Balanced Effort Jolts Rockets to State Title

The Reading track team took home the Division 2 crown on February 17.

The Reading boys track team visited the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center, and brought back the ultimate souvenir. Thanks to a balanced effort throughout their lineup, the Rockets racked up 49 points to distance themselves from North Attleborough and snag the Division 2 championship. JD Greenfield got things started right with a victory in the 600-meter run in a time of 1:23.79. Ryan Maney qualified fourth in the boys 55-meter hurdles, but bounced back to win in the final race with a time of 7.81 seconds. Reading’s success continued into the relay events as the 4x200 team of Robert Federico, Ryan Maney, Dorian Johnson and Aaron LeLacheur finished in 1:33.28 to grab third place and six points for the team. The Rocket 4x400 meter team …

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Larry "Doc" Warnock, LMT

2:39 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013

Congratulations to the RMHS Boy's Track Team....maybe we are on our way to another streak! I really enjoyed providing sportsmassage to some members of the team and then watching them win. Nice going, Hal!   more ›

Assistant David Williams Replaces Longtime RMHS Track Coach

Williams enjoys coaching and appreciates the enthusiasm of his athletes.

Reading Memorial High School Assistant Track Coach David Williams is the new head coach for the girls' team. Williams is filling the shoes of longtime head coach Ken Feit. Feit left his position after more than 30 years, but Williams had been by his side for 15. Williams spoke highly of Feit, saying, "he was a great person, great coach, great teacher. I've learned an awful lot from Ken.” The girls compete in different events including high jump, long jump, shot put and more. Williams said Feit taught him a lot about how to coach all of those events and how to "balance and juggle them during a practice session." The team practices six times per week and currently holds a 2-3 record in the Middlesex League. "The kids have been very committed…

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PHOTOS: Reading Girls Spring Track Meet

Check out photos of the Rockets track meet.