Bellefontaine’s girls track and field team delivered a commanding performance Tuesday night, April 21, in DeGraff, capturing the team title at the Logan County meet, with 152 points and showcasing depth across nearly every event in the meet.
Ben Logan finished second with 110 points, followed by Indian Lake (67), DeGraff Riverside (17), and Calvary Christian (3).
The Chieftains controlled the meet from the opening relays through the final field events, highlighted by multiple double winners and relay victories.
Distance standout Grace Brown led the charge, sweeping the 1600 meters (5:42.33) and 800 meters (2:33.08). Brown was flanked by teammates in the 800 as Bellefontaine claimed the top three places, with Kaeleigh Flora and Hannah Wilson adding critical points.
The Bellefontaine High School Women's Track team gathers together during the meeting. (PRESTON SHIELDS | THE CHRONICLE)
Bellefontaine’s hurdles group proved just as dominant. Senior Callie Shumaker turned in one of the top individual performances of the meet, winning both the 100-meter hurdles (15.11) and the 300-meter hurdles (46.10). Teammate Sloan Stolly followed her across the line in both events, cementing a one-two sweep.
In the sprints, Bellefontaine freshman Layla Davis continued to impress, capturing the 400 meters in 1:03.63, while Jillian Ullum finished second and later added a silver in the 200 meters. Ullum consistently figured into the points column throughout the evening.
Relay success was another cornerstone of Bellefontaine’s title. The Chieftains won the 4x200 relay (1:50.10) behind Shumaker, Davis, Ullum, and Stolly, while also placing second in the 4x400 relay.
Indian Lake’s Addison Beck was the most versatile athlete on the girls’ side, accounting for a large share of her team’s points. Beck won the 100 meters (12.71) and 200 meters (26.09), then added field victories in the high jump (4-10) and long jump (17-0), completing a remarkable four-event sweep.
: A collection of runners take part in the distance event on Tuesdays Logan County Track meet. (PRESTON SHIELDS | THE CHRONICLE)
Ben Logan asserted itself in the relay events, capturing the 4x100 relay (53.50) and closing the night with a win in the 4x400 relay (4:38.75). The 4x400 victory by Fiona Sweeney, Livi Studebaker, Aleah France, and Daylin Varner edged Bellefontaine in a competitive final race.
In the throws, Bellefontaine senior Kelsey Snapp dominated, winning both the shot put (36-6.5) and discus (131-8) to further stretch her team’s margin.
By the end of the night, Bellefontaine’s balance, experience, and consistency proved overwhelming, positioning the Chieftains as one of the top girls’ programs in the county as the season continues.
