The Bulldogs have another trophy to add to their trophy case. Both the boys and girls winter track teams walked away from the South Coast Conference Championship this past Sunday victorious, with the boy’s team earning 70 points and the girl’s team 97.
Morale was high going in to Sunday’s SCC meet at New Bedford Voke, as the Bulldogs entered undefeated. Coach Bill Tilden, who also serves as the school’s Athletic Director, described this season as a dream.
“Both teams have excelled due to senior leadership and fearless underclassmen along with some new upperclassmen on both teams,” he said.
Last year the girls entered the SCC championship undefeated, but this was the boys’ first experience with such accolades.
“Going undefeated in the dual meet season is a feat in itself,” said Mr. Tilden.
Team captains are David Friedman, David Romanowicz, Matt Vicino, Eric Geldmacher, Ryann Monteiro, Abby Hiller, Cayla Johnston, Ally Saccone and Hannah Walsh.
According to Mr. Tilden, it was tough to play against ORR because you could never figure which event many of the athletes would compete in.
“The teams strengths this year have been their depth and having athletes willing to run any event needed,” he said.
The season isn’t over yet, as those who have qualified move forward to the Division 4 State Championship on Saturday, February 18. According to Coach Tilden, “Many are looking to improve their personal bests.” The meet will be held at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston.
By Shawn Sweet
Eric Geldmacher is holding the boys trophy while he’s sitting on the shoulders of Nick Cristaldi. Photo by Dorothy Bell