Shaky weather patterns,  along with excavation issues around the concession/rest room building,  threatened to put a damper on this always exciting  and competitive meet. The sky gods where at least   temporarily appeased,  the work crew performed their magic and meet  went off without a hitch.  

We usually use this meet to post times in individual events for those needing better marks, and getting our relay alternates some valuable ‘starter’ experience.  Without having to worry about relay duties, Rahsheed Wright (400), Andy Harman (800), Lukas Marcelis (1600) and Ben Hoyer (3200) all PRed  and Darien Williams (100, 200) came close.

With Darien undefeated at his two specialties and no one here to really challenge him, his goal was to just run fast.  The usual  ‘Trojan Tailwind’ on the homestretch decided to  shift directions ruining any PR chances making his 10.86 directly into it impressive. He’s only run faster twice (10.81 @ 2015 States and 10.85 @ Neshaminy Classic). The 200 was more of the same with an uncontested 22.11 into the wind.

We may have a total ‘Re-Wright’  of the 400 record books by the time sophomore Rahsheed  is through.  Over the last few weeks, he’s been tearing it up. Since April 3rd his consecutive splits:  49.9, 49.8, 49.45, 48.9, 48.4.  His consecutive 400 open times: 50.1, 49.9, 49.5, 49.54. ‘Nuff said!  His 400 on Thursday night looked all tied up with three other runners at 300. That tie turned into a 1.35 second gap by the finish line. In the 4x4, his second-leg carry of 48.4 blew the race open. Dave Stellato’s  soph school record of 48.85 from 2012 could go by season’s end.

Andy Harman’s loss of training time due to his duties with the ‘techies’ of the Robotics Club doesn’t  seem to affect his racing. He led the 800 through the first lap in an aggressive 56. The pace proved a bit stiff, as he faded down the stretch but still managed to post a PR 1:58.03 for second place, well under  the District One standard of 1:59.24. He came back to anchor the 4x4, PRing there as well in 50.6.

The 1600 saw Lukas Marcelis best his previous PR by 4 seconds with 4:30.78. He showed guts by holding on to the leaders through three and a half laps and finishing strong.  Back in sixth, freshman Justin Ryan was busy chopping  10 sec. of his best.  Ben Hoyer’s goal going in to the 3200 was 10:14 which would have given him a 10-second PR. Apparently, he under-estimated himself with the clock stopping at 10:09.76, a huge 15 second drop.

Yondell Dudley continues his dominance in the throws taking both shot (49-9.5) and disc (141-7)