Karena Bundy

Child of God, Wife, Mother of 3 boys, Jumps Coach HF High School

[Karena Bundy @coachKBundy]

Accomplished all of this as a Junior. He’s determined to have an even better senior year. @willBundy_91 @powerthrew

[Rob Assise @HFJumps]

Will Bundy 2026:

Elite horizontal combo (IL #6 TJ / 14.52, LJ / 6.88 m) SWSC Indoor Runner-up (LJ / TJ)
Illinois Indoor Champ (TJ)
Texas Relay Champ (TJ)
SWSC Outdoor Runner-up (TJ)
IHSA Sectional Champ (TJ)
IHSA State Runner-up (TJ)

Expect a triple threat in 2027!

[Karena Bundy @coachKBundy]

I changed my major 4 times when I was in college, my dad called and said, “whichever one you in now, stay there.” That’s how I’m doing my kids. Whichever college you go to, stay there. 🤣 this transfer portal is too wild.

[Karena Bundy @coachKBundy]

3 AP classes and 3 Honors classes is a load for all students but for a Dual sport athlete it requires extreme discipline. And to get all A’s both semesters is astounding. Great job @willBundy_91, senior year loading…

[Billy Bundy @powerthrew]

Congratulations to Will on straight A’s again in Honors and AP classes. Very proud of you son. @willBundy_91

[Karena Bundy @coachKBundy]

Freshman year is a wrap and @BlakeBundy2029 finished with all A’s for the school year while competing in football in the fall and track in the spring. And the only freshman pole vaulter to make it to State. Great job son!

[Billy Bundy @powerthrew]

Congratulations to Blake for earning straight A’s again @BlakeBundy2029 Proud of you son.

[Karena Bundy @coachKBundy]

As a mom I’m proud but as a coach I’m IMPRESSED! He fought some injuries in outdoor that wouldn’t heal. Instead of ending his season he pressed on. On his final attempt he took the lead. That’s what you want as a coach, someone who handles pressure and is a gamer.

[Will S Bundy @willBundy_91]

State Runner Up with a jump of 14.36m. Not how I wanted my season to end, but I’m blessed and grateful regardless. Lots of room for growth and am gonna be putting in a lot of work over the summer and offseason. Senior year loading…

[Jo Nixon M.S. @teamnix3k]

COACHES: respect your colleagues. You don’t have to agree on every idea, or decision, but professionalism and respect should always be present. Great staffs aren’t built on agreement. They’re built on trust, communication, and a commitment to the program.

[Aubree Haley Jones @AubreeHJ]

State Prelims I prd and ran a time of 57.57! I came 12 overall as a sophomore big improvement from last year!.

[Aubree Haley Jones @AubreeHJ]

Finals 4x4 video( prelims we ran a 3:54 and qualified) we were seated as 7th and in finals we came and took 3rd place! Extremely proud of my relay and we conquered so much. I ran anchor leg with a 57.00 split! 🔥🔥🔥#track #IHSA

[Karena Bundy @coachKBundy]

Every point matters and when it was on the line @JanellRob2027 came through for us. Love a clutch athlete!

[Janell Robertson UNCOMMITTED @JanellRob2027]

Back-to-back State Champions! Proud of our team fight and determination. Earned a podium finish 9th place in Triple Jump. Being able to contribute to this state title means so much. The season may be over, but the work isn't. Thank you @HFGirlsTrack @coachKBundy for the support!

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

@drgurner Most culture problems I’ve seen started here.

A leader saw something wrong.
Wanted it to be different.
Looked the other way.

You can’t wish away a culture problem.
You are what you allow.
Trust your gut.

[Karena Bundy @coachKBundy]

Stellar to watch this battle. Luckily Will has another shot at it since he’s only a junior.

[MileSplit Heartland @MSHeartland_]

Now THAT was a 🔥 finish to the 3A Triple Jump! William Bundy of Flossmoor takes the lead on his final attempt, Peoria's Malik Johnson comes up clutch to win (48-4.5; IL#1) on his final attempt #BTFSTATE26
https://t.co/H4m3u0zCEq

[Karena Bundy @coachKBundy]

It was a battle in the Triple Jump. @willBundy_91 overtakes and gains 1st place in his final jump. (he holds onto the bad jump somehow. 💪🏽) But the final competitor had a huge PR to overtake him. That’s how competition works. Congrats on State Runner Up. We are beyond proud.

[HF Boys Track & Field @HFtrack_field]

Will Bundy takes 2nd in the Finals of Triple Jump at the 2026 IHSA 3A State Championships with a Mark of 14.36m earning the Vikings 8 Points !!

Bundy Upgrades his 8th Place performance last year as a sophomore to a Silver as a Junior !!!

[Karena Bundy @coachKBundy]

Help me wish @willBundy_91 a happy 17th Birthday (yes he’s young for a junior). He’s so locked in at State he almost forgot. He’s sitting at 2nd but has more left in his tank for tomorrow. HBD son! With @powerthrew

[HF Boys Track & Field @HFtrack_field]

The Vikings 4x200m Relay Qualify Through to Finals tomorrow only .01 off the State meet record in 1:25.99 !!

[Karena Bundy @coachKBundy]

Excellent podcast on leadership for youth programs. It’s a quick insightful 9 minutes.

[David Mitchell @trackademics]

No team captains? No problem! Learn how Track Coach, Author, and 8x State Champ David Emeott uses Layered Leadership to bring out the best in his team members on the Gill1918 Youth Series Powered by Coach O podcast.
https://t.co/A0nS9DQweF

[Rob Assise @HFJumps]

Next up is Will Bundy in TJ.

PR jump at sectionals of 14.52 m. Has eclipsed 14 m seven times this season. Outdoor average of 14.15 m.

[Karena Bundy @coachKBundy]

Our 21st anniversary fell while we were at the State meet and as a gift, we get more rings. Love that @powerthrew and I get to do something we love together! #Statechampions #jumpsandthrows #coachlife

[Karena Bundy @coachKBundy]

I love these girls. They are not only talented but smart, kind, funny and overall great kids. It is my pleasure to coach @KhloeADaniels @JanellRob2027 and @Ljarrett2027 Congratulations on making the podium and helping secure our State Team Championship!