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Apr. 4—The track-and-field season is now upon us. Many area track athletes are working hard in hopes of qualifying for the state track meet in June.
Here are some of the top returning area female track athletes to watch this season.
Columbus Grove's Lauryn Auchmuty looking to finish strong
Columbus Grove senior Lauryn Auchmuty is coming off a stellar basketball season in which she helped lead the Bulldogs to a Division VI basketball championship. She was also named the Division VI Player of the Year for the 2024-25 basketball season.
Auchmuty now turns her focus to track and field.
At last year's Division III state track meet, Auchmuty competed in the pole vault (12th place, 11-feet). She was also part of the 800-meter relay (Allison Thompson, Kendal Palte, Auchmuty, Roeder) that placed fifth (1:44.23), and the 400 relay (Thompson, Palte, Auchmuty, Roeder) that came in sixth (50.22).
Next year, Auchmuty will play basketball at the University of Findlay.
O-G's Buddelmeyer looking for a strong finish
At last year's Division II state track meet, as a junior, Ottawa-Glandorf's Anna Buddelmeyer finished seventh in the 1,600 in a personal-best time of 5 minutes, 2.04 seconds. Buddelmeyer also anchored the 3,200-meter relay (Corinne Closson, Liana Fortman, Madelyn Hovest, Buddelmeyer) that placed fifth (9:31.01).
Buddelmeyer also finished 14th in the 3,200 at the state meet in 11:41.43.
Next school year, Buddelmeyer will compete in track and cross country at Bowling Green State University.
Allen East's Jones aiming for podium finishes at State
Allen East's Rilynn Jones has been a standout in track, basketball and soccer throughout her high school career.
At last year's Division III state track meet, as a junior, Jones placed fourth in the 300-meter hurdles (45.45) and competed in the 100 hurdles but did not make it to the finals.
Jones, a three-time state qualifier, will compete in track and field at Ashland University next year.
Columbus Grove's Palte aiming to get back to State
Last year, as a sophomore, Columbus Grove's Kendal Palte was part of two relays that placed at the Division III state track meet.
The 800 relay (Allison Thompson, Palte, Lauryn Auchmuty, Jade Roeder) placed fifth (1:44.23) and the 400 relay (Thompson, Palte, Auchmuty, Roeder) finished sixth (50.22).
Palte also competed at the state meet in the 300 hurdles, but did not make it to the finals.
Coldwater's Zahn is going for the gold
Last season, as a junior, Coldwater's Izzy Zahn notched three first-place finishes at the Division III state track meet.
In the semifinals in the 200, Zahn broke the Division III state record in the 200, clocking a time of 24.06 seconds.
After she broke the Division III state record in the 200 in the semifinals, Zahn put an exclamation mark on her state record by winning the 200 (24.48) and defending her state title the next day in the finals.
Zahn also won the state title in the long jump (18-7.75). Then, she was the anchor leg of the victorious 1,600 relay (Becca Wenning, Kiersten Keller, Audrey Alig, Zahn, 3:56.13). Zahn placed sixth in the 100 (12.39).
As a team, the Coldwater girls came in second place at the Division III state track meet.
Next year, Zahn will compete in track and field at the University of Iowa.
Van Wert's Deehring wants to make a statement
Last spring, as a junior, Van Wert's Kendra Deehring competed at the Division II state meet in three events.
Deehring competed in the 100, but did not make it to the finals. She was also part of the 800 relay (Olivia Vaas, Macy Johnson, Harper Roop, Deehring) and 400 relay (Vaas, Johnson, Mia Rager, Deehring) that did not compete in the finals.
Next year, Deehring will compete in track at the University of Toledo.
Lincolnview's Moody looking to get on the podium
Lincolnview's Brynleigh Moody has been on the big stage before.
Moody, a two-time Division III state placer in cross country, is aiming for her third appearance at the state track meet this season.
At last year's Division III state track meet, as a sophomore, Moody placed 12th in the 1,600 (5:10.09).
