Dutchgirls celebrate history making effort at state track

By Will Johnson, Sports Editor

Posted 5/28/25

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Dutchgirls celebrate history making effort at state track

Embrace the victor Owensville High School track and field members Brynn Wright and Hannah Gehlert celebrate with their fellow Dutchgirl distance runner Ilene Limberg (center) after she won the MSHSAA title in the 3200-meter race Friday in Jefferson City. The Dutchgirls went on to place third in the team standings to mark the school’s best finish for girls. See Sports starting on page 10 for results from state track and field for Owensville and page 20 for Hermann results.

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Posted Wednesday, May 28, 2025 10:50 am

By Will Johnson, Sports Editor

Owensville High School assistant track coach David Koppelman (above, third from right) enjoys a celebratory moment with Dutchgirl track athletes Cameron Nowack, Hannah Gehlert and Brynn Wright before receiving their Class 3 Girls third-place team trophy following the conclusion of the 2025 MSHSAA Track and Field Championships for Classes 1-3. OHS head track and field coach Matt Candrl (left, center) addresses his Dutchgirl track team members prior to them receiving their third-place trophy for amassing 37 points good for third place in the Class 3 Girls team standings. Owensville Dutchgirl track team member flashing smiles (below, from left) include Elaina Lebish, Hannah Gehlert, Brynn Wright, Ilene Limberg and Abbie Gibson.