Gladstone freshman Ella Barcket competes in the 200 meter dash on May 31, 2025 at Flivver Field in Kingsford. (Adam Hinch/Daily Press)

KINGSFORD — It was a season of perfection for the Negaunee girls here Saturday, climaxed by their first Upper Peninsula Division 1 track and field title in three years with 155 points.

The Miners were followed by Marquette (109) and Gladstone (78).

“I am incredibly proud of my team’s effort today,” Miners’ coach Vickie Paupore said. “They have been undefeated throughout the season and I know they were a little nervous going into the final meet, but they took the confidence they had all year and finished strong.”

Miners’ sophomore Keira Waterman set school records while winning the 400-meter dash in 58.55 seconds and 800 (2:21.86) and anchored the winning 400 relay (51.21), also a school best.

Waterman added a second in long jump at 15-11¼ and was runner-up to Marquette sophomore Taylen Todd, who jumped a personal-best 16-3½.

“My regional time in the 800 wasn’t the best,” she said. “I came in here seeded sixth, but it ended up being a pretty good day. Taylen had a real good jump.”

Gladstone set a school record while winning the 800 relay at 1:47.56.

“We practiced our full relay on Wednesday,” senior Lucy DeGroot said. “We put in the work and it paid off.”

Freshman Ella Bracket, also part of the winning relay, added a first in the 200 with a personal-best 26.61 and placed second in the 400 (1:00.14)

Braves’ senior Lauren Sundquist was runner-up in the 100 in 13 seconds flat, third in the 200 (27.22) and anchored the 800 relay and second-place 400 relay.

Classmate Kristy Karl won high jump at five feet, edging Ishpeming Westwood senior Lexi Olson on a tie-breaker, and took second in the 100 hurdles in 16 seconds flat.

Olson took pole vault (10-0) and Gladstone freshman Maggie Karl placed third (9-0).

Escanaba senior Alisha Mabie placed second in the 3200 in a personal-best 11:51.46 and third in the 1600 (5:28.3).

“I’m happy to get a PR (personal record),” she said. “I was hoping maybe I could get a little faster, but grateful to have the opportunity. All glory to God. He gave me the strength to get through it. I was very happy with my race (1600) earlier. My time was good. I’m just happy to be here. I’m really excited to train this summer and for cross country (at Northern Michigan University) this fall.”

Newberry earned its first title in a decade, topping the D-3 standings with 84 points.

The Indians were followed by Lake Linden-Hubbell 76 and Stephenson 52.

Newberry junior Samantha Taylor set the U.P. 1600 record at 5:08.47, improving on her record time from a year ago(5:14.9), and added a first in the 3200 in a school-record 11:42.

“I really wanted to try my hardest in the mile, which is my strongest event and work hard in the other races, and it paid off,” she said. “This makes me feel more confident in my training and gives me a little momentum going into the cross country season. Being supported by my teammates and coaches is definitely a highlight. Going into my senior year gives me more motivation because it’s my last year.”

Big Bay de Noc freshman Destiny Bleau won the 200 in a U.P. and school-record (26.02), shaving .34 second off the previous U.P-best by Jamie Dompier of Chassell in 2012.

LL-H senior and Grand Valley State recruit Emily Jokela edged Bleau on a lean for the runner-up spot in the 100 (12.95) and Bleau and junior teammate Caragan Thill tied for second in high jump (5-0).

“I felt pretty good about it,” Bleau said. “This is a good way to end the season. Caragan and I have been going back and forth all season. This was a pretty strong field. I’d say I had a good start in the 100. I think this is something I can learn from.”

Rapid River senior and Bay College volleyball recruit Emma Sundling took second in the 200 (26.86) and 400 in a personal-best 1:01.67.

“I’m happy about that,” she said. “My block starts haven’t been the best, but I’m very happy with how the day went. We had a beautiful day for this meet. It’s usually pretty hot up here.”

Senior Mariska Laurila provided Carney-Nadeau with its highest finish, taking second in disc (106-3).

Jokela took first in the 400 (59.84), 100 hurdles (15.98) and 300s (46.46).

“I think the competition draws the best out of me,” she said. “They (Newberry) are a bigger school. We’re happy with where we finished. My starts were pretty good. I think this will give me more motivation to work hard for next year.”

In Division 2, Pickford edged West Iron County 74-71 for its first title since 2007. Munising placed third with 66 points.

Pickford junior Talya Schreiber copped the girls’ 800-meter in 2:31.91, 1600 (5:12.47) and 3200 (11:23.06) and led off the winning 3200 relay (10:50.61).

Bark River-Harris swept the sprint relays, taking the 400 (54.77) and 800 (1:54.57).

Sophomore Emma Zawada, part of both relays, placed third in the 300 hurdles (50.85) and helped the Broncos take fourth in the 1600 relay (4:41.16).

Senior Hope Varoni was fourth in the open 1600 (5:58.38) and anchored the fourth-place 3200 relay (11:17.18).