Casey-Westfield Men, Marshall Women Capture Team Titles at Quad Meet

CASEY, Ill. — The Casey-Westfield men’s track and field team defended its home turf, while the Marshall women’s squad put on a dominant display on the oval to claim team titles at Thursday’s quad meet on April 9, 2026.

The Casey-Westfield men amassed 113 points to comfortably outpace Oblong-Palestine-Hutsonville (74), Marshall (36), and Hume Shiloh (11). In the women’s competition, Marshall secured the victory with 95.5 points, holding off host Casey-Westfield (68), Hume Shiloh (28.5), and OPH (12).

The Warriors’ men’s squad was propelled by a spectacular individual performance from sophomore Kyler Ratliff, who claimed three first-place finishes. Ratliff swept the long sprints, winning the 200-meter dash with a personal-best 23.9 seconds and the 400-meter dash in 54.6 seconds. He also took gold in the field, clearing 6 feet to win the high jump.

Casey-Westfield’s depth was evident in the relays, where the Warriors claimed victories in the 4×200 (1:40.3), 4×400 (4:06.5), and 4×800 (10:20.9). Additional wins for the hosts came from sophomore Rylie Large in the 3200-meter run (12:25.3), junior Riley Phillips in the 110-meter hurdles (20.6), and junior William Moore in the triple jump (34′ 3″).

Runner-up Oblong-Palestine-Hutsonville (OPH) showed formidable strength in the throwing events. Sophomore Elijah Beckes launched a personal-best 149 feet, 3.5 inches to win the discus, while freshman Briar Shields took the shot put with a 43-foot toss. OPH also picked up track victories from sophomore Kale Hall in the 100 meters (11.7) and junior Willis Strohm in the 300-meter hurdles (45.9).

Marshall’s men were led by junior Steven Hendrixson, who swept the mid-distance events. Hendrixson claimed the 800-meter title in 2:11.9 and returned to win the 1600 meters in 4:57.9. Senior Kaiden Sanders added a field victory for the Lions, winning the long jump with a leap of 17 feet, 4.5 inches.

In the women’s meet, Marshall utilized a balanced attack across the sprints, distance events, and field to secure the team title. Senior Marlee Heighton was the centerpiece of the Lions’ offense, winning the 200 meters (27.7) and the long jump (15′ 2.75″). Heighton also tied for first place in the 400 meters with freshman teammate Aubree Shaffer, as both crossed the line in 1:04.6.

The Lions also swept the distance races. Senior Molly Farrell won the 800 meters (2:22.3), junior Madeleine Fox captured the 1600 meters (5:34.5), and freshman Grace Thompson took the 3200 meters (12:33.2). Senior Ella Mattas rounded out Marshall’s first-place finishes with a personal-best 35-foot, 10-inch throw in the shot put.

For Casey-Westfield’s women, freshman Chloe Taylor delivered a breakout performance by winning three individual events. Taylor swept the hurdles, taking the 100-meter hurdles in 17.5 seconds and the 300-meter hurdles in 52.1 seconds, while also winning the high jump with a 5-foot, 2-inch clearance. The Warriors’ relay teams also shined, securing victories in the 4×100 (57.0), 4×200 (2:05.8), and 4×800 (12:23.5).

Hume Shiloh picked up a pair of event wins on the women’s side, with sophomore Maria Ehlers taking the 100-meter dash in 13.7 seconds and sophomore Krystin Lang winning the discus with a 93-foot, 9-inch throw.

Game Summary

Score by Quarters

(Note: Track team totals are represented below in lieu of quarter-by-quarter scoring)
| Team | Men’s Points | Women’s Points |
| :— | :— | :— |
| Casey-Westfield | 113 | 68 |
| Marshall | 36 | 95.5 |
| Oblong-Palestine-Hutsonville | 74 | 12 |
| Hume (Shiloh) | 11 | 28.5 |

Scoring Drives

(Note: Track events are broken down by event phases in lieu of scoring drives)

• Quarter 1 (Sprints & Hurdles)

  • Men’s 100m: Kale Hall, OPH (11.7)

  • Women’s 100m: Maria Ehlers, Hume Shiloh (13.7)

