Track and Field: Potomac Falls Makes Noise at Turner Ashby Invitational

(Apr. 14, 2010) - The Potomac Falls High School track and field team attended the Turner Ashby Invitational at Bridgewater College last Saturday. In all 22 high schools competed in the meet, the PFHS girls placed 4th and the boys placed 5th overall.

Of special note: A meet record was set by Juan Campos in the 800 Meter Run with a 1:57:50, which places him among the nation's elite! In addition, Campos anchored the boys 4x800 relay team along with Alvaro Morales, Grant Deker and Connor Wilson which set a meet record with a time of 8:07:49, which is recognized at the national elite level.

Other top 5 individual performances of note: Nicole Fauteux had two 1st place finishes, one in the 100 hurdles with a time of 16.20, and also the 300 hurdles with a time of 48.78, her younger sister Eileen Fauteux finished 4th in the 300 hurdles with a 50.81. Jenn Richards finished 4th in the shot put with a throw of 31'6".

In all a strong overall showing by coach Cornwall's Panthers at a competitive event early in the season.

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