By Matt Browning

For Andale thrower Jack Kraus, his upcoming track season will be defined by two tournaments: in the regular season it’s the WSU Pre-State Event and then in the postseason, it’s the state tournament.

The type of competition at these events is what sets them apart for the other meets Kraus competes in.

“I am most looking forward to the Wichita State state pre state meet and the state meet this year,” Kraus said. “I have enjoyed these meets a bunch in the past and have always liked the competition and energy they can bring to the events.” 

Kraus has been unable to win state the past two years and that would add a finality to his career if he were able to do so.

“A successful season for me individually would be setting new personal records in all my events,” Kraus said. “My biggest goal would be to win the state meet in shot put as I have been unsuccessful the last two years. As a team our goal is always to qualify as many people as we can into the state meet and compete to win both boys and girls teams.”

There was a certain type of throw that Kraus focused on throughout the offseason.

“One area I would like to improve is my hammer throw,” Kraus said. “I have been doing turns and drills in the off-season consistently with help of my coach Robby Spexarth.”