Varsity Track & Field

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Payne Sets New School Record In Discus

June 6 & 7, 2025

FALCONER -- Wyatt Payne made history at the Section VI State Qualifier after recording a distance of 143’ 1” in the Discus. Payne’s personal record is now a new school record in the event. Payne’s incredible performance earned him 4th place among all schools in the Section. Congratulations, Wyatt!

Congratulations to all the athletes who competed over the weekend. The dedication and efforts of our athletes represent the spirit and strength of our school.

 

Payne Takes Section VI Class D Discus Title

May 29, 2025

RANDOLPH -- On Thursday, the Barker Track and Field team traveled to Randolph to complete in the Class D Championships where there were some outstanding performances.

  • Wyatt Payne - Discus, 1st place and Class D Champion
  • Anthony Taliaferro - Triple Jump, 2nd place
  • Michael Kalynycz - 100m Dash, 4th place
  • 4x100m Relay of Carter DerSarkissian, Kalynycz, Taliaferro and Donovan Hefferon - 4th place

 

Voss Takes 3rd In High Jump At Class D Meet

May 29, 2025

RANDOLPH -- On Thursday, the Barker Track and Field team traveled to Randolph to complete in the Class D Championships where there were some outstanding performances.

  • Olivia Voss - High Jump, 3rd place
  • Shelby Dauphinee - Steeplechase, 4th place and 3000m Run 4th place
  • 4x100m Relay of Faith Bowerman, Dede Taliaferro, Ava Kelemen and Makayla King - 4th place

 

Payne Is League Champion In Discus

May 20, 2025

WILSON -- The Barker Track and Field team traveled to Wilson on Tuesday to participate in the All-League Meet. Outstanding performances were:  

  • Wyatt Payne - 1st in Discus 
  • Peyton Wagner - 2nd in Mile Run
  • Michael Kalynycz - 3rd in 100m Dash
  • Gabe Nestoros - 3rd in 3000m Run

The team will travel to Randolph on Thursday, May 29th for the Section VI Class D Meet.

 

Dauphinee & Kinne Take Firsts At All-League Meet

May 20, 2025

WILSON -- The Barker Track and Field team traveled to Wilson on Tuesday to participate in the All-League Meet. Outstanding performances were: 

  • Shelby Dauphinee - 1st in Steeplechase & 3rd in 3000m Run
  • Jordyn Kinne - 1st in 100m Hurdles
  • 4x100 Relay of Faith Bowerman, Dede Taliaferro, Ava Kelemen & Makayla King - 3rd

The team will travel to Randolph on Thursday, May 29th for the Section VI Class D Meet.

 

Dauphinee Wins 3000m Run At Akron

May 13, 2025

AKRON -- On Tuesday, the Barker Track and Field team traveled to Akron for their last league meet. First place finishes were:

  • Jordyn Kinne - 100m Hurdles & Long Jump
  • Shelby Dauphinee - 3000m Run

 

Kalynycz Wins 100m Dash At Akron

May 13, 2025

AKRON -- On Tuesday, the Barker Track and Field team traveled to Akron for their last league meet, and the boys came out victorious. First place finishes were:

  • Michael Kalynycz - 100m Dash
  • Peyton Wagner - 1600m & 800m Runs
  • Gabe Nastoros - 400m Hurdles
  • Anthony Taliaferro - 200m Dash & Triple Jump
  • Caleb Alexander - Shot Put & Discus

 

Fisk Has Personal Best In Long & Triple Jumps

May 10, 2025

WILLIAMSVILLE -- The Barker Girls Track & Field team traveled to Williamsville South to compete in a very competitive invitational. The following athletes turned in personal bests on Saturday:

  • Chloe Duchow - 100m Hurdles
  • Dede Taliaferro - 200m Dash
  • Cheyann Walker - 400m Hurdles
  • Mikala Woock - 800m Run & Steeplechase
  • Shelby Dauphinee - Steeplechase (4th overall) & 3000m Run
  • Jillian Fisk - Long Jump & Triple Jump
  • 4x100 Relay team - Walker, Makayla King, Ava Kelemen & Faith Bowerman

 

Parris Has Personal Best In 3200m Run

May 10, 2025

WILLIAMSVILLE -- The Barker Track and Field team traveled to Williamsville South to compete in a very competitive invitational. The following athletes turned in personal bests on Saturday:

  • Logan Wagner - 800m Run
  • Peyton Wagner - 1600m  Run
  • Gabe Nestoros - Steeplechase
  • Bryan Parris - 3200m Run
  • Caleb Alexander - Discus

 

King Wins 100 & 200 Against Purple Eagles

May 8, 2025

ALBION -- On Thursday night, the Girls Track and Field team traveled to Albion and came up just short of a victory over the Purple Eagles. Some great performances were recorded. First place finishers were:

  • 4x800 Relay - Shelby Dauphinee, Mikala Woock, Xyon Weese, Rachel Samson
  • Mikayla King - 100m Dash & 200m Dash
  • Jordyn Kinne - 100m Hurdles
  • Dauphinee - 1500m Run & 3000m Run
  • Samson - 400m Dash & High Jump
  • Madilyn Detschner - Shot Put

