New Kent Trojans second, Lady Trojans third in Conference 25 track

By Alan Chamberlain | May 28, 2014 6:29 pm

New Kent's Darren Jones (left) accepts congratulations from teammate Griffin Kowal after breaking the school record in pole vault during the Conference 25 meet.

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New Kent’s Trojan track and field team finished second while the Lady Trojans claimed third in the May 19 Conference 25 championships at New Kent.

The boys scored 90 points, trailing only Lafayette’s 139. York placed third with 70 followed by Warhill and Poquoson (67), Park View (58), Southampton (30), and Colonial Heights (5).

The girls totaled 86 points while Lafayette won with 221 and Warhill took second (95). Trailing New Kent were York (71), Poquoson (20), Park View (15), and Colonial Heights (12).

The Trojans received individual event wins from Darren Jones and Andrew Carlin. Jones cleared 13-6 in pole vault to not only win but also set a new school record. Initially, he broke the school record by clearing 13 feet. Carlin, meanwhile, easily claimed the 3200-meter run in 10:11.45.

The Lady Trojans also boasted a pair of first place finishers. Caitlin McClain won discus with a toss of 91-7 while Adrienne Goodlet held off the competition to take the 200 meters in 26.46.

Other Results (New Kent only)

Boys: 100- 2. Crewe 11.43. 400- 4. Morris 53.01. 1600- 2. Carlin 4:36.08. 110 hurdles- 4. Jones 16.39; 6. Ferrell 16.96. 300 hurdles- 3. Peck 43.26. 4×100- 3. NK 44.92. 4×400- 5. NK 3:40.78. 4×800- 3. NK 9:17.77. High jump- 6. McMillian 5-4. Pole vault- 3. Kowal 12-6. Long jump- 2. McMillian 20-0. Triple jump- 3. Morris 39-10½; 5. Jones 37-5. Discus- 6. Hill-Sanders 104-5½.

Girls: 100- 2. Goodlet 12.96. 400- 4. Gipson 65.95. 3200- 6. Kinder 16:31.02. 100 hurdles- 4. Gatling 19.53. 300 hurdles- 6. Gatling 56.53. 4×100- 3. NK 51.67. 4×400- 5. NK 4:44.53. 4×800- 3. NK 12:29.74. High jump- 6. Goodlet 4-8. Pole vault- 2. Jones 9-6; 3. Harris 7-6; 5. Turner 7-0; 6. Stewart 7-0. Triple jump- 4. James 32-9. Shot- 2. Mathis 31-1; 5. McClain 29-5½. Discus- 5. Mathis 80-10¾.

Darren Jones clears the bar at 13 feet, 6 inches to win pole vault.

Sprinting around curve, Lady Trojan Adrienne Goodlet has already made up the staggered start on the field on the way to winning the 200 meters.