Maddison Molacek sets discus record at Class AA state meet
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 10:31 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Track & FieldMaddison Molacek achieved the best mark in Class AA history during the girls' discus event at the Class AA State Track and Field Championships in St. Michael on June 5. The Willmar junior recorded a throw of 143-8 inches, establishing a new state meet record. Molacek's performance marked a significant turnaround after her previous season, where she did not place. Additionally, other Willmar athletes contributed to the team's first place in the standings with 27 points after four events.
- •Molacek's throw broke the previous Class AA state meet record.
- •Willmar girls' team is leading with 27 points after four events.
- •Ella Theobald placed second with a throw of 132-0.
- •Mallory Beier earned second place in long jump with 18-7.
- •All three Willmar girls will return next season.
- 10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Track and field: A throw for the ages
"Jun. 5—ST. MICHAEL — Maddison Molacek's redemption arc is complete. At last season's Class AA State Track and Field Championships, Molacek scratched all three of her throws in the girls' discus. She did not place at state. Back on Friday on Day 1 of the Class AA state meet, the Willmar junior got a mark. As it turns out, she got the best mark in Class AA history. Molacek claimed the discus ...
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