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Londonderry downed Salem, 91-54. D.J. Post took the shot put and javelin for the Lancers. Mike Marshall shined for the Blue Devils, winning the long jump, high jump, 110 hurdles, and 300 hurdles.

Whittier's boys defeated Greater Lawrence, 89-46. Chris Pendleton won three events for the Wildcats, helped in the 4x100 relay, and set the school record for his 20-10<1/4> long jump. Freshman Brian Stanley won two events, including the mile and 800 meters. Rogers Bencosme of Greater Lawrence won the shot put and the Reggies took the 4x400 relay.

Coach: Ken Spellman (40th year)

Last year's record: 4-5

Runners to watch: Nick Philpot, Sr., 400/Long Jump; Sam Thomas, Sr., Distance; Sam McMahon, Sr., Hurdles/ Triple Jump; Greg Krathwohl, So., Mile/800; Chris Pinto, Sr., Pole Vault/300 Hurdles; Adam Dillon, So., Jumps

Santi Costello's journey to becoming a track standout began unexpectedly.

"When I was 4 years old I got beaten up," he said. "My dad said, 'That's not going to happen again. You're going to learn how to defend yourself.'"

Coach: Steve Derro (13th season)

Last season: 4-5-1

Returning lettermen: Jon Andreas, sr.; Max Arthur, sr.; Eric Froton, sr.; Eric McDonald, sr.; Adam Roberts, sr.; Jake Buzzell, jr.; Brian Cormier, jr.; Garrett Froton, so.; Dan Kowalewski, so.

What are your personal goals for the upcoming track and field season?

Are you aiming to beat your best time in the 100 meter dash? Are you trying to beat the state record throwing the shot put? Are you trying to make it through a hurdle run without knocking any over?

Schedules are now available for the majority of high school baseball, softball, lacrosse and track teams for the 2008 spring season. Over the next couple of weeks, stories previewing what the spring holds for each team, rosters, and team and individual player photographs will begin to appear on RallyNorth. If your team has a schedule or roster that we do not have yet, please e-mail it to rallynorth @eagletribune.com.