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The 36th Annual Midland Roundtable Top 10 Track and Field Meet in Laurel showcased exceptional talent from high schools across Montana. Athletes broke multiple records, including in the 100-meter hurdles, 400-meter dash, and various relay events. Bozeman Gallatin and Billings West excelled in team scores, with thrilling finishes in both boys’ and girls’ categories. As more records fell, anticipation builds for upcoming divisional and state meets scheduled later in May.

Records Shattered at the 36th Annual Midland Roundtable Top 10 Track and Field Meet in Laurel

Laurel was buzzing with excitement on April 29, 2025, as the 36th Annual Midland Roundtable Top 10 Track and Field Meet brought together the crème de la crème of high school athletic talent from South Central Montana. Athletes from a wide 150-mile radius around Billings showcased their skills, and boy, did they put on quite the show!

Thrilling Performances and New Records

Among the highlights of the day, Bozeman Gallatin junior Anita Black made waves by securing victory in the girls’ 100-meter hurdles with a lightning-fast time of 15.56 seconds. Not to be outdone, Trae Headlee from Billings Skyview sprinted to victory in the boys’ 110-meter hurdles clocking in at 15.44 seconds.

In the fiercely contested girls’ 100-meter dash, Emery Peel of Billings Senior just edged out Bozeman Gallatin’s Isabella Donaghey, winning by a mere whisper at 12.57 seconds compared to Donaghey’s 12.61 seconds. Excitement rippled through the crowd as the finish line loomed closer!

A Historic Day for Records

There were more thrilling moments as new meet records fell like leaves in autumn. Billings Central’s William Snell electrified fans by setting a new personal best and a meet record in the boys’ 400-meter dash with a remarkable time of 48.66 seconds, smashing the old record of 48.92 seconds established back in 2003.

The shot put was another event that had spectators on the edge of their seats, with Rae Smart of Billings Skyview launching a record-breaking throw of 46 feet, 5 inches. Not stopping there, Smart also claimed first place in both the discus and javelin events, proving to be a powerhouse of talent!

In the boys’ triple jump, Dylan Garcia from Billings West leaped an impressive 44 feet, 4 inches, while Laurel’s Bridger Burrows soared even higher with a jump of 44 feet, 8.75 inches. Switching gears to the girls’ side, Cori Coombe of Joliet hit a personal record in the girls’ triple jump with an exceptional distance of 37 feet, 9.5 inches.

The Relay Events Steal the Show

Fans were treated to more record-breaking action as the Billings West boys’ 4×100 relay team sped through the track, setting a new meet record with a blazing time of 42.03 seconds, eclipsing a record that had stood there stiffly since 2009. Plus, we had Wilson Schmidt from Belgrade outdoing himself in the boys’ 800 meters, clinching a new meet record with a time of 1:51.73.

Just when you thought the records couldn’t fall any faster, in an epic finish, Avery Gerdes of Huntley Project sprinted to victory in the girls’ 400 meters, clocking in at 56.07 seconds, breaking a record that had been held since 2015. The excitement was palpable when Gallatin’s girls’ 1,600-meter relay team crossed the finish line with a blazing time of 3:57.27, resetting a mark that dated back to 2003.

The Team Outcomes

In team scores, it was Billings West boys who took the lead with an impressive 92 points, closely followed by Bozeman Gallatin with 88 points and Laurel scoring 52 points. Meanwhile, on the girls’ side, Bozeman Gallatin topped the scoreboard with a fantastic 96 points, while Billings West trailed with 64 points and Billings Senior rounding it out with 54 points.

What’s Next?

The anticipation continues as we gear up for the upcoming divisional track and field meets scheduled for May 15-17, followed by the much-awaited state meets on May 22-24. If this event is any indication, spectators can expect more nail-bitten excitement! Keep those cheers ready, everyone!

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