The SHS Girls Track Team made a splash at the statewide Coaches Invitational and Elite meet this past weekend.

By Louise Carpenter

The Somerville High Girls Track team participated in the statewide Coaches Invitational and Elite meet on Saturday, January 23 and Sunday, January 24 at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston.

Participating on Saturday were Youdine Felix and Lourdes Jean-Louis who both competed in the 55m dash and the long jump, along with Jackie Eloi who competed in the 55m hurdles. All three girls qualified for this meet with their performances throughout the season.

On Sunday’s Elite Meet, which is a showcase meet for the best track and field athletes in Massachusetts, senior Gabrielle Etienne placed 4th in the shot put with a best throw of 38′ 8 3/4″.  This was very close to her season best throw of 38’10” at the Dartmouth College Relays.

Next up for the Highlanders is the GBL Championship Meet on Saturday, January 30 at 4:00 p.m. at The Reggie Lewis Center.