Beaber, Klasner, Boatman Stand Out For Explorers: Marquette Catholic Posts Several First Places In CM Meet

Karly Davenport blazed to first for Marquette in the 100 meters with a time of 13.2. The squad appears set for a strong year in 2026.

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Marquette discus thrower Jack Beaber. (All photos by Dan Brannan)

ALTON - Marquette Catholic opened its outdoor track and field season with a string of wins and a school record on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at a meet at Civic Memorial High School, led by thrower Jack Beaber’s two first-place finishes and Carson Klasner’s record-breaking run in the 1,600 meters. Another highlight for Marquette was Eliza Boatman with two firsts in the girls' meet.

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Beaber won both the shot put and discus, throwing 14.86 meters in the shot put and 52.10 meters in the discus.

Klasner set a Marquette Catholic school record in the 1,600 with a time of 5:04.

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Marquette track star Karly Davenport.

The Explorers' Boatman had a big day as she won the 100-meter hurdles in 17.4 seconds and the long jump with a leap of 4.54 meters.

Other strong Marquette Catholic first-place finishers included Karly Davenport in the 100 meters in 13.2 seconds, Lilly Hannigan in the 400-meter dash in 1:06.6, Ari Davenport in the high jump at 4.9.75 meters, and Jami Jones in the shot put at 9.69 meters.