  • Men’s 200m: Kyler Ratliff, Casey-Westfield (23.9)

  • Women’s 200m: Marlee Heighton, Marshall (27.7)

  • Men’s 110m Hurdles: Riley Phillips, Casey-Westfield (20.6)

  • Men’s 300m Hurdles: Willis Strohm, OPH (45.9)

  • Women’s 100m Hurdles: Chloe Taylor, Casey-Westfield (17.5)

  • Women’s 300m Hurdles: Chloe Taylor, Casey-Westfield (52.1)

• Quarter 2 (Mid-Distance & Distance)

  • Men’s 400m: Kyler Ratliff, Casey-Westfield (54.6)

  • Women’s 400m: Marlee Heighton, Marshall & Aubree Shaffer, Marshall (1:04.6 – Tie)

  • Men’s 800m: Steven Hendrixson, Marshall (2:11.9)

  • Women’s 800m: Molly Farrell, Marshall (2:22.3)

  • Men’s 1600m: Steven Hendrixson, Marshall (4:57.9)

  • Women’s 1600m: Madeleine Fox, Marshall (5:34.5)

  • Men’s 3200m: Rylie Large, Casey-Westfield (12:25.3)

  • Women’s 3200m: Grace Thompson, Marshall (12:33.2)

• Quarter 3 (Relays)

  • Men’s 4×100: OPH (46.0)

  • Women’s 4×100: Casey-Westfield (57.0)

  • Men’s 4×200: Casey-Westfield (1:40.3)

  • Women’s 4×200: Casey-Westfield (2:05.8)

  • Men’s 4×400: Casey-Westfield (4:06.5)

  • Women’s 4×400: Marshall (4:34.8)

  • Men’s 4×800: Casey-Westfield (10:20.9)

  • Women’s 4×800: Casey-Westfield (12:23.5)

• Quarter 4 (Field Events)

  • Men’s Shot Put: Briar Shields, OPH (43′ 0″)

  • Women’s Shot Put: Ella Mattas, Marshall (35′ 10″)

  • Men’s Discus: Elijah Beckes, OPH (149′ 3.5″)

  • Women’s Discus: Krystin Lang, Hume Shiloh (93′ 9″)

  • Men’s Long Jump: Kaiden Sanders, Marshall (17′ 4.5″)

  • Women’s Long Jump: Marlee Heighton, Marshall (15′ 2.75″)

  • Men’s Triple Jump: William Moore, Casey-Westfield (34′ 3″)

  • Men’s High Jump: Kyler Ratliff, Casey-Westfield (6′ 0″)

  • Women’s High Jump: Chloe Taylor, Casey-Westfield (5′ 2″)

Individual Statistics

• MEN’S TRACK: Kyler Ratliff (CW) – 1st in 200m (23.9), 1st in 400m (54.6); Steven Hendrixson (MAR) – 1st in 800m (2:11.9), 1st in 1600m (4:57.9); Kale Hall (OPH) – 1st in 100m (11.7); Willis Strohm (OPH) – 1st in 300mH (45.9).

• MEN’S FIELD: Kyler Ratliff (CW) – 1st in High Jump (6′ 0″); Elijah Beckes (OPH) – 1st in Discus (149′ 3.5″); Briar Shields (OPH) – 1st in Shot Put (43′ 0″); William Moore (CW) – 1st in Triple Jump (34′ 3″); Kaiden Sanders (MAR) – 1st in Long Jump (17′ 4.5″).

• WOMEN’S TRACK: Marlee Heighton (MAR) – 1st in 200m (27.7), T-1st in 400m (1:04.6); Chloe Taylor (CW) – 1st in 100mH (17.5), 1st in 300mH (52.1); Molly Farrell (MAR) – 1st in 800m (2:22.3); Madeleine Fox (MAR) – 1st in 1600m (5:34.5).

• WOMEN’S FIELD: Chloe Taylor (CW) – 1st in High Jump (5′ 2″); Marlee Heighton (MAR) – 1st in Long Jump (15′ 2.75″); Ella Mattas (MAR) – 1st in Shot Put (35′ 10″); Krystin Lang (SHI) – 1st in Discus (93′ 9″).