Boys track and field
Ottawa 5th at Sycamore: At Sycamore’s Gary Egler Invitational on Wednesday, the Pirates finished fifth of eight teams at an event won by the host Spartans.
Ottawa senior Weston Averkamp was his team’s top performer, winning a pair of events with a run of 6.87 seconds in the 55-meter dash and 8.07 in the 55-meter hurdles.
Stephon Patrick added a runner-up finish for Ottawa in the shot put with a throw of 14.12 meters.
Fundraising
Woodland hosting Harlem Wizards: Woodland School in rural Streator will host the Harlem Wizards basketball/entertainment team at 6:30 p.m. April 16. Tickets, ranging from $10-$35, are available online through the team website, harlemwizards.com.
The Harlem Wizards showcase high-flying, dunk-heavy basketball and have been entertaining crowds at fundraisers for more than 60 years.
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