The Panthers Track & Field team continued their extraordinary season with a series of impressive performances at the Rochester Invitational on Tuesday night, highlighted by a record-breaking run in the 200-meter dash. Ryan Schmidgall made history, smashing the 43-year-old school record set by Doug and Ron Zimmer in 22.9 seconds. Schmidgall crossed the finish line in 22.56 seconds, cementing his name in the Panthers’ record books.

Schmidgall had an outstanding evening, winning the 100-meter dash with a time of 11.05—currently ranked fourth in the state. He also placed second in the 400-meter dash, clocking a personal best of 50.06, another top-four time statewide. He capped off his night with the record-breaking 200-meter victory, posting the eighth-best time in the state.

The Panthers' success extended across multiple events. Corie Green dazzled with a first-place finish in the 800-meter run, achieving the fastest time in the state this season at 1:58.20. Green also placed third in the 400-meter dash with a personal best of 51.27. Nick Glisson added to the Panthers' triumphs with a victory in the high jump at 1.87 meters and a fourth-place finish in the 200-meter dash, recording a personal best of 23.55.

Other notable performances included Caden Rassi, who placed 19th in the 800-meter run with a personal best of 2:18.01, and Lyndon Miller, who secured 24th place in the shot put.

On the girls' side, freshman standout Elyse Brinkmeyer led the charge, winning the 1600-meter run in a personal best time of 5:23.13. Drew Robison finished eighth in the same event with a time of 5:43.83. Annabelle LaFary impressed in the 3200-meter run, finishing second in 11:43.06, the eighth-best time in the state.

Khloe Stockham delivered strong results, finishing sixth in the 100-meter dash (13.5) and second in the 400-meter dash with a time of 1:01.36. Gwen Tierney secured eighth place in the discus with a throw of 29.4 meters, while Olivia Nehmelman took sixth in the 3200-meter run (14:41.81) and 17th in the 800-meter run (3:01.61).

The girls' 4x400 relay team, composed of Stockham, LaFary, Robison, and Brinkmeyer, finished fourth in a time of 4:24.67, showcasing their teamwork and determination.

The Panthers return to action on Thursday at the Tomahawk Conference meet, ready to build on their momentum and aim for even greater achievements.