What a school year it’s been for the Nannen & Harte Physical Therapy Athlete of the Week feature.
We’ve recognized a lot of great athletes and celebrated so many fine accomplishments. Thanks for coming along for the ride.
Our final honorees of the 2022-23 school year are Hailey O’Daniel, Ethan Baessler and Kaylee Taylor.
Hailey O’Daniel, Arlington track: The Eagle claimed a state medal to cap her sophomore season, earning fifth in the 1,600-meter run. She finished the race in 5:16.28 — her new personal best.
Ethan Baessler, Blair track: The junior medaled at state four times, winning both the 100- and 200-meter dashes. His times were 10.53 — a new Class B and state meet record — and 21.6 seconds as the Bears earned second in the state as a team.
Kaylee Taylor, Fort Calhoun track: The two-time state qualifying sophomore earned the Pioneers’ top state finish in Omaha. She was 12th in the triple jump, clearing 33 feet, 7.75 inches.
Thanks again for reading and watching our Athlete of the Week interviews. There’s plenty of summer sports coverage ahead, so keep an eye on enterprisepub.com/sports for everything — or, let’s be honest, almost everything — you need to know about Washington County sports.
