The 2025 Hermantown boys track has increased its numbers over last year's team by about 10 athletes this spring.
"We are very underclassmen heavy with only a handful of seniors, 11 juniors, but have 17 sophomores on the roster," said Hawks coach Tyler Homstad. "Our senior class is led by Zach Warner (distance), Evan Senst (throwing) and Adian Adamski (throwing and sprinting), and we hope to gain some points from handyman Tyler Breitkreutz who I have seen do pretty much every event in the last three years I have been coaching.
"Our junior class is very talented and diverse. Tanner Homstad was our top points earner last year and will be expected to be competitive in the jumps, sprints and relays. Rounding out that class are Landon Burg (sprinting, jumping and relays), Zach Wunner (hurdles and throws), Grant Johnson (sprints and relays), Corban Peterson (sprints and relays) and Henry Sherwood (throws). From the sophomore group, Cooper Lucarelli has emerged as one of the top distance runners in the area. We also expect Blake Amundson (throwing and sprinting), Owen Simonson (sprints and jumps), Matt Strukel (mid-distance), and newcomer to the track world Martin Sleen (sprints, jumps and relays) to earn us some points at the LSC Conference meet along with other big meets."
The Hawks participated in an 11-team indoor meet at St. Scholastica on Saturday, March 22.
"Half of our team was on spring break, but we felt really good about what we got out of those who were there," said Homstad. "Martin Sleen was probably the most impressive athlete at the meet as he placed 4th in the 55 dash, 2nd in the high jump, and anchored the winning 4x200 relay. Martin is loaded with raw talent and speed and we are just happy he is giving track a try this year.
"Tanner Homstad placed 5th in the 55 dash, 4th in the high jump, 5th in the long jump, and ran the lead leg in the 4x200 relay. Zach Wunner placed 2nd in the 55M hurdles. Corban Peterson placed 8th in the 55 dash and ran a leg on the 4x200 relay, and Grant Johnson rounded out the 4x200 relay team. The bottom line is that we have some high expectations this year and should be competitive in every meet we attend. It's still early and we have a long way to go, but it should be a fun and exciting season."
2025 Hermantown Boys Track & Field Schedule
Friday, April 4 – at Pine City meet, 3:45 p.m. - Cancelled
Thursday, April 10 – at Cambridge-Isanti Invitational, 4 p.m.
Thursday, April 17 – at North Branch Invitational, 4 p.m.
Tuesday, April 22 – at Grand Rapids meet, 4:15 p.m.
Thursday, April 24 – at Esko Invitational, 2 p.m.
Tuesday, April 29 – Hermantown Tri-Meet, 4:15 p.m. Centricity Stadium
Thursday, May 8 – at OJ Belluzzo Invite, 2 p.m. Chisholm
Friday, May 9 – at Duluth Denfeld Invitational, 3 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13 – Lake Superior Conference Meet, 12:30 p.m. Hibbing
Tuesday, May 20 – Hermantown Invitational, 4 p.m. Centricity Stadium
Wednesday, May 28 – Section Prelims, 11 a.m. North Branch
Saturday, May 31 – Section Fainls, 11 a.m. North Branch