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The boys and girls indoor track and field teams lost to Boston Latin at the Track at New Balance in Boston on Wednesday, Jan. 7. The boys lost 57-39, while the girls lost 52-43. Despite both losses, some Wayland athletes set personal records.
The meet included field, sprint and distance events. Some athletes tried different events, with some competing in as many as five. Athletes score points individually, with their placements earning a set number of points for the team.
“The biggest takeaway from the meet, I think, is that we have the potential to do very well if we stay locked in and just keep grinding,” McCormack said. “We’ve got a couple more DCL meets before DCL Championships, and I think we can really score a lot of points as long as we work on a few things.”
McCormack also highlighted moments that showed the team’s resilience.
“My highlight was seeing our 4×200 team win, even though they were disqualified for a lane violation,” McCormack said. “Watching them, seeing that they have the potential to do really well was my highlight. There were a couple of performances that didn’t go as planned, but a few athletes stepped up in ways that might not even show on the results sheet.”
According to McCormack, team support and spirit also stood out as positive aspects of the meet.
“In the end, we all crowded the railing and cheered on our four by two and four by four teams,” McCormack said. “That’s really where I think our support lies. If we can channel that energy across the whole track, we have a lot of potential.”
Junior captain Sazie Wrentmore echoed similar sentiments.
“I was really happy, and we had a lot of people stay until the end to support their team, and a lot of people showed up,” Wrentmore said. “There were a lot of smiles and personal records that people shattered which really excites me. Our whole team really stood out [Wednesday], and the atmosphere was really good [Wednesday]. I was really happy overall.”
McCormack also emphasized the importance of team morale and commitment to each other and the overall team.
“A lot of people need to be solely committed to their races and focused on what it means for the team,” McCormack said. “Yes, it’s an individualized sport, but we’re also competing as a team. Every race counts toward winning the meet altogether.”
According to senior captain Atticus DeGrenier, the team looks to improve on attitude, while also recognizing that some injuries, including McCormack’s fall during the hurdle, set them back.
“I think we did the best we could overall, but some injuries and things held us back,” DeGrenier said. “We need to make sure we are spreading our team out the right way across events to make sure we can get us a win. Everyone having a good attitude is important, and that’s something we want to keep improving upon.”
The teams look to continue their season with their next meet on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the Track at New Balance in Boston. The full season schedule can be viewed on Arbiter.
