The Ballard men's track team competed in the North Polk Invite on Tuesday night.  The Bombers finished 8th scoring 29 team points.  The sprint medley team of Eric Sydnes, Blake Stover, Chance Lande, and Jameson Witt earned a 2nd place finish running in a time of 1:39.18.  Their winning time of 1:39.18 is a school record.  The distance medley team of Chance Lande, Blake Stover, Eli Rouse, and Trent Payne earned a first place finish with a time of 3:53.36.

The Bombers are back in action on April 28 when they compete in the Roland-Story Invitational.  The meet will start at 4:30 PM.

Comments From Men's Head Coach Darren Herrold:

"After several weeks of weather cancellations, it was great to get a meet in.  Our athletes continue to improve throughout practice, and this was evident in our meet Tuesday at North Polk.  Our sprint medley team of Eric Sydnes, Blake Stover, Chance Lande, and Jameson Witt earned a 2nd place finish to Johnston.  Their winning time of 1:39.18 set a new school record.  This team continues to constantly improve.  Our distance medley team of Chance Lande, Blake Stover, Eli Rouse, and Trent Payne earned a first place finish with a time of 3:53.36, which was 8 seconds faster than their previous season best time.  Coach Hokel and I are proud of our athletes, relays, and their continual improvement."

TEAM SCORES

1. North Polk, 174

2. Johnston, 134

3. Dowling, 86

4. Roland-Story, 76

5. Webster City, 73

6. Kuemper, 38

7. Creston, 35

8. Ballard, 29