“We knew Johnsonburg was going to be tough and we were going to have to win some things that we weren’t favored in, which we did,” said Snell. “Not only that, but we wanted some good momentum going into the showdown with Coudy.”

Gage Mott-Macalush took first in the 110-meter hurdles (20.2 seconds) and took the discus crown (98 feet, 8.5 inches). With Leihden Wotorson out due to illness, freshman Demar Seymour took charge in the 100 meters (12.34) and 200 meters (24.78) as well as being part of the winning 400-meter relay (48.24).

“It was a team effort,” said Snell. “Other guys stepped up. It’s amazing. To have that depth at little Sheffield is wonderful. Demar Seymour, who is a freshman … and Collin Brown stepped up huge.”

On the girls side, the Wolverines were able to win all three jumping events, with Kassidy Orinko winning long jump (13-8) and triple jump (28-2) and a returning Emily Foster in high jump (4-9) where she would qualify for districts. Sheffield girls’ only other first place came from Emma Mcbride in the 800 meters (3:27) followed closely by fellow freshman Wolverine Kayle Bell (3:29).

Times Observer Photo by Cody Elms Kassidy Orinko takes the handoff from Bryana Butler Tuesday during the 400-meter relay.

“It was real nice having Miss Foster back,” said Snell. “I told (Orinko), Thursday we’re going to need her big.”

The varsity will be working the Sheffield Junior High meet on Wolverine Mountain this afternoon and then will travel to Coudersport for a Northern Tier face-off.

IKE, YOUNGSVILLE SPLIT

RUSSELL –The Youngsville track teams took the short trip north to face Eisenhower in a track & field meet Tuesday.

It’s always a rivalry and usually close.

Times Observer Photo by Steve Younger Eagles’ Riley Robinault takes off in the long jump.

That turned out to be the case in the girls meet as the Lady Knights prevailed 74-73.

Each team had multiple event winners with the Eagles’ Riley Robinault taking first place in the high jump (4 feet, 9 inches), in the long jump (14-4) and the 100-meter dash (14.0). Teammate Cassidy Britton took first in the 800 meters (2:57), 1,600 meters (6:28) and the 3,200 meters (14:18).

Eisenhower’s Mackenzie Dunn took first place in the shot put with a toss of 32-7 and also took first in the discus with a throw of 77-5.

Meanwhile, in the boys meet, Youngsville prevailed 96-50.

Both teams had impressive outings by several athletes as the Eagles’ Michael Bojaczko took first place in the 800 meters (2:35), the 1,600 meters (5:43) and the 3,200 (12:51). Blake Myers swept the jumping events, taking first in the long jump (19-4), the triple jump (40-6.5) and the high jump (5-10). He also anchored the 4×800 relay along with teammates Kale Jesperson, Thomas Jukes and Logan McDonald. Teammate Ethan Senz won the 100 meters (12.2) and the 200 meters (25.6).

Times Observer Photo by Steve Younger Eisenhower’s Mikael Beaver clears the bar in the pole vault.

Youngsville head coach John Victor “I’m very pleased with everyone’s performance today,” Youngsville coach John Victor said. “We haven’t had much time to work on technique, so it was nice to see our athletes relying on raw ability and the potential they showed as far as improving once they get more practice in.”

The Knights also had outstanding performances turned in.

Mikael Beaver took first in the pole vault (8-0) and also took first in the in the javelin (110-0). Benji Bauer won the shot put (39-10) and Caleb Penley claimed the discus (110-4.5).

Eisenhower head coach John Mandeville added ” We won the throwing events, but Youngsville just had too much depth for us in the track and jumping events,” Eisenhower coach John Mandeville said. “Joe Mistretta for us had a nice day. Beaver, Bauer and Penley each had a nice day.

“I was proud of our girls today. Mackenzie Dunn and Emily Grosch each performed well and will only get stronger as the season goes on. It’s always good to go against Youngsville. They have a good program. John always has them ready to go.”

Meanwhile, in the boys meet, Youngsville prevailed 96-50.

