The LaPorte Slicers Boys Track & Field Team began their 2026 season by competing at the Marion HSR Qualifier at Indiana Wesleyan in Marion, Indiana. On the night, the Slicers put forth several solid performances with the hopes of earning a top 24 spot in the State and punch their tickets to the HSR Indoor State Finals in Indianapolis on March 28th. Here are some of the top performances 60m Dash: 7th place: Jermaine Kirkendoll (7.27) 3200m Run: 10th place: Caleb Rose (10:14.30) 4x200m Relay: 4th place: Ayden Hunt, Wyatt Mazur, Zyaire Harmon, Kirkendoll (1:37.70) 4x400m Relay: 3rd place: Hunt, Kirkendoll, Mazur, Andrew McKie (3:44.48) Shot Put: 3rd place: Malachi Washington (48-6.25) 4th place: Casey Cochran (46-2.25) Full results of the meet can be found at https://indiana.tfrrs.org/results/94500/m/_IWU___Marion_HSR_Qualifier_1?team_hnd=Filter%20by%20Team The Slicers will return to Indiana Wesleyan for another Marion HSR Qualifier next Saturday. Be Electric!