Tigers have strong showing at sectionals

Springville High School athletes competed at the AHSAA Lincoln Sectional (5A) on April 25–26, 2025 for the right to go to the state track meet in Gulf Shores
From sprints to throws to distance events, the Tigers left their mark with a string of first, second, and third-place finishes that helped power their team to an impressive overall showing.

Here’s a breakdown of all the podium finishes:


🥇 First Place Finishes:

  • Alexius MostellaGirls 100m Hurdles (16.15)
  • Carmen McMasterGirls 800m (2:27.83)
  • Gabby StoneGirls Discus Throw (105-02 / 32.05m)
  • Boys 4x800m RelayTeam (8:33.48)

🥈 Second Place Finishes:

  • Alexius MostellaGirls 300m Hurdles (48.84)
  • Tate MilsteadBoys 800m (2:01.33)
  • Adalyn SeigmanGirls 3200m (12:42.51)
  • Jackson GatgensBoys Javelin Throw (151-05 / 46.15m)
  • Girls 4x800m RelayTeam (10:41.06)

🥉 Third Place Finishes:

  • Brayden ChandlerBoys 1600m (4:40.07)
  • Carmen McMasterGirls 1600m (5:39.93)
  • Ryan FreemanBoys Discus Throw (116-03 / 35.43m)

Other Notable Performances:

  • Alexius Mostella also finished 5th in the Girls 100m (12.96) after qualifying from prelims.
  • Tate Milstead placed 5th in the Boys 400m (53.15).
  • Gabby Stone added a 5th place in the Girls Shot Put (32-07.00).
  • Both the Boys and Girls 4x400m Relays finished strong, with the boys taking 5th (3:36.61) and the girls grabbing 4th (4:29.77).

Final Thoughts:

Springville’s athletes showcased incredible depth, talent, and heart across the board.
Special shoutouts to Alexius Mostella for her two event wins and dominance in hurdles, and to the relay teams for crushing it on the track!
From the sprint lanes to the distance races and field events, Springville Tigers are looking primed for a big postseason.

Way to go Tigers! 🐯💪

Tigers compete with tough competition at the Hewitt-Trussville Invitational

The Springville Tigers hit the track again this week, going head-to-head with tough competition and gaining valuable experience at the Hewitt-Trussville Invitational. While the team didn’t take any top-three finishes this meet, their resilience, consistency, and improvement across all events prove they’re gearing up for a strong postseason. Let’s dive into the results and highlights from the girls’ and boys’ teams.


👟 Girls’ Team Highlights

While the girls’ team didn’t crack the top three in this meet, they made a strong impression across sprints, distance, relays, and throws.

💨 Sprints & Hurdles

  • Alexius Mostella continued to shine in hurdles:
    • 4th place in the 100m Hurdles with a time of 16.36
    • 9th place in the 300m Hurdles (49.25)
  • In the 100m Dash, Alexius also competed, placing 24th (13.43), followed by Amya Mostella (36th) and Samyiah Ward (68th).
  • Rebecca Sierra ran a 27.64 in the 200m for 20th and a solid 1:02.09 in the 400m for 13th place.

🏃‍♀️ Mid-Distance & Distance

  • Carmen McMaster placed 17th in the 800m with 2:31.81
  • Adalyn Seigman showed great endurance, taking:
    • 19th in the 1600m (6:08.40)
    • 10th in the 3200m (12:55.60)
  • Felicity Bentley followed closely in the 3200m, placing 14th (13:42.00)

🤝 Relays

  • The 4x800m Relay Team clocked a 10:51.97 for a 6th place finish.
  • The 4x400m Relay Team took 9th with a time of 4:29.79

💪 Field Events

  • Gabby Stone impressed in Discus with a 12th place finish (90-7) and took 16th in Shot Put (29-11.5)
  • Aniyah James competed in Shot Put (24th) and Discus (34th)
  • Allie Blankenship threw 68-8 in Javelin for 26th
  • Zuriah Jacobs rounded out the Shot Put crew with 27th place

🏃 Boys’ Team Highlights

While the boys also missed the podium in this meet, they held strong in relays, distance, and throws with several top-10 finishes.

