Members of the Oak Glen track team who qualified for the state meet pose for a picture. The Bears qualified in 27 different events for the state meet to be held this weekend in Charleston. (Photo by Wayne Maris)

NEW MANCHESTER — The sport of track and field is all about numbers. How far you can throw and jump, how high you can leap and how fast you can run.

There’s also another measurable to be had — wins. And, if that’s the criteria for judging success, the Oak Glen track teams have the market cornered.

Competing at the WVSSAC Region I Track Meet Friday, 27 individuals or relay teams qualified in 27 different events, for the West Virginia state meet to be held Friday and Saturday, in Charleston.

The top three finishers in each track event and top four in each field event moved on to the state meet, with the top four marks across the region — regardless of place finish — receiving berths as well.

This isn’t the Golden Bears’ first regional crown, as both teams earned a win at the meet last season as well.