Marquette's Gianni Quintero has been named the Piggly Wiggly Athlete of the Week after a record-setting performance at the WIAA state track and field meet. Quintero, a wheelchair athlete, dominated the event, winning three state titles and becoming the most decorated wheelchair athlete in WIAA history with a total of 11 career individual state titles. Arrowhead鈥檚 Payton Eicher was the runner-up, also achieving notable results by winning two individual titles and contributing to a relay victory.

By the Numbers
  • Quintero finished his career with state titles in the wheelchair 400 (:56.92), 800 (1:54.75), and 1,600 (3:52.27).
  • He received 11,523 out of 19,351 total votes in the athlete of the week poll.
Yes, But

Despite Quintero's accolades, the close race for athlete of the week highlighted strong competition, particularly from Eicher, who significantly contributed to her team's achievements and was a standout athlete in her own right.

State of Play
  • Quintero's performance has set a new benchmark in wheelchair athletics in Wisconsin, attracting attention and admiration.
  • Eicher's accomplishments are reflective of Arrowhead鈥檚 dominant team performance, marking an important moment in state track and field history.
What's Next

With Quintero committed to the University of Illinois, his future in collegiate athletics looks promising, while Eicher may continue to build on her success at Youngstown State. Both athletes could influence future competitions as they set high standards for upcoming high school athletes.

Bottom Line

Quintero's historic wins not only celebrate personal achievement but also elevate the profile of wheelchair athletics, inspiring a new generation of athletes to break records and push boundaries on the track.