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WIAA State Track & Field Championships Day Two Highlights: Winneconne, Neenah, Marathon, and Assumption Celebrate Wins
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) state track and field championships concluded its second day on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex on the campus of the University of Wisconsin‑La Crosse. The venue, which features a 400‑meter track and has hosted the state championships for several years, was the site of a full slate of Division 1, Division 2, and Division 3 events.
The day was marked by a series of trophy‑presentations and celebrations captured in a photo gallery released by the Green Bay Press Gazette. Winneconne High School’s boys team was photographed holding the Division 2 state championship trophy after a successful performance across the meet. Neenah High School’s girls team appeared in photos holding the Division 1 runner‑up trophy, while Marathon High School’s boys team was shown with the Division 3 state championship trophy. Assumption High School’s girls athletes were seen holding the Division 3 runner‑up trophy.
Individual event winners were also highlighted in the images. Oshkosh West High School’s Sydnee Nelson won the Division 1 100‑meter hurdles, and De Pere High School’s Grady Lenn captured the Division 1 1,600‑meter run. Wausau East High School’s Parker Schmitt was shown crossing the finish line to win the Division 1 400‑meter dash. In Division 2, Winneconne’s Grant Wenzelow won the 800‑meter run, and in Division 3, Marathon’s Garrett Bracewell was photographed celebrating a win in the 800‑meter relay.
The Division 3 300‑meter hurdles was won by Aliya Cox of Suring High School, while Assumption’s Bella Thomas claimed victories in both the 100‑meter dash and the 200‑meter dash. Other notable performances included Kewaunee’s Hannah Miller competing in the Division 3 800‑meter run, Shiocton’s Wyatt Hess in the 110‑meter hurdles, and Shiocton’s Paxton Kuehn in the long jump.
The WIAA, established in 1895, is the governing body for high‑school athletics in Wisconsin. It administers state tournament series, oversees eligibility, and promotes sportsmanship across the state’s nearly 400 school districts. The organization’s contract to host the state track and field championships at the Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex runs through 2026, ensuring that the venue will continue to serve as the site for future championships.
The 2026 championships followed the typical structure of the WIAA meet, with 20 teams competing in Division 1, 16 in Division 2, and 12 in Division 3. The meet featured a full range of track events—from sprints and distance races to hurdles and relays—as well as field events such as the high jump, pole vault, shot put, and long jump.
The photos also captured athletes in action during the day’s events. For example, Kewaunee’s Natalie Miller was seen competing in the Division 2 pole vault, while Sheboygan Falls’ Sheboygan Falls High School’s athletes participated in the Division 2 high jump. Appleton North High School’s team was photographed in the 3,200‑meter relay, and the Division 2 800‑meter run saw participation from Winneconne.
While the gallery does not provide official times or distances, it offers a visual record of the athletes’ performances and the celebratory moments that followed. The WIAA’s official results, which include detailed statistics for each event, are posted on the association’s website and provide a comprehensive record of the championships.
The 2026 state championships represent a culmination of the high‑school track and field season in Wisconsin. Athletes who earned individual titles and team championships will carry those achievements into the next academic year, where they may continue to compete at the collegiate level or in other competitive meets. The WIAA’s role in overseeing the championships ensures that all athletes compete under consistent rules and that the results are recognized statewide.
Looking ahead, the WIAA will continue to schedule and host the next state championships in 2027, with the Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex expected to remain the venue under the current contract. Teams that performed well in 2026, such as Winneconne, Neenah, Marathon, and Assumption, will likely return to defend or improve upon their titles in the coming season.
The 2026 championships also underscore the importance of high‑school athletics in Wisconsin, providing athletes with opportunities to develop skills, compete at a high level, and represent their schools and communities. The WIAA’s governance and the support of venues like the Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex play a key role in sustaining this tradition.
For detailed results and statistics from the 2026 WIAA state track and field championships, visit the WIAA website or consult the official meet reports posted by the association.
The day was marked by a series of trophy‑presentations and celebrations captured in a photo gallery released by the Green Bay Press Gazette. Winneconne High School’s boys team was photographed holding the Division 2 state championship trophy after a successful performance across the meet. Neenah High School’s girls team appeared in photos holding the Division 1 runner‑up trophy, while Marathon High School’s boys team was shown with the Division 3 state championship trophy. Assumption High School’s girls athletes were seen holding the Division 3 runner‑up trophy.
Individual event winners were also highlighted in the images. Oshkosh West High School’s Sydnee Nelson won the Division 1 100‑meter hurdles, and De Pere High School’s Grady Lenn captured the Division 1 1,600‑meter run. Wausau East High School’s Parker Schmitt was shown crossing the finish line to win the Division 1 400‑meter dash. In Division 2, Winneconne’s Grant Wenzelow won the 800‑meter run, and in Division 3, Marathon’s Garrett Bracewell was photographed celebrating a win in the 800‑meter relay.
The Division 3 300‑meter hurdles was won by Aliya Cox of Suring High School, while Assumption’s Bella Thomas claimed victories in both the 100‑meter dash and the 200‑meter dash. Other notable performances included Kewaunee’s Hannah Miller competing in the Division 3 800‑meter run, Shiocton’s Wyatt Hess in the 110‑meter hurdles, and Shiocton’s Paxton Kuehn in the long jump.
The WIAA, established in 1895, is the governing body for high‑school athletics in Wisconsin. It administers state tournament series, oversees eligibility, and promotes sportsmanship across the state’s nearly 400 school districts. The organization’s contract to host the state track and field championships at the Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex runs through 2026, ensuring that the venue will continue to serve as the site for future championships.
The 2026 championships followed the typical structure of the WIAA meet, with 20 teams competing in Division 1, 16 in Division 2, and 12 in Division 3. The meet featured a full range of track events—from sprints and distance races to hurdles and relays—as well as field events such as the high jump, pole vault, shot put, and long jump.
The photos also captured athletes in action during the day’s events. For example, Kewaunee’s Natalie Miller was seen competing in the Division 2 pole vault, while Sheboygan Falls’ Sheboygan Falls High School’s athletes participated in the Division 2 high jump. Appleton North High School’s team was photographed in the 3,200‑meter relay, and the Division 2 800‑meter run saw participation from Winneconne.
While the gallery does not provide official times or distances, it offers a visual record of the athletes’ performances and the celebratory moments that followed. The WIAA’s official results, which include detailed statistics for each event, are posted on the association’s website and provide a comprehensive record of the championships.
The 2026 state championships represent a culmination of the high‑school track and field season in Wisconsin. Athletes who earned individual titles and team championships will carry those achievements into the next academic year, where they may continue to compete at the collegiate level or in other competitive meets. The WIAA’s role in overseeing the championships ensures that all athletes compete under consistent rules and that the results are recognized statewide.
Looking ahead, the WIAA will continue to schedule and host the next state championships in 2027, with the Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex expected to remain the venue under the current contract. Teams that performed well in 2026, such as Winneconne, Neenah, Marathon, and Assumption, will likely return to defend or improve upon their titles in the coming season.
The 2026 championships also underscore the importance of high‑school athletics in Wisconsin, providing athletes with opportunities to develop skills, compete at a high level, and represent their schools and communities. The WIAA’s governance and the support of venues like the Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex play a key role in sustaining this tradition.
For detailed results and statistics from the 2026 WIAA state track and field championships, visit the WIAA website or consult the official meet reports posted by the association.
