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!