BAINBRIDGE —
The Lowndes track and field teams competed this past Saturday at the Larry Clarke Invitational in Bainbridge.
The boys finished third overall, with 61 points, out of 21 teams in attendance. The top three teams took home trophies for their performances for the day.
The girls finished eighth.
Davonte Watts who finished first in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 14.86. He also finished second in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 36.69. A.J. Harper finished second in the shot put with a throw of 47 feet, five inches.
Jadon Long finished second in the 2-mile run with a time of 10:24. Long also finished third in the 1-mile run with a time of 4:47.
Chance Roe, a freshman, finished fourth in the 1-mile with a time of 4:53.
Lowndes’ boys’ 4X400 relay team finished third with a time of 3:#7. The members included: Davonte Watts, Eric Hart, Richard Williams, and Seneca Fuller.
On the girls side, the Vikettes racked up 39 points to finish eighth.
The LHS track team competed without Megan Charbeneau, an all-state runner that was feeling under the weather, but still earned 14 points in the mile and 2-mile race because of a solid performance from Alison Peters, a junior.
Peters finished second in the 2-mile run with a time of 12:30 and third in the 1-mile with a time of 5:56. Jackie Pinkerton dominated the 800-meter race by running a time of 2:25, 10 seconds better than the next closest finisher.
Both teams will compete again Wednesday in the quad meet at Tift County. Valdosta will also participate in the meet.
Local Sports
Lowndes track opens season in Bainbridge
Boys finish third, Vikettes eighth
- Local Sports
-
-
Georgia Sparks win championship in Orlando
The Georgia Sparks Basketball Teams traveled to Orlando, Florida to compete in Spring Fling 2 Super Region Tournament which took place at Disney Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. This was a busy weekend for the Sparks as they had three teams and over 30 parents.
-
52nd Annual Valdosta Open tees off
The Boys and Girls Club of Valdosta and the Valdosta Country Club are hosting the 52nd annual Valdosta Open June 29-30.
-
GSC Awards Ceremony
The Gulf South Conference is proud to announce its 17th annual GSC “Top Ten” Award winners.
-
Georgia Sparks win championship in Orlando
The Georgia Sparks Basketball Teams traveled to Orlando, Florida to compete in Spring Fling 2 Super Region Tournament which took place at Disney Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. This was a busy weekend for the Sparks which brought three teams and over 30 parents.
-
Manu Ginobili sparks Spurs to Game 5 win
Manu Ginobili ran onto the floor as fans stood and screamed.
He went to the bench, and they chanted his name.
The sights and sounds of so many San Antonio spring nights were back Sunday night — and the real party might be just a few days away.
Ginobili broke out of a slump in a big way with 24 points and 10 assists in his first start of the season, and the Spurs beat the Miami Heat 114-104 to take a 3-2 lead in the NBA Finals. -
2013 South Georgia Diamond Brawl
The Lowndes Vikings baseball team is set to host the 16th Annual South Georgia Diamond Brawl, featuring 19 teams playing 28 games across four fields.
-
Jaguars Caravan 2013
The Jackonsivlle Jaguars’ caravan made a stop at the Valdosta Mall Saturday for their second visit in as many years.
-
Stormy weather halts play during US Open 1st round
Phil Mickelson rolled a birdie attempt 8 feet past the hole at No. 11. Steve Stricker did the same at No. 12. Bogey. Bogey.
And that wasn’t even the stormy part. -
Blackhawks beat Bruins 4-3 in 3OT Cup opener
The Chicago Blackhawks know all about Andrew Shaw’s reputation around the league. They also know the pesky little forward is so much more than just another irritant for opposing players.
-
Valdosta’s Eldridge inducted to Georgia Golf Hall of Fame
Frank Eldridge has been playing golf so long that he has spent nearly his whole life with a club in his hand.
- More Local Sports Headlines
-
