Last night was the final track meet of the regular season. It was actually an invitational meet billed as "Under the Lights" (even though it was over long before dark). But there were a mere five schools there. One school may have only participated it half of the events. I think everyone who has qualified for Districts stayed home. Why exert yourself, why risk injury? This meet has become a do-or-die meet. Last chance to qualify. If you're a senior, run like it's your last meet. It just may be. The boys went 1-5 this season. Not to find excuses but they were a young team. Some races this year were 100% freshman. Team wide seniors make up less than 10%. Will it make them a better team next year. You have to hope it does. But track and field is as individual as a team sport can be. The elation of breaking the almighty PR, your personal record. I've seen kids get excited after losing because the beat their own time. I saw a school record beaten this year. I've seen the joy in one athlete's eyes for just completing his event, regardless of the time. And I saw the sorrow and sadness from the loss of one of their own. Next, Saturday is in line for Mid-Penn's. Cross your fingers and wish them luck.
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