Entering High School as a freshman hurdler, expectations for D.J. to shine in the high school were high and he did not disappoint with outstanding performances in both the 110 High Hurdles and 300 Intermediate Hurdles. As a middle school athlete D.J. had dominated in the hurdles learning how to attack the hurdles with a sprinter's speed and mastering the “three step technique.” As a sophomore, D.J. shattered the Sturgeon Bay 110 High Hurdle record by posting a time of 15.15 at the Conference Meet and placing second, while also placing second in the 300 Intermediate Hurdles. Running behind the eventual State Champion Mitchell VanVooren last year, D.J. continued to work hard to master his skills as a hurdler and placed third in both hurdle races. In addition to his skills as a hurdler, D.J. gained points for the Clipper boys track team in helping them win two of three consecutive Conference Championships by scoring points in the high jump and being an integral part of the 4 X 400 M. Relay Team. Considered by many to be a state qualifier this year in the hurdles, his dedication to the team, leadership and energy will be greatly missed and his legacy will remain by the examples he set.
2019 Season Highlights
200-meter dash
| 4 | 23.97PR | May 3 | Two Rivers Invitational |
110-meter hurdles
| 3 | 15.70SR | May 13 | Packerland Conference Meet |
300-meter hurdles
| 5 | 39' 7.75PR | Apr 25 | Oconto Falls Invitational |
4 x 400 meter relay
| 10 | 3:38.12 | May 23 | WIAA D2 Freedom Sectional DJ Lenius, Amir Hansen, Carson Dvorak, DJ Reichel |
Full Career Stats from Athletic.net
