Huron Track’s freshman class showcased their talents at the Downriver 9th Grade Invitational, competing against other 9th graders and excelling across multiple events. They claimed the title of 9th Grade Champions in four events and were runners-up in another four.
Cameron Crane claimed the top spot in two events, becoming the 9th Grade Champion in the 1600M run and the pole vault, where he set a personal record with a vault of 12’6”, an impressive 15” improvement. Crane also secured the runner-up position in the 4×400M relay alongside teammates Jamil Brown, Matthew Hussey, and Marton Krajcz. Hussey also claimed the runner-up spot in the 1600M run.
Marton Krajcz won the title of Invite Champion in the 400M run and placed 6th in the 100M dash. Jamil Brown was the runner-up in the 100M dash with a personal record of 11.99 seconds and finished third in the 200M dash. Brown’s 4×100M relay team, including Landon Huggins, Austin Shastal, and Jimmy Harrison, took third place, with Huggins also placing 6th in the 100M dash.
Cayden Kilby stood out in the jumps, becoming the 9th Grade Champion in the high jump and finishing 4th in the long jump. Kilby was part of the Coed 4×400M relay team that finished as meet runners-up, along with Kyle Siggett, Macy Bauman, and Savanna Rupnow, with Siggett placing third in the 1600M run making it a complete sweep for the Chiefs in that event.
Austin Krause medaled in both hurdles events, securing 4th place in the 110M hurdles and 5th place in the 300M hurdles.
In addition to the coed 4×400M relay, the women’s team achieved medals in four other events, three with third-place overall finishes. Savanna Rupnow placed third in the 400M dash with Julia Welch claiming 6th place. Welch also jumped to third in the high jump. Brooklyn Ladach finished 3rd in the shot put with a personal record throw of 69’11”, with Cecilia Evans medaling in 6th for the 1600M run.

Top Medal Winners for Huron
110M Hurdles: 4th Austin Krause 20.94
100M Dash: Runner-up-Jamil Brown 11.99 PR, 6th Marton Krajcz 12.37 PR
1600M Run: Champion-Cameron Crane 5:11.14, Runner-up-Matthew Hussey 5:14.14, 3rd Kyle Siggett 5:14.87 PR
4×100M Relay: 3rd Landon Huggins, Austin Shastal, Jimmy Harrison, Jamil Brown 47.67
400M Dash: Champion-Marton Krajcz 55.21
300M Hurdles: 5th Austin Krause 51.69
200M Dash: 3rd Jamil Brown 24.19 PR, 6th Landon Huggins 25.23 PR
4×400M Relay: Runner-up-Jamil Brown, Cameron Crane, Matthew Hussey, Marton Krajcz 4:54.03
High Jump: Champion-Cayden Kilby 5’10”
Long Jump: 4th Cayden Kilby 17’10” PR
Pole Vault: Champion-Cameron Crane 12’6” PR

1600M Run: 6th Cecilia Evans 7:14.52 PR
400M Dash: 3rd Savanna Rupnow 1:08.96, 6th Julia Welch 1:19.87 PR
High Jump: 3rd Julia Welch 3’10”
Discus: 3rd Brooklyn Ladach 69’11” PR

4×400M Coed Relay: Runner-up-Kyle Siggett, Macy Bauman, Savanna Rupnow, Cayden Kilby 4:17.27