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Record-Breaking Weekend for Will C. Wood Track & Field at the Crump Invitational

The Will C. Wood High School Track & Field team made an unforgettable mark at the Crump Invitational in Dixon this past Saturday, with two Wildcats rewriting the school record books and several others delivering standout performances.

Seymour and Ford Smash School Records

DeShawn Seymour Jr. delivered a blazing performance in the 100-meter dash, finishing first with an incredible time of 10.71 seconds. His finish edged out the previous record of 10.72 set by Tayvian Cunningham in 2016, cementing his place in Wildcat history.

Ruby Ford showcased her endurance and speed in the 400-meter dash, clocking in at 59.34 seconds to place third and surpass the long-standing record of 59.98 set by Carina Bell in 1996.

More Podium Finishes for the Wildcats

Mardell Taylor Jr. had a dominant day for the boys’ team, racking up multiple top-three finishes:

First place in the 300-meter hurdles (42.72)
Second place in the 110-meter hurdles (15.99)
Third place in the triple jump (38-5.5)

Kosygin Rodriguez-Outlaw led the frosh/soph boys team to a fifth-place finish with an unstoppable performance, taking home three first-place finishes:

First place in the 110-meter hurdles (16.12) – setting a new school frosh/soph record!
First place in the 300-meter hurdles (45.09)
First place in the pole vault (9-0)

Team Results & Final Standings

The Will C. Wood boys team tied Vintage for fourth place with 52 points
The Will C. Wood girls team finished 13th with 15 points
The frosh/soph boys team placed fifth with 55 points

Looking Ahead

The Wildcats continue to prove their relentless dedication and competitive spirit, setting records and raising the bar for future meets. With a season full of momentum, this team is one to watch!

Congratulations to all our athletes for their hard work, determination, and incredible achievements. Let’s keep the energy high and cheer on our Wildcats as they continue their record-breaking season!

Go Wildcats!

The Will C. Wood track and field teams delivered an outstanding performance on Wednesday, sweeping Vanden in dominant fashion. The Wildcat boys cruised to a 103-38 victory, while the girls secured a strong 86-39 win—a true showcase of speed, strength, and teamwork!

On the boys’ side, Deshaun Seymour Jr. was unstoppable, winning three events—the 100-meter dash (10.84 seconds), 200-meter dash (23.67), and the 4×100 relay with teammates Julian Hernandez, Timmothy Pinkney, and Azaireon Taylor (43.97). Mardell Taylor Jr. also put on a show, dominating the 110-meter hurdles (16.23), 300-meter hurdles (43.17), and the triple jump (39-04.00). Additional wins came from Alex Pelayo in the 1600 (4:47.11), Jackson Scott in the long jump (19-00.5), and Kallen Richey in the high jump (5-04).

The Wildcat girls put on a stellar performance as well, led by Michelle Hughes, who took first in the 400-meter (1:01.12), and Tiekeya Robinson, who claimed the 200-meter (29.33). Hughes and Robinson also teamed up with Ruby Ford and Maurce Brewer to dominate the 4×100 relay (51.63). Lea Pendergraft was another standout, securing victories in the high jump (4-00) and pole vault (6-10).

This was a huge win for the Wildcats, proving once again that hard work and dedication pay off. Congratulations to all the athletes who competed—your school is proud of you! Keep that momentum going, and let’s bring home even more victories this season. Go Wildcats!