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Runners from Perry-Lecompton, Eudora and Baldwin competed in the 3200 meter relay on Thursday, April 1 2021 at the Baldwin Invitational. Eudora finished first, Baldwin second and Perry-Lecompton fifth in the event

Area track and field athletes returned to competition in one of the larger meets of the early season on Thursday.

After being cancelled last year due to the pandemic, the Baldwin Invitational returned for its 54th year, hosted at Baker University’s stadium in Baldwin City. Among the area high school teams competing were: Baldwin, Eudora, Perry-Lecompton, Veritas, Wellsville, and Basehor-Linwood.

Eudora High School finished second in the women’s team competition,while Baldwin finished third, Basehor-Linwood fifth and Perry-Lecompton seventh, and Wellsville eighth. Spring Hill High School won the women’s team title.

Spring Hill also narrowly won the men’s team title. Eudora High finished second by seven points, while Perry-Lecompton finished third, Basehor-Linwood fifth,Baldwin eight, Veritas ninth and Wellsville 10th.

For full individual results from the meet, click here.

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Eudora senior Kale Breedlove clears the bar in the high jump at the Baldwin Invitational on April 1, 2021. Breedlove finished second in the event.

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Haylee Cheek of Perry-Lecompton finishes the 100 meter hurdles at the Baldwin Invitational on April 1, 2021. Cheek placed fifth in the event.

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Eudora seniors Colby Lawhorn, center, and Daniel Grosdider, right, took the top two spots in the 400 meter sprint at the Baldwin Invitational on April 1, 2020. Grosidider finished first and Lawhorn second in the race.

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Emily Taylor of Baldwin High School powers up for a discus throw at the Baldwin Invitational on April 1, 2021. Taylor finished fifth in the event.

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Eudora sprinter Silas Etter comes out of the blocks for the 100 meter dash at the Baldwin Invitational on April 1, 2021. Etter finished third in the event.

Jana Landreth of Baldwin High School leads the field in the 1600 meter steeplechase at the Baldwin Invitational on April 1, 2021. Landreth went on to win the race.

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Sprinters from Wellsville, Basehor-Linwood and Eudora high schools compete in the 100 meter dash at the Baldwin Invitational on April 1, 2021.