McPherson, KS — Mon, May 4, 2026 by Lane Gillespie McPHERSON, Kan. – McPherson High School Track & Field took part in the McPherson Varsity Invitational on Thursday, April 30, seeing 48 new personal records, 10 event winners, and a broken school record. The Bullpup Boys team won the invitational, while the Girls placed in 2nd. The event was highlighted by senior Caden Wenderott, who broke the school’s 43-year record in the Discus, throwing 172′ 10″. The throw also marked the best in 4A and the 10th best in Kansas overall. Wenderott is signed to participate in Track & Field at McPherson College after high school. “We were blessed with another great night on the track, both in weather and in performances,” head coach John Montgomery said. “The night was extra special because we were able to celebrate our 16 graduating seniors during the meet. Our Pups continue to show fantastic growth deep into the varsity season.” Below are the full McPherson top 6 finishers in the event: Top 6 Varsity Girls finishers scored team points (Champions in BOLD): 100m Hurdles – Elley Paulsen – 2nd Kinsey Harold – 5th 100m – Amara Dossett – 3rd Adri McLeod – 4th Ella Wyssmann – 6th 4×100 – Amara Dossett, Andi Buschbom, Ella Wyssmann, Tylee Wilson – 2nd 400 – Adri McLeod – 3rd 300m Hurdles – Elley Paulsen – 2nd Kinsey Harold – 6th 800m Kamryn Prescott – 2nd Maryn Sandbo – 4th 200m – Adri McLeod – 2nd 4×400 – Ella Wyssmann, Kamryn Prescott, Andi Buschbom, Piper Solofra – 1st Shot Put – Brynn Littlejohn – 5th Discus – Brynn Littlejohn – 5th Pole Vault – Tylee Wilson – 4th Javelin – Karsen Burris – 1st Zayna Busse – 2nd High Jump – Cayla Weimer – 5th Long Jump – Andi Buschbom – 1st Piper Solofra – 3rd Triple Jump – Cayla Weimer – 3rd Top 6 Varsity Boys finishers scored team points (Champions in BOLD): 4×800 – Kayden Friesen, Tripp Pelzel, Daniel Bowen, Caleb Muehler – 1st 100m – Ashton Malm – 1st Jayren Stutzman – 2nd Brody Hofman – 4th 1600m – Nathan Friesen – 2nd 4×100 – Jayren Stutzman, Brody Hoffman, Kinnick Anderson, Ashton Malm – 1st Place 400m – Daniel Bowen – 2nd Caleb Muehler – 3rd Dane Becker – 4th 300m Hurdles – Bryson Otte-Kirkbride – 6th 800m – Kayden Friesen – 1st Tripp Pelzel – 2nd 200m – Ashton Malm – 2nd Brody Hoffman – 3rd 3200m – Caleb Muehler – 1st 4×400 – Dane Becker, Tripp Pelzel, Daniel Bowen, Kayden Friesen – 2nd Shot Put – Caden Wenderott – 1st Dylan Hall – 3rd Jayce Gunn – 6th Javelin – James Fritzemeier – 2nd Mason Miller – 4th Dane Becker – 6th Long Jump – Kinnick Anderson – 6th Triple Jump – Kinnick Anderson – 3rd Discus – Caden Wenderott – 1st (#1 throw in 4A/New School Record) Dylan Hall – 3rd Brody Milleson – 4th Jayce Gunn – 6th High Jump – Jayren Stutzman – 3rd Dylan Cabezas – 4th