WHITE HALL —
While most saw gray, overcast skies and chilly temperatures that dipped in the low 50s, Fairmont Senior’s Nick Trefz had a different view of Saturday’s Times Invitational.
“I love it. It’s great weather,” the Polar Bears’ standout runner said of annual event, which celebrated its 25th anniversary. “The temperature is perfect and it didn’t rain, so I’m happy.”
Trefz keyed Fairmont Senior’s first-place team finish by winning the boys’ race at Apple Valley golf course. The performance was part of a near clean sweep for Marion County, as North Marion took home the girls’ team title.
For Trefz, the showing was a continuation of a solid senior year. The top ranked runner in Class AA-A and a top-five finisher at the 2011 state meet, he finished Saturday’s race in a blistering 16:43.
Sports
Related Photos
-
Fairmont Senior's Nick Trefz heads to the finish. PHOTO BY TAMMY SHRIVER
-
Times West Virginian Editor John Veasey poses with members of the first place boys team, Fairmont Senior. PHOTO BY TAMMY SHRIVER
-
Times West Virginian Editor John Veasey poses with members of the first place girls team, North Marion High School. PHOTO BY TAMMY SHRIVER
-
North Marion's Emma Harrison heads into the final stretch. PHOTO BY TAMMY SHRIVER
-
East Fairmont's Brenda Palmer heads into the final stretch. PHOTO BY TAMMY SHRIVER
-
North Marion's Drew Burkett heads into the final stretch. PHOTO BY TAMMY SHRIVER
-
Fairmont Senior's Bethany McPherson heads into the final stretch. PHOTO BY TAMMY SHRIVER
-
The varsity boys start the race. PHOTO BY TAMMY SHRIVER
-
The varsity girls start the race. PHOTO BY TAMMY SHRIVER
Polar Bears, Huskies shine at Times invite: PHOTOS
Trefz wins boys’ race in 25th year of event
- Sports
-
-
Polar Bears vs. Golden Bears postponed to today
It’s a washout in Golden Bear country.
The Fairmont Senior-Oak Glenn Class AA regional final championship game has to wait another day.
The culprit? A toad strangler that dumped gallons of water on the field, which resulted into a muddy mess. -
HERTZEL COLUMN: Jarrod West treasures time with his family
It came along too late to do me any good, but today I want to offer a very warm thank you to Jarrod West, the one-time West Virginia University basketball hero.
-
WVU in eight-team Cancun Challenge field
West Virginia University’s basketball team will be in a field with seven other teams in the 2013 Men’s Cancun Challenge, played at the all-inclusive Aventura Palace resort near Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
-
Kansas pitcher Taylor shuts down Mountaineers
In its first game of pool play against Kansas at the Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship, the West Virginia University baseball team was defeated, 7-2.
-
Bucs enjoy hockey sideshow after 4-2 win over Cubs
It was hard to tell whether the Pittsburgh Pirates were heading on a road trip or getting ready for a Stanley Cup playoff game after beating the Chicago Cubs 4-2 on Thursday for their fourth straight win.
-
Penguins looking to close out Senators in Game 5
Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson isn’t quite ready for the traditional season-ending handshake.
Yet he knows if the Senators can’t find a way to slow down the Pittsburgh Penguins, it’s coming soon. -
Bell ready to make impact in Steelers’ backfield
Le’Veon Bell wants the ball in his hands. Always.
First down. Fourth down. First quarter or overtime. The Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back figures the best chance for his team to be successful is with the ball tucked under his right arm and his legs churning upfield. -
Polar Bears set for Oak Glen today
Oak Glen is next on the menu for the Fairmont Senior baseball squad.
With the 11-0 win over Braxton County on Tuesday evening, and Oak Glen’s eight-inning 2-1 win over Ritchie County, the two teams find themselves squaring off against one another while fighting for a spot to play in the state tournament. -
HERTZEL COLUMN: Big 12 baseball tournament is about America
All of a sudden the Big 12’s annual baseball tournament is more about America and the American way than it is about baseball.
And that makes it a wonderful thing. -
East’s Summers signs to play softball at FSU
East Fairmont softball player Kayla Summers always dreamed about playing softball in college.
On Tuesday, Summers signed her letter of intent to play at Fairmont State University.
“Ever since I started playing softball, I always told my parents that I was going to go to college and play softball,” she said. - More Sports Headlines
-
Polar Bears vs. Golden Bears postponed to today
