Moors A-track-ting Attention in Almont League

NATE GARCIA
Sports Editor

Spring is in the air, which brings along rebirth for many species in the animal kingdom. Not only is this rebirth taking place in nature, but also at AHS on the track.

Last year, the varsity boys’ team came in fourth place, while the girls’ came in first, undefeated in league. This season, the Moors hoped to begin strong with a number of new members, along with experienced returners. The team currently runs under the leadership of Head Coach Andrew Shapiro.

One predicament currently facing the team is the search for coaches in individual events.

“The one thing this team needs is permanent coaches, because over the past three years, we have had a few different coaches that have come and gone pretty quickly,” junior Logan Tavares said.

The team had their first league meet against the Schurr Spartans on March 27, which both the varsity and froshsoph girls winning, while both boys’ teams did not.

Despite a rough start for the boys, the Moors have a positive outlook for the rest of the league season. The girls, however, hope to continue to dominate the league rankings as they did last year, and be undefeated once more. Both teams hope to improve in their upcoming meets.

“I think that the one thing we can improve on is having more school spirit, because as of now, [the team is] not really enthusiastic at the meets,” junior William Wong said.

The Moors will compete in their next Almont League match against the Bell Gardens Lancers on Apr. 10.