This upcoming week, the Varsity Boys and Girls Track and Field teams will be heading to the University of Pennsylvania to compete in the annual Penn Relays. Saint Rose has participated in this meet for many years now, and the meet has become one of the biggest and most important of the season. This year they will be held on April 26th, 27th, and 28th, with the girls running on Thursday, and the boys running on Friday and Saturday. Our runners report to Red Brick at 6:30 in the morning to drive to Pennsylvania and be there for the first race. This year, the team is participating in the 100 meter and the 400 meter relays against teams from all around the world. The stadium becomes packed to the brim with food stands, games, and many chances to meet up with coaches and friends. The relays include high school and college students, with the United States National Team running also. Nike and the USA team are two of the sponsors of the event that provide many stands for fans to buy clothes and merchandise. The girls and boys are split into three different days to help the meet be completed quicker, and they are free to explore the stadium and all the interesting activities that are provided for them. Afterwards, the team goes out to dinner courtesy of Coach Casagrande, and if they are lucky, they get some ice cream too before the ride home. The Penn Relays is very important to our track team, so make sure to wish them luck once the days get closer!

By Sam Apple ’18