The Appleton City Bulldogs turned in a strong showing Thursday at their home varsity track meet, highlighted by a school-record performance from Michael Smith and several personal-best efforts.

The Appleton City Bulldogs made a strong statement early in the track season. This past week, the Bulldogs hosted a home track meet, and they showed up and showed out.

The night was highlighted by Michael Smith breaking an Appleton City High School record, but Smith wasn’t the only Bulldog with a strong outing on the evening. 

Michael broke the school high jump record, clearing 6 feet and 2.75 inches on his way to a victory in the event. Smith also took home 4th place in the 200m, while recording a Personal Best. 

Gage Boin was a double winner for the Bulldogs, taking first in both the 110m hurdles in a personal-best 16.69 seconds and the 300m hurdles in a personal-best 44.44. David Connor also claimed first in the shot put with a personal-best throw of 13.55 meters.

Brycen James, secured the silver in Pole Vault

Kate Wareham won the 400m dash with a time of 1:02.66, while Emma Snyder took first in the triple jump and Shea Brownsberger won the pole vault and placed third in the 200m with a personal-best time.

Lanie Swaters added a first place Shot Put finish but wasn’t done there, as she went on to add a 2nd place finish in the Javelin. Ava Uptergrove recorded a 2nd place time in the 100m hurdles. 

Appleton City also got strong relay performances on the evening as well. 

Overall, as a team, the Lady Bulldogs finished second, while the boys placed fourth out of 13 teams.

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