The Lancaster High School boys’ track team won its fifth straight Ohio Capital Conference championship this season. If they qualify, some senior runners will continue to compete even after school has ended for all students next week. The senior runners who are graduating this weekend are experiencing the last season of their high school athletic career. Boys’ head track coach Joseph Moorhead said the seniors were strong and had a big impact on the team.
“Part of the legacy that this group of seniors is going to be leaving behind is winning an OCC championship each year of their high school career, the second straight class to accomplish that feat. Additionally, this group had a couple of Fulton Relays championships and a couple of runner-up finishes. This group brings a lot of toughness to the table. I also think they’ve done a good job of instilling that value in our underclassmen,” said Moorhead.
A few LHS seniors told Eye of the Gale their favorite memories and what they will miss.
LHS senior distance runner Joe Strigle said that he will always remember some of the tournaments and the excitement of competition.
“My favorite memory of track and field was probably the Wayne Invitational. There were a lot of teams there and a fun environment. I will miss the feeling of my adrenaline racing, getting ready to race, and my teammates,” said Strigle.
LHS senior distance runner Finn Tripp said he will always remember the meets and his mentors.
“My favorite memory was racing at Fulton relays, and I will miss my teammates and coaches as they helped me do my best and were always there for me,” said Tripp.
LHS senior thrower Gavin Farmer said he will miss his teammates and the relaxation of the sport.
“The people and my favorite part about track was getting to slow down and enjoy the sport instead of always being stressed,” said Farmer.
LHS sprinter Marquis Reynolds said he will miss running well with his teammates, even with an injury.
“I’m just gonna miss the experience of competition and running with friends and hitting eleven at the start of my senior year and ending my junior year at a twelve flat while having a messed up Achilles,” said Reynolds.
