Thoreson qualifies for state in shot

Jordan Thoreson qualified for the state meet in the shot put on Friday at the Packer Relays in West Fargo.

By: Sun Staff, The Jamestown Sun

Jordan Thoreson qualified for the state meet in the shot put on Friday at the Packer Relays in West Fargo.

Thoreson’s mark of 48 feet, 9 inches earned him second-place overall in the shot.

Jamestown High School sent only a handful of throwers to the meet, according to boys coach Ken Gardner.

Beka Hilgemann had the lone place for JHS girls’ throwing contingent. The freshman had a heave of 97-10 in the javelin to place sixth in the event.

The meet featured 12 boys’ teams and 15 on the girls’ side.

The Blue Jays are scheduled to compete at the Ray McDaniel Invite today in Devils Lake.

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