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The Avon Lake Invitational Track Meet on April 5, 2025, brought surprising sunny weather to Avon Lake, Ohio. Brunswick High School won both the boys and girls team titles, showcasing impressive performances from various athletes, including record-setting throws and remarkable individual achievements. Rocky River’s Grace Lavelle was a standout performer, contributing to multiple victories. The event not only highlighted athletic talent but also fostered camaraderie among teams, marking a successful start to the track and field season.

Avon Lake Thrives in Sunny Glow at Track Meet

Avon Lake, Ohio, welcomed an unexpected wave of sunshine on April 5, 2025, as the Avon Lake Invitational Track Meet unfolded at Avon Lake High School. Known for its often chilly and soggy weather, this year’s competition surprised everyone with mild and mostly dry conditions, making the event a delightful experience for both participants and spectators.

As the day progressed, temperatures dipped from a comfortable low 60s to the cooler upper 40s. A lazy mist rolled across the stadium towards the end of the meet, yet it barely dampened the spirits of the athletes or the excitement in the air.

Meet director and head coach for the boys and girls teams, Jeff Arra, breathed a sigh of relief; the track and field events went off with far better weather than usual, allowing everyone to showcase their talents without battling the elements.

Brunswick High School Claims Dual Titles

This year, Brunswick High School stole the spotlight by winning both the boys and girls team titles. The boys finished strong with a total of 94 points, narrowly beating out Walsh Jesuit, who finished close behind at 89 points. On the girls’ side, Brunswick dominated with a fantastic score of 116 points, greatly surpassing Canton GlenOak, who finished with 94.5 points. The Rocky River girls also made a mark by finishing third with 72 points, boasting what turned out to be promising performances from their distance runners.

Rocky River Shines with Stellar Performances

The star of the show for Rocky River was none other than senior Grace Lavelle. She snagged first place in the 1,600-meter run with an impressive time of 5:21.87. Not only that, she played a key role in anchoring the winning 4×800 relay team, which clocked in at an excellent time of 9:41.10, and contributed to the second-place finish in the 4×400 relay at 4:12.05. Her teammate Katie Stirm also displayed skillful running, taking third in the 1,600 meters.

Other notable achievements from Rocky River included Jane Rathbun, who secured second place in the 800 meters, and long-distance talents Jane McCann and Brooke Hogan taking first and second in the 3,200 run with times of 11:45.41 and 11:48.78, respectively. On the boys’ side, Henry Lange made his mark by winning the 800 meters in 1:59.64, while fellow runner Ryan Stirm topped the 1,600 meters with an outstanding time of 4:26.42.

Record-Setting Throws and Surprising Junior Performers

In a remarkable display, Avon’s Rania Brown broke the meet record in the girls discus with an astonishing throw of 149 feet, 6 inches, surpassing the previous record held by Molly Radcliffe. Meanwhile, Avon’s Ashton Douglas won the boys discus with a throw of 143-8. Other strong throws came from Rocky River’s Ava Luczak and Rileigh Scarvelli, who took first and third in the girls shot put, while Luczak and Scarvelli tallied impressive results in the discus as well. The competition was truly fierce!

In a twist of fate, Jayden Perrine from Bay Junior was pleasantly surprised to walk away with the win in the 200-meter race (22.53) and second in the 100-meter (11.19). Surprisingly, he also clinched the long jump with a distance of 19-7 using only one jump!

Valiant Efforts Across the Board

Other notable mentions include Nick Rossini from Olmsted Falls, who secured a win in the intermediate hurdles (41.00) and Tre Greer, who ruled the high jump with a height of 6-3. The Avon girls highlighted their efforts by placing fourth overall with 68.5 points, thanks to junior Jayla Antrum, who triumphed in the 400 meters.

As the sun began to set, the competitive spirit and camaraderie among the teams did not go unnoticed. The Avon Lake Invitational has once again proved to be an exciting start to the track and field season, showcasing talents from across the area and leaving behind fond memories of a fresh, bright day in the heart of Avon Lake.

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