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  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • A sprint to the finish line in the 1,600-meter run.
  • Umbrellas were everywhere as the rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • Chloe Abbott approaches the finish line at the end of the 4 x 100-meter relay.
  • Northville's Gracie Goble and Lindsay Walters make the exchange on the 4 x 200-meter relay.
  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • Jason Ferrante (right) and Nate Hall (second from left) gear up for the final lap in the 1,600-meter run.
  • Northville's Lauren Rodriguez (left) and Kristen Bailey of Novi finish the 4 x 100-meter relay.
  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • Coaches from both teams congregate for a discussion.
  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • Lindsay Walters wins the 400-meter dash.
  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • Northville seniors celebrated their day after the track meet.
  • Seniors went through the tunnel for the last time.
  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • The cupcake lady was ready with the treats for seniors.
  • Jason Ferrante (center) will be headed for the University of Michigan next season.
  • Teammates cheered the seniors after the meet.
  • Seniors had their day in the rain after the meet.
  • Seniors had their day in the rain after the meet.
  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • Joost Plaetinck of Novi (right) led Conor Naughton of Northville during the 3,200-meter run.
  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • There was pain for some athletes after their races.
  • Novi athletes take time for a post-race discussion.
  • Sahisnu Malapati of Novi hits the finish line in the 800-meter run.
  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
  • The rain put a damper on some of the races in a KLAA dual track and field meet between host Northville and Novi, in which the Mustangs won on both girls and boys sides.
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Mustangs use speed, balance to knock off Wildcats

By MARVIN GOODWIN
@marvingoodwin

NORTHVILLE - The rains came and no one could stop the showers Tuesday as Novi visited Northville for a KLAA Central track and field matchup.

Even so, the show went on, including a postmeet recognition of Northville’s senior athletes, and there were plenty. Each was presented with a rose and a cupcake, and a celebratory stroll with parents on the track as teammates and supporters cheered the occasion.

They even took a final lap, and exited through a human tunnel formed by teammates.

At least one cupcake was dropped on the track, by accident to be sure, but all was good, especially since the Mustangs topped Novi on both the boys (94-39) and girls (89-47) sides.

Novi coach Marsha Reid saw it coming, especially with a young squad stlll getting acquainted with the nuances of track and field.

Plus Northville’s girls are still loaded with quality distance runners and sprinters, enough to cause any team concerns.

“There’s a huge distance tradition with both of these schools and we look forward to these competitions,” Novi coach Marsha Reid said. “(But) we’re just young. We rely on a lot of freshmen and sophomores to do the varsity stuff, but it’s a lot of fun seeing them make progress.”

Northville’s girls placed second at the Division 1 state meet last year and although they lost a few members from graduation, the Mustangs are still formidable, featuring some of the state’s fastest relay teams. But as the soggy day unfolded, they backed off on some of their events.

Lauren Rodriguez won the 100 and 300 hurdles, Chloe Abbott won the 200, Gracie Goble won the 100 and long jump, and all three ran on the winning 4 x 200 relay.

Novi’s Hannah Lonergan won the 800 (2:21), outdueling Novi’s Cayla Eckenroth, but couldn’t master Lexa Barrott in the 1,600, who eased away from Lonergan on the final lap to win in 5:12.

Novi’s Emma Hammelef won the pole vault and discus throw for the Wildcats.

For the boys, Novi couldn’t keep up with the Mustangs, although the Wildcats had their moments. Joost Plaetinck won the 3,200 in 9:39, finishing ahead of fast-closing Conor Naughton of Northville, them proclaimed his affection for distance running. “I like the two mile (3,200), I think it’s the greatest event in track and field,” said Plaetinck, one of the area’s top distance runners.

Northville won all four relays and won its share of open events as Ramsey Ghabra won the 100 and 200 dashes, and Jason Ferrante won the 800 and 1,600, the latter with a furious kick that shook off Novi’s Nate Hall. With 300 meters to do, both tore down the backstretch, nearly stride-for-stride at maximum speed until Ferrante pulled away in the final meters.

Novi’s John Stefan (110 hurdles) and Dorian Haney (discus throw) also notched victories for the Wildcats, who will see the Mustangs again at Friday’s KLAA Kensington Conference meet.







Boys track

NORTHVILLE 94, NOVI 39

POLE VAULT - Scott Sawyer (Novi) 9-6; LONG JUMP - AJ Abbott (North) 19-4; HIGH JUMP - Hopkins (North) 6-0; DISCUS - Dorian Haney (Novi) 124-0; SHOT PUT - Dedona (North) 42-3 ½; 3200 RELAY - Northville 8:20; 110 HURDLES - John Stefan (Novi) 16.73; 100 DASH - Ramsey Ghabra (North)11.19; 800 RELAY - Northville 1:36; 1600 RUN - Jason Ferrante (North) 4:36; 400 RELAY - Northville 47.67; 400 DASH - Przybocki (North) 52.38; 300 HURDLES - Justin Days (North) 43.89; 800 RUN - Ferrante (North) 2:02; 200 DASH - Ghabra (North) 23.42; 3200 RUN - Joost Plaetinck (Novi) 9:39; 1600 RELAY - Northville 3:54.



Girls track

NORTHVILLE 89, NOVI 47

POLE VAULT - Emma Hammelef (Novi) 7-0; SHOT PUT - Felice (Novi) 30-6 ¾; DISCUS - Hammelef (Novi) 88-2; LONG JUMP - Gracie Goble (North) 15-10 ½; HIGH JUMP - Hannah Hood-Blaxill (Novi) 4-10; 3200 RELAY - Northville 10:55; 100 HURDLES - Lauren Rodriguez (North) 16.89; 100 DASH - Gracie Goble (North) 13.06; 800 RELAY - Northville 1:49; 1600 RUN - Lexa Barrott (North) 5:12; 400 RELAY - Northville 53.96; 400 DASH - Lindsay Walters (North) 1:00; 300 HURDLES - Rodriguez (North) 47.21; 800 RUN - Hannah Lonergan (Novi) 2:21; 200 DASH - Chloe Abbott (North) 27.44; 3200 RUN - Rachel Zimmer (North) 12:35; 1600 RELAY - Northville 4:35.

Last Updated: 5/5/2015 11:07:35 PM EST

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