The Pascack Valley Boys and Girls Winter track team started this past week, and have showed great strength already.

“It’s very promising to see these runners getting out there and doing well, so early in the season,” Head Coach John Murtaugh said, “Everyone has been working so hard to get into perfect condition, and their times are reflecting that.”

Sophomore Melissa Purcell has already tied the school record for pole vault; juniors Ashley Evans and Nikki Criscuolo have each had bright performances, as well as Senior Abby Lee.

Junior Jeff Roberts has also done exceptionally well, having won first place in the 1000m, and a close third against two of the best runners in the state.

“As a junior, Jeff is definitely doing some amazing things, especially coming off of an injury from Cross Country,” Coach Murtaugh said.

The next meet is scheduled for today at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Hackensack.