April 16, 2024

Orient-Macksburg finishes track season at Earlham

By Caleb Nelson

Orient-Macksburg's Bridget Bracy runs on the back stretch of the Earlham track in the 3,000-meter run in a state-qualifying meet Thursday, May 12. (Caleb Nelson)

Orient-Macksburg finished its boys and girls’ track and field season at a Class 1A state-qualifying meet at Earlham Thursday, May 12.

On the girls’ side, Bridget Bracy was 10th in the 3,000, finishing in 14:01.36. She was 18th in the 1,500, clocking in at 6:31.53. Janesa Tonnberg was 14th in the 100-meter dash, in 14.94 seconds, and 18th in the 200, finishing in 32.82. Brandy Bracy was 23rd in the 100, in 18.94 seconds.

Tyson Ross placed eighth in the 200, finishing in 25.08 seconds. He was just out of the medals, finishing ninth in the 400 in 56.93 seconds. He jumped 5 feet, 8 inches, placing third in the high jump. He was 12th in the 100, finishing in 12.41.

Tyson Ross sprints out of the blocks in the 100-meter dash during the state-qualifying meet at Earlham Thursday, May 12. (Caleb Nelson)

Caleb Nelson

Caleb Nelson

Caleb Nelson has served as News Editor of the Adair County Free Press and Fontanelle Observer since Oct. 2017. He and his wife Kilee live in Greenfield. In Greenfield and the greater Adair County area, he values the opportunity to tell peoples' stories, enjoys playing guitar, following all levels of sports, and being a part of his local church.