PANTHER TRACK & FIELD — SCHOOL RECORD ALERT
FABIAN WITTNER (8th GRADER) BREAKS THE MILE SCHOOL RECORD
Fabian ran the 1600m(mile) in 5:18, breaking a 20-year-old school record surpassing the previous record of 5:27 back by Josh Chessmore in 2006 by 9 seconds. It came from one of those races where everything unfolded a little differently than expected.
He started back in 16th place, and early on he didn’t force anything. He let the race come to him, and started picking people off, one by one, trusting what he felt instead of reacting to everything happening around him. That’s kind of his thing right now: fast. faster. fastest.
Fabian is fun to watch because it doesn’t feel like he is just surviving a race, it looks like he’s discovering it in real time.
He reads situations, looks for openings, and when they appear, he goes for them. He sees things most runners NEVER see. Most runners hesitate and go around on the right side. Fabian slipped between two runners with 600m to go, something that takes timing, confidence, and a feel for space that not many athletes—even at the collegiate and professional level—are willing to even attempt.
Lap splits: 1:22, 1:20, 1:19, and a DEADLY last lap of 1:17. He finished in 7th place in the Varsity 1600m Division.
Fabian is the kind of athlete who reflects after races, talking through moments where he could’ve gone sooner. He also helps teammates with advice like pushing off the ground through the midfoot, and his own running style matches that: smooth, quick, efficient strides.
He also shows great sportsmanship, always high-fiving EVERY competitor at the finish line.
From a 5:45 race time just one race prior to 5:18 and a school record, it looks like there’s still a lot left in the tank.
Breaking high school records when you’re not even in high school yet…..not a bad start.
CONGRATULATIONS FABIAN! The Cass-Lake Bena community is so proud of you!
FABIAN WITTNER (8th GRADER) BREAKS THE MILE SCHOOL RECORD
Fabian ran the 1600m(mile) in 5:18, breaking a 20-year-old school record surpassing the previous record of 5:27 back by Josh Chessmore in 2006 by 9 seconds. It came from one of those races where everything unfolded a little differently than expected.
He started back in 16th place, and early on he didn’t force anything. He let the race come to him, and started picking people off, one by one, trusting what he felt instead of reacting to everything happening around him. That’s kind of his thing right now: fast. faster. fastest.
Fabian is fun to watch because it doesn’t feel like he is just surviving a race, it looks like he’s discovering it in real time.
He reads situations, looks for openings, and when they appear, he goes for them. He sees things most runners NEVER see. Most runners hesitate and go around on the right side. Fabian slipped between two runners with 600m to go, something that takes timing, confidence, and a feel for space that not many athletes—even at the collegiate and professional level—are willing to even attempt.
Lap splits: 1:22, 1:20, 1:19, and a DEADLY last lap of 1:17. He finished in 7th place in the Varsity 1600m Division.
Fabian is the kind of athlete who reflects after races, talking through moments where he could’ve gone sooner. He also helps teammates with advice like pushing off the ground through the midfoot, and his own running style matches that: smooth, quick, efficient strides.
He also shows great sportsmanship, always high-fiving EVERY competitor at the finish line.
From a 5:45 race time just one race prior to 5:18 and a school record, it looks like there’s still a lot left in the tank.
Breaking high school records when you’re not even in high school yet…..not a bad start.
CONGRATULATIONS FABIAN! The Cass-Lake Bena community is so proud of you!
Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week! If you would like to send a message of appreciation to any of the incredible teachers in our district, please use this link to fill out the form - https://forms.gle/5WBGApC4KR9a3Qkk8
🐾⛳⚾🥎 Panther Game Day Schedule & Updates 🥎⚾⛳🐾
A full slate of competition today for Cass Lake-Bena Athletics.
⛳ 11:00 AM – Golf
📍 Headwaters Golf Club
• Girls Varsity & Boys Varsity
⚾ Baseball at Kelliher/Northome
📍 Kelliher High School
🕟 4:30 PM – Varsity
🕟 4:30 PM – JH
🥎 Softball vs Pine River-Backus (Home)
📍 Cass Lake-Bena Softball Field
🕟 4:30 PM – Varsity
🚫 No JH Softball game tonight
Here is the reschedule information for Blackduck.
