The weekend was highlighted by an incredible team accomplishment from the Western Dubuque boys track and field team, which earned a third-place overall finish in Class 3A, showcasing the depth, competitiveness, and commitment of the program on Iowa’s biggest stage.
Western Dubuque senior Quentin Nauman delivered one of the most impressive individual performances of the meet, capturing state championships in both the 1600 meter run and 3200 meter run while also finishing runner up in the 800-meter run.
The Western Dubuque boys relay teams also made a major impact throughout the championships:
• The Boys 1600 Sprint Medley Relay team of Beckhem LaRue, Cameron Steffen, Grey Knepper, and Quentin Nauman earned a third-place finish.
• The Boys 4x100 Relay team of John FitzPatrick, Willie Williams, Ben Wernimont, and Drew Bergfeld captured third place.
• The Boys 4x200 Relay team of John FitzPatrick, Dilan Lopez, Will Steffen, and Drew Bergfeld placed fourth.
• The Boys 800 Sprint Medley Relay team of Will Wernimont, Willie Williams, Drew Bergfeld, and John FitzPatrick finished fifth.
• The Boys Shuttle Hurdle Relay team of Nolan Urban, Beau Jasper, Owen Habel, and Willie Williams also placed fifth.
Additional scoring performances for the Bobcats included Clayton Hogan, who placed sixth in the shot put.
On the girls side, Western Dubuque athletes continued the strong showing with multiple podium finishes:
• Haley Williams earned a fourth-place finish in the 200-meter dash.
• The Girls 800 Sprint Medley Relay team of Leah Steger, Alley Graber, Macy Kalb, and Haley Williams finished runner up.
• The Girls 4x200 Relay team of Leah Steger, Alley Graber, Macy Kalb, and Haley Williams also captured a second-place finish.
• The Girls Shuttle Hurdle Relay team of Lexi Vogel, Maya Hogrefe, Addison Mohr, and Macy Kalb placed third.
• The Girls 4x100 Relay team of Alley Graber, Macy Kalb, Leah Steger, and Haley Williams added an eighth-place finish.
Cascade High School athletes also represented the district with excellence and determination throughout the state meet.
Josie Green delivered a truly remarkable performance in the Para Ambulatory division, capturing four state championships in the:
• 100-meter dash
• 200-meter dash
• 400-meter dash
• Shot put
Green’s performance in the shot put also established a new state meet record, adding nearly seven feet to the mark she set at last year’s meet.
Tate Hosch earned a fifth-place finish in the Boys 200-meter dash, while Spencer Casey added a seventh-place finish in the Boys High Jump.
These accomplishments reflect the relentless work, commitment, and perseverance of our student-athletes, coaches, and families. To compete and succeed at this level on Iowa’s biggest stage is something our entire school community can take tremendous pride in. We are incredibly proud of how these athletes represented Western Dubuque and Cascade throughout the state meet.
Congratulations to all of our athletes and coaches on an outstanding 2026 state track and field season.