💨 Sprints

  • Charles Sanford led the 100m squad, finishing 61st (12.19), followed by Blake Davis (64th) and Jaden Ward (69th)
  • In the 200m, Allen Springer clocked a 24.31 (48th)

🏃‍♂️ Mid & Long Distance

  • Tate Milstead ran a strong 2:00.29 in the 800m, landing 7th place
  • In the 1600m, top finishers included:
    • Brayden Chandler – 22nd (4:53.46)
    • Van Stewart – 28th
    • Brayden Marlow – 29th
  • In the 3200m, Brayden Marlow was 12th, followed by Jaden Hall (14th) and Logan Stuman (15th)

🤝 Relays

  • The 4x800m Relay Team narrowly missed the podium with a 4th place finish (8:29.66)
  • The 4x400m Relay Team ran a respectable 3:44.62, good for 11th

🥏 Throws

  • Jackson Gatgens showed power in:
    • Discus – 9th (126-10)
    • Javelin – 4th (160-3)
  • Ryan Freeman had strong throws:
    • 21st in Discus (115-1)
    • 26th in Shot Put (36-0)
  • Other solid throws came from:
    • Caleb Milwood (26th in Discus, 36th in Shot Put)
    • Ben Payne (52nd in Discus, 33rd in Shot Put)
    • Miles Sparks, Breck Willard, and Zack Golightly in Javelin

Springville Track & Field Secures Top Finishes at Lake Guntersville Invitational

The Springville Tigers hit the track once again and brought home an impressive collection of first, second, and third-place finishes at the Lake Guntersville Invitational. With dominant performances in sprints, distance events, relays, hurdles, and field events, both the girls and boys teams made their mark in a big way. Here’s a breakdown of the action.


👟 Girls’ Highlights

Our Lady Tigers turned up the heat in both the sprints and the relays, with three podium finishes and multiple top-ten performances.

🥇 First Place

  • Alexius Mostella stole the show with two gold medals, winning:
    • 100m Hurdles with a time of 16.55
    • 300m Hurdles in 48.26

🥈 Second Place

  • The 4x800m Relay Team clinched 2nd place with a strong 10:54.75 finish.

🥉 Third Place

  • The 4x400m Relay Team sprinted to a 3rd place finish in 4:33.56.

Additional Top Performances

  • Alexius Mostella also placed 2nd in the 100m Dash (12.82).
  • Ella Colley came close to the podium, finishing 4th in the 400m (1:06.01).
  • Gabby Stone placed 4th in Discus (101-0) and 5th in Shot Put (28-7).
  • Zuriah Jacobs earned 4th in Shot Put (29-0).
  • Amya Mostella placed 8th in the 200m and 9th in the 100m.
  • Carmen McMaster and Adalyn Seigman took 6th and 7th, respectively, in the 3200m Run.

💪 Boys’ Highlights

The boys came through with three podium finishes, including a massive throw in the javelin and strong showings in the relays and distance events.

🥇 First Place

  • Jackson Gatgens dominated the Javelin, launching a throw of 151-3 for 1st place.

🥉 Third Place

  • Brayden Chandler had a strong day, finishing:
    • 3rd in the 800m (2:05.70)
    • 3rd in the 1600m (4:42.60)
  • The 4x100m Relay Team took 3rd with a time of 55.19.
  • Jackson Gatgens also placed 3rd in Discus (121-7).

Additional Top Performances

  • Tate Milstead placed 5th in the 400m Dash (53.34).
  • Van Stewart earned 5th in the 1600m Run (4:52.85) and 8th in the 800m.
  • Ryan Freeman had solid throws, finishing 5th in Discus and 9th in Shot Put.
  • Brayden Marlow and Logan Stuman secured top-11 finishes in the 3200m.

