East Coast Invitational 2003

Two long and active days of competition at the Arthur Ashe Center in Richmond as many great performances were witnessed at the East Coast Invitational. The Ashe Center is known for not being one of the fastest indoor tracks in the state, but some of the performances of individuals and relays at the meet were making the facility not seem so \"Ashe-like\".

Fauquier Sarah Bowman of Fauquier indicated fully well that she wants to be the top middle distance runner in the state with her outstanding performance at the East Coast Invitational where she won the 1600 in 5:11 and 1000 in 3:05, showing she could very well be already in sub 5 minute shape for the 1600 and sub 3 for the 1000 as she earned athlete of the week honors.

With the graduation of David Sullivan from Centreville, the title of the state\'s best pole vaulter seemed to be up for grabs this indoor track season. Well Will Byrd of Norfok Academy is making a strong case for himself in earning title after his impressive performance at the East Coast Invitational. At East Coast, Byrd vaulted to a state best mark of 14-00.00 to win the event and as well garner athlete of the week honors.