Sunday, April 16, 2023

LJ track: Smoole, Chu, Ruff shine

 

Wyn Smoole - the hair

By Ed Piper

The girls have been getting all the attention, but La Jolla's boys are performing well--and head coach Paul Byrne cited Wyn Smoole, Leed Smoole, Isaac Chu, Kevin Chiu, Chris Ruff, and Elijah Vaz for strong performances recently.

Wyn Smoole was everywhere at the Vikings' tri-meet at Canyon Hills High Thurs., April 13, involving San Diego High and the Rattlers. Smoole ran the second leg in the 4x100-meter relay, handing off to Vaz after "hitting my leg" with the baton, Smoole said after the race. Brenden Goldstein, Smoole, Vaz, and Owen Davis ran that relay in 44.52 to win it.

The older Smoole, a senior, known for his speed on the rugby pitch for La Jolla, also competed in the 300-meter hurdles (41.01 to win), 800 meters (no time), and the high jump (5'8" for third place).

In addition, Wyn place fourth in the long jump, with a best mark of 19', 2.5 inches.

(Photos by Ed Piper)


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