Tigers Compete at the Scottsboro Invitational

Springville’s track and field athletes came out swinging at the Scottsboro Invitational, delivering multiple first-place victories, top-three finishes, and personal bests across a wide range of events. The hard work and team spirit were on full display, and the results speak volumes. Here’s a breakdown of the standout performances by our girls and boys teams.


👟 Girls’ Results

Springville’s girls turned in a stellar performance, especially in hurdles and long-distance events.

🥇 First Place

  • Alexius Mostella claimed 1st in the 300m Hurdles with a commanding time of 48.49.

🥈 Second Place

  • Alexius Mostella continued her momentum with a 2nd place finish in the 100m Hurdles at 16.19.
  • Adalyn Seigman earned 2nd in the 3200m Run, clocking in at 13:23.28.

Notable Top 10 Finishes

  • Alexius Mostella also took 4th in the 100m Dash (13.13).
  • Rebecca Sierra sprinted into 4th in the 200m Dash (26.61) and 6th in the 400m (1:02.33).
  • Zuriah Jacobs placed 6th in Shot Put (29-8.5).
  • Aniyah James followed closely in Shot Put with an 8th place finish (28-2).
  • Allie Blankenship threw her way to 8th in Javelin (66-10).
  • Carmen McMaster placed 7th in the 1600m (5:54.65).

Additional Contributions

  • Amya Mostella and Samyiah Ward competed in the sprints with strong mid-pack finishes.
  • Ella Colley gave solid efforts in the 400m (11th) and 800m (18th).
  • Aniyah James also placed 16th in Discus.

💪 Boys’ Results

The boys brought home three 1st place victories and a handful of podium-worthy performances that lit up the meet.

🥇 First Place

  • 4x100m Relay Team sprinted to 1st place with a time of 46.79.
  • 4x800m Relay Team also secured 1st at 8:46.48, a phenomenal team effort.
  • Jackson Gatgens launched an incredible 152-4 throw in Javelin, taking 1st place.

🥉 Third Place

  • Charles Sanford placed 3rd in the 100m Dash with a blistering 11.78.
  • Tate Milstead took 3rd in the 400m Dash at 53.08.
  • Brayden Marlow earned 3rd in the 3200m Run with a time of 10:57.33.

Just Off the Podium

  • Brayden Chandler ran a strong 4th place in the 800m (2:09.26).
  • Ryan Freeman placed 4th in Javelin (117-7).
  • Miles Sparks followed closely in 6th with 114-3.

Field Event Standouts

  • Ryan Freeman and Jackson Gatgens placed 6th and 7th, respectively, in Discus.
  • Ben Payne, Ryan Freeman, and Caleb Milwood all earned top 15 placements in Shot Put.
  • Several athletes recorded solid mid-range finishes, showcasing Springville’s growing depth.

Outdoor Track Teams Compete at Friday “Knight” Lights

Springville High School’s track and field team competed at the Friday “Knight” Lights meet in Arab Alabama and showcased a string of standout performances across the board. From sprints to distance races, hurdles to field events, both our boys and girls showed grit, teamwork, and serious speed. Here’s a breakdown of the action, highlighting our top finishes and personal bests. With multiple top-10 finishes, a podium performance in the boys’ 4x800m, and a silver medal in hurdles for Alexius Mostella, Springville is charging full-speed into the next phase of the season.


👟 Girls’ Track Highlights

Our girls gave a powerful showing, especially in hurdles and distance events.

  • 🥈 Alexius Mostella dominated the 100m Hurdles, bringing home a 2nd place finish with a time of 16.46.
  • She also placed 4th in the 300m Hurdles, clocking in at 49.91.
  • Adalyn Seigman had a strong run in the 3200m, placing 13th with a time of 12:44.01, a season best.
  • In relays, the 4x800m team finished 5th with a season-best of 10:49.12, and the 4x400m team placed 7th with 4:39.49.
  • In field events, Aniyah James impressed with a 6th place finish in Shot Put (28-10.5).
  • Allie Blankenship threw 68-1 in Javelin, securing 9th place.
  • Felicity Bentley ran a personal best in the 1600m (6:01.87), finishing 26th.

