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TR track teams run at JT Long Inv., Wenzel and Rice qualify for State

By: Mike Stiles • May 2, 2026 • Kalamazoo Central H.S. - Kalamazoo, MI.
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(KALAMAZOO) - The Three Rivers track teams participated in the Kalamazoo Central "JT Long" Invitational. The Wildcat boys finished 2nd with 100 points and the Lady Wildcats were 7th with 54.5 points. For the boys Carter Rice finished second in the 300 meter hurdles in 39.95 and qualifies for the MHSAA State Meet. Blake Stewart was first in the 200 meters and second in the long jump while the 800 meter relay team came in first. In the girls events Olivia Wenzel won the pole vault with a vault of 11 feet. That sets a new school record and also qualifies her for the MHSAA State Finals. In addition Lillian Blakely was first in the shot put, Raegan Wenzel was third in the long jump and Braylee Burg was fourth in the high jump.