📌 Reschedule Updates:
⚾ Baseball vs Blackduck
📅 May 11
🕧 12:30 PM – JH & Varsity
🥎 Softball at Blackduck
📅 May 1
🕑 2:00 PM – JH & Varsity
Good luck to all of our Panthers competing today. Represent Cass Lake-Bena with pride.
#PantherPride #CLBAthletics #GoPanthers 🐾
Come and register your Kindergarten-aged student and learn about our accredited preschool program! Monday, May 4th, 2026 at Cass Lake-Bena Elementary from 3:30-5:30. See you then. Dr. G.
Both softball and baseball for tonight will be postponed and rescheduled to a later date.
Only one week before the BOGO Book Fair is here! Remember, WonderTrek Children's Museum will be at the elementary cafeteria on Family Night, Thursday, May 7th, as well. Hope to see you all on Family Night!
Family Night, Thursday, May 7th from 3:00 pm-6:00pm
Family Night, Thursday, May 7th from 3:00 pm-6:00pm
🐾 Activities Update – Monday, 4/27/2026 🐾
Due to weather, we have several updates for today’s activities:
⛳ JH Golf at Sandtrap – Postponed
⛳ Varsity Golf at UNC – Postponed
🏃♂️ Track & Field at Walker – Postponed (Also no practice for tonight)
⚾🥎 Baseball and Softball – A decision will be made around 10:00 AM
Drum and Dance – Cancelled for today
Thank you for your patience as we work through weather-related changes. We will continue to provide updates as they become available.
Due to weather, we have several updates for today’s activities:
⛳ JH Golf at Sandtrap – Postponed
⛳ Varsity Golf at UNC – Postponed
🏃♂️ Track & Field at Walker – Postponed (Also no practice for tonight)
⚾🥎 Baseball and Softball – A decision will be made around 10:00 AM
Drum and Dance – Cancelled for today
Thank you for your patience as we work through weather-related changes. We will continue to provide updates as they become available.
After a showcase of their talents in front of the ENTIRE school, Lily Chessmore and Olivia Miettinen, competed at the State Speech tournament at Park Center HS in Brooklyn Park this past weekend. Lily, a 9th grader, placed 22nd in Poetry. She will be a force for the next three years. Olivia, a senior at the ALC, broke into finals and took home the FIFTH place medal!
Congratulations to these fine young ladies and the CLB Speech team as a whole for an amazing season! The future looks bright for our community with the strength of the young voices on this team.
Due to the impending weather the golf meets schedule for tomorrow 4/27 will be canceled.
V Golf at UNC
JH Golf at Sandtrap
Softball, Baseball, and Track are to be determined.
🏃♂️🐾 Game Day – Track & Field 🐾🏃♀️
The Panthers are back on the track today.
📅 Today
🕞 3:30 PM
📍 Walker-Hackensack-Akeley High School
Good luck to our Varsity Track & Field team as they compete. Represent Cass Lake-Bena with pride.
#PantherPride #CLBTrack #GoPanthers 🐾
The Panthers are back on the track today.
📅 Today
🕞 3:30 PM
📍 Walker-Hackensack-Akeley High School
Good luck to our Varsity Track & Field team as they compete. Represent Cass Lake-Bena with pride.
#PantherPride #CLBTrack #GoPanthers 🐾
Dear Cass Lake-Bena High School 10th Grade Families,
We’re excited to remind you that 10th grade MCA Science testing will take place on April 28-29. This is an important opportunity for students to show what they’ve learned and how they’ve grown this year.
We truly appreciate your support in helping your student do their best. Please encourage them to get a good night’s rest, arrive on time, and be present for both testing days.
Thank you for partnering with us to support your child’s success!
We’re excited to remind you that 10th grade MCA Science testing will take place on April 28-29. This is an important opportunity for students to show what they’ve learned and how they’ve grown this year.
We truly appreciate your support in helping your student do their best. Please encourage them to get a good night’s rest, arrive on time, and be present for both testing days.
Thank you for partnering with us to support your child’s success!
The BOGO Book Fair is less than two weeks away! Be sure to go to our website and set up an eWallet for your child. The address is below:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/casslakebenaelementarysch1
Hours are as follows:
Monday, May 4th 9:45-2:30
Tuesday, May 5th 7:45-2:15
Wednesday, May 6th 7:45-3:00
Thursday, May 7th 7:45-6:00
Friday, May 8th 7:45-1:30
Hope to see you there!
