Track & field: Southern's Cole Cramer matches Shore Conference record at Ocean County meet
JACKSON – Informed that he made history by matching the Shore Conference record in the 100-meter dash, Southern Regional High School track & field star Cole Cramer deadpanned his response.
“Hopefully it will be gone soon,” he said.
That’s probably a safe bet. The junior clocked 10.39 in the trials during day one of the Bill Bruno Ocean County Championships Wednesday, matching the league standard set by Long Branch great Miles Shuler-Foster in 2010.
“That’s great, but I’ve had my eyes on the state record since freshman year,” Cramer said.
That mark is 10.33, set by Franklin’s Mario Heslop in 2019.
Cramer raced the dash again Wednesday in the final, clocking 10.42. Toms River North’s Madiajoudou Diawara took second in 10.80.
“I felt good coming out of the blocks,” Cramer said of his record run. “I had some people on my left to help push me forward. That’s the first time I had someone to push up with me all season. It felt good to get moving.”
It felt extra good because last spring at this meet, Cramer suffered a hamstring injury that ultimately sidelined him for the rest of the season. This was a full-circle moment.
“I said that as soon as I got my medal – it was my favorite because of how much work it took to get back,” he said. “I’m happy to be here.”
Cramer will race the 200 meters when the meet concludes Friday at Jackson Liberty. He already owns the Shore Conference record in that event, a blazing 21.18.
TOP 5 BOYS PERFORMERS
1. Cole Cramer, Southern
The junior won the 100-meter dash in 10.42 and matched the Shore Conference record with a 10.39 in the trials.
2. Mamadi Diawara, Toms River North
The junior won the 400 hurdles (54.46) and open 400 (49.64).
3. Vander McFarland, Manchester
The senior won the long jump with a leap of 22-4.
4. Nate Riello, Point Pleasant Borough
The senior won the discus with a heave of 162-0.
5. Grayson Wolf, Jackson Liberty
The senior won the 1600 in 4:24.41.
TOP 5 GIRLS PERFORMERS
1. Abigail Hanemann, Point Pleasant Borough
The junior won the open 400 (58.61) and placed third in the 100 dash (12.50)
2. Riley Brazier, Toms River North
The junior won the javelin (122-3) and placed third in the triple jump (35-7).
3. Adelaide Videon-Perino, Point Pleasant Borough
The senior won the 400 hurdles (1:04.62) and placed fourth in the open 400 (1:00.01).
4. Bella Palmiotto, Manchester
The senior won the triple jump in a personal-best 38-5.25, more than two feet beyond the runner-up.
5. Ivy Slavinski, Point Pleasant Borough
The sophomore won the 1600 (5:08.50) and helped the Panthers finish second in the 4x800.
Jerry Carino has covered the New Jersey sports scene since 1996. Contact him at jcarino@gannettnj.com
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