From the April 17 Edition of The Bridgeport News BMS Harry Green Results by Jeff Toquinto Editor of The Bridgeport News Bridgeport Middle School’s girls track team dominated a field of 14 teams at Friday’s Harry Green Invitational held at the “Track to the Future” complex at a cool and damp Wayne Jamison Field. The boys, although not winning, came in fourth at the second annual event. The Braves scored 157 points to get past second place Buckhannon-Upshur, which totaled 124.33. Taylor County Middle was a distant third with 62 points. "The girls looked very impressive," said BMS coach Rob Riley. "They placed third or better in every event but one. That's not an easy thing to do at a meet the size of the Harry Green Invitational." The high placing proved critical. The Braves managed just four first place finishes in the meet. Two of the first place finishes came by Jenna Fogg. Fogg won the 1600 meter run with a time of 6 minutes and 5.9 seconds, while capturing top honors in the high jump with a mark of 4 feet, 10 inches. Also earning a first place was Kate Bishop. She took first in the 200 meter hurdle event with a time of 32.9 seconds. The final first place was earned by seventh grader Schelby Bordner. She took the 400 meter dash with a time of 1 minute and 10 seconds. "Those three girls really stepped it up," said Riley. Their efforts, as well as the rest of the unit's, was needed. The field, according to Riley, was impressive. "There was quality competition from all across the state," he said. " ... We many not face a stronger field this year." The boys' total of 51 was well off the pace of Charleston's McKinley, which won the event with 131 points to easily edge runner-up Miller, with 78 points. South Harrison Middle School finished third with 63 points. "I was satisfied with the finish," said Riley. "This year's team is made up of a lot of above average athletes, but no standouts. It takes a couple of standouts to place in the top 1 or 2 at a big invitational." The highest individual finish was Nathan Schwenk who took second in the pole vault. He finished with a jump 9 feet and 6 inches. Also getting some multiple placing in the meet was Josh Brown. Brown took fifth place finishes in the 100, 200 and 400 meter dashes. Heath Haws placed in two events. He finished fourth in the 3,200 meter run and the pole vault. Riley was pleased with both team's showings, as well as the crowd. However, he said the weather was a bit of a problem. "The rain took away some of the fun," said Riley. "I thought the crowd was great, despite the weather. I haven't seen that many people at a middle school meet in quite a while." Riley added that most of the schools have indicated they will return next year. He also offered praise to BHS boys track coach Jon Griffith, the meet's director, for a solid event.