🐾⛳🏃♀️ Panther Game Day Schedule 🏃♂️⛳🐾
A full day of competition for Cass Lake-Bena Athletics. Here is today’s lineup:
⛳ 10:00 AM – Girls Varsity Golf
📍 Tianna Country Club
🏃♂️ 3:30 PM – Track & Field (Varsity Meet)
📍 Bagley High School
⛳ 4:00 PM – Boys JV Golf
📍 Blueberry Pines Golf Course
Good luck to all of our Panthers competing today. Represent Cass Lake-Bena with pride.
#PantherPride #CLBAthletics #GoPanthers 🐾
A full day of competition for Cass Lake-Bena Athletics. Here is today’s lineup:
⛳ 10:00 AM – Girls Varsity Golf
📍 Tianna Country Club
🏃♂️ 3:30 PM – Track & Field (Varsity Meet)
📍 Bagley High School
⛳ 4:00 PM – Boys JV Golf
📍 Blueberry Pines Golf Course
Good luck to all of our Panthers competing today. Represent Cass Lake-Bena with pride.
#PantherPride #CLBAthletics #GoPanthers 🐾
There will be no Drum and Dance tonight.
⛳🐾 Game Day – Boys Varsity Golf 🐾⛳
The Panthers are on the course today.
📅 Today
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 Lakeside Golf Course (Perham)
🏌️ Perham Invite
Good luck to our Boys Varsity Golf team as they compete today. Represent Cass Lake-Bena with pride.
#PantherPride #CLBGolf #GoPanthers 🐾⛳
The Panthers are on the course today.
📅 Today
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 Lakeside Golf Course (Perham)
🏌️ Perham Invite
Good luck to our Boys Varsity Golf team as they compete today. Represent Cass Lake-Bena with pride.
#PantherPride #CLBGolf #GoPanthers 🐾⛳
Due to low numbers the Baseball DH at Red Lake scheduled for 4/22 (JH & V) will be canceled with no reschedule date.
🐾🏃♂️🥎⛳ Panther Game Day Schedule ⛳🥎🏃♀️🐾
Another busy day for Cass Lake-Bena Athletics. Here is today’s lineup:
🏃♂️ 3:30 PM – Track & Field (Varsity Meet)
📍 Park Rapids Area High School
🥎 Softball at Red Lake
📍 Red Lake High School
🕟 4:30 PM – Varsity
🕟 4:30 PM – JH
⛳ 5:00 PM – Girls Varsity Golf
📍 Sandtrap Golf Course
Good luck to all of our Panthers competing today. Travel safe and compete with pride.
#PantherPride #CLBAthletics #GoPanthers 🐾
Another busy day for Cass Lake-Bena Athletics. Here is today’s lineup:
🏃♂️ 3:30 PM – Track & Field (Varsity Meet)
📍 Park Rapids Area High School
🥎 Softball at Red Lake
📍 Red Lake High School
🕟 4:30 PM – Varsity
🕟 4:30 PM – JH
⛳ 5:00 PM – Girls Varsity Golf
📍 Sandtrap Golf Course
Good luck to all of our Panthers competing today. Travel safe and compete with pride.
#PantherPride #CLBAthletics #GoPanthers 🐾
Hello CLB Families,
High School parent teacher conferences will be held April 22nd from 3:45-7:45 PM. A picnic meal will be served from 4:30-6:30 PM. Teachers will available in the commons to discuss your student's progress. If you cannot make conferences please schedule a phone conference with your child's teachers from 6:45-7:45 PM, April 22nd. We look forward to seeing you!
High School parent teacher conferences will be held April 22nd from 3:45-7:45 PM. A picnic meal will be served from 4:30-6:30 PM. Teachers will available in the commons to discuss your student's progress. If you cannot make conferences please schedule a phone conference with your child's teachers from 6:45-7:45 PM, April 22nd. We look forward to seeing you!
Due to low numbers varsity baseball will not play today in WHA (4/20).
JH baseball will still play today in Walker at 4:30pm (4/20).
CLBHS will host a community blood drive on Wednesday, April 22 from 12:15 to 3:15.
If you are eligible, please consider donating. You can sign up using the QR code on the attached flyer or by going to donors.vitalant.org and searching for "Cass Lake Bena."
If you are eligible, please consider donating. You can sign up using the QR code on the attached flyer or by going to donors.vitalant.org and searching for "Cass Lake Bena."
