The Special Olympics regional track and field meet was held May 11 in Merrill. Although the weather was cold, rainy and snowy with sleet and hail mixed in, the Rhinelander athletes tried their hardest and performed well.

In order for athletes to qualify for the state meet, they had to place 3rd or higher. The results were as follows: Devon Butt, 50 meter run, 4th, softball throw, 7th; Hannah Karstedt, 50 meter run, 1st, softball throw, 3rd; Krysta Kriesel, 100 meter run, 8th, softball throw, 1st; Jenna Laska, 100 meter run, 6th, softball throw, 7th; Anna Moore, 100 meter run, 6th, javelin, 2nd, shot put, 2nd; David Pokrandt, 100 meter run, 3rd, javelin, 1st, shot put, 3rd; Aurianna Terpstra, 100 meter run, 8th, softball throw, 4th; Jacob Winn, 100 meter run, 7th, javelin, 1st, shot put, 4th; Ryan Winn, 100 meter run, 6th, javelin, 1st, shot put, 2nd; Erica Wishman, 100 meter run, 6th, softball throw, 2nd.

The state meet will be held in Stevens Point June 6 through 8.