William Baugher advances to state in 300-meter hurdles

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Last updated Jun 4, 2026

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William Baugher of Pymatuning Valley qualified for the state track meet after a strong performance at the Division IV regional tournament. He set a school record of 40.22 seconds in the 300-meter hurdles, breaking a mark that stood since 1991. Baugher is set to compete in the semifinals this afternoon at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus. He aims for a spot in the finals scheduled for Friday at 3:15 p.m. Baugher is seeded 14th among state qualifiers and has expressed determination to improve his ranking at the state meet.

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  • Baugher obtained a school record in the 300-meter hurdles.
  • He aims to perform better than his 14th seed at the state meet.
  • The semifinals are scheduled for this afternoon.
  • His father and sister also competed at the state level.
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William Baugher accomplished three goals during the Division IV regional track and field tournament last weekend — he made state, he set a school record, and he put last season’s regional behind him. The Pymatuning Valley junior is scheduled to run the 300-meter hurdles at the Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus. The semifinal race is slated for this afternoon. If he qualifies for the ...

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