Led by a second-place finish from its gifted 4x800 meter relay team, Saint Ignatius placed 10th at Saturday's OATCCC Indoor Track and Field Championships. The annual kickoff event to the outdoor season was held in the Stile Field House at the University of Akron.

The Wildcats' all-senior 4x800 team of Jack Miller, Joe Arquillo, Jack Politowicz and Vince Bartram ran an 8:01.94. Solon captured first place in a time of 7:58.01.

Senior Kevin Kavalec, who is bound for Boston College on a football scholarship, had a toss of 55-07.25 in the shot put, which was good for third place, and Saint Ignatius' 4x400 team of freshman James Norris, senior Pat Jeffries and the McVey brothers, Matt, a junior, and Tim, a senior, placed fourth in 3:25.38.

Bartram was 10th in the 800 meter run at 2:01.59, freshman Luke Wagner was eighth in 1600 meter run at 4:29.38 and Miller finished 12th in the 3200 meter run at 10:02.71.

In the team standings, St. Edward showed the way in 16 events with 72 points, Mason (38 points) and Solon (37 points) were next and the 'Cats totaled 20 points, which placed them 10th.

*Just a reminder that the corner will be previewing Coach Chuck Kyle's 2013 outdoor track and field team this coming week.

****A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS GO OUT TO: Saint Ignatius' highly successful offensive coordinator Nick Restifo, who is being honored as the area's Assistant Coach of the Year by the Greater Cleveland Football Coaches Association.

Nick, his wife Susan and daughter Grace will be recognized at the GCFCA's annual Golden Deeds Banquet on April 15 at the Crowne Plaza in Independence.

Nick, who will be entering his 31st season as the director of the Wildcats' high-powered offense, has been coaching on the high school level for nearly 40 years and teaching Spanish for four decades.

At Saint Ignatius, Nick has developed the skills of 13 2,000-plus yard passers and 16 All-Ohio quarterbacks. Under Nick's guidance, the Wildcats' offense has averaged more than 30 points per game and has helped fuel a record 11 Division I state championships and three national titles.

The corner congratulates Nick, his family and the entire Saint Ignatius football program on what is truly a well deserved honor.