CM boys edge BEA in track opener, first victory in five years

WINGATE, PA – The Central Mountain boys track opened the new season with a road win over Bald Eagle Area on Thursday, the final 77-73 in favor of the visitors and it was a special victory.

For the Wildcat boys, it was the first meet win in five years. A pleased coach Ellie Sikorskas said, “The Wildcats were determined, motivated, and started off with a great performance. They are a great group of kids and showed everyone support. From the field events to the track these boys competed hard and came out on top.”

Next up is a trip to Shikellamy High School Tuesday, April 4, the contest set for a 4 p.m. start.

Some of the top performers Thursday are: 4×8 B.Rhine, C. Heverly, C.Etters, and Z.Cooper (9:36.4); 110H M.Spicher 2nd (20.7) and J.Scarborough 3rd (21.3), 100M G. Lucas 1st (11.4) and J. Donahay 2nd (11.8); 1600M S. Small 3rd (5:14.3); 400M S. Wible 1st (55.2) and C. Bakaj 3rd (57.7); 4×100 E. Newman, J. Donahay, P. Jones, G. Lucas 1st (45.7); 300H M. Spicher 3rd (52.5); 800M S. Small 1st (2:16.7); 200M G. Lucas 1st (23.6) and R. Serafini 3rd (24.9); 3200M D. Winner 2nd (12:44.7) and D. Russell 3rd (13:23.1); HJ E. Newman 3rd (5’4″); LJ H. Hoy 1st (18’11”), D. Bechdel 2nd (18’1″), and R. Serafini 3rd (18’0″); TJ H. Hoy 1st (37’2″); Shot L. Dawes 1st (50’3″); Discus L. Dawes 1st (117’6″) and C. Bottorf 2nd (105’11”); Javelin C. Noone 1st (132’9″); PV C. Noone and E. Newman tie for 2nd.