January 04, 2009

NNHS Runs at Auerbach Meet Today

Newton North freshman and sophomores will be competing at the Large Schools Division of the Auerbach Freshman-Sophomore meet today at the Reggie Lewis track.

Competitors are posted on the MSTCA web site:

25th Annual Red Auerbach / MSTCA Freshman-Sophomore Championship-Large Schools

Newton North athletes to watch include Amy Ren (seeded first in the 55 hurdles at 9.47), Miller Tuohy in the 1000, Sarah Perlo in the mile, and Margo Gillis in the 2-mile. Gillis is the top seed by almost half a minute and could approach Natasha's Roetter's meet record of 11:12, set back in 1999. In the field events, Ren is top seed in the long jump (16'), while Emily Hutchinson is fourth seed in the high jump (4-11).

For the boys, Ezra Lichtmann should be in the seeded heat of the 1000, taking on top seed, Weymouths Steve Sollowin. In the mile, Dan Ranti might make the fastest heat, as he's seeded 14th at 4:55. Freshman Justin Keefe is seeded at 5:05. Young Guang will be running the 300, and Ryan Donovan is the fourth seed in the shot put.

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