On March 28, the Islanders’ track and field team members with the best marks competed in the Mt. Carmel Invite, where there were more than 85 schools and 2,500 athletes participating.
In the boys’ 800-meter run, Nathan Ayan and Vincent Russo led the way for the Islanders. Ayan ran a time of 1:57.73 and Russo wasn’t far behind, clocking a 1:58.88. Russo’s time was a personal best (PB).
Noah Jones was a standout for the Islanders as well, as he turned in a 20-foot-10-inch leap in the long jump.
Two Islander girls ran in the 400-meter dash, Maya Wilson and Micaela Gistaro, who posted times of 59.91 and 60.17, respectively.
The Islanders’ next meet is the Track Classic at University City on April 4. Events start at 10 a.m.
