NB Boys Track Competes At State Finals

The Northern Bedford Boys Track & Field squad was represented in three events at the state championships last weekend in Shippensburg.

The boys 4 x 800 relay team of Nicholas Strayer, RJ Gates, Connor Laird and Chase Imes finished 20th in the 23 team field with a 9:09.81.

Senior Ian Zimmerman ran in the 1,600 meter run and finished in 4:28.69. Although it was his best time of the year, he narrowly missed the medal stand, finishing 10th of 26 competitors.

Junior Mason Detterline jumped 42-3.5 feet in the triple jump, which was good enough to make the final round. Detterline missed a medal by 1.25 feet in finishing ninth overall.

“Our kids competed very well on the biggest stage there is and can be very proud of their seasons and their efforts in the state finals,” stated Head Coach Jeff Batzel.