Andy Close
WARREN, Pa. – The Warren girls’ track and field team won the Region 4 championship with a 91-59 win over Seneca.
The Warren boys, also battling for the region title, fell 116-34.
Lindsay Madigan won the 100 and triple jump for the Warren girls, while Lilly Newton and Nosel were 1-2 in the 200 meters in 27.4 and 28.0, respectively. Newton also won the 400 meters in 1:01.2 and the high jump in 4-10.
Shyann Rulander won the 1,600 meters in 5:33.4 and was second in the 800 meters and 3,200 meters. Hannah Pearson edged Rulander in the 3,200 meters in 12:58.3.
Zoe Rodgers won the discus, Jenna Kophazy won the javelin at 106-4, Katrina Seamens finished first in the shot put with a throw of 27-8 and Laney Gatto won the pole vault.
“We knew Seneca had strong teams on both sides,” said Warren coach Kevin Dustin. “The boys’ team fought hard but were ultimately outdone finishing 3-1 in region competition. The girls’ team, however, put together a great effort to win the region and have an undefeated season. Very proud of both teams this year and a special congratulations to the girls’ team who worked hard and earned a perfect season. We are looking to get some last-minute qualifiers in on Friday and getting ready to compete at the District 10 Championships.”
