And just like that, the 2025-26 athletic year is officially in the books! From first practices to state competitions, our student-athletes represented Groton Area with hard work, determination, and Tiger pride. In just under nine weeks, we'll be back at it for the 2026-27 athletic year! While we're proud of everything our student-athletes accomplished during the 2025-26 season, we are already excited to see what the next chapter holds for Tiger Nation. Enjoy the summer, Tigers! We cannot wait to cheer you on again soon! 🐯🐾💛
Round 1 Tee Times:
🏌️♀️Carlee – 10:40 a.m.
🏌️♀️Claire – 10:50 a.m.
These two Tigers have worked hard all season to earn their spot on the state stage, and we could not be more proud! Play with confidence, enjoy the experience, and leave it all on the course! Tiger Nation will be cheering you on every swing of the day!🖤🐯💛
GGID: 26SDGIRLSA
Live Scoring & Results:
https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/12587455459138492221?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Her dedication, determination, and perseverance have helped her achieve success both individually and as a member of several outstanding relay teams. In the State Prelims yesterday, she lowered her OWN SCHOOL RECORD in the 300m Hurdles to an impressive 45.49!🔥
Congratulations, McKenna, on an incredible State Meet performance and a great junior season! Tiger Nation is proud of you! 🖤🐯💛
🏅 4th Place – 4x200m Relay (1:47.21)
🏅 6th Place – 4x400m Relay (4:10.31)
Congratulations, ladies, on an incredible State Meet and an outstanding season! Your hard work, dedication, and success have made Tiger Nation proud. 🖤💛
🏆 State Champion – 400m Dash (PR: 49.54)
🏅 5th Place – 200m Dash (22.89)
🏅 5th Place – 100m Dash (11.26)
🏅 4th Place – Sprint Medley Relay (3:37.27)
Congratulations, Keegen, on an unforgettable State Track Meet and an outstanding career as a Groton Area Tiger. Your accomplishments are something to be proud of, but the person you are is an even greater achievement. What a way to close out an incredible high school track and field career! Tiger Nation is so proud of you! 🖤💛
Groton Area’s State Track Results from Saturday, May 30th:
🔥Boys 400m Dash – (Keegen Tracy – STATE CHAMPION with a PR time of 49.54!!!)🥇
🏅Boys 100m Dash – (Keegen Tracy – placed 5th with a time of 11.26!!)
🏅Girls 4x200m Relay – (McKenna Tietz, Taryn Traphagen, Kella Tracy, Makenna Krause – placed 4th with a time of 1:47.21!!)
🏃♀️Girls 1600m Run – (Ryelle Gilbert – placed 11th with a PR time of 5:25.72 - knocking off 11 seconds!!) 🔥
🏃♂️Boys 1600m Run – (Jayden Schwan – placed 13th with a time of 4:38.28!!)
🏅Girls 300m Hurdles – (McKenna Tietz – placed 7th with a time of 46.48!!)
🏅Boys 200m Dash – (Keegen Tracy – placed 5th with a time of 22.89!!)
🏅Girls 4x400m Relay – (McKenna Tietz, Taryn Traphagen, Makenna Krause, Kella Tracy – placed 6th with a time of 4:10.31!!)
Congratulations on a fantastic showing at the SDHSAA State A Track and Field Meet this year and all season, Tigers!! From personal records and school records to podium finishes and unforgettable performances, you represented Groton Area with pride and class. Thank you to our athletes, coaches, and supporters for an incredible season and so many memories. Tiger Nation is proud of each and every one of you! 🖤💛
Congratulations, Ryelle, on an amazing performance and a well-deserved place in Tiger track history! 🖤💛
📋Heat/Flight Sheets:
- Girls: https://sdhsaa.com/Athletics/tf-heatsflights-agirls.htm
- Boys: https://sdhsaa.com/Athletics/tf-heatsflights-aboys.htm
📺Watch Live on SDBPTV or SDPB YouTube Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@SDPBdotORG/streams
🏅Live Results: https://dakotatiming.anet.live/meets/63837
One Last Time to Roar! Finish Fierce, Tigers! 💛🐯🖤
🚨Groton Area’s State Track Results for Friday, May 29th📋
🏃♂️Boys Triple Jump – (Ethan Kroll – placed 14th with a jump of 40’8 ¼”)
🥉Boys 3200m Run Finals – (Jayden Schwan – placed 3rd with a time of 9:40.14!!)
🔥Girls 800m Relay Prelims – (McKenna Tietz, Taryn Traphagen, Kella Tracy, Makenna Krause – finished 2nd with a SCHOOL RECORD time of 1:45.88 - moves on to the FINALS tomorrow!)
