Maddox and Braun lead Chargers to Class ‘A’ track title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 2:51 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Sioux Falls Christian teams secured the Class ‘A’ state title during the South Dakota state track and field events held in Sioux Falls on Saturday. Ellie Maddox and Halle Braun made significant contributions by each winning four events and breaking three meet records. Their strong performances, highlighted by a shared final race, underscored their athletic partnership and success as teammates. Head coach Luke Vander Leest praised their dedication and talent, anticipating their continued success in collegiate athletics, with Maddox heading to Duke and Braun to Pepperdine.
- •Sioux Falls Christian boys and girls teams win state title
- •Maddox and Braun each win four events
- •Both break three meet records
- •Coach praises their teamwork and dedication
- •Maddox joins Duke, Braun commits to Pepperdine
- 2:51 AMYahoo Sports — Maddox, Braun help lead Chargers to Class ‘A’ title
"SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — South Dakota state track and field wrapped up on Saturday, seeing both Sioux Falls Christian boys and girls teams claim the Class ‘A’ state title for the thirteenth time. The Chargers success this year was highlighted by two best friends, Pepperdine commit Halle Braun and Duke commit Ellie Maddox. Maddox […]
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