2026 Post Bulletin All-Area track and field teams recognize top athletes
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 5:18 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Track & FieldThe 2026 Post Bulletin has announced its All-Area boys and girls track and field teams, featuring standout athletes from local high schools. Pierce Petersohn from Triton earned the title of Boys Athlete of the Year after excelling in multiple events at the state meet. Taylor Kurtz of Mayo was named Girls Athlete of the Year, setting a Class 3A state meet record in the 200 meters. Several athletes demonstrated remarkable performances, including multiple event wins and setting state records in relays. The lists highlight the achievements and potential future of rising stars in the sport.
- •Pierce Petersohn won the 400 and high jump at state.
- •Taylor Kurtz set a state meet record for the 200 meters.
- •Ezra Burros contributed to two state record-setting relay teams.
- •Averee Henslin excelled with a second-place finish in the 400.
- •Brooklyn Mitchell won the Class 1A shot put state championship.
- 5:18 PMYahoo Sports — Meet the 2026 Post Bulletin All-Area boys track and field team
- 5:16 PMYahoo Sports — Meet the 2026 Post Bulletin All-Area girls track and field team
"Jun. 19—PIERCE PETERSOHN 2026 POST BULLETIN TRACK & FIELD ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Senior —Triton Highlights: Petersohn was a top-three candidate for Minnesota male track and field athlete of the year. He is our male track of the year at the Post-Bulletin. ... Petersohn reached the state meet in four events for the second straight year — the 100, 200, 400 and high jump. He won two of those, the 400 ...
"Jun. 19—TAYLOR KURTZ 2026 POST BULLETIN TRACK & FIELD ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Junior —Mayo Highlights: Kurtz won the 100 and the 200 in the Class 3A state meet. ... Set an all-time meet record in winning the 200 (23.67). ... Ran an 11.75 100 early in the season, one of the rare times a girl has dipped below 12 seconds. She did it again in the state meet (11.79). ... Kurtz is just one year removed ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 5:18 PMMeet the 2026 Post Bulletin All-Area boys track and field team
Jun. 19—PIERCE PETERSOHN 2026 POST BULLETIN TRACK & FIELD ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Senior —Triton Highlights: Petersohn was a top-three candidate for Minnesota male track and field athlete of the year. He is our male track of the year at the Post-Bulletin. ... Petersohn reached the state meet in four events for the second straight year — the 100, 200, 400 and high jump. He won two of those, the 400 ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 5:16 PMMeet the 2026 Post Bulletin All-Area girls track and field team
Jun. 19—TAYLOR KURTZ 2026 POST BULLETIN TRACK & FIELD ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Junior —Mayo Highlights: Kurtz won the 100 and the 200 in the Class 3A state meet. ... Set an all-time meet record in winning the 200 (23.67). ... Ran an 11.75 100 early in the season, one of the rare times a girl has dipped below 12 seconds. She did it again in the state meet (11.79). ... Kurtz is just one year removed ...
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