The Wetumpka Sports Complex served as host to the annual River Region Invitational Friday, a track meet with 11 schools in attendance including local programs such as Wetumpka, Stanhope Elmore, Tallassee, Elmore County and Holtville.
On the boys’ side, Wetumpka took home the team title for the meet, racking up 191 points across 17 scored events. Tallassee finished second with 121 points, with Stanhope in third at 72.
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