Friday, February 1, 2008

Longwood boys track takes second in county

The Longwood Lions totaled 43 points last night in the Large School County Championship at Suffolk Community College, finishing behind only Northport (69 points).

Senior Barry Franklin had a terrific meet, taking first in both the 3,200 and 1,600. He ran 9 minutes, 37.6 seconds in the 3,200 and 4:34.78 in the 1,600.

The Lions also did well in the shot put once again. Senior Vinny Guida threw 48 feet, 2 inches for second place and senior Chris Searles was third with a throw of 47-09.

The Lions picked up six more points in the 4 x 200 with a third-place finish. That team included Searles, Brandon Smith, Rashawn Robinson and Demitrius Leonard.

Longwood's 4 x 800 team took sixth.

Senior Mike Maher grabbed a point in the 300-dash with a sixth-place finish (40.5).

The small school championship is Saturday at 6 p.m.

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