Wisconsin Middle School: Classes of 2030 & 2031 Sprint/Hurdles Preview
Wisconsin's future sprint talent looks strong on both the boys and girls sides in the Classes of 2030 and 2031, with several athletes already posting marks that stand out well beyond the middle school level. Across the 100, 200, and 400 hurdles, there's already legitimate top-end speed in both classes, and a handful of athletes are beginning to separate themselves as early names to know.
Sprints Overview
100 Meter Dash
The 100 meters is loaded on both the girls and boys sides, with returning standouts and younger depth.
On the girls' side, the Class of 2030 is led by Maryah Sparks (Milwaukee Mustangs) at 12.85, with Aaliyah Bergum (JC McKenna Middle School) and Bella Thomas (Jefferson) both at 13.19. That group gives the Class of 2030 strong front-end depth, especially when paired with names like Addysin Smith (Milwaukee Speed Academy) and Sophia Drouse (Kewaunee).
That said, the Class of 2031 girls answered with their own high-end talent, led by Pearl McIntyre (Unattached - WI) at 13.04 and Payton Williams (Unattached - WI) at 13.10. That duo gives the younger class a very real presence at the top, while Rianne Pickard (Weston) and Lola Lillejord (Logan Middle School) add quality depth.
On the boys' side, both classes brought real speed to the table. The Class of 2030 has an extremely strong pure 100m group, led by Bentley Goodenough (Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School) at 12.01 and Quentin Sprague (DC Everest Junior High) at 12.05. Karstyn Buelow (Manawa Middle School) and Michael Brown (Marshfield Middle School) also checked in at 12.14, while Tyree Brumby (Wisconsin United Track Club) and Mason Grafton (St. Mary's Springs Middle School) added more firepower.
The Class of 2031 was strong as well, behind Korbin Taylor (River Ridge Middle School) at 12.60 and Shawn Ball (Melrose-Mindoro) at 12.69, but the older boys clearly hold the edge right now in sprint speed.
200 Meter Dash
The 200 might be the deepest sprint event for returners.
For the girls, the Class of 2030 is especially strong. Colette Dunn (Mineral Point Middle School) and Maryah Sparks both hit 26.85, while Addysin Smith was right there at 27.08. That trio gives 2030 real strength at the top, and the depth continues with Maklyn Kachur (Winneconne), Ariel Bellin, and Kennedy Steldt (Fennimore).
The 2031 girls aren't far behind. Pearl McIntyre ran 26.94 and Payton Williams added 27.09, giving that class a very dangerous 1-2 punch. Kendall Lettenberger (Washington - Manitowoc), Lola Lillejord, and Maiya Bamke (Phillips Middle School) all add to the solid younger class.
For the boys, the Class of 2030 again looks especially strong. Tyree Brumby led the way at 24.94, followed by George Anello (Milwaukee Speed Academy) at 25.12 and Michael Brown at 25.17. That group is backed by more quality with Bentley Goodenough, Aiven Zabel (Weyauwega-Fremont), and Nathaniel Holder (Iola-Scandinavia) all under 25.50.
The Class of 2031 still has a very good top group led by Noah Payne at 26.23 and Sam Lochen at 26.71, but just like in the 100, the older boys currently look deeper and faster overall.
400 Meter Dash
The 400 revealed some of the most versatile middle school athletes.
On the girls' side, Lily Johnson (Barneveld Middle School) led the Class of 2030 at 1:01.15, with Margaret Lawless and Ava Wetenkamp close behind. Lux Juchemich (Milwaukee Speed Academy) and Story Sanchez (Whitman - Tosa) also showed serious quarter-mile strength.
The 2031 girls countered with Olivia Milheiser (New London) at 1:03.40, followed by Mckenzie Christopher (Milwaukee Speed Academy) at 1:03.99 and Lilac Davis (Home School Eagles) at 1:04.62. It may not match 2030's top-end just yet, but the younger class still has plenty of potential headed into 2026.
For the boys, both classes produced major marks. The Class of 2030 showed the best overall depth, led by George Anello at 54.60, one of the most impressive performances last year, regardless of event. He was followed by Tate Magdanz (Weyauwega-Fremont) at 57.65, Ben Rosemurgy (Milwaukee Speed Academy) at 57.82, and Tyree Brumby at 58.66, giving the older class a loaded quarter-mile group. The Class of 2031 countered with some impressive standout performances, as Noah Payne dropped a 56.88, while Jax Wells and Korbin Taylor also ran 1:01-low. If 2030 has the better depth, 2031 still has elite upside at the top.
Overview
A few names clearly emerged across the sprints and hurdles preview. The biggest theme is simple: the speed is already here. Wisconsin's Classes of 2030 and 2031 are producing a deep crop of young sprinters and hurdlers, and several of these athletes look like they'll be familiar names for years to come.