GJHS on the road to state

Six of GJHS’ top track athletes qualify for state

Ashlyn Baker, Reporter • May 15, 2025

GJHS senior Mason Anderson finishes his sprint during the 100 meter dash. This was pictured at the Frank Woodburn Invite where GJHS placed second.

The finalized list for the 2025 Track and Field State Championships was posted May 12 with six athletes from Grand Junction High School.

Senior Mason Anderson qualified for the boys 100 meter dash and the high jump, senior Bryce Flanagan for boys 800 meter run, senior Mason Znamaenacek for boys 110 meter hurdles, junior Drew Marsh for boys 110 meter hurdles, freshman Kadynce Wells for girls 300 meter hurdles, and junior Hadyn Bunnell for girls shot put and discus throw.

The state meet is May 15-17 at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood.

“They’re so hardworking, skilled, and amazing at what they do, and I look up to them and I hope they do great things at state,” said GJHS freshman Macy McConnell, a JV swing for the track team.

Updates with results will keep coming in the following days. Early on in the 4A boys, Niwot High School is in first place with 30 points. Cheyenne Mountain High School is second with 19 points. For 4A girls, Niwot High School holds down first place with 39 points and Air Academy High School follows with 23 points.

Stay tuned for updates on GJHS competitors online at chsaanow.com, where they provide live updates by the minute, ticket and parking information, and links to watch the state meet live on NFHS Network.

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Ashlyn Baker, Reporter

Ashlyn Baker is a freshman at GJHS and a reporter for the Orange & Black student newspaper. This is her first semester on the Orange and Black and is looking forward to improving my reporting skills and being more involved in school events. She enjoys reading, playing volleyball, and listening to music.