It will be the second appearance at state in the 3200 for Schiltz. It’s his first time qualifying in the 1600.
“T.J. had a career day in his events,” said NRHEG coach Duey Ferber.
Wagner made it again in the high jump, taking second in the section at 5 feet, 3 inches.
But, she aggravated her knee, making her status for state uncertain.
The section champ and top seed at state cleared 5-4. Wagner went 5-6 to win last year’s state title.
“We hope she is able to jump on Friday,” said Ferber.
The Panther boys had one other section placewinner, Keith Maxon, who was eighth in the discus at 134-3.
“Keith had a PR, but faced some serious competition,” said Ferber.
Mikayla Lindell placed fourth in the throwing events for the girls, tossing the discus 100-3 and heaving the shot 36 feet. Hailey Schuller, Maddie Wagner, Marnie Wagner and Carlie Wagner teamed for sixth in the 4x200 relay in 1:49.73. Emmy Hobbs cleared 8-2 for seven in the high jump.
If she’s able to compete, Wagner will jump in the state meet at 3:30 p.m. Friday.
Schiltz will run in the 3200 finals at 6:27 p.m. Friday. He’s seeded sixth in the event and is seeking redemption after a disappointing showing in last year’s state 3200.
The most anticipated race is the 1600, set for 5:17 p.m. Saturday. Schiltz is seeded fourth behind Streich, last year’s state runner-up, and runners from Foley and St. Cloud Tech, with the top qualifying time 4:21.42.
