PECI Athletes Advance Through COSSA, Earn Spots at East Regionals

Date: May 23, 2023

Several Prince Edward Collegiate Institute (PECI) track and field athletes are continuing their strong season after standout performances at recent championship meets, earning advancement to higher-level competition.

Seven PECI Athletes Qualify for East Regionals

Following COSSA competition, seven of PECI’s 11 qualifiers have secured spots at the East Regional Track and Field Championships, set to take place Thursday and Friday in Ottawa.

Strong Showing at Bay of Quinte Championships

Earlier this month, a dozen PECI athletes qualified for COSSA after impressive results at the Bay of Quinte Track and Field Championships in Belleville. PECI finished seventh overall among 14 competing secondary schools.

COSSA competition was also held in Belleville at the Bruce Faulds Track in Mary Ann Sills Park, with the top eight athletes in each event advancing. In addition, PECI’s Junior Boys 4x400m relay team qualified in the open category, competing against senior teams.

Congratulations were extended to all PECI athletes for their dedication and success throughout the competition season.

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