Bluffton's Matthews looking to get back to State
Last year, as a freshman, Bluffton's Nora Matthews competed at the Division III state meet in the 800. However, her time of 2:20.79 in the preliminaries did not get her into the finals.
Laudick looks to compete for a title
Last season, as a sophomore, Kalida's Lauren Laudick placed fifth in the 400 (57.98) at the Division III state meet.
Laudick also was part of the 3,200 relay (Laudick, Allie Kuhlman, Andrea Burgei, Ady Miller) that placed 12th at the state meet, along with the 1,600 relay (Kuhlman, Miller, Addilyn Huber, Laudick) that competed at last year's state meet, but did not make it to the finals.
Apple aiming to take it to the next level
As a junior, Leipsic's Morgan Apple competed at last year's Division III state meet in the 100 hurdles, but did not make it to the finals.
Miller City's Pfau aiming to close out on a strong note
At last year's Division III state track meet, as a junior, Miller City's Andrea Pfau finished 18th in the 1,600 (5:29.75).
Pfau will be looking for a top-eight finish at the state track meet in June.
At last year's Division III state cross country meet, Pfau earned all-Ohio honors with a 24th-place finish on the 5,000-meter course at Fortress Obetz in a time of 18:57.54.
Next year, Pfau will compete in track and cross country at the University of St. Francis.
Minster's Brame looking for a podium finish
At last year's Division III state track meet, as a freshman, Minster's Molly Brame competed in the 100 hurdles but did not make it to the finals.
Brame should be in the hunt for a podium finish this season.
Minster's Kremer hoping to soar to the top
As a junior, Minster's Adriana Kremer finished a close second in the high jump (5 feet, 5 inches) at last year's Division III state track meet.
Look for Kremer to be in the hunt for a state title in June.
Fort Recovery's Roessner should vie for state titles
At last year's Division III state track meet, as a junior, Fort Recovery's Anna Roessner finished third in the 200 (25.09) and fifth in the 100 (12.34).
The Hillsdale College-bound Roessner won the OATCCC Division IV Indoor State Title this winter in the 60 and 400.
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Here are some of the top returning area female track athletes to watch this season.
Columbus Grove's Lauryn Auchmuty looking to finish strong
Columbus Grove senior Lauryn Auchmuty is coming off a stellar basketball season in which she helped lead the Bulldogs to a Division VI basketball championship. She was also named the Division VI Player of the Year for the 2024-25 basketball season.
Auchmuty now turns her focus to track and field.
At last year's Division III state track meet, Auchmuty competed in the pole vault (12th place, 11-feet). She was also part of the 800-meter relay (Allison Thompson, Kendal Palte, Auchmuty, Roeder) that placed fifth (1:44.23), and the 400 relay (Thompson, Palte, Auchmuty, Roeder) that came in sixth (50.22).
Next year, Auchmuty will play basketball at the University of Findlay.
O-G's Buddelmeyer looking for a strong finish
At last year's Division II state track meet, as a junior, Ottawa-Glandorf's Anna Buddelmeyer finished seventh in the 1,600 in a personal-best time of 5 minutes, 2.04 seconds. Buddelmeyer also anchored the 3,200-meter relay (Corinne Closson, Liana Fortman, Madelyn Hovest, Buddelmeyer) that placed fifth (9:31.01).
Buddelmeyer also finished 14th in the 3,200 at the state meet in 11:41.43.
Next school year, Buddelmeyer will compete in track and cross country at Bowling Green State University.
Allen East's Jones aiming for podium finishes at State
Allen East's Rilynn Jones has been a standout in track, basketball and soccer throughout her high school career.
At last year's Division III state track meet, as a junior, Jones placed fourth in the 300-meter hurdles (45.45) and competed in the 100 hurdles but did not make it to the finals.
Jones, a three-time state qualifier, will compete in track and field at Ashland University next year.
Columbus Grove's Palte aiming to get back to State
Last year, as a sophomore, Columbus Grove's Kendal Palte was part of two relays that placed at the Division III state track meet.
