Coach Mike Spoede is having to ask a lot out of just a few athletes this season. The Warrenton girls track team is relying on an extremely limited crew for most of its scoring and has even …
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Warriors Host Invitational Meet
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By Derrick Forsythe, Record Sports Editor
Coach Mike Spoede is having to ask a lot out of just a few athletes this season.The Warrenton girls track team is relying on an extremely limited crew for most of its scoring and has even encountered trouble trying to field its traditionally strong relay teams.On Friday during the Warrenton Invitational, four competitors were responsible for the Warriors’ eighth-place finish. Union claimed the girls team title.“We have four girls taking all of our medals,” acknowledged Spoede. “We’re using who we have available, and they’re doing well.”Senior Melora Broker showed her versatility, placing in two different races. She finished second in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:32 and placed third in the 100-meter dash at 14.12 seconds.“She has a lot of responsibility for us,” said Spoede. “She’s been a big contributor for the team.”Senior Melanie Raterman also earned two medals, finishing third in the discus with a toss of 114 feet, 2 inches. She took sixth in the shot put, clearing 30 feet, 5.5 inches.“She had some really good competition,” said Spoede. “It was a talented field of throwers.”Junior Daphne Meine continued providing points in the high jump, clearing 4 feet, 6 inches to tie for second place.“She’s always reliable for us,” said Spoede. “We know we’re going to come away with points from that event.”Sophomore Madeline Carlson also earned two medals for the Warriors, placing fourth in the two-mile run with a 12:30 and fifth in the mile at 5:45.Warrenton will compete in the GAC meet at Orchard Farm on Friday, and Spoede anticipates having more competitors at his disposal.“We’re going to be trying to blend our JV and varsity to put two teams together,” said Spoede. “Hopefully we can score well and be in the upper half.”The boys team, on the other hand, has a deeper talent pool from which it benefits.Warrenton landed fourth out of 17 teams with 66 points, with Holt taking first in the meet.“I was very pleased with our performance,” said Coach Steve McDowell.The Warriors posted several season-best numbers.Senior Devin Ray recorded his lowest time of the season in the 200-meter dash, winning in 22.81 seconds. He also took third in the 100-meter race at 11.67 seconds.Sophomore Jordon Washington appeared to be back at full strength following an injury, finishing second in the 100-meter at 11.6 seconds.“Both of them ran very strong,” said McDowell. “It was great to have Jordon back in there healthy.”Freshman Drake Wagner also medaled in the 200-meter race, clocking a time of 23.57 seconds for fifth place.“They’re picking the right times to get their times down,” said McDowell, of his sprinters. “If they can peak heading into conference time, that’ll be real good.”The trio also helped the 800-meter relay team to its best time of the season, finishing in second at 1:32. Joining Ray, Wagner and Washington was senior Cloud Wharton.The Warriors 400-meter relay team, consisting of Ray, Wagner, Washington and freshman Justin McBroom, took first in 45.22 seconds.The Warriors also saw significant progress in the throwing events, with senior Jeff Reese recording a new personal best in the discus with a heave of 113 feet, 7 inches.“It was a good day for throwers at our event with a lot of great competition,” said McDowell.Junior Brian Lanigan medaled in the triple jump, placing fourth with a distance of 38 feet, 7.5 inches.“I’ve been proud of his efforts this season,” said McDowell.Lanigan also took seventh in the long jump.Other medalists for the Warriors included senior Nick Wallace, who ran his best time of the season in 16.4 seconds in the 110-meter hurdles. He placed fifth in that event, while finishing fourth in the 300-meter hurdles.Warrenton also earned a medal in the pole vault, with junior Jacob Hickl clearing 11 feet for sixth place.
Warrenton freshman Drake Wagner competes during a relay last Friday.
