David Willis

3 days ago | eagletribune.com | David Willis

ANDOVER — Moments after Elizardo Melenciano made history, with the loudest statement of his stellar high school track career, at the elite Andover Boosters Meet, the Greater Lawrence Tech star was pulled aside by meet director and Hall of Fame Andover High coach Peter Comeau. “He told me I was the real deal,” said a beaming Melenciano. “He said, ‘You usually run in a lower division, but now you’re one of the big dogs.

4 days ago | eagletribune.com | David Willis

ANDOVER -- Despite some rain and slippery, wet conditions, locals delivered stellar performances at the Andover Boosters track meet on Saturday. Methuen superstar Lauren Quarm was a triple-winner, taking the 100-meter (12.62), 200-meter (26.21) and anchored the 4x100 relay with Bella Fiore, Alysha Santana Sosa and Alyssa Machado (50.53). kAmr6?EC2= r2E9@=:4VD kDEC@?8mpC:2??2 s:!:6EC@k^DEC@?8m H@? E96 `__ 9FC5=6D W`e]_`X 2?5 H2D D64@?5 :?

5 days ago | eagletribune.com | David Willis

When Kyle Haskell’s legs begin to ache, and his lungs start to burn as he pours his all into another grueling mile or 2-mile race, the Andover High star calls upon the training that has instilled in him perseverance and, above all else, the resolve to finish every job. “I’m a rising Eagle Scout,” said Haskell. “The life lessons from Scouts has translated to success in track in a major way. Through Scouts I’ve learned the importance of dedication and continuing to work no matter what.

6 days ago | eagletribune.com | David Willis

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1 week ago | eagletribune.com | David Willis

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