Athletics News

By: Delco Times

Haverford School’s speed contingent led it to the Inter-Ac title on Saturday, the Fords scoring 155 points to best host Episcopal Academy’s 137.

James Hawkins Jr. led the way in the hurdles. He set the league record in the 300, clocking in at 37.84 seconds. That is the second-fastest time in Pennsylvania this year and downs the league record that had stood since 1999 in the hands of Brian Derby of Chestnut Hill Academy at 38.00.

Hawkins also won the 110 hurdles in 14.15, the Pa. No. 6 time this year.

Charlie Beifeld did the sprint double, winning the 100 in 10.72 seconds and the 200 in 21.96. Ahijah Goins claimed the 400 meters in 48.68, the ninth-fastest time in Pennsylvania this season. Goins was also second in the 800. Isaiah Bland finished second in the 400 and in the high jump. Haven Hoilett was fourth in the 200 and the 400. Haverford was second in the 4 x 100 relay and 4 x 400 relay.

The Fords won the shot put via Philip Okala, with Walt Frazier third. Jordan Schulson was the pole vault runner-up. Henry Galia scored third in the triple jump, third in the discus and fifth in the long jump.

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