Runners approach the line, get set, and wait for the gun to fire. As soon as the sound of the shot reaches their ears, the athletes race along the track, sprinting and launching themselves over hurdles. After senior Ryan Kyle clears the first one, he's off, meters ahead of the other runners. Kyle...

When the COVID pandemic hit, many people lost touch with their hobbies and found themselves with little to do with their newfound time. However, junior Jack Graffeo used the extra time to delve into a new hobby that has allowed him to accumulate numerous records and awards: running. This extra practice...

Coming off of a strong performance last season, both head coach Phillip Archambault, and track and field captains Paul Bergeron, Davis Haines, Adam Wedlake, Devesh Khamitkar, and Jason Story have high hopes for the spring 2024 season. The goal for the boys this year is the same as every year: to maximize...

Wrentham, Massachusetts in November of 2022: senior Davis Haines finishing in 16:00 flat. Running the 5k at the Divisional Sectionals with the hope of hitting his new personal best. Running through the grass about to cross the finish line with an outstanding pride for himself. This is the moment that...

Jack Graffeo is just a sophomore at WA, but he is already breaking records. At the Auerbach Freshman-Sophomore Championship Meet on Saturday, Jan. 7, Graffeo broke the meet record for the one mile race with a time of 4:26.50. This broke the previous meet record of 4:26.76. After he finished the record-breaking...

Even for the most capable runners, the Cross Country State Championship is a feat too great to accomplish. Despite their initial confidence, they often find themselves falling in the face of a setback, unwilling to put in the work needed to hurdle over it. But the rare few that do end up coming out...