Track & Field: Palmyra Opens Season Strong with Dual Meet Sweep at Cedar Cliff

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Palmyra Opens Season Strong with Dual Meet Sweep at Cedar Cliff

Palmyra opened their 2026 campaign with a strong showing on both sides Tuesday, sweeping the track and field dual meet at Cedar Cliff. Using dual-meet scoring, the Cougars’ girls earned a 121-28 victory, while the boys claimed a 130-22 win, fueled by sprint strength, relay success, distance depth, and several key field-event performances. Cedar Cliff also had standout efforts of its own, especially in the girls distance races and hurdles, along with a pair of boys field-event wins.

Girls: Palmyra 121, Cedar Cliff 28

Palmyra’s girls controlled the meet with a balanced effort across nearly every phase. The Cougars swept the top three spots in the 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, and 100m hurdles, while also winning all three relays. Maddy Waldron led the sprint group by winning both the 100m in 12.66 and the 200m in 26.44, while Ella Stuart took first in the 400m and Chelsea Herr won the 800m. Palmyra also got a distance victory from Jericho Church in the 3200m.

Another major highlight came in the 400m relay, where Palmyra’s team of Allie Fink, Emily Bearinger, Calla Hipple, and Maddy Waldron ran a 50.35, finishing just .01 off the school record.

In the field, Isabella Owens had one of the top performances of the day, winning the long jump with a PR of 17’5″ and also taking first in the triple jump. Shayla Carl swept the throwing wins in discus and shot put, Bella Cowitch won the pole vault, and Helena Baker took first in the 100m hurdles while also tying for the high jump win.

Cedar Cliff’s girls still produced several strong performances. Olivia Walley won both the 1600m and 300m hurdles, while Sunny Duncan captured the javelin and finished second in discus. McKenna Pincin added runner-up finishes in both the long jump and triple jump.

Girls 1st-Place Winners

3200m Relay: Palmyra – 10:58.78

100m Hurdles: Helena Baker (Palmyra) – 18.59

100m Dash: Maddy Waldron (Palmyra) – 12.66

1600m Run: Olivia Walley (Cedar Cliff) – 5:27.13

400m Relay: Palmyra – 50.35

400m Dash: Ella Stuart (Palmyra) – 1:04.16

300m Hurdles: Olivia Walley (Cedar Cliff) – 50.94

800m Run: Chelsea Herr (Palmyra) – 2:34.79

200m Dash: Maddy Waldron (Palmyra) – 26.44

3200m Run: Jericho Church (Palmyra) – 13:09.70

1600m Relay: Palmyra – 4:23.77

Shot Put: Shayla Carl (Palmyra) – 29’10.5″

Discus: Shayla Carl (Palmyra) – 90’0.5″

Javelin: Sunny Duncan (Cedar Cliff) – 116’1″

Long Jump: Isabella Owens (Palmyra) – 17’5″

Triple Jump: Isabella Owens (Palmyra) – 32’9″

High Jump: Helena Baker (Palmyra) – 4’4″

Pole Vault: Bella Cowitch (Palmyra) – 7’6″

Boys: Palmyra 130, Cedar Cliff 22

The Palmyra boys were just as impressive, winning 15 of the 18 events and using their depth to create separation throughout the meet. Travis McDannell swept the sprint races, winning the 100m in 11.35 and the 200m in 23.43. Michael Cooper added wins in both hurdle events, Gavin Bardsley took first in the 400m, Nathan Keiner won the 800m, Cornelius Cummings captured the 1600m, and Joshua Miller led the way in the 3200m.

Palmyra also dominated the relays, winning the 3200m relay, 400m relay, and 1600m relay. In the field, Jaxton Bargercleared 14’0″ to win the pole vault, Josh Tshudy swept the throws with victories in shot put and discus, Evan Mosserwon the high jump, and Chris Lighty took first in the triple jump.

Cedar Cliff’s boys found success in the field as well. William Kollas won the javelin and added a third-place finish in discus, while Rai’Mere Weaver claimed the long jump title. The Colts also picked up points from Justin Eden in the sprints, Henry Laudenslager in the 3200m, and Saied Elnour in the 110m hurdles.

