Fresh off track trials, Braves prepare for league title meet

The La Conner High School track teams should feel at home today at Mount Vernon High School’s Bulldog Stadium for the NW2B/1B Championship Meet.

That’s because La Conner enjoyed strong showings on the Mount Vernon oval last week during the 116th Skagit County Track and Field ­Championships.

With reigning state 2B hurdles champion Tommy Murdock leading the way, sweeping his signature events, the La Conner boys placed fifth on their side of the county meet which was paced by 2A Anacortes.

The Anacortes girls topped the team leaderboard while the Lady Braves ran sixth overall as eighth-grader Kia...