The Dodge-Point coaches are excited again for the large numbers out for the program.
“We need the numbers to fill in all of the 18 events and we lost a very talented senior class last year,” said assistant coach Heather Langreck. “Great leadership skills, talented, hard working and huge point scorers for the team can describe last year’s roster loss of Layne Aurit, Ethan Hook, Cody Yoder, Parker Owens, Gavin Houtakker, Caleb Kitelinger, Annie Robinson, Ellie Robinson, and Olivia Wilson.
On the boy’s side, these six guys were responsible for 56 out of the 100 points scored by the team at Conference last year, and five of them went on to qualify for the State meet.
On the girl’s side, the three girls scored 50 of the 88 points earned at Conference and both Annie and Ellie were four year State qualifiers.
In the distance events, the team will be looking to senior Gabe Engel and Junior Johnny Robinson to lead the way. Both had successful cross country seasons with Johnny Robinson qualifying for the State meet. Sophomores, Nolan Allendorf and Leif Nelson had a strong freshman track season and were both varsity runners for cross country.
On the girl’s side, sophomore Raina Arndt and freshman Avalee Langreck will be leading the distance roles coming off of a strong performances on varsity in cross country.
On the Sprint side, returning state qualifier, senior Zayne Cartwright has already proven that he will be a threat in many events this season. Cartwright has recently broken four indoor school records in the 55m hurdles, 60m hurdles, triple jump and long jump.
“We just have to keep him healthy for the season as he competes in some of the most taxing events on the legs,” said coach Langreck.
Seniors Damon Marr and Brock Fockler will be relied on for our relays and individual sprint events.
“Again, the key is to keep them injury free for the season.”
Sophomore, Harper Olson, proved last year that he is one of our top three sprinters and our best high jumper.
“We can put him in anything and he performs well,” said Langreck. For the girls, senior Kit Finley and state cross country qualifier, Payton Christopher will be looked to in filling in the relays and individual events.
“Both of these athletes are so versatile. Payton can compete well in any running event on the track and Kit can score in the jumps, hurdles and all the sprint events,” Langreck said.
Junior Emily Heisner was second in the shot put last year at Conference and she recently broke her own school indoor record.
“We know we can lean on her for points in the throws and her leadership skills in those events,” Langreck said
“We have a lot of new talent this year and are excited to see performances and growth from both our new and returning athletes.”
Coaching duties for the D/P teams are:
-Coaching Distance: Head Coach – Joe Hanson (40 years total – 25 at DP)
-Denny McGraw (25 years).
-Volunteer Coach Nick Connolly (first year)
Coaching Sprints/hurdles:
-Heather Langreck (17 years overall 8 at DP)
Hurdles: Volunteer Coach
-Gavin Houtakker (first year)
High Jump/Sprints: -Head Coach – Matt McGraw (21 overall – 14 at DP)
Pole Vault:
-Volunteer Coach Robin Connely
Throws/Pole Vault:
-Assistant Scott Tolzman (36 years (20 at DP)
Throws: Assistant Bri Brausen (7 years (2 at DP)
Jumps: Volunteer Coach Brian
Marx (40+ years)
Dodge-Point Roster
Girls
Raina Arndt 2028
Hayden Baaken 2026
Lavoie Bales 2027
Breken Blackford-Hesselberg 2026
Kinsey Boley 2026
2029
Emma Butteris
Brynnlin Cartwright 2027
2027
Payton Christopher
2027
Chloe Eastman
2026
Kit Finley
2029
Abbey Finley
2029
Jaycie Gorham
2027
Emily Heisner
2029
Rachel Heisner
2029
Lillian Heisner
2026
Jenny Helin
2026
Addy Hoyer
2027
Imi Humphrey
2029
Kaeleigh Innerst
2028
Beth Jewell
2028
Jenna Johnson
2029
Avalee Langreck
2026
Austi Leigh
Irene Martinez 2027
Madelyn McWilliams 2026
2026
Carissa Melssen
2027
Elena Michek
2026
Lilly Murn
2027
Leah Raab
2029
Scarlette Raab
2028
Danika Rowen
Margareta Schoenemann 2027
2027
Faye Schuette
2028
Shayna Sigg
2026
Kylee Stodola
2028
Brynn Swenson
2027
Bree Swenson
2028
Nolan Allendorf
2026
Isaiah Argall
2029
Cade Bohnsack
2029
Eli Brokopp
Anthony Buleje-Cadena 2027
2027
Gael Cardoso
2026
Zayne Cartwright
2028
Banner Cartwright
2027
Chase Cartwright
2027
Ty Chapiewsky
2028
Henry Chapman
2029
Finn Coogan
2029
Peyton Elsner
2026
Gabe Engel
2028
Ben Engel
2028
Finn Fitzsimmons
2026
Brock Fockler
2029
Arrow Greenwood
2028
Wyatt Hamilton
2029
Griffin Hanson
2029
Oliver Hebgen
2028
Griffin Innerst
2027
Jaxson Jabs
2029
Logan Johnson
2028
Liam Kabat
2029
Murphy Keyes
2027
Kaleb Kreul
2027
Vince Lewis
2029
Bo Lindsey
2029
Garrett Mancuso
2026
Damon Marr
2029
Brayden McWilliams
2029
Owen Michek
2026
Victor Musinguzi
2028
Leif Nelson
2028
Harper Olson
2026
Jacob Paulson
2028
Carter Reed
2029
Ezequiel Renderos
2027
Johnny Robinson
2029
Carson Shearer
2026
Austin Shearer
2029
Mitchel Slusser
2029
Zachary Van Haren
2026
Thorin Vamstad
2029
Parker Wilson
Dodge-Point Track Schedule
Friday, Mar 20 Invitational
UW- Platteville
Saturday, Mar 21 UW-P Invite Tuesday, Mar 24 Varsity Invitational University of Wisconsin
– Platteville
Thursday, Mar 26
Invitational University of Wisconsin – Platteville Thursday, Apr 9 at Lancaster Monday, Apr 13
Invite DHS Track & Field Complex
Friday, Apr 17 at McFarland High School
Tuesday, Apr 21 at Prairie du Chien
Friday, Apr 24 Varsity Invitational Tuesday, Apr 28 at Richland Center Tuesday May 5 at Prairie du Chien Friday, May 8
at River Valley
Friday, May 15
Sparky Invite Boscobel
Tuesday, May 19
at Lancaster
