Acker sweeps field events at Division 1 State Meet

LA CROSSE, Wis — Verona’s Jackson Acker’s goal in his final season was to “do something special” and the Wisconsin football commit did just that in his final meet as a Wildcat.

“I wanted to finish out my season, do something special” – @AckerJackson @VeronaWildcatTF‘s Jackson Acker did just that. The future Badger takes home the D1 State Discus Title with a toss of 183 feet 9 inches. #wiaatrack pic.twitter.com/sPiLMVqyqz

— Zach Hanley (@ZachHanley2) June 26, 2021

Acker took home 2 gold medals at the state meet winning both the shotput and the discus. But he wasn’t the only local athlete bringing home some hardware.

Waunakee’s Kyla Saleh won the high jump clearing 5’4″, while DeForest’s Anna Szepieniec took home the 300 meter hurdle crown in 45.61 seconds and finished second in the triple jump.

“I’ve always wanted to be one”

Well Kyla Saleh now you are! The Waunakee sophomore takes home the D1 State High Jump Title clearing 5’4”.#wiaatrack @Waunakee_AD @keestudents pic.twitter.com/gBKmhXiYeV

— Zach Hanley (@ZachHanley2) June 26, 2021

Middleton’s Lauren Pansegrau also brought home 2 medals. The Cardinal junior won the 3200 in 10:21:60 and finished second in the 1600.

“It’s been really fun and I’m really excited”

What a day for @MidXCtrack‘s Lauren Pansegrau!
1600 meter run:
3200 meter run: #wiaatrack @MHS_CardBooster @MHS_Cardinals pic.twitter.com/vLJiUyitID

— Zach Hanley (@ZachHanley2) June 26, 2021

A full list of the state meet results can be found here.

COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.