Left to Right: Carson Bay, Hadley Bay, Harper Patterson and Macy Patterson
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On Saturday, June 21, 2025, Wisconsin track & field athletes, of all ages, gathered in Marathon City for the annual Wisconsin Badger State Games. Park Falls was represented by Hadley Bay (age 10), Harper Patterson (age 9), Carson Bay (age 7), and Macy Patterson (age 6).
Carson Bay competed in the Boys 8 and Under Division and put on a show for the ages. Bay competed in the long jump, plus 400 and 800 runs. Carson took first place in all three events.
Hadley Bay competed in the Girls 11-12 Division and was busy with four events to compete in; she delivered in all. Hadley's day was highlighted by taking first place in the 800 run and second place finishes in both the 3000 and 1500 runs. Capping off the day, she finished fifth place in the long jump.
Harper Patterson competed in the Girls 9-10 Division and was up to the task. Patterson started her day off in the high jump by taking first place. She then turned her sights to the track, where she took second place in the 800 run and third place in the 1500 run.
Macy Patterson competed in the Girls 8 and Under Division and had herself an impressive debut at the games taking first place in the 200 run and then taking second place in both the 400 and 800 runs.
All four youth attend school in the Chequamegon School District.