Falls City sprinter strikes gold at state track meet

(KLZA)-- Falls City Tiger Junior RaeAnn Thompson is bringing home gold and silver from the Class B Nebraska State Track meet.

Thompson won the 100 meter gold medal for the second straight year. In doing so, she not only set a new school record, but also broke the Class B State Meet record with a time of 12.03, eclipsing the record of 12.07 set in 2008.

In the 200 meters Thompson placed second in a time of 25.15, which again set a new school record.

Thompson was part of the Tigers 400 meter relay team that claimed 5th place in a time of 50.21. Joining her in the relay were Ashleigh Kirkendall, Taylor Kreifels and Lilian Thomas.

Thompson also picked up a 7th place finish in the Class B long jump on Wednesday.

The Tiger girls scored 24 points in the Class B State Meet and were in 8th place in the team scoring.

Auburn's Jaeleigh Darnell placed 8th in the Class B shot put. The Bulldogs Ryan Binder brought home a 7th place medal in the 400 meters.