Forest City Boys Track

2026 Boys Track Team

Coaches

Head: Brian Hovenga
Assistants
- Seth Thorson
- Kent Jorgensen
- Michael Pettengill
- Grady Hovenga

Seniors: Back Row - Hunter Harms, Ty Sopko, Kobe Umbaugh, Max Dewhurst, Simon Mayer, Jason Lee, Kjuan Smith, Samuel Hughes. Front Row - Bryant Bridges, Silas Gann, Ethan Bertram, Luke Raulie, Deegan Moore, Wyatt Bertram

2026 - Track Schedule and Information

3/17 - MC HS Fieldhouse @3:30pm - Results
3/20 - Humboldt Rec. Center @4:30pm - Results
3/26 - Clear Lake Athletic & Wellness Center @4:00pm - Results
3/31 - Nevada @4:30pm Results
4/7 - Eagle Grove @4:00pm - Cancelled
4/9 - Clarion @4:30pm - Cancelled
4/10 - West Marshal - Green County @4:30pm - Results
4/14 - Clear Lake @4:30pm - Results
4/17 - Estherville @4:30pm - Postponed (Did not go)
4/20 - JV - Gilbert @4:30pm - Results
4/21 - Varsity - Charles City @4:30pm - Results
4/23 - JV - North Iowa @4:30pm - Cancelled
4/23 - Varsity - Algona @4:30pm - Cancelled
4/27 - Mason City @4:30pm - Results
5/1 - Hampton Dumont @4:30pm - Results
5/4 - GHV @4:30pm - Results
5/7 - TIC West - Conference Meet @4:00pm - Results
5/11 - SQM - North Fayette Valley @4:00pm - Results
5/21-23 - State Meet - Drake Stadium - Results

Coach Hovenga and Holden Reynolds at Drake Relays

Rising to the Moment: Reynolds Sets School Record at Drake Relays

At the Drake Relays on April 25, 2026, the day demanded patience and resilience. Severe weather pushed the 400m hurdles from its scheduled 2:03 p.m. start to 3:09 p.m., but when the race finally went off, Holden Reynolds delivered.

Competing against some of the fastest athletes in the state, Reynolds placed 14th while setting both a personal record and a new school record at 53.99. The time itself reflects a high level of execution, even if the placement shows just how competitive the field has become. As Coach Hovenga noted, it’s remarkable that a sub-54 performance didn’t crack the top 10—an indication of the rapidly rising standard in this event.

Still, the focus remains clear. A personal best at a meet of this caliber is meaningful progress, and Reynolds, a junior, now sits ranked 4th in Class 2A in the 400m hurdles. With two weeks until the Top of Iowa West Conference meet, the emphasis shifts to refinement—dialing in rhythm, efficiency, and race strategy.

The foundation is set. Now it’s about sharpening the edge and preparing to compete at the highest level when it matters most.

Holden Reynolds running the 400m Hurldes

Top of Iowa Conference - West - Boys Track Athlete of the Year

Distance Medley

Grant Gayther, Tyler Fox, Colin Thompson, and Ty Sopko

State Qualifiers

Forest City qualified the following athletes and relays for the Iowa High School State Track and Field Championships:

High Jump: Colin Thompson (2nd, 6’4”) – Automatic Qualifier
800 Sprint Medley Relay: Tyler Fox, Colin Thompson, Cooper Blaser, Holden Reynolds (4th, School Record 1:35.69)
1600 Distance Medley Relay: Tyler Fox, Colin Thompson, Ty Sopko, Grant Gayther (2nd, 3:36.88) – Automatic Qualifier
400 Meter Dash: Holden Reynolds (1st, 50.40) – District Champion / Automatic Qualifier
800 Meter Run: Grant Gayther (4th, 2:01.20)
400 Meter Hurdles: Holden Reynolds (1st, 54.57) – District Champion / Automatic Qualifier
4x400 Relay: Ty Sopko, Grant Gayther, Colin Thompson, Holden Reynolds (3rd, 3:29.15)