Prep track and field: Flying Eagles find success in the early going
Woodrow Wilson’s boys track team lost a bevy of state champions from a season ago, and replacing their production is among the objectives for head coach Steve Kidd. Which is why the result of Thursday’s Coach Willie B Invitational was so important. “Well, we won,” Kidd said.
“That’s a good thing. ” The Flying Eagles fought off Shady Spring and Independence for the boys team championship, scoring 131 points. Shady finished a single point ahead of Independence (114-113) for second and third.
Wins are always nice, of course, but Kidd also puts it in perspective. “This early in the season,” he said, “you’re not really trying to determine your wins and losses, but trying to get better every week and every race. ” Rebuilding the relay units is among the focal points for Kidd this season.
The Flying Eagles have always had strong relay teams, and last year was no exception after coming away with state championships in the 4x100 and 4x200. What’s more, one of the members of the foursome, Gabriel Kidd, also won the 100-meter state title. Christian Stewart was fifth and Daniel Walling eighth.
All three have graduated, leaving senior Myles Walters as the lone remaining member of those title-winning teams. Woodrow was second and third in the 4x100, while the 4x200 teams were second and seventh on Thursday. The top 100 foursome was made up of Walters, Oak Hill transfer Curtis Cunningham, Jackson Schroder and Jackson Gray.
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