Tigers Sweep Norwood

As any New Englander knows, late April can be bring any kind of weather -- 90 degrees and humid, 33 degrees and a driving rain. However, the weather the last few days has been absolutely perfect for running and was perfect for Newton North's fourth dual meet of the year, a resounding sweep of host Norwood.

For the boys, Adam Bao continued his outstanding season, winning both the long jump (20-1), triple (42-3), and 200 meters (22-9). Steve Long won the shot put (46-2), but really made noise in the discus, where he threw a PR and league-best 134-2. Sam Arsenault won the high jump (6') and 400 (53.0). Hymlaire Lamisere won the 100 (11.3) for the fourth straight meet.

Freshman Ezra Lichtmann got the first of what will surely be many wins in his varsity career, taking the mile in 4:55. Jarad Forman won the deuce in 10:48. Seb Putzeys made it a distance sweep, winning the 800 in 2:00.1.

The Tigers also swept the relays to amass 101 points to Norwood's 35.

The Tiger girls were only slightly less dominant than their counterparts, overwhelming the Mustangs by a score of 99-37. Their were strong contributions from many of the usual suspects: Michelle Kaufman won the 100 (12.9) and the 300 hurdles (47.0), while placing second in the triple jump and third in the long jump. Vicki Marone won the 100 hurdles in 16.6 and had a huge win in the triple jump, leaping 34 feet. Emma Kornetsky, Carolyn Ranti, and Nora Barnicle won the 400, 800, and mile, respectively.

But the performance that really stands out is Margo Gillis' stunning win in the 2-Mile. The freshman ran 11:35.8, a time that appears to be the best in the BSC this year, and that would have placed 10th in the All-State meet last year. Wow!