Rocket Invitational pays tribute to Cavalier

April 28, 2011 at 10:54p.m.

By TOM WILLIAMS

williams@vindy.com

LOWELLVILLE

Mark Cavalier’s legacy as Lowellville High’s top distance runner lives on.

And it’s not just Lowellville athletes who are aware of how the Rocket Track and Field Invitational pays tribute with trophies awarded to the winners of the boys and girls 1600-meter race.

South Range’s Ryan Roush, this year’s boys winner with a record-setting time of 4:39.4, knew Thursday’s meet had a special prize.

Lowellville’s Natalie Frank edged teammate Emily Carlson to win the girls race in 5:45.

Read the story in Friday’s Vindicator and vindy.com.