Since the merging of Westwood and Lakeshore High School there has not been a track season like the 2009 season. From the start of the season the girls track team dominated their opponents in every meet they went to this year. The coaching staff knew that the season was going to be special when they traveled to compete in the Taco Bell Classic and finished 2nd out of 185 schools, which is one of the most competitive high school track meets today.  In route to their first ever state championship the lady lions won the Fulton County track meet by almost 60 points as well as winning their third straight region tournament. This championship title will make it two in four years for the track program. The boys won the state championship in 2006.
 
At the state track meet, Westlake was on a mission and their hard work was very evident once the running began. Their relay teams were barely challenged as both lead legs exploded off the line and anchors crossing the line in gold medal performances.

 

The 4x100m relay won with a time of 46.77, which is the 2nd fastest time run this whole year in Georgia.

 

The 4x400m relay won with a mouth dropping time of 3:46.10, which is the 3rd fastest time ever in Georgia.

 

Zahra Thomas then struck quickly for the Lions holding her form down the stretch winning the 400m in 55.34.

 

Shani Chandler took the bronze in the 100h and had an amazing finish in the 300 meter hurdles as she hit the last hurdle with her lead leg and took a flying tumble, but had the presence of mind to spring back up and dive across the finish for the gold in 43.33.  

 

Aminah Blount finished 4th place in the 200m dash scoring.

 

Aubrielle Wright took the 800m race out in a 59 second split building a 30m lead and held off a hard charging Nicky Akande of Collins Hill to take yet another 1st place effort for Westlake which sewed up the title.

The boys track team had an outstanding year as well finishing 3rd at the region and taking a 4x100m relay, 400m runner and 100m to the 2009 state meet.