Westfield State University men’s track and field team captains for the 2013-14 season are Zack Madera, left, and Mike Kelleher. (Photo by Mickey Curtis)
NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Westfield State University men’s indoor track and field team placed second in the Coast Guard Winter Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 18.
Coast Guard finished first with 167 points followed by Westfield (135), Eastern Connecticut (87), Trinity (73) and Rhode Island College (73).
The Owls had three individual winners. Senior co-captain Zack Madera of Southwick won the 55 meter dash in 6.75 and also placed third in the 200. Freshman Brian Garcia of Chicopee (Comp HS) placed first in the shot put with a heave of 46-6; he also finished fourth in the weight throw. Sophomore Stephen Parece placed first on the 1,000 meter run in 2:40.73.
Placing second for the Owls were; Matt Moussamih (600), Mike Kelleher (1,000). Jacob Clements (high jump), and Shawn Fournier (shot put).
Finishing third were Travon Godette (high jump) and Anthony Lucia (shot put).
