Andrews leads Lincoln girls to dominant sweep of quad

LINCOLN – Lincoln High reigned in 11 of the 15 events on the outdoor track program to sweep Ponaganset (111.5-18.5), Johnston (126-3) and North Providence (104-28) in its Northern Division season opener at Ferguson Field on Monday afternoon.

Senior Sam Andrews, who claimed the state shot put crown in early February, easily won her specialty (34.5 ½), but also earned triumphs in the javelin (101-7) and discus (119-5).

She may have been the only triple-winner for the Lions on this day, but classmate Rebecca Brierly captured the top spot in the high jump (4-10) and long jump (14-9) and finished second in the 100-meter high hurdles (21.0).

Another senior, Sam Leal, commanded the 1,500 (5:33.2) and 800 (2:40.9), while sophomore Kristen Labossiere took the 100 dash (14.8) and senior Valynda Mede placed runner-up (14.9); junior Alison Banks snared the 300 low hurdles (1:03.7); and classmate Julia Heroux landed first in the 3,000 (12:32.9).

Banks also joined seniors Violetta Paul and Allie Leal and sophomore Sarah Fellingham on the triumphant 4 x 400 relay (5:04.4).

With the trifecta, the Lions now head the Northern Division standings at 3-0.

** junior Kiran Thakur in the 3,000 (11:07.1).

The quartet of Thakur, Thompson, Halloran and junior Kyle O’Hern also snatched the 4 x 400 relay in 4:07.5.

Freshman Dan Crowley added more critical points with seconds in the 100 dash and long jump and a third in the 400.

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