Ipswich Tigers - Track & XC

08/28/2026

FIRST MEET. FIRST WIN.

The Ipswich Tigers opened the 2026 season with a strong showing at the North Central Invitational, led by the Varsity Girls bringing home the TEAM TITLE with 26 points!

Plenty of great racing across the board with top finishes from Varsity, JV and Middle School — and a solid starting point for the season ahead.

One down. We’re just getting started.

📸 // Athlete headshots courtesy of Real Dakota Photography

08/27/2026

MEET DAY • IPSWICH TIGERS CROSS COUNTRY

The wait is over. The first starting line of the 2026 season is HERE.

The Tigers hit the course today ready to set the tone for the season ahead. Let’s get after it, Ipswich!

Girls Varsity • 10:00 AM
Boys Varsity • to follow
JV Girls • JV Boys • Middle School

The 2026 season starts now.

📸 // athlete headshots courtesy of Real Dakota Photography

08/25/2026

Cross Country season is HERE!

The 2026 Ipswich Tigers Cross Country schedule is set, and we’re ready for another season of hard work, big goals and plenty of miles.

First race is THIS THURSDAY at the North Central Invite!

Save the schedule, share it with your Tiger fans and come cheer on our runners all season long.

LET’S GO TIGERS!

08/03/2026

Miles of hard work start long before the first race. Show your support for the Ipswich Tigers Cross Country team with this year's apparel collection.

https://stores.inksoft.com/IpswichXC26/shop/home

The online store closes at MIDNIGHT on Wednesday, August 13, and will not reopen. Orders will be delivered to the school on the first day of school — August 25.

Share this post to help get the word out so everyone has a chance to order before the deadline!

06/14/2026

Open Roads begins TOMORROW!

See you at the track - 7:20 am!

06/08/2026

Looking to stay active this summer? Join us for Open Roads beginning Monday, June 15!

We'll meet at the track at 7:20 AM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays throughout the summer.

Whether you're training for a fall sport, staying in shape, or just looking for a group to run with, we'd love to have you join us.

If you have schedule conflicts, please reach out to Coach Thorson directly.

Help us spread the word and let's keep the miles rolling all summer long!

05/31/2026

Join us tonight at 7 PM as we welcome home the Tigers and celebrate an unforgettable 2026 Track & Field season. 🧡🖤

State qualifiers, medalists, PRs, team accomplishments, and the memories that made this season special—we'll recognize them all.

Ipswich School Theater
7:00 PM

05/31/2026

You don’t accidentally end up on a state podium.

You earn every point.
You fight for every inch.
You trust the people beside you.

And when it’s all over, you look up and see your name among the best.

Ipswich Tigers // 2026 State Team Bronze Medalists

Congratulations to our athletes and coaches on an incredible season and an unforgettable performance on the biggest stage. Thank you to the parents, families, fans, volunteers, and Tiger supporters who stood behind this team every step of the way.

05/30/2026

IPSWICH TIGERS

The fastest man in Class B wears black and orange.

STATE CHAMPION!

Kyle Hettich raced to gold in the Boys 100 Meter Dash with a winning time of 10.94.

Years of work. Ten-point-nine-four seconds of perfection.

One race. One champion.

Congratulations, Kyle and coaches!

05/30/2026

Day 3 of the 2026 meet has been postponed for 1 hour due to weather.

Field Events: 10am start
Track Events: 11am start

Track link: https://www.youtube.com/live/Lzagz0GO7bc?si=D62Nt7yg5Ajrj8YH

Shot Put link: https://www.youtube.com/live/V63wvqnyGTM?si=yHp2Q4sEcMpdgkyo

SDPB's coverage of all track events during the 2026 SDHSAA Track an...