| MCKINLEY INVITATIONAL IN CHARLESTON MAY 2 EDITION OF THE BRIDGEPORT NEWS by Jeff Toquinto Editor of The Bridgeport News Bridgeport Middle School’s girls and boys track teams didn’t take first place wins at Friday’s McKinley Invitational in Charleston. However, the Braves were more than just competitive. BMS’ girls finished second in the 11-team meet, while the boys took home a fourth-place slot. The Braves posted 129.3 points in the girls portion. They trailed Horace Mann’s “A” team, which finished with 178 points. No other teams were close. Following those two schools, points. On the girls side, Lauren Gilbert once again had a big day for the Tribe. She managed to take a pair of first place individual finishes, while also grabbing an individual second in the meet. Gilbert won the 400-meter dash with a time of 1 minute and 3.5 seconds. She also won the 200-meter dash in 28.3 seconds, while taking second in the 100-meter dash. Two other Braves also took individual wins. Jenna Fogg won the 1600-meter run with a time of 6 minutes and 6.92 seconds, while Marie Conley won the 75-meter hurdles with a time of 14.1 seconds. For the boys, their total of 68.5 trailed John Adams (125), McKinkley (86.5) and Central Catholic (84). The boys stayed competitive despite not taking first in any events. The Braves did manage three second place finishes led by Matt Wilson. jump and the high jump. BMS also finished second in the 4x800-meter relay event. The Braves posted a time of 10 minutes and 6.8 seconds. The Braves return to action today with a home meet. They host Gore, Buckhannon and Lumberport. |