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2018 The Meadows Boys Track Capsule

THE MEADOWS

Head coach: Elbert Gray, first season

Returning lettermen: Eight

Top athletes: Shahzaib Akbar (Sr.), Adam Cohen (Sr.), Ian Cook (Jr.)

Outlook: Akbar is the defending Class 2A state champion in the shot put.

Cook finished second in the 3,200-meter run and fourth in the 1,600 at the state meet.

They’re among eight returning lettermen for the Mustangs.

“We have a small team but should be very competitive in our individual events,” Gray said.

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