ST. MICHAEL — An army of Warriors will represent Brainerd in the Class 3A State Track and Field meet Tuesday, June 10, at St. Michael-Albertville High School.

Twenty-one athletes qualified for state, including four relay teams.

Senior Ty Nelson looks to defend his state title in the triple jump. He posted a new Section 8-3A record of 48-foot-11.5, which is also held at STMA.

Nelson won with a 47-7.5 at state last year.

“He’s got a mindset of shooting for 50 feet,” Brainerd head coach Casey Miller said. “If he jumps anywhere near that, there’s not anyone else that has the potential to do that.”

Joe Smith returns to state in the pole vault. Smith cleared 13-6 to place 15th at state last year. He won the section by clearing 13-8.

“He’s cleared over 15 feet in practice; he just hasn’t do

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