Local Athletes Shine at Morgantown Invitational
9 locals from Frankfort, Keyser, Alco, Fort Hill win events at Morgantown Invite
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Nine athletes from Frankfort, Keyser, Allegany, and Fort Hill secured individual championships at the Morgantown Invitational in Morgantown, West Virginia. Notable performances included Cole Cook's discus win and Bryson Grady's victory in the 300-meter run, contributing to strong team placements despite Morgantown winning both team competitions.
- 01Cole Cook from Keyser won the discus with a throw of 148' 11".
- 02Bryson Grady from Frankfort won the 300-meter run in 43.18 seconds.
- 03Frankfort's Bailey Ferguson claimed victory in the girls' 1600m with a time of 5:14.
- 04Morgantown boys and girls teams won overall with scores of 146 and 109 respectively.
- 05Allegany and Fort Hill also had strong individual performances across various events.
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At the Morgantown Invitational held in Morgantown, West Virginia, nine local athletes from Frankfort, Keyser, Allegany, and Fort Hill emerged victorious in their respective events. Keyser's Cole Cook excelled in the discus throw, achieving a distance of 148' 11", while teammate Deacon Stanislawczyk won the pole vault at 11 feet. Frankfort's Bryson Grady clocked 43.18 seconds to win the 300-meter race, and Gavin McDonald finished first in the 1600m with a time of 4:29.45. On the girls' side, Frankfort's Bailey Ferguson won the 1600m in 5:14, and Allegany's Rylee Bauer topped the discus event with a throw of 104' 7". Despite these individual successes, the Morgantown teams dominated the overall competition, with the boys scoring 146 points and the girls scoring 109 points. Frankfort and Keyser placed second and third in the boys' competition with 123 and 88 points, respectively, while Allegany and Fort Hill finished in fourth and seventh place. The event also saw numerous other local athletes achieving top-eight finishes across various events.
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The success of local athletes at the Morgantown Invitational highlights the strength of regional talent in track and field, fostering community pride and encouraging youth participation in sports.
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