The 800 relay (Allison Thompson, Palte, Lauryn Auchmuty, Jade Roeder) placed fifth (1:44.23) and the 400 relay (Thompson, Palte, Auchmuty, Roeder) finished sixth (50.22).
Palte also competed at the state meet in the 300 hurdles, but did not make it to the finals.
Coldwater's Zahn is going for the gold
Last season, as a junior, Coldwater's Izzy Zahn notched three first-place finishes at the Division III state track meet.
In the semifinals in the 200, Zahn broke the Division III state record in the 200, clocking a time of 24.06 seconds.
After she broke the Division III state record in the 200 in the semifinals, Zahn put an exclamation mark on her state record by winning the 200 (24.48) and defending her state title the next day in the finals.
Zahn also won the state title in the long jump (18-7.75). Then, she was the anchor leg of the victorious 1,600 relay (Becca Wenning, Kiersten Keller, Audrey Alig, Zahn, 3:56.13). Zahn placed sixth in the 100 (12.39).
As a team, the Coldwater girls came in second place at the Division III state track meet.
Next year, Zahn will compete in track and field at the University of Iowa.
Van Wert's Deehring wants to make a statement
Last spring, as a junior, Van Wert's Kendra Deehring competed at the Division II state meet in three events.
Deehring competed in the 100, but did not make it to the finals. She was also part of the 800 relay (Olivia Vaas, Macy Johnson, Harper Roop, Deehring) and 400 relay (Vaas, Johnson, Mia Rager, Deehring) that did not compete in the finals.
Next year, Deehring will compete in track at the University of Toledo.
Lincolnview's Moody looking to get on the podium
Lincolnview's Brynleigh Moody has been on the big stage before.
Moody, a two-time Division III state placer in cross country, is aiming for her third appearance at the state track meet this season.
At last year's Division III state track meet, as a sophomore, Moody placed 12th in the 1,600 (5:10.09).
Bluffton's Matthews looking to get back to State
Last year, as a freshman, Bluffton's Nora Matthews competed at the Division III state meet in the 800. However, her time of 2:20.79 in the preliminaries did not get her into the finals.
Laudick looks to compete for a title
Last season, as a sophomore, Kalida's Lauren Laudick placed fifth in the 400 (57.98) at the Division III state meet.
Laudick also was part of the 3,200 relay (Laudick, Allie Kuhlman, Andrea Burgei, Ady Miller) that placed 12th at the state meet, along with the 1,600 relay (Kuhlman, Miller, Addilyn Huber, Laudick) that competed at last year's state meet, but did not make it to the finals.
Apple aiming to take it to the next level
As a junior, Leipsic's Morgan Apple competed at last year's Division III state meet in the 100 hurdles, but did not make it to the finals.
Miller City's Pfau aiming to close out on a strong note
At last year's Division III state track meet, as a junior, Miller City's Andrea Pfau finished 18th in the 1,600 (5:29.75).
Pfau will be looking for a top-eight finish at the state track meet in June.
At last year's Division III state cross country meet, Pfau earned all-Ohio honors with a 24th-place finish on the 5,000-meter course at Fortress Obetz in a time of 18:57.54.
Next year, Pfau will compete in track and cross country at the University of St. Francis.
Minster's Brame looking for a podium finish
At last year's Division III state track meet, as a freshman, Minster's Molly Brame competed in the 100 hurdles but did not make it to the finals.
Brame should be in the hunt for a podium finish this season.
Minster's Kremer hoping to soar to the top
As a junior, Minster's Adriana Kremer finished a close second in the high jump (5 feet, 5 inches) at last year's Division III state track meet.
Look for Kremer to be in the hunt for a state title in June.
Fort Recovery's Roessner should vie for state titles
At last year's Division III state track meet, as a junior, Fort Recovery's Anna Roessner finished third in the 200 (25.09) and fifth in the 100 (12.34).
The Hillsdale College-bound Roessner won the OATCCC Division IV Indoor State Title this winter in the 60 and 400.
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