Athlete of the Week: Ethan Baessler (May 25, 2023)
Bears' Ethan Baessler wins gold at state track
Blair sprinter Ethan Baessler sprints to the finish line of the 200-meter dash Wednesday at Omaha Burke Stadium.
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Blair's Ethan Baessler sprints Thursday at Krantz Field.
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The 2023 Blair boys track and field team earned Class B runner-up honors Thursday during the NSAA State Championships in Omaha. Front row, from left: Zac Keeling, Caleb Funk, Ted Lueders, Nolan Slominski, Ethan Baessler, Ben Holcomb, Braden McGill, Colin McCabe and Chase Cottle. Back row: Coaches Jake Pinion, Matt Novak, Bryan Soukup, Jennifer Fangmeier, Julia Warner and Chris Whitwer.
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Blair sprinter Ethan Baessler celebrates winning the 100-meter dash with a state record time Thursday during the NSAA State Championships at Omaha Burke Stadium.
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Blair junior Ethan Baessler, right, celebrates a state championship win in the 100-meter dash Thursday at Omaha Burke Stadium.
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Ethan Baessler of Blair runs the curve Tuesday during a Class B District 2 200-meter dash win at Elkhorn High School.
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Seventeen Blair Bears qualified forthe 2023 NSAA State Track and Field Championships. Front row, from left: Hailey Amandus, Reece Ewoldt, Greta Galbraith, Jade Wickwire, Kate Wulf, Schuyler Roewert and Reese Beemer. Back row: Dawson Fricke, Ted Luedders, Colin McCabe, Chase Cottle, Ben Holcomb, Braden McGill, Ethan Baessler, Caleb Funk, Zac Keeling and Nolan Slominski.
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Junior Ethan Baessler is the 100- and 200-meter dash record holder at Blair High School.
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Blair sprinter Ethan Baessler set two new school records Tuesday at Plattsmouth High School.
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Blair's Ethan Baessler wins his 60-meter dash heat Thursday in Seward.
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Blair sophomore Ethan Baessler, middle, earned third in the Class B 100-meter dash Thursday during the NSAA Championships at Omaha Burke Stadium.
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Blair sophomore Ethan Baessler stretches to the finish line Wednesday at Omaha Burke Stadium.
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Blair sophomore Ethan Baessler, left, races Columbus Lakeview's Adam Van Cleave to the finish line Thursday at Omaha Burke Stadium.
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The 2022 Blair High School state track and field qualifers. Front row, from left: Audie Keeling, Reece Ewoldt, Kaitlynn Amandus, Sophia Baedke, Sam Cemer, Erika Roehrs, Greta Galbraith, Schuyler Roewert, Allie Czapla, Makayla Baughman, Hailey Amandus and Brynn Lundgren. Back row: Nolan Slominski, Caleb Funk, Ted Lueders, Calin O'Grady, Dawson Fricke, Zac Keeling, Ben Holcomb, Zach Lindau, Gaven Hammond and Ethan Baessler.
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Blair sprinters Zach Lindau, left, and Ethan Baessler race side-by-side Tuesday in Columbus.
Nannen & Harte Physical Therapy Athlete of the Week Ethan Baessler claimed four medals at the state track meet, including a pair of golds in the 100- and 200-meter dashes. The Blair Bear's 100 time was a Class B state and meet record. He was recognized this week alongside fellow track standouts Kaylee Taylor of Fort Calhoun and Arlington's Hailey O'Daniel.
