Willmar boys track team wins Section 8AA championship by one point
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 10:31 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
On May 31 in Cold Spring, the Willmar boys track and field team secured the Section 8AA championship with 102 points, narrowly defeating Detroit Lakes by a single point. Samuel Huisinga set a section record in the discus, achieving a throw of 172 feet, 1 inch. Owen Sportel claimed the section title in the 300-meter hurdles, while the boys' 4x100 relay team also qualified for state. The Willmar girls finished fourth with 88.8 points, and senior Mallory Beier qualified for state in three events, including the long jump and 400 meters. The Class AA state meet is scheduled for next weekend at St. Michael-Albertville High School.
- •Samuel Huisinga sets a record in discus for Willmar.
- •Owen Sportel wins 300-meter hurdles title.
- •The boys' 4x100 relay team qualifies for state.
- •Willmar girls' team finishes fourth in their competition.
- •Class AA state meet takes place next weekend.
- 10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Track and field roundup: Willmar comes away with an 8AA team title
"May 31—COLD SPRING — Samuel Huisinga's record day helped the Willmar boys track and field team win the Section 8AA championship by the slimmest of margins. The Cardinal boys claimed the 8AA championship on Saturday with 102 points, beating Detroit Lakes by a point. Perham was third with 92. The Willmar girls were fourth with 88.8. Fergus Falls was the girls' champ with 102.5, followed by ...
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