Minneapolis Runners and Fielders On to State

Good Afternoon!

As the school year comes to a close the athletics department would like to update you on some positive news! 

In Boys Tennis:

Edison Sophomore Logan Couillard plays in the Minnesota State High School League State Tennis Tournament.  His first match is Thursday June 8^th at Reed Sweatt Tennis Center in south Minneapolis starting at 8:00am.

In Girls Track the following women will represent MPS at the June 9^th Minnesota State High School League State Track and Field Meet held at Hamline University:

·        North High School Junior T’Nia Riley will defend her state championship in the 100 meter dash in addition to competing in the 200 meter dash.

·        The Edison’s Girls Team will defend their state championship with the following runners:

o   Senior Jada Lewis in the 100 and 200 meter sprints

o   Junior Jia Lewis in the 100 and 200 meter sprints

o   Jia Lewis, Chauntel Fleming, Jada Lewis and Linda Jenaphanh will compete in the 4 x 100 meter relay

·        Washburn Sophomore Emily Covert has advanced in both the 3200 meter run and the 1600 meter run and Washburn Junior Charlotte DeVaughn will compete in the 100 meter dash.

·        Southwest Junior Alison Rosengren will run the 400 meter dash.

In Boys Track the following men will represent MPS at the June 9^th Minnesota State High School League State Track and Field Meet held at Hamline University:

·        South Senior Malachi Lossow will run in both the 100 meter and 200 meter sprints. 

·        Southwest Senior Cameron Ramnarine will compete in the Triple Jump

·        Edison Junior Montrea Talabi will race in the 400 meter dash and Edison Senior Andrew Swenson will race in the 800 meter run

·        The Washburn 4 x 800 meter relay team of Juniors Matt Cota, Ben Perry, Kaj Johnson and Senior Luke Peterson has advanced to the State Tournament.

·        North Junior Corleone Powell-Smith will compete in the Long Jump

We are all very excited by the outstanding accomplishments of all athletic participants this year.  Please help spread this good news and cheer on these fine young student/athletes.  Thanks and have a great day!

Dave Wicker