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On a typically windy day, Nebraska Christian took part in the Wood River Invitational track meet, April 8, managing a near sweep as the girls won and the boys finished a close 2nd in the 10 team meet. Leading the way for the Lady Eagles, winners of nine events, were Sheridan Falk who swept the hurdles and won the long jump by soaring 17 ft. 10.5 inches. Izzi Brumbaugh chipped in with a victory in the 800 while also helping lead the 4 X 400 and 4 X 800 to impressive wins. Joining Brumbaugh on the 4 X 400 were Cara Sidak, Gracie Hackel and Ava Brumbaugh. In the 4 X 800 relay, Brumbaugh teamed with Elise Rathjen, Emma Rathjen and Gracie Hackel, touring the course in an impressive 10:19.7 which ranks them 2nd in the state. Sidak also won the 400, as she continues to come back from a season ending injury suffered last year. Freshman Grace Nokelby led a one, two three Eagle finish in the 3200. Nokelby was chased to the finish by Ava Brumbaugh and Addie Edson. Nokelby later added a 3rd place finish in the 1600, following teammate Emma Ratjen, who finished 2nd. Edsen earned a 4th in that race. Tatum Perdew added the to Eagle gold rush by claiming a win in the triple jump. Alexis Perry had a great day in the shotput as she improved her personal best by nearly two feet as she launched a 37 ft. 4.25” heave and grabbed 2nd.
