“Steingisser set a state record in the hammer throw and earned All-American honors at Nike nationals. What’s more, he scored key points in the discus and shot put events at the state meet. He finished the season ranked among the nation’s Top 15 prep boys performers this spring in his signature event.”

Rich Gonzalez

editor for PrepCalTrack.com

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot, 265-pound senior throws specialist took sixth in the hammer throw at Nike Outdoor Nationals, launching the apparatus a state-record 207 feet, seven inches to earn All-American honors. Steingisser also took second in the discus and third in the shot at the Class 6A state meet, leading the Hornets to third place as a team. His hammer throw ranked No. 13 nationally among prep competitors this spring and he added a personal-best in the shot put with an effort of 55-11 at the Cyclone Relays.

Academic Achievement

Steingisser has maintained a 3.58 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to compete on scholarship at the University of Central Arkansas this fall.

Exemplary Character

Steingisser has donated his time locally as a volunteer coach for the R&R Track Club.