McDaniel Breaks Two School Records, Leads Clark County at State Track Meet

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Mason McDaniel broke two of his own school records leading Clark County at the MSHSAA Class 2 state track and field meet May 22-23 at Jefferson City High School.

McDaniel turned in a standout state meet for the Indians, placing third in both the 1,600-meter run and the 3,200-meter run. He shattered his own school record in the 1,600, finishing third with a time of 4:20.01.

He also ran a personal-best 9:31.57 in the 3,200, again breaking his own school record while earning a third-place medal.

McDaniel also competed in the 800-meter run, placing 10th with a time of 2:00.44.

Clark County’s 4×800-meter relay team of Konner Howell, Kai Binsbacher, Quintin Roach and McDaniel added another all-state finish for the Indians, placing fifth in 8:21.62.

Lukas Weaver also reached the medal stand for Clark County, placing eighth in the boys triple jump with a mark of 12.73 meters.

Wyatt Billings competed in the pole vault, placing 13th with a clearance of 3.55 meters. Avery Biggerstaff placed 12th in the discus with a throw of 39.55 meters.

Clark County results are listed below.

Boys

800-Meter Run

Mason McDaniel, 10th, 2:00.44

1,600-Meter Run

Mason McDaniel, 3rd, 4:20.01

3,200-Meter Run

Mason McDaniel, 3rd, 9:31.57

4×800-Meter Relay

Konner Howell, Kai Binsbacher, Quintin Roach and Mason McDaniel, 5th, 8:21.62

Triple Jump

Lukas Weaver, 8th, 12.73m

Pole Vault

Wyatt Billings, 13th, 3.55m

Discus

Avery Biggerstaff, 12th, 39.55m