Other notable efforts include:

  • Carmen McMaster (17th in the 400m, 1:08.03),
  • Amya Mostella (18th in the 100m, 29.90 in 200m),
  • Ella Colley and Lauren Smith in the 800m.

💪 Boys’ Track Highlights

The boys’ team saw strong placements and a major top-three finish in the relays:

  • 🥉 4x800m Relay Team captured 3rd place with a time of 8:37.84, a major season highlight.
  • Brayden Chandler landed in 6th place in the 3200m, finishing with a blazing 10:05.89.
  • The 4x100m relay placed 4th (47.05) and the 4x400m team earned 6th (3:45.87).
  • In the 400m dash, Tate Milstead secured a 10th place finish with a new season best of 53.70.
  • Ryan Freeman was consistent in the field, finishing:
    • 9th in Discus (114-6),
    • 11th in Javelin (113-1),
    • and 16th in Shot Put (35-10).

Additional commendable performances:

  • Allen Springer ran a 12.30 in the 100m and 24.37 in the 200m.
  • Van Stewart placed 15th in the 800m with a time of 2:09.22.
  • Jaden Hall and Henry Hutchinson pushed through in distance events, recording solid finishes in the 800m and 1600m.

Outdoor Track Teams Compete at Gadsden City

Our athletes showcased exceptional talent and determination at the Gadsden City Meet on March 7, 2025. Here’s a breakdown of the top performances for both our Boys and Girls.


Girls’ Results

100 Meter Hurdles:

  • 1st Place: Alexius Mostella – 16.45

100 Meter Dash:

  • 2nd Place: Aporscha Mostella – 13.19

800 Meter Run:

  • 2nd Place: Carmen McMaster – 2:40.20

1600 Meter Run:

  • 2nd Place: Adalyn Seigman – 5:57.84

300 Meter Hurdles:

  • 2nd Place: Alexius Mostella – 50.88

4×800 Meter Relay:

  • 3rd Place: Relay Team – 11:00.14
    • Felicity Bentley
    • Carmen McMaster
    • Adalyn Seigman
    • Ella Colley

Additional Notable Performances:

  • 200 Meter Dash: Amya Mostella secured 8th place with a time of 29.82 (SB).
  • Shot Put: Zuriah Jacobs achieved 8th place with a throw of 25-1 (SB).

Boys’ Results

800 Meter Run:

  • 1st Place: Tate Milstead – 2:07.59
  • 2nd Place: Brayden Chandler – 2:10.86

1600 Meter Run:

  • 1st Place: Brayden Chandler – 4:50.55
  • 2nd Place: Tate Milstead – 4:51.03

3200 Meter Run:

  • 1st Place: Brayden Marlow – 10:51.46

Javelin:

  • 1st Place: Jackson Gatgens – 147-9

4×800 Meter Relay:

  • 1st Place: Relay Team – 8:48.65 (SB)
    • Brayden Chandler
    • Brayden Marlow
    • Tate Milstead
    • Van Stewart

200 Meter Dash:

  • 3rd Place: Allen Springer – 24.49

Additional Notable Performances:

  • Discus: Jackson Gatgens achieved 4th place with a throw of 115-6.
  • Shot Put: Ben Payne secured 7th place with a throw of 35-3.

Link to Full Results

Outdoor Track Teams Compete at Patriot Invitational

The Springville Tigers outdoor track team kicked off their season at the Patriot Invitational and saw incredible results , with both the boys’ and girls’ teams delivering outstanding performances.

