Despite an attempt by Mother Nature to postpone the spring sports season, the Oxford varsity track teams had two successful meets over the past two weeks.
On April 2, Oxford faced off against Davison and Rochester Adams. And on April 10, the Wildcats returned, despite almost a week off from school, to race against Lapeer West and Holly.
GIRLS – The Oxford girls track team defeated Davison 70-47 on April 2, but lost to Rochester Adams 52-83.
Placing against Davison: High Jump – Jenelle Parker, first place; Carly Gailey, third. Discus – Meghan Hickey, first. 110 Meter Hurdles – Andrea Hitchcock, first; Jenelle Parker, third. 100 Meter Dash – Darci Kujawa, first; Krysten Sylva, second. 400 Meter – Caryn Inman, first. 300 Meter Hurdles – Andrea Hitchcock, first. Shot Put – Meghan Hickey, first. 200 Meter Dash – Darci Kujawa, first. 800 Meter – Lindsay Anderson, third. Long Jump – Alicia Kramer, first. 3200 – Lauren Cribb, first; Shoup, third.
Placing against Adams: High Jump – Jenelle Parker, third. Discus – Meghan Hickey, first. 110 Meter Hurdles – Andrea Hitchcock, first. 100 Meter Dash – Darci Kujawa, first; Krysten Sylva, second. 400 Meter – Caryn Inman, first. 300 Meter Hurdles – Andrea Hitchcock, second. Shot Put – Meghan Hickey, first. 200 Meter Dash – Darci Kujawa, first. Long Jump – Alicia Kramer.
The Lady Cats came back after the repeated ice storms to tie against Holly in the April 10 tri-meet.
Placing against Holly: High Jump – Jenelle Parker, second; Carly Gailey, third. Long Jump – Jenelle Parker, second. Shot Put – Meghan Hickey, first. Discus – Meghan Hickey, first. 3200 Relay – Andrea Hitchcock, Carly Gailey, Lauren Cribb and Shoup, second. 110 Hurdles – Andrea Hitchcock, first. 100 Meter Dash – Krysten Sylva, first; Shannon Terry, third. 800 Meter Relay – Theresa Miner, Krysten Sylva, Darci Kujawa and Sarah Lukas. 300 Hurdles – Andrea Hitchcock, first. 800 – Caryn Inman. 200 Meter Dash – Darci Kujawa; Theresa Miner, second. 3200 – Lauren Cribb, second.
At the time of publication, results were unavailable for Oxford vs. Lapeer West.
BOYS – The Oxford boys track team opened their season by defeating Rochester Adams 102-35, but losing to Davison 57-64.
Placing against Davison: Shot Put – Vince Belitsos, third. 110 Meter Hurdles – Jordan Schaenzle, first; Carl Price, third. 100 Meter Dash – Ryan Marsh, second; Andrew Darrin, third. 1600 – Richmond, first; Tim Rowland, second; Kenny White, third. 400 Meter – Pat Striet, third. 300 Meter Hurdles – German Guererro, second; Jordan Schaenzle, third. 200 Meter Dash – Nick Freeborn, second. 800 Meter – Richmond, first; Kevin Brown, third. 3200 – Richmond, first; Tim Rowland, second.
Placing against Adams: Shot Put – Vince Belitsos, first; Tab Wood, third. 110 Meter Hurdles – Jordan Schaenzle, first; Carl Price, third. 100 Meter Dash – Ryan Marsh, first; Andrew Darrin, second. 1600 Meter – Richmond, first. 400 Meter – Pat Striet, first; Adam Popa, second; Jason Molczyk, third. 300 Meter Hurdles – German Guererro, second; Jordan Schaenzle, third. High Jump – Brad Grunewald. 200 Meter Dash – Nick Freeborn, first; Ryan Marsh, third. 800 Meter – Richmond, first. Long Jump – Jimmy Henry, first; Devin Johnson, third. 3200 – Richmond, first; Tim Rowland, second; Kenny White, third.
After taking time out to enjoy the icy weather, the Wildcats returned on April 10 to defeat Holly 92-30 and Lapeer West 92-31.
Placing against Holly: High Jump – Brad Grunewald, first. Long Jump – Jimmy Henry, first. Shot Put – Hugo Gomez, first; Vince Belitsos, second. Discus – Hugo Gomez, first; Vince Belitsos, second. 3200 Relay – Kevin Brown, Pat Striet, Tim Rowland and Richmond, first. 100 Meter Hurdles – Jordan Schaenzle, second. 100 Meter Dash – Andrew Darrin, first; Ryan Marsh, second. 800 Relay – Ryan Marsh, Adam Popa, Jimmy Henry and Nick Freeborn, first. 1600 Meter – Richmond, first; Tim Rowland, second. 400 Relay – Jason Molczyk, Andrew Darrin, Nick Freeborn and Ryan Marsh, first. 400 Meter – Pat Striet, first, Adam Popa, third. 300 Meter Hurdles – Jordan Schaenzle, second. 800 Meter – Richmond, first; Kevin Brown, second. 200 Meter Dash – Nick Freeborn, first; Jimmy Henry, second; Ryan Marsh, third. 1200 Meter – Richmond, first; Tim Rowland, third. 1600 Relay – Nick Freeborn, Adam Popa, Pat Striet and Jordan Schaenzle, first.
Placing against Lapeer West – High Jump – Brad Grunewald, first. Long Jump – Jimmy Henry, first; Brad Grunewald, third. Shot Put – Hugo Gomez, first; Vince Belitsos, second. Discus – Hugo Gomez, first; Vince Belitsos, second. 3200 Relay – Richmond, Tim Rowland, Kevin Brown and Pat Striet, first. 100 Meter Hurdles – Jordan Schaenzle, first; Brad Grunewald, second; Kam Mueller, third. 100 Meter Dash – Andrew Darrin, second; Ryan Marsh, third. 1600 Meter – Richmond, first, Tim Rowland, third. 400 Meter – Pat Striet, first. 300 Meter Hurdles – Jordan Schaenzle, first; Kam Mueller, second. 800 Meter – Richmond, first. 200 Meter Dash – Nick Freeborn, first; Jimmy Henry, second; Ryan March, third. 3200 – Richmond, first; Tim Rowland, second.