Track: Southern girls, Toms River North boys win Ocean County Relays
Southern is loaded with young stars, while Toms River North's next generation is stepping up. Plus: Ranking the top 5 boys and girls performers.
STAFFORD – Three strides after crossing the finish line first in the 4x100, Kara Davis was engulfed by joyous teammates. Not only did Southern Regional win a gold medal at Friday’s Ocean County Relays, but they did so in a school-record time of 48. 46 seconds.
That’s the sixth fastest girls 4x100 time in New Jersey track & field this season and easily the best in the Shore Conference thus far. The Rams back as a powerhouse after a couple of rebuilding years, and they are bursting with young talent. Davis is a sophomore.
Also carrying the baton were freshman Taylor Diller, freshman Addison Johnson and senior Gemma Bongiomi. The 4x100 was the signature effort on a night when the Rams racked up 116 points to win the team title by 48 points. Bongiomi said watching her younger teammates explode onto the scene has been a blast.
“Coming into the season they were all so motivated – there wasn’t much that need to be said,” she said. “Their talent speaks for itself. They are so fast, so good.
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