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In a thrilling meet at Tom Zunino Stadium, Vacaville High School’s track and field teams achieved a remarkable sweep against Vanden High School. The boys’ team secured a dominant victory with an 88-44 score, showcasing their strength across multiple events, including impressive performances in sprints, hurdles, and field events. Similarly, the girls’ team triumphed with an 80-51 win, highlighted by standout achievements in both hurdles and relays. The day was a testament to athleticism, teamwork, and the competitive spirit of both schools as they displayed outstanding sportsmanship.

Vacaville High School Track & Field Teams Dominate Vanden in a Thrilling Meet!

In a stunning display of athletic prowess, the Vacaville High School track and field teams pulled off an impressive sweep against Vanden High School on Wednesday afternoon at Tom Zunino Stadium. The atmosphere was electric as fans cheered on their favorite athletes, fueling the competitive spirit of this exciting showdown.

The Boys Bring Their A-Game

The boys’ varsity team left nothing to chance, wrapping up the meet with a commanding score of 88-44. With numerous first-place finishes, the Vacaville boys showcased their strength in a wide variety of events, demonstrating both speed and skill.

Ryan Hibbard sprinted his way to victory in the 200 meters, finishing in a swift 22.74 seconds, while teammate Devin Bishop took the 400 meters with a time of 55.48 seconds. Not to be outdone, Carson Morrill claimed first place in the 800 meters, clocking in at 2:03.89. In a grueling test of endurance, William Wurzbach emerged victorious in the 3,200 meters with a time of 10:44.94.

In the hurdles, Seth Mitchell sped through the 110 hurdles in 16.50 seconds, showcasing his quick reflexes and agility. In the field events, Edgar Hernandez threw the shot put an impressive 44 feet, 7.5 inches, while Jose Medina Barragen won discus with a mighty throw of 138 feet, 3 inches. The boys’ high jump event saw Jelani Wiggins soar to 5-10 feet, while Jaylen Matthews took the long jump at 18 feet, 8.5 inches. Completing the team’s successful day, Anthony Villicana triumphed in the triple jump with a distance of 37 feet, 11.5 inches.

Additionally, the boys’ team won both relay events, finishing the 4×400 relay in 3:53.91 and the 4×800 relay in 12:37.19. A truly stellar performance all around!

Girls Also Shine Bright

Not to be outdone, the Vacaville girls’ team also had a successful day, sealing a win with a score of 80-51. Their hard work and perseverance was evident in numerous events as they put up some remarkable times and distances.

Isabella Mason showed her versatility by winning both the 100 hurdles in 16.34 seconds and the 300 hurdles at 49.32 seconds. Meanwhile, Giselle Swart finished strong, winning the 1,600 meters in 5:54.14 and the 3,200 meters in 13:02.30. Lucia Rodriguez also made her mark, claiming first place in the 800 meters with a time of 2:35.88.

In the field events, Breanne Cook secured a win with her discus throw of 102 feet, 7 inches, while Taylor Feminis soared to victory in high jump, clearing a height of 4-06 feet.

Adding to the day’s achievements, the girls’ team clinched the 4×800 relay victory, finishing in 14:35.30. Their teamwork and collaboration were evident as they crossed the finish line together.

Vanden’s Strong Efforts

The boys’ team from Vanden had some standout performances as well. Jamarkus Banks took home the 100 meters with a time of 11.11 seconds, while Ethan Poirier secured a win for his team in the 300 hurdles, clocking in at 43.45 seconds. Vanden’s relay teams also shone bright, winning the 4×100 relay with a time of 45.02 seconds.

On the girls’ side, Vanden’s Jasmine Rochelle dazzled fans by winning both the 100 and 200 meters with impressive times of 12.57 seconds and 26.17 seconds, respectively. Isabella Taylor also made headlines with her wins in the long jump and triple jump, while the Vanden girls clinched the 4×400 relay at 4:30.25.

Overall, it was a day filled with thrilling races and unforgettable moments for Vacaville and Vanden high schools. Both teams displayed outstanding talent and sportsmanship, making it a delightful spectacle for all the fans in attendance. Here’s to hoping for more exciting meets in the future as both teams continue to impress!

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