Knight track teams defeat LCC squads

Van Wert independent sports

CONVOY — The Crestview boys’ and girls’ track teams both defeated Lima Central Catholic in a non-conference meet held Saturday at Crestview. The Knight boys won 86-20, while the girls scored 78.5 points, to 43.5 points for the Lady Thunderbirds.

First place finishers for the Knight boys include Zach Jellison in the 100- and 200-meter dashes, Jake Tatum in the 800-meter run, Mycah Grandstaff in the 1600- and 3200-meter runs, the boys’ 4×400- and 4×800-meter relay teams, Charles Thornburg in the high jump, Alex Cunningham in the long jump, and Corban Grubb in the shotput and discus throw.

First-place finishers for the Crestview girls include Kara Strabbing in the 100-meter dash, Katie Hughes in the 100-meter hurdles and the high jump, Tommi Andersen in the long jump, Courtney Trigg in the shotput, Bekka Tracey in the discus, and the girls’ 4×100-, 4×200-, 4×400- and 4×800-meter relay teams.

Both Crestview track teams return to action Tuesday for a dual meet at Spencerville High School, beginning at 5 p.m.