hurdle perlims on the first day of the ...

Bloomer junior dashes to front of pack, repeats as Division 2 state champion

LA CROSSE — The Bloomer girls track and field team entered the Division 2 state track and field tournament knowing it could contend for a team championship. The Blackhawks scored some key early points before inclement weather rolled into Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex on Friday, led by Ciara Hartman repeating as the Division 2 state champion in the 1,600-meter run. Hartman led the ...

Chippewa Falls senior caps track and field career on Division 1 state podium

LA CROSSE — Collin Clary spent the spring battling the top pole vaulters in the state. And the Chippewa Falls senior finished his career as one of them, taking third at the WIAA Division 1 track and field state championship on Friday at Veterans Memorial Stadium. 3 things to know about state-bound Bloomer boys golf team Clary finished with a best height of 14 feet, 6 inches after clearing his ...

Chippewa Falls sophomore relies on state experience to earn podium finish in girls shot put

LA CROSSE — A little gained knowledge helped Chippewa Falls sophomore Josie Reit find her way onto the podium. Reit finished fifth in the Division 1 girls shot put at the WIAA state track and field championships Friday at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex. She unleashed a best throw of 40 feet, 1¾ inches to take a podium position behind Neenah sophomore Emma Severson, who was victorious ...

Cadott senior surges to state runner-up finish in Division 3 shot put

LA CROSSE — Haley Mathison stacked up well against some of the best Division 3 shot put competition on the way to the state track and field championships. The Cadott senior did so again Friday, finishing in second place in the event at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex. Mathison’s top throw was 40 feet, 11½ inches and came on her second attempt of the prelims, giving the senior the ...

Chippewa Falls sophomore relies on state experience to earn podium finish in girls shot put

LA CROSSE — A little gained knowledge helped Chippewa Falls sophomore Josie Reit find her way onto the podium. Reit finished fifth in the Division 1 girls shot put at the WIAA state track and field championships Friday at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex. She unleashed a best throw of 40 feet, 1¾ inches to take a podium position behind Neenah sophomore Emma Severson, who was victorious ...

Five from Milwaukee area set boys records in Day 1 of WIAA state track

Five from Milwaukee area set boys records in Day 1 of WIAA state track

LA CROSSE - The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association State state track and field championships began on June 5, as Milwaukee area athletes joined those from around the state in the quest for

IN PHOTOS: WIAA Division 2-3 State Track and Field Championships 6-5-26

IN PHOTOS: WIAA Division 2-3 State Track and Field Championships 6-5-26

Photos from Friday’s Division 2-3 session of the WIAA State Track and Field Championships at Veterans Memorial Stadium in La Crosse. McDonell,…

St. Joseph boys relay sets school record to earn shot at medal

St. Joseph boys relay sets school record to earn shot at medal

The Kenosha St. Joseph’s 800-meter relay team posted the fastest timesin the prelims at the state track meet.

Photos:: WIAA Division 1 State Track and Field Championships

Photos:: WIAA Division 1 State Track and Field Championships

Photos from Friday’s Division 1 WIAA State Track and Field Championships at Veterans Memorial Complex in La Crosse. Chippewa Falls and Menomon…

Storms Friday force shuffle of WIAA state track and field meet schedule for Saturday

Storms Friday force shuffle of WIAA state track and field meet schedule for Saturday

The first day of the WIAA state track and field meet was cut short due to a lengthy weather delay at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Here's what to know.

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