Article: AREA SWEEPS STATE TRACK TITLES SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS SCHOOLS HAVE WON A LOCAL-RECORD EIGHT STATE TITLES THIS SCHOOL YEAR, BREAKING THE MARK OF SEVEN SET LAST YEAR. IN ADDITION TO THE DEEP CREEK BOYS AND WESTERN BRANCH GIRLS IN OUTDOOR TRACK ON SATURDAY, OTHER LOCAL CHAMPIONS: PRINCESS ANNE FIELD HOCKEY, COX GIRLS VOLLEYBALL, PRINCESS ANNE GYMNASTICS, DEEP CREEK BOYS INDOOR TRACK, GREAT BRIDGE WRESTLING AND PRINCESS ANNE GIRLS BASKETBALL.(SPORTS)

Byline: LARRY RUBAMA THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT

RICHMOND -- The Southeastern District proved Saturday that for 2002, it has the state's best track and field talent.

The Deep Creek boys successfully defended their title by winning the day's final event - the 1,600 relay - to beat Lakeland, also of the Southeastern District. The district has now won four of the last six boys state titles. Western Branch won titles in 1997 and '98.

The Hornets, who also won the 2002 indoor state title, finished with 35 points to Lakeland's 30. Oscar Smith was fifth with 25 points followed by Norview (23) and Great Bridge (21).

The Western Branch girls won three ...

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