Charley Holm
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Gabriel Wolske
The Murray County Central track and field program was represented by three entries at the Minnesota State Class A Track and Field Championships, as a relay team, a senior thrower, and a young pole vaulter earned the opportunity to compete against the state’s best athletes.
Qualifying for the state meet is an accomplishment in itself, and the Rebels’ representatives showcased the dedication and hard work that helped make the 2026 season one of continued growth for the program.
The MCC boys 4x800-meter relay team of Brayden Gilb, Beckett Stelter, Henry Carlson, and Alexander Betz concluded their season with an outstanding performance. Running against the top distance relays in Class A, the quartet turned in a personal-record time of 8:30.34 and finished 11th overall, mere seconds from medaling.
The personal-best effort was a fitting end to the season for the relay group, which steadily improved throughout the spring. Reaching the state meet required the runners to prove themselves among the top relay teams in southern Minnesota. Once at state, they responded with their fastest race of the year.
For Gilb, Carlson, Stelter, and Betz, the race represented the culmination of months of training, workouts, and countless miles logged during the season and off-season. Finishing with a personal record on the state’s biggest stage provided a memorable conclusion to their year. With all of them being juniors, they look forward to returning again in 2027.
Senior Gabriel Wolske entered the state discus com-
petition after putting together an impressive season in the throwing events, making his first appearance at the state meet.
Although the final results show a no-mark, Wolske came agonizingly close to extending his competition into the finals.
His first two attempts landed outside the sector, leaving him with one final opportunity to record a legal throw. On his third attempt, Wolske unleashed a throw that appeared to have the distance needed to advance him into the final round. However, officials ruled the attempt a foul after he slightly touched the top of the ring during his release.
The result was a disappointing ending for the senior, but it should not overshadow the accomplishment of reaching the state meet. Wolske’s qualification was the reward for a season filled with hard work and consistency, and he leaves the program as one of the top discus throwers in school history.
On the girls’ side, eighth-grader Charley Holm gained valuable experience competing in the state pole vault competition. One of the youngest competitors in the field, Holm cleared 8 feet, 6 inches and tied for 13th place.
The state appearance was another milestone in what has already been a promising young career. Competing against many athletes several years older than her, Holm demonstrated poise and confidence while performing on the biggest stage Minnesota high school track and field has to offer.
The experience gained at state could prove invaluable moving forward. With several years of competition still ahead of her, Holm has established herself as one of the program’s emerging talents and has positioned herself well for future postseason success.
While the Rebels did not bring home medals, the state meet served as a celebration of the accomplishments that earned them a place among Minnesota’s elite athletes. For the athletes, coaches, and supporters who made the trip to St. Michael, the state meet was a fitting conclusion to a successful year for Rebel track and field and a reminder that the future of the program remains bright.
