Duxbury Teams Shine at State Meet: Unified Track and Lacrosse Highlights
The Duxbury Unified Track team had a successful ending to their season at the state meet in Natick, finishing 11th in Division 2. Highlights included strong individual performances from athletes like Anabella Williamson, who won the 800m, and Brady O’Neil, who placed third in the 400m. Coach Nicky McGinnis praised the team's energy and spirit, especially considering the challenging conditions. In addition to the track team, Duxbury's girls and boys lacrosse teams both progressed in their respective playoff matches, with impressive performances from key players.
By the Numbers- Duxbury Unified Track finished 11th overall in Division 2.
- Anabella Williamson secured 1st place in the 800m and 7th in long jump.
- The girls lacrosse team won 16-1 against Peabody and 16-4 against King Philip.
- Addie Slimbaugh reached 100 career points in the playoff win over King Philip.
- Boys lacrosse triumphed with an 18-1 victory against Woburn.
While the Duxbury teams are thriving, concerns about the competitiveness of upcoming matches remain, particularly as both lacrosse teams will face higher-seeded adversaries as they progress through the playoffs.
State of Play- The Unified Track team celebrated strong finishes despite the heat at the state meet.
- Girls lacrosse advanced to the quarterfinals after a convincing 16-point victory against King Philip.
- Boys lacrosse is looking to build momentum following their dominant win over Woburn.
- Both Duxbury tennis teams are heading into the round of 16 after solid performances.
The Duxbury Unified Track team is set to finish their season, while both lacrosse teams aim to advance further in the playoffs against tougher opponents. Additionally, the girls and boys tennis teams are gearing up for their next matches, with hopes of continuing their winning streaks.
Bottom LineDuxbury's athletic programs are demonstrating resilience and skill as they make strides in their respective competitions; however, continued success will depend on their ability to adapt and overcome the challenges posed by stronger future opponents.
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