Boys 1st-Place Winners

3200m Relay: Palmyra – 9:20.93

110m Hurdles: Michael Cooper (Palmyra) – 19.85

100m Dash: Travis McDannell (Palmyra) – 11.35

1600m Run: Cornelius Cummings (Palmyra) – 4:40.68

400m Relay: Palmyra – 44.58

400m Dash: Gavin Bardsley (Palmyra) – 55.90

300m Hurdles: Michael Cooper (Palmyra) – 47.44

800m Run: Nathan Keiner (Palmyra) – 2:13.16

200m Dash: Travis McDannell (Palmyra) – 23.43

3200m Run: Joshua Miller (Palmyra) – 12:15.46

1600m Relay: Palmyra – 3:47.56

Shot Put: Josh Tshudy (Palmyra) – 42’3.25″

Discus: Josh Tshudy (Palmyra) – 134’5″

Javelin: William Kollas (Cedar Cliff) – 139’9″

Long Jump: Rai’Mere Weaver (Cedar Cliff) – 20’0.75″

Triple Jump: Chris Lighty (Palmyra) – 36’3″

High Jump: Evan Mosser (Palmyra) – 5’10”

Pole Vault: Jaxton Barger (Palmyra) – 14’0″

What’s Next?

Palmyra will look to build on this strong early-season showing when the Cougars travel to Red Land on Tuesday, March 31st.

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Girls Placers

3200m Relay
1st. Palmyra – 10:58.78

100m Hurdles
1st. Helena Baker (Palmyra) – 18.59
2nd. Dixie Martin (Palmyra) – 19.20
3rd. Eva Deras (Palmyra) – 20.07

100m Dash
1st. Maddy Waldron (Palmyra) – 12.66
2nd. Emily Bearinger (Palmyra) – 13.04
3rd. Allie Fink (Palmyra) – 13.40

1600m Run
1st. Olivia Walley (Cedar Cliff) – 5:27.13
2nd. Amber McCurdy (Palmyra) – 5:51.00
3rd. Olivia Yorty (Palmyra) – 6:05.03

400m Relay
1st. Palmyra – 50.35

400m Dash
1st. Ella Stuart (Palmyra) – 1:04.16
2nd. Mariah Dupree (Palmyra) – 1:06.95
3rd. Anjoliza Adhikari (Palmyra) – 1:08.38

300m Hurdles
1st. Olivia Walley (Cedar Cliff) – 50.94
2nd. Dixie Martin (Palmyra) – 51.63
3rd. Helena Baker (Palmyra) – 54.01

800m Run
1st. Chelsea Herr (Palmyra) – 2:34.79
2nd. Laura Reese (Palmyra) – 2:47.45
3rd. Katie Dromgoole (Palmyra) – 2:55.89

200m Dash
1st. Maddy Waldron (Palmyra) – 26.44
2nd. Emily Bearinger (Palmyra) – 27.48
3rd. Allie Fink (Palmyra) – 27.70

3200m Run
1st. Jericho Church (Palmyra) – 13:09.70
2nd. Olivia Yorty (Palmyra) – 13:35.43
3rd. Summer Loew (Palmyra) – 15:05.22

1600m Relay
1st. Palmyra – 4:23.77

Shot Put
1st. Shayla Carl (Palmyra) – 29’10.5″
2nd. Kellen Palisin (Cedar Cliff) – 27’10”
3rd. Melissa Hurley (Palmyra) – 27’4″

Discus
1st. Shayla Carl (Palmyra) – 90’0.5″
2nd. Sunny Duncan (Cedar Cliff) – 88’9″
3rd. Cala Hipple (Palmyra) – 77’1.5″

Javelin
1st. Sunny Duncan (Cedar Cliff) – 116’1″
2nd. Abbie Vates (Palmyra) – 100’10”
3rd. Shayla Carl (Palmyra) – 92’5″

