Bell (photo, right), the 2021champion, defeated Alex Anderson to be crowned the 2023 champion Saturday in Morristown, Bell, the son of Will and Julia Bell, bested a field of 14 competitors in the 75th edition of Derby Days.
Anderson is the son of Aaron Anderson and Kyra Peoples.
Longwell’s bid for consecutive title in the girls race was derailed by Chloe Coons (photo, left), the daughter of Terry Coons and Desara Brush.
Longwell is the daughter of Andy and Ashley Longwell.
There were 19 girls entered into the girls field that raced down U.S. 52 to the finish line in downtown Morristown. All competitors were either Cub Scouts from Pack 222 or Girl Scouts from Troop 340.
The two-day Derby Days festival kicked off with an Adult Derby Days race Friday on North St. Taylor Blakley (photo, far left) bested the field to earn the championship trophy.
Strange Brew Band performed Friday on the stage set up at Morristown High School. Saturday’s events featured the P.O.G. Run, a downtown parade and vendors and food trucks.
Andrew Young took the stage Saturday night to perform for the crowd and a large fireworks show closed out the festivities.
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