The Oxford Varsity girls track team is now 5-1 and the boys 4-2 in the Flint Metro League after last week’s meet against Lapeer East and Brandon.
The girls beat Lapeer East 113-33 and lost to Brandon 66.5-70.5. The boys beat Lapeer East 111-26 and Brandon 94.5-42.5.
Athletes of the meet for the girls were freshman distance runner Megan Seeley with 1st Place wins in the 3200m relay, 1600m relay and 3rd Place in the 800m run.
‘She keeps improving each week and has a very bright future as a distance runner,? Coach Andrew McDonald said.
Sophomore sprinter Keeona Ives took 2nd Place in the 400m and 800m relay, as well as 1st Place in both the pole vault and the long jump.
Sophomore hurdler/high jumper and sprinter Kate Wolanin took 1st Place in 300m low hurdles and the 100m hurdles.
Highlights for the boys include senior sprinter Zach Tilley who placed 1st in the 100m dash, 400m and 800m relays.
‘He is a first year track runner that has been a pleasant addition to the sprinting core,? McDonald said.
Senior sprinter Roderick Skeete placed 1st in the 800m relay and 3rd Place in long jump, while freshman shot-putter Sir Ralph Rodriguez took 1st Place in shot-put.
Although it was a ‘tough loss? for the girls, McDonald said they gave their best effort. At the Algonac Relays last Saturday, the girls placed 5th out of 14 teams and the boys placed 3rd out of 16.
Highlights include junior Hannah George’s 2nd Place in the sprint medley and senior Ben Cole’s 2nd Place in the Co-ed classic relay.
‘Both teams stepped up to tough competition and competed at a very high level after having a meet on Wednesday and Prom the night before,? McDonald said.
Oxford travels to Holly for a meet tonight at 4 p.m.