Creek Valley Storm Track & Field Shines at Bayard BCD Meet
BAYARD, NE – The Creek Valley Storm track and field team turned in an impressive performance at the Bayard BCD meet, showing determination and grit with a host of personal records and top finishes across multiple events.
This competitive meet brought together 18 teams from across Nebraska, ranging from Class B to Class D, giving Creek Valley athletes a valuable opportunity to test their skills against a wide range of talent.
Sprinters Tyson Wolff and Nellis Witcher kicked things off in the 100-meter dash, with Wolff clocking a strong 12.20. Witcher also competed in the 200-meter and 400-meter events, running 31.52 and 1:16.41 respectively. Carter Russell highlighted the 200-meter dash with a personal record of 27.61, while teammate Catherine Tilghman also set a personal best in the event at 36.81.
In the 400-meter, Kole Oliverius posted a personal record of 1:07.09, and Emily Lutz added to the day’s achievements with her own best of 1:25.70. Lutz also competed in the 100-meter hurdles, finishing with a time of 23.24.
Middle-distance runners dominated with personal records across the board in the 800-meter dash. Carter Russell led the pack with a time of 2:26.33, closely followed by Alvin Russell at 2:27.92, both setting PRs. Oliverius added depth with a solid 2:41.77 finish.
Long-distance events saw standout performances from Logan Berrie and Jaxon Wickham in the 1600 and 3200-meter races. Berrie set a personal record of 5:56.50 in the mile and another in the 3200 at 12:35.37, earning 8th place. Wickham turned in one of the team’s top finishes of the day, placing 7th in the 3200-meter with a personal best of 11:44.18.
In the hurdles, Connor Beitel represented the boys in the 110-meter hurdles, crossing the line at 22.91.
The field events added to the Storm’s success. In the Unified shot put division, Taylor Davidsen threw a personal best of 34'8" to take 4th place, while Alvin Russell was right behind with a PR of 34'0.25" for 5th place. Their combined effort earned Creek Valley 1st place in the Unified team competition for a second meet in a row!
Catherine Tilghman threw a personal best 26'9.25" in the shot put and reached 81'5" in the discus. In jumps, Luke Fletcher secured 3rd place in the high jump with a leap of 5'10" and also competed in the long jump with a solid 17'8.25".
With a long list of personal bests and podium finishes, the Creek Valley Storm continues to make their mark this season. Their efforts at the Bayard BCD meet, against some of the state’s toughest competition, showcased the team’s depth, determination, and drive to improve with each competition. The Storm Track and Field team will return to Bayard for one last time this season for the District meet on May 14.
Creek Valley Events this week!
2024-2025 Elementary School Photo
Happy Friday!! Go Storm!
Boys Golf in Kimball. Good Luck
Elementary Concert tonight.
We are thankful to have some of the very best here at CV!
Elementary Art Show and Spring Concert
Creek Valley Events today
Butterflies! The Kindergarten students have been waiting very patiently to see caterpillars turn into butterflies. The adventure started April 16.
On May 6 Luke Fletcher will be competing in high jump at Best in the Midwest at Sutherland. Individuals must qualify to participate in this meet which brings in the best track and field athletes from the midwestern region of Nebraska. Good luck, Luke!
Attention all Football Players in 3rd-12th grades:
There will be an informational meeting on Monday, May 12th at 6 pm at the high school gym.
We will discuss the goals for the upcoming year and expectations going forward.
There will be a skills camp for 3rd-8th grades on July 17th. It will be put on by the high school players and coaches from all three programs.
There will be pee wee football sign up sheets and more information about the camp passed out at school at the end of the week or early next week.
Thank you!
Your coaches
Students in grades 6-12 are working hard on a combined band piece. We can't wait to see you Monday evening at our concert!
Creek Valley Storm Track and Field Shines with Strong Performances
The Creek Valley Storm track team posted impressive results, highlighted by multiple personal records and top finishes.
Jaxon Wickham led the distance crew, winning the 3200m (12:05.56 PR) and placing 3rd in the 1600m. Carter Russell and Logan Berrie also earned PRs and top-six finishes in both events. Alvin Russell (26.58 PR) led the 200m dash, while Tyson Wolff and Luke Fletcher paced the 100m. Fletcher also took 1st in high jump (6'0") and 4th in long jump.
Connor Beitel earned 3rd in the 110m hurdles and 4th in the 300m hurdles (PR). Emily Lutz placed 7th in the 100m hurdles. Relay teams impressed as well, with the 4x800m placing 2nd (10:15.25 PR) and the 4x400m finishing 3rd.
In other field events, Catherine Tilghman notched PRs in shot put (26'8.5") and discus (87'0"), placing in both.
The Storm continues to show growth and competitive strength this season. The Storm will return to Bayard on May 9 for the Bayard BCD meet.
On May 5, Alvin Russell and Taylor Davidsen will be representing the Creek Valley Storm and competing in shot put at the North Platte Invite. Good luck, Alvin and Taylor!
Alvin Russell and Taylor Davidsen placed first as a team in the Unified Shot Put division at the North Platte meet! Congratulations, Alvin and Taylor!
Creek Valley Spring Concerts are this week!
Luke Fletcher Shines at Best of the West Meet
Creek Valley sophomore Luke Fletcher had strong performances at the Best of the West track meet in Scottsbluff, finishing 9th in the long jump with a 19'4" mark and 7th in the high jump at 5'10". Though just a sophomore, Fletcher's results highlight his potential for future success as he continues to develop in both events.
Kindergarten took a walking field trip to Adams Bank and the Post Office.
MAC CHAMPS!! Congratulations to the Creek Valley boys golf team for winning the MAC conference tournament today in Sidney. Also congratulations to Talon Sweet 1st place, Zander Polk 2nd, Bradey Andrews 7th, and Mason Timm 8th. Congratulations gentleman. 🏅🏅🏅
