7. East Orange boys crush the national record in the shuttle hurdle relay held previously by Union Catholic in a stunning race against Western Branch that was decided by less than 0.02 seconds
The East Orange (NJ) High boys went at it with Western Branch and came away with the title, securing a national-best time of 28.62 seconds, which topped the previous record held by Union Catholic in 29.20.
The squad, who returns three of its members next year, was made up of Akeem Lindo, Cory Poole, Altraiq Dunson, and Ibrahim Fobay. They took control on the third leg with Poole handing off to Dunson.
Poole, ranked U.S. No. 1 in the 55m entering the competition, was emphatic in his review of the race.
"Altraiq was the one that stretched it; I know that," Poole said.
MileStat.com's Nolan Jez interviewed the boys afterward.