Varsity Track & Field
Solid Performances Posted by
Boys’ and Girls’ Teams at Strasburg

By Andy Parker (May 13, 2006)

The boys’ and girls’ track and field teams finished out regular season play this past Wednesday with the year’s final dual meet, held at Strasburg High School.  The boys’ team tied with the Strasburg Rams, while the girls’ team, despite a valiant effort, was defeated.  Although victory was just out of reach for the Mustangs, the meet was marked with high performances for several members of both teams. 

The Lady Mustangs, although up against tough competition, had a solid showing against Strasburg.  Among Mason’s first place finishers were Sushmita Gorhandas in the high jump, Ashley Thompson in the 100m dash and the 200m dash, and Karina Robarge in the 300m hurdles.  Once again, the ladies 1600m relay team took an easy first place with an outstanding time of 4:36. 

The Mason boys also competed admirably against Strasburg.  As usual, Travis Greene easily took the 100m dash and the 200m dash.  However, due to a heel injury, Greene was unable to compete in his best event, the long jump.  It is unclear whether Greene, the defending Virginia A state long jump champion, will be able to compete in the event come next week at the Bull Run district meet.  In addition to Greene’s victories, Derek Devore won the 110m hurdles, and took second in the 300m hurdles.  In the distance events, Kassum Rahawi won the 800m run, and Daniel Benn took first in the 3200m run.  For the throwers, Bob Bumgarner took first place in the shot put, with a colossal throw of 40’10’’. 

The track and field team will compete next Wednesday at Manassas Park High School in the Bull Run District Championship.