Long Jump
1st. Isabella Owens (Palmyra) – 17’5″
2nd. McKenna Pincin (Cedar Cliff) – 14’10.5″
3rd. Izzzy Weber (Palmyra) – 14’4″

Triple Jump
1st. Isabella Owens (Palmyra) – 32’9″
2nd. McKenna Pincin (Cedar Cliff) – 29’0.5″
3rd. Abbie Vates (Palmyra) – 27’0.25″

High Jump
1st. Helena Baker (Palmyra) – 4’4″
2nd. Caleigha Mull (Palmyra) – 4’4″
3rd. Hailie Garinger (Cedar Cliff) – 4’2″

Pole Vault
1st. Bella Cowitch (Palmyra) – 7’6″
2nd. Nautica Brunelle (Palmyra) – 6’6″

Boys Placers

3200m Relay
1st. Palmyra – 9:20.93

110m Hurdles
1st. Michael Cooper (Palmyra) – 19.85
2nd. Dacian Hutchinson (Palmyra) – 19.91
3rd. Saied Elnour (Cedar Cliff) – 24.43

100m Dash
1st. Travis McDannell (Palmyra) – 11.35
2nd. Aaron Villafane (Palmyra) – 11.49
3rd. Justin Eden (Cedar Cliff) – 11.56

1600m Run
1st. Cornelius Cummings (Palmyra) – 4:40.68
2nd. Gavin Bullard (Palmyra) – 5:04.70
3rd. Landyn Rose (Palmyra) – 5:09.49

400m Relay
1st. Palmyra – 44.58

400m Dash
1st. Gavin Bardsley (Palmyra) – 55.90
2nd. Roman Wamsher (Palmyra) – 55.96
3rd. Mason Ross (Cedar Cliff) – 57.41

300m Hurdles
1st. Michael Cooper (Palmyra) – 47.44
2nd. Weston Weaver (Palmyra) – 49.52
3rd. Dacian Hutchinson (Palmyra) – 50.19

800m Run
1st. Nathan Keiner (Palmyra) – 2:13.16
2nd. Max Chesney (Palmyra) – 2:22.69
3rd. Ethan Chirico (Palmyra) – 2:28.08

200m Dash
1st. Travis McDannell (Palmyra) – 23.43
2nd. Justin Eden (Cedar Cliff) – 23.55
3rd. Aaron Villafane (Palmyra) – 23.81

3200m Run
1st. Joshua Miller (Palmyra) – 12:15.46
2nd. Gavin Bullard (Palmyra) – 12:15.85
3rd. Henry Laudenslager (Cedar Cliff) – 12:45.01

1600m Relay
1st. Palmyra – 3:47.56

Shot Put
1st. Josh Tshudy (Palmyra) – 42’3.25″
2nd. Chase Gardner (Palmyra) – 35’4″
3rd. Braeden Basehore (Palmyra) – 34’3″

Discus
1st. Josh Tshudy (Palmyra) – 134’5″
2nd. Jake Schelhorn (Palmyra) – 120’6.5″
3rd. William Kollas (Cedar Cliff) – 100’0″

Javelin
1st. William Kollas (Cedar Cliff) – 139’9″
2nd. Jake Schelhorn (Palmyra) – 129’4″
3rd. Lane Lehman (Palmyra) – 114’4″

Long Jump
1st. Rai’Mere Weaver (Cedar Cliff) – 20’0.75″
2nd. Weston Weaver (Palmyra) – 18’7.5″
3rd. Connor Anderson (Palmyra) – 18’4″

Triple Jump
1st. Chris Lighty (Palmyra) – 36’3″
2nd. Elliot Senft (Palmyra) – 33’6.25″
3rd. Justus Maina (Palmyra) – 33’3.25″

High Jump
1st. Evan Mosser (Palmyra) – 5’10”
2nd. Weston Weaver (Palmyra) – 5’4″
3rd. Qua’neek Williams (Cedar Cliff) – 5’4″

Pole Vault
1st. Jaxton Barger (Palmyra) – 14’0″
2nd. Emerson Bucks (Palmyra) – 9’6″
2nd. Andrew Grigspy (Cedar Cliff) – 9’6″