Old Tappan Track Team Makes History In 4X400 Relay

OLD TAPPAN, N.J. — The Old Tappan High School men's track team made history Wednesday night when it won the state title in the 4X400 relay at the State Meet of Champions in Bayville.

L to R: Andrew Schumacher, Joseph Jordan, William Rienas and Thomas Rienas
Photo Credit: *Peter Dunn*

Matt Speiser

06/09/2016 5:45 p.m.

The title is the first in school history. Team's time of 3:15.43 is the second fastest in Bergen County history.

The 4X400 relay team is comprised of seniors Andrew Schumacher, Joseph Jordan, William Rienas and Thomas Rienas.

"It was a fitting ending for a group of boys that have run together for 4 years," said Old Tappan Coach Peter Dunn. "They ran the race of their lives on Wednesday night and competed with a ton of heart. We are really proud of them."

The men's track team also won the state sectional title this year.

CLICK HERE to see a video of the race.

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