The Norton boys and girls track teams were successful this past Wednesday, May 20, 2015, as both teams won the Tri-Valley League championship at Westwood High School. The boys went to Westwood on a mission, and executed this mission as they needed to. The lady Lancers were on the same mission, knowing this was going to be a tough but performed at their top level and pulled off a victory. Due to recent rule changes, the overall TVL league champion is decided by the championship meet. This is the first time either team won the TVL Championship meet. Many athletes had successful performances in these wins.
The boys team had many standout performances in many key events. The zealous Kent Taylor carefully went through league standings finding the best line up for the meet. The boys also showed their great depth in many events such as the sprints. Mike Tierney started the boys off with a great win in the 400 meter hurdles with a time of 56.92, posting the 4th best time in the state this year. Joey Annand followed this up with a time of 4:41.01 in the mile, good enough for 4th. The boys 4X100m team of Camden Cleathero, Jeffery Beaucage, Adam Winiarz and Abu Ceesay were able to secure 2nd with a time of 44.39 coming back from a bad handoff. Chris Wrenn was able to place 2nd in the 800m with a time of 2:04.81. After these events the lancers were trailing, but they then showed their true depth. In the 200m The Lancers sprinters showed their strength with Abu Ceesay placing 1st in 22.89, Justin Ireland with 2nd and Adam Winiarz with 4th, scoring 22 points in a single event. The hurdle boys then performed a similar feat with Camden Cleathero placing 1st in 15.76, Cam Stalters placing 2nd and Alex Carigan placing 6th. Mike Tierney came back in the 400m for the win in 51.67. Joey Annand also came back, but in the two mile with a 3rd in 10:28.84 making him seem indefatigable. Abu Cessay and Justin Ireland then came back in the 100m placing first and second with Abu edging Justin out for first by .004 with a time of 11.38. The 4X400 boys team was able to close out the day with a win in 3:36.68.
The Lancer boys also found success off the track in the field also. In the High Jump, Camden Cleathero and Mike Tierney went in ranked 2nd and 3rd, and placed 1st and T-2nd with Camden winning with a leap of 6ft. In the long jump, Ireland was able to secure first with a final jump of 20’ 4.5”. The boys Javelin squad was able to secure 1st, 2nd and 5th with Cam Stalters winning with a throw of 153’ 8”. Elliot Ariola placed second and Alex Buchan was able to place 5th. The Norton boys won with a team score of 163, effacing their closest opponent, Hopkinton (75), by 88 points.
“I felt really good going into this meet.” said Justin Ireland
The Lady Lancers showed their dominance as well on the track. Kassidy Cambell was able to secure the girls their first victory on the track with a win in the 400 meter hurdles in a time of 67.14. Katie Bradley came in third in the mile with a time of 5:33.32. The girls 4X100 relay team was able to place third with a time of 53.94. In the 200 meter dash, Brooke-lynn
Williams placed first with a time of 26.18, with teammate Bella Beradi placing third. In the 100 meter hurdles Kassidy came back to place first with a time of 16.20, while Kayla Sicard was able to secure 6th. Bella Beradi was able to come back in the 400 meter to place third with a time of 62.02. Katie Bradley came back in the 2 mile to place sixth with a time of 12:20.96. Brooke-Lynn came back in the 100m to win with a time of 12.44. The Lady Lancers ended the day on the track with their 4X400 meter relay team placing fifth in 4:26.27.
The Lady Lancers continued their success in the field also. Danielle Wilson was apart of a 5-way tie for third in the high jump with a leap of 4’ 8”. The girls took 3rd, 4th and 5th in the long jump with Amy Pereira placing 3rd with a jump of 16’ 7.5”, Bella taking 4th and Kassidy taking 5th. Brooke-Lynn took third in the triple jump with a jump of 33’ 10”. Amy Pereira took third in the shot put with a toss of 31’ 9.75”. Ashley Pelletier took home the win in the Javelin with a throw of 109’ 1”. The Lady Lancers finished as a team tied for first, sharing the TVL title with Hopkinton with a score of 104.6, outdistancing 3rd place Holliston by 24.6 points. Knowing the 4X400 was the event to decide the meet, it only exacerbated the steaks. It almost felt as tense as game 7 in a series, but in one event.
“Everyone came here and did what they needed to do” said Coach Kent Taylor.
The Norton boys and girls track teams were lauded showing their strength and depth winning both titles. The Norton boys executed their plan perfectly and every body showed and did their job. The boys were heavily favored and proved to everyone why they were. They girls knew they had a heavy task facing the Hopkinson girls who have won this title 15 years in a row. The girls struggled in some events, but together as a team came together and were able to tie Hopkinson for a share of the TVL title. Both teams will have their eyes on the Div. 4 state title on May 31st.
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