Girls’ Team Highlights:

  • Running Events:
    • 100 Meter Hurdles: Alexius Mostella blazed through the competition, claiming 1st place with a time of 16.99.
    • 300 Meter Hurdles: Alexius Mostella doubled her victories, securing another 1st place finish with a time of 49.53.
    • 4×800 Meter Relay: The girls’ relay team ( Felicity Bentley, Ella Colley, Adalyn Seigman, & Carmen McMaster) dominated, taking 1st place with a time of 10:51.05.
    • 400 Meter Dash Rebecca Sierra ran a strong race to finish 3rd with a time of 1:05.96.
    • 800 Meter Run Carmen McMaster ran a 2:43.11 to finish 3rd.
    • 1600 Meter Run Carmen McMaster ran a 6:04.35 to finish 4th.
  • Field Events:
    • While the girls did not achieve first or second in the field events, Aniyah James did throw the discus for 54-4 and Allie Blankenship threw it for 40-1.

Boys’ Team Highlights:

  • Running Events:
    • 400 Meter Dash: Allen Springer secured 2nd place with a time of 53.70.
    • 800 Meter Run: Tate Milstead grabbed 2nd place with a time of 2:06.32.
    • 1600 Meter Run: Brayden Chandler earned 2nd place with a time of 5:01.13.
    • 4×100 Meter Relay: The boys’ relay team (Blake Davis, Allen Springer, Evan Green, & Charles Sanford) took 2nd place with a time of 47.10.
    • 4×800 Meter Relay: The boys’ relay team (Brayden Chandler, Tate Milstead, Brayden Marlow, & Van Stewart) claimed 1st place with a time of 8:41.99.
  • Field Events:
    • Discus: Jackson Gatgens threw a fantastic 105-4 to take 1st place, followed closely by Ryan Freeman in 2nd place with 104-1.
    • Javelin: Jackson Gatgens achieved another 1st place finish with a throw of 145-8.

Results

The Tigers will compete next at the Gadsden City meet on Friday March 7th 2025.

Tate Milstead Breaks School Record in the 800m Indoor Race

Springville High School senior Tate Milstead made history at the Last Chance indoor track meet this past weekend, delivering a stellar performance in the 800-meter run. Milstead not only secured a 5th-place finish in a highly competitive field but also broke the school record with an impressive time of 2:01.23.

The previous record of 2:03.38, set by Houston Colley, had stood since 2023.

Indoor Teams Compete at Last Chance Meet

On January 25, 2025, the Springville High School track and field team competed at the Last Chance meet held at the Birmingham CrossPlex in Birmingham, Alabama.

Girls’ Events:

  • 60 Meter Dash:
    • Alexius Mostella clocked in at 8.43 seconds, securing 30th place in the finals.
    • Rebecca Sierra finished in 8.61 seconds, placing 43rd.
    • Cierra Dodge completed the race in 9.49 seconds, landing 74th place.
  • 400 Meter Dash:
    • Rebecca Sierra achieved a time of 1:02.94, earning 13th place.
    • Cierra Dodge finished in 1:20.32, placing 72nd.
  • 800 Meter Run:
    • Carmen McMaster recorded a time of 2:36.56, securing 19th place.
    • Elisabeth Hoffman completed the race in 2:55.45, placing 47th.
    • Lauren Smith finished in 3:10.69, earning 56th place.
  • 1600 Meter Run:
    • Carmen McMaster achieved a time of 5:56.07, placing 16th.
    • Elisabeth Hoffman finished in 6:18.02, securing 21st place.
  • 60 Meter Hurdles:
    • Alexius Mostella clocked in at 10.10 seconds, earning 12th place.

