WBL track and field meet underway

Van Wert independent sports

ST. MARYS — Van Wert got off to a solid start on the first day of the Western Buckeye League track and field championships at St. Marys Memorial.

During Wednesday’s action, Austin Clay won the shot put title with a toss of 58-07.75, and the 4×800 meter relay team of Trey Laudick, Gage Chiles, Asnake Steyer and Hunter Sherer placed second with a time of 8:30.32.

Kirsten Clay won the discus title with a throw of 136-00, while teammate Jill Gemmer finished third (123-08).

The Cougars currently are on top with 27 team points, while the Lady Cougars are second with 16 points, one behind Celina.

Action will resume on Friday.