Clifton-Clyde junior Sevy Wurtz is one of the most dominant athletes in North Central Kansas and across the entire state for 1A athletics. Her name is etched in the Eagles’ record books, and she still has another year left in her high school career.
Sevy Wurtz is currently a member of the Eagles’ track and golf teams for the spring semester, competing in every track meet and several of the golf meets. Aside from her track prowess, she is currently qualified for the state golf meet, after scoring an 87 at the St. John’s meet at Glasco, the current team’s first-ever meet.
“I go to track practice, and after that I’ll go play golf. It’s really not as bad as you think,” said Sevy Wurtz. “It does take a lot to try and schedule to go to both, but it’s pretty fun to try something new that the school hasn’t had for a very long time.”
As of May 12 - in the state of Kansas in 1A - Sevy Wurtz currently has the second fastest 100m time with 12.64, the third fastest 200m time with 26.68, the longest distance in long jump with 18’10” (11.75” farther than second place), and the second farthest triple jump with 37’7”, which is only one inch behind first place.
“Coming back from last year, winning two state titles (in track) was great, I’ve been trying to do the same this year. I haven’t done triple jump since my freshman year. I took a year off because of an ankle issue last year due to basketball. Doing triple jump has been pretty interesting, seeing how to compete. I’m hoping to do good at state,” said Sevy Wurtz.
Sevy Wurtz was All-1A state in basketball and volleyball this school year, and earned the gold medal in the 100 meter dash and long jump at state last year.
The Wurtz family is no stranger to athletics, and understands the dynamics of a year-round commitment. Kieran Wurtz (Sevy’s dad) is the track coach and girls basketball coach at Clifton-Clyde, and her older sister, Shea, is a current member of the Cloud County T-Bird women’s basketball program.
“We try not to bring stuff home. Once the game and practice is over we don’t talk about it. We may mention it, but that’s it. It’s something we learned (with Shea), and we can’t make them want it any more by bringing it home… keeping that personal and athlete relationship different,” said Kieran Wurtz.
“With my parents pushing us into sports when I was younger, it kept me liking (sports), and I think once I win something, I want to do it again. I’ve always been competitive with anything I do, and my competitiveness always wants to win,” said Sevy Wurtz.
Sevy Wurtz currently has 16 gold medals in track this season, with five silver medals as well, and is on pace to compete at the state meet in Wichita for the 100m, 200m, long jump, and triple jump.
