VIDEO, PHOTO GALLERY: Warriors continue strong season with double dual meet sweep

October 28, 2020

By BRIAN CUNNIFF

WILDWOOD — The Wildwood High School boys cross country team ran its record to 4-1 on the season with victories over Schalick and Clayton in a double dual meet Wednesday on the Warriors’ boardwalk and beach home course.

Freshman Jorge Cruz continued his fantastic debut high school season by winning the meet in 16 minutes, 35 seconds, to lead Wildwood to a 25-31 decision over Schalick and a 16-43 win over Clayton.

Robert Wilizcek (18:06) and Liam Fitzsimons (18:10) finished third and fourth, respectively, while Noah Pruszinski (20:23) was sixth for Wildwood. Alexis Huerta (22:59) was Wildwood’s fifth finisher in 12th place overall.

Wildwood dropped the girls meet to defending South Jersey Group I Schalick, 17-42. Ava Troiano was Wildwood’s top finisher, placing fourth in 23:27.

Wednesday's cross country meet among Wildwood, Schalick and Clayton gets underway on the Wildwood Boardwalk.
Wildwood's Brenna Farrell finishes against Schalick.
Wildwood's Monica Kobierowski heads to the finish line.
Wildwood's Landon Taylor.
Wildwood's Alexis Huerta-Tapia holds off an opponent near the finish.
Wildwood's Noah Pruszinkski heads toward the finish line.
Wildwood's Liam Fitzimons finished in fourth place against Clayton and Schalick.
Wildwood freshman Jorge Cruz heads to a first-place finish in Wednesday's home meet against Schalick and Clayton.
Robert Wileczek of Wildwood placed third in Wednesday's tri-meet.
Wildwood's Reagan Kobierowski finishes Wednesday's race.
Ava Troiano was Wildwood's top finisher in the girls meet.