Boys 4x400m Relay Preview
Butler broke it open a few weeks ago in the 4x400m relay, putting down a PA#1 time of 3:24.97 at Kent State (292m track) across state lines in Ohio. No other team has run faster than 3:26 in the event this season (though there have been some quick flat track times, which we will get to). Butler is among the top-ranked teams in all four relays. Like its 4x2 team, Butler has been consistent in the 4x4 this season, and looks to be in prime position to chase a state title here (just like its other relays).
But there will be challengers to close out the day at Penn State.
Central Bucks West and North Penn are a pair of teams that have run quick times in recent weeks. CB West went 3:26.62 a few weeks back at Lehigh on a flat track. North Penn ran 3:26.88 to win the TFCAofGP Meet of Champions, also at Lehigh. Both squads are hitting their stride at the right time to make a run at this title.
Penn Wood ran 3:26.27 back in December at the Armory. The Patriots have a lot of talent and will look to replicate that performance and be right in the mix for a big day in the 4x4. Episcopal Academy was a close second to North Penn at MOCs. Their season best of 3:27.14 from that race on a flat track puts them right in the conversation up front.
State College Area, Cumberland Valley, Penncrest, and Pennridge are among the other teams to watch for in this field. It's going to be a great last event of the day!
ENTRIES:
Event 22 Boys 4x400 Meter Relay
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Meet Record: 3:18.73 3/2/2002 Glen Mills, Glen Mills
Polk, Alexander, Bishop, Jones
School
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1 Butler
2 Central Bucks South
3 Central Bucks West
4 Coatesville
5 Cumberland Valley
6 Downingtown East
7 Ephrata
8 Episcopal Academy
9 LaSalle College High School
10 Manheim Township
11 Methacton
12 North Penn
13 Penn Wood
14 Penncrest
15 Pennridge
16 Ridley
17 Souderton Area
18 State College Area High School
19 West Chester Henderson
20 Wilson (3)