New Richmond was the champion of the annual Bethel-Tate High School Polar Bear Relays that kicks off the high school track and field season in Clermont County.

Clermont County teams dominated the event with all six teams finishing among the top eight in the 12-team event.

The Lions had 95 points, the host Tigers 76, Ripley 73, Williamsburg 59, Glen Este 56, Norwood 41, Goshen 20, Clermont Northeastern 16, Georgetown 14, Saint Bernard 5, Deer Park 3, and Manchester 3.