BRETHREN – Entering the Region 33-4 meet at Brethren High School Saturday, May 17, Pentwater only had one athlete who had qualified for the MHSAA D4 track and field state finals. Now, four additional athletes have qualified, bringing the Falcons’ total to five.
Senior Kaleb Brown made waves for Pentwater in 2025, breaking school records and becoming the only Falcon to meet early qualifying standards. Brown entered Saturday with a qualifying mark in the 400-meter dash, adding the 400 relay to his resume with a third place finish at regionals (46.28). Brown fell just short of qualifying for the 100, landing in third at 11.98.
Joining Brown in that relay were teammates Logan Fatura, Trey Johnson and Chase McGuire-VanGills – all of whom also own the school record for that event.
Fatura excelled in the field events as well, qualifying for both throwing events. Fatura placed second in shot put with a throw of 40-11, taking second in discus as well with a personal record (PR) toss of 128-0.
The girls team also had a state qualifier. Pentwater junior Lauren Davis took second in the 300 hurdles with a time of 51.84, earning her a spot.
In total, Pentwater earned 28 medals and five PR marks in Brethren. Bailey Case came close to qualifying for the 1,600, placing third with a PR time of 6:12.10. Also earning PRs were Karina Olivarez in discus (78-1), Tyler Zimmer in the 800 (2:31.24) and Sam Gaylard in discus (79-2.25).
Pentwater’s five state qualifiers will compete in the D4 State Finals at Hudsonville High School, Saturday, May 31. Field events will kick that day off at 10 a.m.
