By Erin Gassner
Track, the sport of constant running and sprinting, jumping over hurdles, pole vaulting, and relays, is one of Newman Catholic High School's most popular sports.
The 2011 track team has been doing very well so far this season, taking second in several meets as well as winning first place in the Pittsville meet.
However, the season has not been running (pardon the pun) completely smoothly. With the track not finished, and with the middle school track team now on campus as well, the high school team is struggling to find places to practice. On rainy days they do sprints and other activities in the school hallways and stairs, and on days when the weather is good they practice in the parking lot and parks, lift weights, and run around the city.
Senior Andrew Wilke enjoys participating in many events: the 4 x 200 meter relay, 4 x 400 meter relay, 300 meter hurdles, 110 meter hurdles, triple jump and long jump. He hopes to make it to state in at least three of his events. Wilke says that the best thing about track is making new friends as well as reuniting with old friends at meets. He enjoys working hard in practice to be in shape. He says: “People should join track to make friends and get a good workout in.”
Wilke will compete with the boys track team at Athens High School on Monday, May 9. Both the boys and girls teams will be in action again on Thursday, May 12 for a second meet at Pittsville. Good luck to all the track participants! Have a great season!
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