Demon Boys Track Finishes Fifth in Conference Finals

The Avon Lake Shoremen took the Southwest Conference Track and Field Championship in a runaway for the second year in a row on Friday. The Shoremen won three events and took second in six events, earning 126 points - giving them a big lead over Berea, who came in second with 80 points.

The Demons took fifth overall at the meet held at Friday, with Peter Ogonek earning the team's only win in the 800-meter run (1:58.96).

Josh Buzzard, Jack St. Marie, Gavin Kelly and Peter Ogonek took third in the 800 meter relay. St. Marie went on to take third in the 1600-meter run (4:25.07) and the 3200-meter run (9:51.32)

Alex Schultz took second in the long jump with 20-06.5.

Conner Neu of Midpark set a new meet record in the discus throw (188-01).

Final Team Rankings:

1) Avon Lake: 126 points

2) Berea: 80 points

3) Olmsted Falls: 70 points

4) Midpark: 66 points

5) Westlake: 59 points

6) Steele: 54 points

7) North Olmsted: 40 points

8) Brecksville-Broadview Heights: 32 points