Central’s Hermansen, Leola’s Wurtz, have sights set on state shot put titles

Central’s Hermansen, Leola’s Wurtz, have sights set on state shot put titles

By Robb Garofalo - May 27, 2025 in Sports, Featured, News Reading Time: 6 minutes

The competition watches as Leola's Dustin Wurtz tosses the shot at the Lake Region Conference meet Tuesday, May 13 in Ipswich. Wurtz won the event with a throw of 56 feet, 1/2 inch, 9 feet further than teammate Jacob Kindlespire, who finished second. Aberdeen Insider photo by Allie Hoekman.

The competition watches as Leola’s Dustin Wurtz tosses the shot at the Lake Region Conference meet Tuesday, May 13 in Ipswich. Wurtz won the event with a throw of 56 feet, 1/2 inch, 9 feet further than teammate Jacob Kindlespire, who finished second. Aberdeen Insider photo by Allie Hoekman.

Two local shot putters are turning heads each time they step into the pit. Aberdeen Central's Taryn Hermansen has dominated...

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