Upper Darby Track Team Shines at Meet of Champs

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The Upper Darby High School track and field team had a standout performance at the Delaware Valley Girls Track Coaches Association Meet of Champions on Friday night at Penn. The Royals' 4x200 meter relay team set a new meet record, while several other Delco sprinters also starred, including a gold medal in the 60-meter hurdles for Chester's Damira Allen.

Why it matters

The Meet of Champions is a prestigious annual event that showcases the top high school track and field talent in the Delaware Valley region. Upper Darby's record-breaking relay performance and the strong showings from other Delco sprinters highlight the depth of talent in the local area and the competitiveness of the regional track scene.

The details

The Royals' 4x200 meter relay team of Ovviya Lauderdale, Tajai Powell, Marziah Jones and Kadi Golembiewski won gold with a time of 1:42.39, breaking the previous meet record set in 2010. Powell also finished third in the 200 meters, while Golembiewski placed seventh in the 400 meters. Janaye Haye earned a silver medal for Upper Darby in the triple jump. Chester's Damira Allen won the 60-meter hurdles in 8.50 seconds, lowering her own Ott Center record. Garnet Valley's Felicia Grimmelbein was second in the hurdles and also set a school record in winning the 60-meter dash.

• The Delaware Valley Girls Track Coaches Association Meet of Champions took place on Friday, February 14, 2026.

What’s next

The Delaware Valley Girls Track Coaches Association will likely hold their next major event, the state championships, in the coming weeks or months.