Boys’ Events:

  • 60 Meter Dash:
    • Charles Sanford finished in 7.73 seconds, placing 54th.
    • Evan Green recorded a time of 7.98 seconds, securing 75th place.
  • 800 Meter Run:
    • Tate Milstead achieved a commendable 5th place with a time of 2:01.23.
    • Van Stewart completed the race in 2:14.91, placing 45th.
  • 1600 Meter Run:
    • Brayden Chandler secured 12th place with a time of 4:39.75.
    • Brayden Marlow finished in 4:58.61, earning 37th place.
    • Logan Stuman completed the race in 5:08.96, placing 47th.
  • 3200 Meter Run:
    • Aden Ruple recorded a time of 11:51.47, securing 34th place.
  • 60 Meter Hurdles:
    • Kelsey Burge finished in 11.98 seconds, placing 26th.
  • 4×200 Meter Relay:
    • The relay team completed the race in 1:41.24, earning 25th place.
  • 4×400 Meter Relay:
    • The team achieved a time of 3:49.71, securing 12th place.
  • 4×800 Meter Relay:
    • The relay team delivered an impressive performance, finishing 4th with a time of 8:42.50.
  • Shot Put:
    • Ryan Freeman achieved a throw of 34-3, placing 40th.

Results from MileSplit

Martin Luther King Indoor Track Classic Results

On January 20, 2025, the Springville High School track and field team showcased their talents at the Martin Luther King Indoor Track Classic at the Birmingham CrossPlex in Birmingham, Alabama.

Girls’ Events:

  • 60 Meter Dash:
    • Alexius Mostella clocked a season-best time of 8.44 seconds, securing 34th place.
    • Rebecca Sierra finished in 8.64 seconds, placing 42nd.
    • Cierra Dodge achieved a season-best of 9.34 seconds, landing in 79th place.
  • 400 Meter Dash:
    • Rebecca Sierra recorded a season-best time of 1:02.76, finishing 17th.
    • Trinity Bentley completed the race in 1:11.87, placing 70th.
    • Cierra Dodge achieved a time of 1:20.87, securing 94th place.
  • 800 Meter Run:
    • Carmen McMaster posted a season-best time of 2:36.57, finishing 26th.
    • Felicity Bentley was close behind with a season-best of 2:36.60, placing 27th.
    • Trinity Bentley completed the race in 2:59.88, securing 66th place.
  • 1600 Meter Run:
    • Carmen McMaster finished in 5:46.45, earning 17th place.
    • Felicity Bentley achieved a season-best of 5:52.55, placing 23rd.
    • Elisabeth Hoffman recorded a season-best time of 6:14.48, finishing 30th.
  • 60 Meter Hurdles:
    • Alexius Mostella secured 11th place with a time of 10.15 seconds.

Boys’ Events:

  • 60 Meter Dash:
    • Charles Sanford achieved a season-best time of 7.61 seconds, placing 55th.
    • Blake Davis finished in 7.88 seconds, securing 80th place.
  • 400 Meter Dash:
    • Tate Milstead recorded a time of 54.25 seconds, finishing 24th.
    • Evan Green completed the race in 58.29 seconds, placing 64th.
  • 800 Meter Run:
    • Tate Milstead posted a season-best time of 2:07.75, earning 15th place.
    • Brayden Chandler followed with a season-best of 2:08.99, securing 19th place.
    • Van Stewart finished in 2:20.32, placing 52nd.
  • 1600 Meter Run:
    • Brayden Chandler achieved a season-best time of 4:44.54, finishing 13th.
    • Brayden Marlow recorded a season-best of 4:56.65, securing 23rd place.
    • Logan Stuman completed the race in a season-best time of 5:06.95, placing 33rd.
  • 3200 Meter Run:
    • Brayden Marlow finished in 11:01.10, earning 19th place.
  • 60 Meter Hurdles:
    • Kelsey Burge recorded a time of 12.25 seconds, placing 37th.
  • 4×200 Meter Relay:
    • The relay team achieved a season-best time of 1:40.83, finishing 29th.
  • 4×400 Meter Relay:
    • The team completed the race in a season-best time of 3:55.36, securing 16th place.
  • 4×800 Meter Relay:
    • The relay team finished in 9:30.80, earning 13th place.
  • Shot Put:
    • Ryan Freeman achieved a mark of 34-11.25, placing 33rd.
    • Miles Sparks recorded a throw of 29-11.25, securing 47th place.

Results from MileSplit