ESKO Track & Field

06/05/2026

State meet in a weather delay... Has been an amazing start to State Finals Friday!

A little luck may be in store 🌈

06/05/2026

Today is the day! State Finals Friday!

One last shot for our ESKO Tracksters to shine for the season.

ESKO Tracksters who will be competing today in State Finals Friday:

Ben Schmitz -- 110m Hurdles, Long Jump & High Jump
Naiya Ruuska -- 800m
Whitney Hanson -- Triple Jump
Maya Johnson -- Shot Put
4x800m relay--
Annika Johnson / Hailey Raisainen / Layla Peterson / Naiya Ruuska

Yesterday, Maya Johnson earned All-State honors finishing 7th in Discus! Congratulations to Maya!

Never be afraid to be special!

06/04/2026

The Esko girls track team won its third-straight Section 7A track meet last week, while Two Harbors staved off the Esko boys for the title. The meet was held at the University of Minnesota Duluth last Wednesday, May 27, in ideal conditions for athletes trying to earn their way to the state meet June...

06/04/2026

Day one of the 2026 State Track & Field meet is here!

Prelims galore today for the ESKO Tracksters competing today.

ESKO Tracksters competing this afternoon in the State Track meet Day one:

Prelims: (Top 9 qualify for State Finals tomorrow)
Hannah Rautell -- 100m Hurdles
Ben Schmitz -- 110m Hurdles
Derek Nooyen -- 100m & 200m
Naiya Ruuska -- 800m
Maya Johnson -- Discus (FINALS)
4X100m Relay:
Eilee Straub / Whitney Hanson / Paiton Plante / Addy Parrott
4x400m Relay:
Eilee Straub / Whitney Hanson / Layla Peterson / Naiya Ruuska

Never be afraid to be special!

06/03/2026

And we are off!

State Track & Field meet weekend is underway!

Thank you to everyone who helped with the send off!

Never be afraid to be special!

06/02/2026

Just about that time!

Here is a link to see a digital version of the Minnesota State Track & Field meet program!

The Track and Field State Meet program is now available.
Programs are available exclusively online.
View, print or download the program.
State Tournament Programs: http://mshsl.org/programs

05/29/2026

Any family, friends or fans interested in ordering 2026 State T-shirts here is the link! The store is live.

Please place your order by Sunday, May 31st at 11:59pm in order to receive your shirt by the State Track meet.

***Athletes that qualified for State (or relay alternates) will not need to place an order through this link. It is being taken care of for them. This is just for anyone else that wants to purchase their own t-shirt.

https://eskotrackstate26.itemorder.com/shop/home/?fbclid=IwdGRjcASGt25jbGNrBIa3VmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHorW7ljq2f8nayM3nPCcPnXhlxVHhZVH1Hz8t8LnP74LpBxGjOUk3djj8bkA_aem_GnIbNE3wFO3CQqTXJuYJYQ

Online ordering for Esko High School Track & Field State 2026 ends on Sun, May 31, 2026 (11:59 PM CDT)

05/28/2026

2026 SECTION 7A CHAMPIONS!!

05/28/2026

What a day! Another Section 7A Championship meet in the books and the ESKO Tracksters came out and shined!

Our Girls WON the Section 7A Championship while our Boys were RUNNERS-UP!

So much pride in our Tracksters and program as a whole! The effort shown today and the genuine love of their teammates is next level.

Congratulations to all!

Our ESKO Tracksters who were Section 7A Individual / Relay Champions or 2nd place Finishers who qualified for the Minnesota State Class A Track & Meet next week at St. Michael-Albertville:

BOYS--
Ben Schmitz -- Long Jump (Champion) , High Jump & 110m Hurdles
Derek Nooyen -- 100m & 200m

GIRLS--
Hannah Rautell -- 100m Hurdles
Naiya Ruuska -- 800m
Maya Johnson -- Shot Put (Champion) & Discus (Champion)
Whitney Hanson -- Triple Jump (Champion)
4x100m Relay-- (Champions)
Eilee Straub / Whitney Hanson / Paiton Plante / Addy Parrott
4x400m Relay--
Eilee Straub / Whitney Hanson / Layla Peterson / Naiya Ruuska
4x800m Relay-- (Champions)
Annika Johnson / Hailey Raisainen / Layla Peterson / Naiya Ruuska

ESKO Tracksters who placed earning points for the team as Section placers:

BOYS--
Chase Walz -- 100m & 400m
William Beisang -- 1600m
Derek Nooyen -- Long Jump
Isaac Zimmer -- High Jump
Deklinn Sheldon -- Triple Jump
4x400m Relay --
Conner Dallmann / Chase Walz / Jayce Johnson / James Rautell
4x800m Relay --
Logan McConnell / Mason Eng / William Beisang / James Rautell

GIRLS--
Addy Parrott -- 100m
Mya Amundsen -- 400m
Sophia Naud -- 200m
Maddy Hipp -- Pole Vault
Lucy Skifstad -- Triple Jump
Abigail McConnell -- Discus
4x200m Relay--
Eilee Straub / Whitney Hanson / Paiton Plante / Sophia Naud

Never be afraid to be special!