Both teams had impressive outings by several athletes as the Eagles’ Michael Bojaczko took first place in the 800 meters (2:35), the 1,600 meters (5:43) and the 3,200 (12:51). Blake Myers swept the jumping events, taking first in the long jump (19-4), the triple jump (40-6.5) and the high jump (5-10). He also anchored the 4×800 relay along with teammates Kale Jesperson, Thomas Jukes and Logan McDonald. Teammate Ethan Senz won the 100 meters (12.2) and the 200 meters (25.6).

Youngsville head coach John Victor “I’m very pleased with everyone’s performance today,” Youngsville coach John Victor said. “We haven’t had much time to work on technique, so it was nice to see our athletes relying on raw ability and the potential they showed as far as improving once they get more practice in.”

The Knights also had outstanding performances turned in.

Mikael Beaver took first in the pole vault (8-0) and also took first in the in the javelin (110-0). Benji Bauer won the shot put (39-10) and Caleb Penley claimed the discus (110-4.5).

Eisenhower head coach John Mandeville added ” We won the throwing events, but Youngsville just had too much depth for us in the track and jumping events,” Eisenhower coach John Mandeville said. “Joe Mistretta for us had a nice day. Beaver, Bauer and Penley each had a nice day.

“I was proud of our girls today. Mackenzie Dunn and Emily Grosch each performed well and will only get stronger as the season goes on. It’s always good to go against Youngsville. They have a good program. John always has them ready to go.”

WARREN SWEEPS UNION CITY

UNION CITY — Warren’s track & field teams swept host Union City on Tuesday in its Region 4 opener.

Warren’s boys’ team won 103-45, and girls’ team won 115-35.

“We had a good performance at Union City on both sides today,” said Warren coach Kevin Dustin. “We had a few district qualifiers today and are exploring different events with different kids.”

In the boys’ victory, Warren senior Ethan Best won the 110-meter hurdles in 16.2 seconds and the 300 hurdles in 43.3 seconds.

The Dragons dominated the distance events with Corban Reinard (2:16.9) and Sam Lindell (2:18.1) finishing 1-2 in the 800; Lindell won the 1,600 in under 5 minutes; and Matt Sowa (11:39.7) and Louis Flatt (11:45.3) were 1-2 in the 3,200.

Jeremiah Richardson dominated the sprints with wins in the 100 (12.1 seconds), 200 (25.3), and 400 (1:00.2).

Parker Shene won the triple jump with 37 feet, 8 inches, and the long jump at 18 feet.

All three relays were victors. Cole English, Patrick Mowrey, Landon Nelson, and Kolten Sumrow won the 4×800 in 12:03; Cam Williams, Lindell, Reinard, and Best won the 4×400 in 4:03.2; and Richardson, Parker Shene, Best, and Johnny Corbett won the 4×100 in 48 seconds.

Lucas Douvlos finished first in javelin at 128 feet, 3 inches.

In the Lady Dragons’ victory, Lindsay Madigan won the 100 in 13.1 seconds, Maddie Nosel the 200 in 28.2, and Lilly Newton the 400 in 1:02.

Senior Shyann Rulander swept all three distance events, winning the 800 in 2:45, 1,600 in 5:49.3, and 3,200 in 12:46.3.

Madigan also won the long jump with 15-1, and the triple jump with 30-8. Newton also won the high jump with 4-11.

Aurora Feaster finished first in discus for Warren with a throw of 71 feet, and in shot put at 28-5.

Jenna Kophazy won javelin (82-9) and pole vault (7-0). Newton and Laney Gatto also vaulted 7 feet.

Warren’s 4×100 relay team of Nosel, Laney Gatto, Ellie Yeager, and Gracie Gatto won in 54.6 seconds; Tori McMichael, Madigan, Gracie Gatto, and Newton the 4×400 in 4:39.2; and Kophazy, Sarah Harvey, Alexia Bowers, and Kaelin Hatfield the 4×800 in 14:27.4.

“We are looking for progress from week to week and today was a good step toward that,” said Dustin. “We are looking forward to going to the Brookville Invite this weekend.”

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Steve Younger and Jon Sitler contributed to this report