{"id":205508,"date":"2026-05-03T21:14:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T02:14:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/?p=205508"},"modified":"2026-05-03T21:14:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T02:14:59","slug":"cowan-young-shine-at-different-meets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2026\/05\/03\/cowan-young-shine-at-different-meets\/","title":{"rendered":"Cowan, Young shine at different meets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

VW independent sports\/submitted information<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Van Wert competes in New Haven<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEW HAVEN (IN) — The Van Wert Cougars traveled to Indiana on Friday to compete in the highly competitive New Haven Relays, facing a deep field of teams from the Fort Wayne area and beyond. Despite the strong competition, the Cougars turned in several impressive performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Micah Cowan delivered one of the top performances in program history in the 300-meter hurdles, finishing second overall with a time of 41.59. The mark moves him to seventh all-time in Van Wert track and field history, continuing what has been a breakout season for the Cougar standout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to his hurdle success, Cowan also competed in the 100 meters, placing seventh in a loaded field with a time of 11.89.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHis versatility and ability to compete at a high level across multiple events continue to be a major asset for Van Wert,\u201d head coach Nate Hoverman said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cougars also saw strong efforts from their distance crew. Evan Keuneke placed sixth in the 800 meters (2:04.84), while Harrison Sloan ran to an 11th place finish in the 1600 meters. Alexander Bauer added a top-10 finish in the 3200 meters, showcasing the team\u2019s depth in the distance events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the girls side, Haven Hunt turned in a strong performance in the 200 meters, finishing third against a talented field. Symphony Schuerman and Noelle Byrum led the distance group, while Flannery Foster highlighted the field events with a second-place finish in the discus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOverall, the New Haven Relays provided a valuable opportunity for Van Wert to compete against top-tier competition,\u201d Hoverman said. \u201cWith Cowan\u2019s record-book performance and multiple athletes stepping up across events, the Cougars continue to build momentum as they head deeper into the season.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Young delivers record-setting performance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BERNE (IN) — Like their county counterparts, Crestview crossed the state line, with the Knights going to Berne, Indiana to compete at the South Adams Invitational. It turned out to be a record-setting day for Derek Young, who won the 3200 meter run and set meet and school records with a time of 9:27.70. He was also part of the 4×800 relay team that finished first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Knights finished second out of eight teams, while the Lady Knights were seventh out of eight teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boys<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4×800 relay: (1st 8:35.38) \u2013 Kale Vining, Derek Young, Lincoln Smith, Ian Owens<\/p>\n\n\n\n

110 meter hurdles: Logan Matson (6th)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

100 meter dash: Drayden Hoffman (2nd) Liam Putman (4th)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1600 meter run: Hudson Perrott (2nd)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4×100: (1st-44.41) \u2013 Brentyn Rodriguez, Liam Putman, Braxton Leeth, Drayden Hoffman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

400 meter dash: Hayden Perrott (2nd)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

300 meter hurdles: Bladin Scott (3rd)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

800 meter run: Ian Owens (4th) Kale Vining (7th)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

200 meter dash: Drayden Hoffman (1st-22.78), Liam Putman (5th)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3200 meter run: Derek Young (1st, 9:27.70, meet and school record), Lincoln Smith (9:53.95)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4×400 relay: (1st, 3:37.43) \u2013 Brentyn Rodriguez, Kale Vining, Braxton Leeth, Hayden Perrott<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long jump: Logan Matson (5th) Kaden Gause (6th<\/sup>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pole vault: Bentley Scott (6th)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Girls<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

100 meter dash: Graylie Grose (2nd) Delanie Balliet (4th)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4×100: (1st-51.75) \u2013 Graylie Grose, Delanie Balliet, Lydia Grace, Ellieannah Ward<\/p>\n\n\n\n

400 meter dash: Lydia Grace (5th)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

200 meter dash: Graylie Grose (3rd) Delanie Balliet (5th)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3200 meter run: Anna Gardner (4th)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long jump: Ellieannah Ward (4th)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pole vault: Emily Adams (6th)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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