The Centerville Elk Boys Varsity Track & Field team showcased their skills and determination at the GWOC Championship Meet, finishing in an impressive 2nd place. Despite facing a strong Wayne Warrior team, the Elks had a fantastic night filled with remarkable performances across various events.

Leading the Elks' charge were senior athletes Soso Anosike and Daniel Emmert, who delivered outstanding performances in multiple events. Anosike's athleticism shone brightly as he secured victories in the High Jump, Long Jump, and 300M Hurdles, demonstrating his versatility and skill on the track. Likewise, Emmert's dominance was evident as he claimed first place in the 1600M Run and the 800M Run, showcasing his speed and endurance.

Here are the results for all the Centerville Elk Boys Varsity Track & Field athletes at the GWOC Championship Meet:

100 Meter Dash: Ben Hanchak - 8th place (11.55), Deshawn Seye - 11th place (11.57)
200 Meter Dash: Ben Cannon - 6th place (22.78), Quincey Capogna - 7th place (22.84)
400 Meter Dash: Ben Cannon - 3rd place (49.53), Charlie Abate - 5th place (51.41)
800 Meter Run: Daniel Emmert - 1st place (1:55.75), Lucas Melzer - 4th place (1:58.18)
1600 Meter Run: Daniel Emmert - 1st place (4:16.09), Jagger Noel - 5th place (4:23.91)
3200 Meter Run: Eric Bucher - 4th place (9:37.07), Mitchell Job - 8th place (10:15.16)
110 Meter Hurdles: Sopuluchi Anosike - 3rd place (14.90), Jonah Fellows - 8th place (16.11)
300 Meter Hurdles: Sopuluchi Anosike - 1st place (39.13), Victor Salinas - 8th place (42.88)
4X100 Meter Relay: 4th place (43.98)
4X200 Meter Relay: 4th place (1:32.14)
4X400 Meter Relay: 2nd place (3:25.51)
4X800 Meter Relay: 1st place (8:05.65)
High Jump: Sopuluchi Anosike - 1st place (6-5), Lukas Dean - 12th place (5-5)
Long Jump: Sopuluchi Anosike - 1st place (21-11.75), Titus Le - 14th place (16-5.25)
Pole Vault: Ethan Ireland - 2nd place (14-6), Lukas Dean - 11th place (9-0)
Discus: Isaac Nott - 14th place (108-11), Kuol Kuol - 15th place (108-3)
Shot Put: Kuol Kuol - 5th place (42-8), Isaac Nott - 15th place (36-6.25)

The Centerville Elk Boys Varsity Track & Field team's impressive performances in a variety of events contributed to their strong showing at the GWOC Championship Meet. Their dedication and hard work continue to shine as they strive for excellence in every competition they face. Next up for the Elks is the District Championship on Wednesday May 15th and Friday May 17th at Bellbrook beginning at 3:30 pm each day. Tickets will be available online at www.ohsaa.org/tickets or you can use cash at the gate.