Final scores were mighty tight, but both the White River High boys and girls managed victories over Fife during Thursday afternoon track and field competition.
The Hornet boys had no breathing room while securing a 73-71 win on their home turf. The girls also cut it close, winning 79-71.
With Thursday’s win, the White River boys keep their season slate clean, improving to 5-0. The girls are just a notch behind at 4-1.
Leading the way for the Hornet boys was three-time winner Devin Liebel, who won both the 110- and 300-meter hurdles along with the high jump. Also winning events were Brandon Sheer, 1,600 meters; Nick Wells, 400 meters; Chris Fisher, 800 and 1,600 meters; Spencer Wilson, pole vault; and the 4×100-meter relay team.
White River’s girls also featured a three-event champion, as Jade Crawford topped the field in the 100-meter hurdles, triple jump and high jump. Other winners included Kacy Coyle in the 3,200 meters; Johnna Coughlin, 100 and 200 meters; Maddie Moser, 1,600 meters; Brenna Liebel, 400 meters; Cassidy Kunst, long jump; and both the 4×100 and 4×200 relay teams.