The Lobos first large track meet of the season resulted in both the boys and girls team showing they will once again be top contenders for both team crowns at each event, as well as potential state champions once again this year, especially on the girls’ side of the ledger.

Competing at the Ben Franklin Friday Night Lights meet on Friday, Snowflake’s boys finished second, and the Lady Lobos took first place honors. ALA Queen Creek won the boys meet with 110 team points. Snowflake was close behind with 102. Eastmark was third with 68.5.

Snowflake’s girls team won with 135.5 team points easily outdistancing second place ALA Queen Creek’s 99.5 total. Eastmark was third with 52.

In the boys 100 meter, Jacob LaDuke took first place with a time of 10.93. Ryder Hall was second with 10.99. Christian Smith placed ninth, and Gionn Jones was 12th.

In the 200 meter, Jacob LaDuke again crossed the line the fastest with a time of 22.38. Christian Smith was third with 22.93, and Otto Mills was 11th.

In the 400 meter, Gionn Jones placed second with a time of 50.66. Eli Willis was 34th.