LITTLE MIAMI PANTHERS ATHLETICS

Margaret Hutzel is a 1980 graduate of Little Miami High School and was a record-breaking star sprinter and middle-distance runner for the Lady Panthers in track and field. Dominant in events ranging from the 100-yard dash to the 1500-meter run, Hutzel set the Little Miami and FAVC competitive standard on the track during the late 1970s. Year after year, Hutzel continuously bested her own record marks as she was known regionally for regularly and successfully advancing through the OHSAA postseason at the District and Regional levels, as well as sprinting into the State Champions Meet where she would place as a senior. Following graduation, Hutzel enrolled at Ohio University in Athens where she ran for four years for the Lady Bobcats and continued her record setting performances there, too. 

Track & Field – 4 years 

• In 1979, placed 4th in the 220-yard dash and 6th in the 880-yard medley relay at the OHSAA State Championship Meet. 

• Held Little Miami school records in the 100-yard dash, 220-yard dash, and the 880-yard dash, individually. Additionally, she was a member of school records logged in the 440 and 880-yard relays. 

• All-FAVC in 1979 (1st) and 1980 (1st). 

• FAVC records in the 880 relay (1:57.2, 1979) and 200-yard dash (26.8, 1979); 100-yard dash (12.9, 1980) and 200-yard dash (26.7, 1980). 

• Ran collegiately at Ohio University for the Lady Bobcats and captured school records as a member of the 3200-meter relay (9:15.2, 1982) and the 6400-meter relay (20:18.8, 1984). Also, fourth all-time in the women’s 1500 meter run at OU (4:31.29, 1984), and a member of the 1983 and 1984 MAC Championship teams.