Athlete of the Week: Emilee Thayer-Mencke (March 26, 2025)
Fort Calhoun leaper wins track and field event
Emilee Thayer-Mencke of Fort Calhoun competes in the high jump Friday at the College of Saint Mary.
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The 2024 Fort Calhoun track and field state qualifiers pose for a photo May 7. Front row, from left: Alex Schuler, Clay Bohnenkamp, Michael Maxon and Preston Johnson. Back row: Matthew Kelly, Ari Nelson, Emilee Thayer-Mencke, Kaylee Taylor, Lawson Tjardes, Will Dennis, Chris Post-Whiteowl, Seth Waters and Dylan Keyser.
Joe Burns
Fort Calhoun freshman Emilee Thayer-Mencke competes in the high jump Thursday at Omaha Burke Stadium.
Nannen Physical Therapy Athlete of the Week Emilee Thayer-Mencke cleared 5 feet in the high jump, securing Fort Calhoun's lone event win during its season opening track and field meet. The Pioneer was honored this week alongside Blair sprinter Brynn Lundgren.
