This morning we celebrated the Girls and Boys Track & Field state qualifiers with the traditional ‘“Breakfast of Champions” held by the athletic office. Never take a trip to state for granted, it’s a super tough road to get there that not all get a chance to experience!
Giant state track seniors graduate tonight! Awesome speeches by class president (and BD trackwoman) Kaylah Flowers and valedictorian (and BD Trackman) Nathan Mugoovi! Thanks to all the family and friends that helped celebrate this occasion!
Tonight our BD Giant senior state qualifiers get to be the first BD 2026 graduates in a special Graduation Ceremony! The Wayne Township dedicated & caring school board, Cabinet and BD administration take care of our students when graduation conflicts with the State Meet. Thanks!
Your BD Track state qualifiers enjoy a tasty meal at the Breakfast of Champions this morning! A long standing tradition for State athletes put on by our Athletic Department. Thanks! Special thanks to our superintendent Dr Suggs for stopping by and wishing us luck at State!
Giants bring intensity & spirit to the Regionals, PRs & season bests filled the evening! 4x8 &4×4-all splits PRs, season bests times, Ope Gbadegesin throws 54' PR in SP, Aboubakar Ibrahim runs PR 1600m for the win, Adams runs PR 21.77, Hailu and Shumai PR in 3200, Danko 3 PRs...
Congrats to our 2026 IHSAA State Qualifiers. Isaiah Manning-discus, Aboubakar Ibrahim-1600, Regional Champion, Graham Adams-100m and 200m, Soul China-high jump, and the 4x400m relay team of De'Twaun Wilson, Gbolahan Danko, Soul China and Justin Bacon.
4x8 starts with a bang! Seeded 10th they finished 4th! We miss state by 1 callback spot in 8:04.21 good for Elite Fleet!
Sr A Hernandez 1:58.82 (:03 PR!)
Jr M Owolabi 2:00.79 (:03 PR!)
Sr F Oluwamuyemi 2:01.66
Sr K Adeyemi 2:02.96
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1600: 🎟️🥊
Sr A Ibrahim is Regional Champion in 4:18.02 (.53 PR!) closing in a 61!
This is Aboubakar’s 3rd state finals qualification and first Regional title in track!
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3200 saw gutsy performances from both racers & 2 PRs!
Sr T Hailu took lead with 3.5 laps to go & strung the race out. He was caught but held on for 4th & 9:29 (:01 PR!) one of first callback misses.
Sr F Shumai 8th in 9:41 (:10 PR!)
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Your Giant Trackmen enjoy another team meal this evening with our Pre- Regional Fazoli's dinner. We head to Plainfield tomorrow, meet starts at 6pm! Go get it men!