Waukon boys track team finishes in middle of larger school pack at Decorah Early Bird, tops field of smaller schools at Postville’s Foster-Kiesau Relays


Pair of 800 meter triumphs ... Waukon boys track junior Wyatt Gulla reaches back for a hand-off in the 4x800 relay at Postville’s Foster-Kiesau Relays Thursday, April 6. Gulla anchored that 4x800 relay to a victory in 9:24.26 and also won the 800 meter run with his clocking of 2:07.69. Photo courtesy of the Kee High School Yearbook. View and find out how to purchase this photo and many more by clicking on the Photo Galleries link on this webpage.

The Waukon boys track team was able to get both of its scheduled meets in this past week, recording a pair of finishes that coincided with the size of the schools they were competing against. The Indians placed fourth out of seven teams of mostly larger schools at the Decorah Early Bird Invitational Monday, April 3 before topping the nine-team field of smaller schools at Postville’s Foster-Kiesau Relays Thursday, April 6.

The Indians were next scheduled to return to Decorah for another meet there Monday, April 10 before competing at New Hampton Thursday, April 13. The Indians will then make their way back to Decorah once again Monday, April 17 before they host their own Indian Relays Friday, April 21, beginning at 4:30 p.m.

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