The Post-Bulletin, Austin MN
Competing for the first time this season on their home track gave the Austin boys plenty of incentive to make a fine showing in Tuesday's triangular meet.
Austin finished first with 87 points, Mankato West was second with 65, and Albert Lea finished third with 31 team points in the meet held at the Larry Gilbertson Track.
"The kids were happy to be at home and it was a nice night for a track meet," Austin coach Tony Einertson said. "All four of our relays finished first and posted impressive times. The 4 x 800 relay team started out with a tremendous time, one of the best in the state this year, and then Will Darling stole the show."
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Will Daring drew rave reviews from his coach for posting a time of 39.11 seconds in the 300 hurdles. This was a career best time for Darling in that event. He also finished first in the 100 meters.
Henry Darling of Austin won the 400 meters, and Tim Erickson took the top spot in the 800 meters for the Packers.
Things also went pretty well for the Packers in the field events. Joe Diggons won the shot put and Tyler Bentzin took the top spot in the discus. Michael Hirsch was the runner-up in the long jump.
Look for complete agate results of this track and field meet in Thursday's edition.
Competing for the first time this season on their home track gave the Austin boys plenty of incentive to make a fine showing in Tuesday's triangular meet.
