WHS men's track and field team defeats Titans

Western's men's track and field team traveled to Lumen Christi last night and beat the Titans, 82.5 to 54.5.

Finishing in first place for Western were senior Mitchel Palmer in the 100m high hurdles and the 300m intermediate hurdles, senior Payton Wheeler in the long jump and 200m dash, senior Max Madden in the shot put, senior Alex Sponsler in the discus, and sophomore Sam Ellis in the 100m dash.

Winning the 4x100m relay was the team of Wheeler, Ellis, junior Derrick Dixon, and sophomore Noah Rainwater. The 4x200m relay was won by Palmer, senior Devin Cole, senior Brendan Maynard, and junior Lavert Franklin. The 4x400m relay was won by Western's Wheeler, senior Will Knickerbocker, junior Jordan Dack, and freshman Chase Veydt.

The Panthers next meet is Thursday at Mason High School.