 

Nestoros Wins 3200 At Albion

May 8, 2025

ALBION -- On Thursday night, the Boys Track and Field team traveled to Albion. Although the team was not victorious, there were some great performances recorded. First place finishers were:

  • 4x800 Relay - Logan Wagner, Bryan Parris, Gabe Nestoros, Peyton Wagner
  • Wagner - 1600m Run & 800m Run
  • Nestoros - 3200m Run
  • Anthony Taliaferro - High Jump
  • Wyatt Payne - Discus

 

Samson Wins High Jump

May 6, 2025

BARKER -- On Tuesday night, the Girls Track and Field team held their Senior Recognition Night at their last home meet of the season. Although the team wasn’t victorious against Wilson, there were some exciting races and results. First place finishers were:

  • Jordyn Kinne: 100 & 400 Hurdles 
  • Shelby Dauphinee: 3000m Run
  • Rachel Samson: High Jump
  • Julia Kalynycz: Shot Put

 

Taliaferro Wins High Jump & Part Of Winning 4x100 Relay

May 6, 2025

BARKER -- On Tuesday night, the Boys Track and Field team held their Senior Recognition Night at their last home meet of the season. Although the team wasn’t victorious against Wilson, there were some exciting races and results. First place finishers were:

  • 4x100 Relay: Carter DerSarkissian, Michael Kalynycz, Anthony Taliaferro, Donovan Hefferon
  • Taliaferro: High Jump
  • Caleb Alexander: Shot Put
  • Wyatt Payne: Discus

 

Kalynycz & Dauphinee Win Throwing Events At Medina

April 29, 2025

MEDINA -- The Track and Field team traveled to Medina on Tuesday night and the Girls team came away with their first league win of the season. Despite the windy conditions, there were some outstanding performances and personal bests for the meet. First place finishes were: 

  • Jordyn Kinne: 100m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles, Long Jump
  • Mikala Woock: 1500m Run, 800m Run
  • Mirabelle Strong: 3000m Run
  • Rachel Samson: 400m Dash
  • Julia Kalynycz: Shot Put
  • Alexis Dauphinee: Discus
  • 4x800 Relay: Shelby Dauphinee, Mikala Woock, Rachel Samson, Mirabelle Strong
  • 4x100 Relay: Kinne, Cheyann Walker, Ava Kelemen, Faith Bowerman
  • 4x400 Relay: Xyon Weese, Lucy Lunde, Samson, Woock

 

Wagner Wins 1600 & 3200 At Medina

April 29, 2025

MEDINA -- The Track and Field team traveled to Medina on Tuesday night. The boys closed the gap in points but were not victorious. Despite the windy conditions, there were some outstanding performances and personal bests for the meet. First place finishes were: 

  • Peyton Wagner: 1600m Run, 3200m Run
  • Anthony Taliaferro: Triple Jump
  • Caleb Alexander: Shot Put 
  • Wyatt Payne: Discus

 

Payne Takes 1st Place Distance In Discus At West Seneca West Invitational

April 26, 2025

BARKER -- The Barker Track and Field team traveled to a cold and windy West Seneca West Invitational on Saturday to compete. Wyatt Payne walked away with a 1st place finish in the Discus, out throwing some very stiff competition from many larger schools. 

Also having notable performances were Peyton Wagner who broke the 5:00 mark and placed 7th in the 1600m Run and Caleb Alexander who placed 8th in the Shot Put.

 

Alexander Wins Shot Put In Meet Against Roy-Hart

April 22, 2025

BARKER -- The Barker Track and Field team hosted Roy-Hart on Tuesday and although the Boys team was not victorious, there were some excellent performances. First place finishers were:

  • Peyton Wagner: 1600m Run
  • Anthony Taliaferro: Triple Jump
  • Caleb Alexander: Shot Put
  • Wyatt Payne: Discus

 

Bowerman Wins Individual and Relay Event Against Roy-Hart

April 22, 2025

BARKER -- The Barker Track and Field team hosted Roy-Hart on Tuesday and although the Girls team was not victorious, there were some excellent performances. First place finishers were:

  • 4x100 Relay: Jordyn Kinne, Makayla King, Ava Kelemen, Faith Bowerman
  • Kinne: 100m Hurdles
  • Bowerman: 100m Dash
  • Mikala Woock: 1500m Run
  • Maddie Detschner: Shot Put
  • Alexis Dauphnee: Discus

 

Kinne Takes 2 Individual Event Firsts And Is Part Of A Team First

April 9, 2025

BARKER -- The Barker Track and Field team took on a tough Newfane team on Wednesday night in their season opener. Although neither team came out victorious, there were some outstanding performances to start off the season. 1st place finishes were: 

  • Boys 4x800 Relay - Logan Wagner, Bryan Parris, Gabe Nestoros & Peyton Wagner
  • Carson Schwab - 110 Hurdles
  • Wyatt Payne - Discus
  • Girls 4x100 Relay - Jordyn Kinne, Makayla King, Ava Keleman & Faith Bowerman
  • Jordyn Kinne - 100 Hurdles & Long Jump
  • Shelby Dauphinee - 3000m

 

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