By James Yodice / Journal Staff Writer
The team standings at the Albuquerque Metro Track and Field Championships followed exactly the standings from the previous week, at least at the top as Cleveland’s boys and Albuquerque Academy’s girls claimed the gargantuan metro trophies.
The Storm put up a huge number, 125 points, which was 49 in front of La Cueva (76). St. Pius had a very impressive day and placed third with 69 points.
The Chargers scored 96.5 points, and they even lost 10 points when they were DQ’d out of the 1,600-meter medley, a race they were clearly going to win, for a poor exchange.
La Cueva (71) and Sandia (56.5, a point in front of Cleveland) were second and third, respectively.
Grace Erinle, a sophomore from Academy, had a meet-best 23 points. She won the long jump on Thursday, and won the 200 on Saturday (25.14 seconds). She also placed second Saturday to teammate Julia Stein, who won the triple jump on her final attempt (35 feet, 6 inches).
Erinle also earned points in the two sprint relays for Academy. She was also the high point girl at her home meet last weekend.
Thomas and Erinle were among a handful of athletes who had multiple event wins at metros. Cleveland’s stellar girls hurdler, Morgan James, won comfortably at both distances, especially the 300-meter intermediate hurdles.
Junior Anna Hastings of Academy, last year’s state champ in 4A in both the 1,600 and 3,200, ran second to Rahmer in both races last week at the Harper. She won the 1,600 on Saturday (5:07.60).
“Today wasn’t necessarily my fastest race, especially compared to last week … but I’m super excited. I’ve had lots of big PRs this season, and definitely just trying to get ready for state,” Hastings said. “I’m trying to repeat (in the 1,600 and 3,200) and get out there and have good races.”