🏃♂️Boys 800m Relay Prelims - (Lincoln Krause, Ryder Schwan, Ethan Kroll, Jordan Schwan – finished 20th with a time of 1:34.87)
🔥Boys 400m Dash Prelims – (Keegen Tracy – finished 2nd with a PR time of 49.67 – moves on to the FINALS tomorrow!)
🔥Girls 300m Hurdles Prelims – (McKenna Tietz – finished 3rd with a SCHOOL RECORD time of 45.49 – moves on to the FINALS tomorrow!)
🔥Girls 800m Run Finals – (Ryelle Gilbert – placed 15th with a SCHOOL RECORD time of 2:22.55)
🏃♂️Boys 800m Run Finals – (Jayden Schwan – placed 19th with a time of 2:04.18)
🔥Boys 200m Dash – (Keegen Tracy – finished 5th with a time of 22.82 – moves on to the FINALS tomorrow!)
🔥Girls 1600m Relay Prelims – (McKenna Tietz, Taryn Traphagen, Makenna Krause, Kella Tracy – finished 6th with a SB time of 4:08.42 – moves on to the FINALS tomorrow!)
🏃♂️Boys 1600m Relay Prelims - (Kyson Kucker, Jordan Schwan, Ethan Kroll, Jace Johnson – finished 19th with a time of 3:38.36)
What a day for our Tigers!! 🖤🐯💛
The girls crossed the line in a NEW SCHOOL RECORD time of 1:45.88, breaking their previous record of 1:46.87 and punching their ticket to the FINALS tomorrow! 👟Congratulations, ladies on an incredible performance - you’re not done yet! 🖤💛
The Tigers are off to a roaring start this morning at the SDHSAA State A Track & Field Meet! GHS senior Jayden Schwan put together an incredible performance in the 3200m Run, bringing home the 3rd place medal with a huge personal record time of 9:40.14!🔥 Entering the meet with a PR of 10:04.87, Jayden shattered his previous best by more than 24 seconds while competing on the biggest stage in the state.👟
Congratulations, JD, on an amazing race and accomplishment!! Tiger Nation is so proud of you! 🖤🐅
🏅Boys Sprint Medley Relay Finals – (Lincoln Krause, Jordan Schwan, Keegen Tracy, Jayden Schwan – placed 4th with a time of 3:37.27)
🏅Girls Javelin – (Rylee Dunker – placed 8th with a throw of 112’2’')
🔥Boys 100m Dash Prelims – (Keegen Tracy – finished 6th with a time of 11.09 – moves on to FINALS on Saturday!)
🏃♀️Girls 400m Relay Prelims – (Raquel Tracy, Kella Tracy, Rylee Dunker, Makenna Krause – finished 10th with a time of 51.36)
🏃♀️Girls Sprint Medley Relay Finals - (Makenna Krause, Taryn Traphagen, Kella Tracy, Ryelle Gilbert – placed 11th with a PR time of 4:21.97)🔥
🏃♀️Girls 100m Hurdles Prelims – (McKenna Tietz – finished 15th with a time of 16.29)
🏃♂️Boys 3200m Relay Finals – (Kyson Kucker, Jace Johnson, Ethan Kroll, Riley Shellenberger – placed 19th with a time of 8:58.48)
🏃♂️Boys 400m Relay Prelims – (Lincoln Krause, JJ Muller, Jordan Schwan, Ryder Schwan – finished 17th with a time of 45.51)
Way to compete, Tigers! Keep it going the next two days!!🐯🐾
👟Friday's SDHSAA State A Track Meet Day 2 Schedule for your Tigers! 🐾
📋Heat/Flight Sheets:
- Girls: https://sdhsaa.com/Athletics/tf-heatsflights-agirls.htm
- Boys: https://sdhsaa.com/Athletics/tf-heatsflights-aboys.htm
🎥Watch Live on SDBPTV or SDPB YouTube Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@SDPBdotORG/streams
🏅Live Results: https://dakotatiming.anet.live/meets/63837
🐯The Work Continues. Go Compete. Co Conquer. Go Tigers! 💛🖤
📋Heat/Flight Sheets:
- Girls: https://sdhsaa.com/Athletics/tf-heatsflights-agirls.htm
- Boys: https://sdhsaa.com/Athletics/tf-heatsflights-aboys.htm
🎥Watch Live on SDBPTV or SDPB YouTube Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@SDPBdotORG/streams
🏅Live Results: https://dakotatiming.anet.live/meets/63837
🐯Small Town Roots. Tiger Hearts. State Ready. Let's Go, Tigers! 💛🖤
