Midcoast track and field teams ready for postseason meets
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Kennedy St. Pierre of Morse, front, and Addy Dolley of Brunswick run during the 1,600-meter race at a meet Saturday in Bath.
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BATH It’s been a roller coaster of a ride for the Brunswick track and field program for the better part of two seasons. After a new facility was ready to open in spring 2020, the coronavirus pandemic halted high school sports.
Now, just 14 months later, the Dragons will help host the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference championship meets this week. The KVAC meet is scheduled for two different days in two different locations because of coronavirus safety measures. Teams will be divided based on school populations.
Brunswick, Morse track and field teams compete under unique circumstances
Dragons and Shipbuilders square off in first of three meets in Topsham.
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The indoor track and field Friday in Topsham included a shot put area for Brunswick and Morse throwers to compete.
Eli Canfield/The Times Record
TOPSHAM Heather Hoisington wasn’t alone in wondering if a high school indoor track meet would be held this winter. The Brunswick indoor track and field coach said she spent the better part of the last two-plus weeks trying to figure out how her team could experience some sort of competition this season. She got her answer Friday, when Brunswick and Morse got together for a “hybrid type of event.”