MCC boys track team runner up at state

COMSTOCK PARK — The Mason County Central High School boys track team finished runner-up at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3 State Track meet Saturday at Comstock Park High School.

The 4 by 800 relay team of Drew Griffis, Alex Myers, Traviss Smith and Chase Barnett won in a seasno best time of 7:57. Barnett won the 1,600 meter run in a time of 4:15 and also won the 800 meter run in a time of 1:57. Zac Benham placed eighth in the 3,200 meter run with a season best time of 9:47. Also competing, but not placing, were Travis Smith, 400 meter run; Drew Griffis, 800 meter run; Alex Myers in the 1,600 meter run and the team of Griffis, Smith, Barnett and John Trevissono in the 1,600 meter relay. The team finished second overall with 31 points behind Wyoming Kelloggsville, which won with 52 points.

– Submitted by Sherry Wyman