Dennis Cavanaugh passes the baton to Paxton Gleason in the 4x100-meter relay at the Dundy County-Stratton Twilight.
Broncos battling injuries, districts moved to Friday
Competition is always tough at the Dundy County-Stratton Twilight. Add in some untimely injuries, and Wauneta-Palisade coaches took a cautious approach to Friday’s meet. Several on the Bronco boys’ side were withheld from events or skipped finals to make sure they’re ready for this week’s districts.
WP did get some welcome news when the NSAA moved all of Wednesday’s Class D and A district track meets to Friday because of forecasted weather sweeping across the state.
“Dennis and Duncan led the Broncos for us,” WP Head Coach Dawn Doetker said. “They did an awesome job motivating our team in the field events!”
Doetker is hopeful several members of the girls’ side will be ready for districts also.
“The girls have been working very hard,” Doetker said. “Hopefully, moving districts will help us get some extra days of rest and mental preparation for this huge meet coming up.To read the full story, subscribe to the e-edition online or call the Breeze at 308-394-5389 to subscribe to the print edition.