As I sit here reflecting on the Middle School Boys and Girls Track and Field Season so far - I realize that I have NEVER been a part of such a DOMINATE group of collective athletes in my 12 years of coaching track.
The pieces are starting to fall in place for BOTH teams to make a run at a historic FIRST ever Middle School State Track and Field Championship in Lexington, Ky on Saturday May 26th, 2012!!
Where do I even BEGIN as I reflect??
For the Boys - the TWO most dominate athletes on the track at EVERY meet are 8th Graders Peyton Glynn and Desjahvonni Miles - Peyton is ranked FIRST in the State in the Triple Jump and Desjahvonni is ranked FIRST in the High Jump! Both are the main pieces to our top ranked 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams and both are ranked in the top 3 in the 100m AND 200m!
ANOTHER athlete that has been dominating his events is 7th grade distance runner Bryce Margle - He is currently ranked #1 in the STATE for 7th graders in the 1600m and also has the BEST time in Region 1 for both the 800 AND 3200m!!
Other key contributors in the field events include 8th Grader Ethan Clark in the High Jump and Long Jump, Tre Hornbuckle in the Long Jump and Triple Jump, Cole Riley in the Pole Vault and Cory Dickerson in the Shot and Discus.
On the track we have had SEVERAL boys step it up this year - 6th Grader Abongo Adongo in the 800 & 1600, 8th Grader David Lu in the hurdles, 7th grader Robert Harvey in the 100 &200, and 8th Graders Hunter McAlpin, Duane Curtis, and Tre Hornbuckle in the 400 and 300 hurdles.
Our top hurdler/vaulter this year Cole Riley has been nursing an injury and we are looking forward to him getting back out on the track with us soon.
The girls team has SO many athletes who are ranked #1 thru #3 in the State I dont know if I have enough room or time to list them all :-)
Here goes - 8th Sarah McDowell - Discus(1st) and Shot(3rd) -- 8th Yasmine Homa - LJ&HJ&PV(1st & 1st Tie) 7th Grace Campbell- TJ & HJ (1st and 1st Tie)--Ann Taylor - LJ(2nd)--Lily Ramey-TJ(3rd),
Abby Therrell - PV (3rUSd)
ALL of the following runners are STATE RANKED(#1- #3) individually or on a relay team
Yasmine Homa - 300 hurdles (2nd), Ann Taylor - 300 hurdles (3rd)
4x100 (2nd) - Cammie Fields, Liz Armstrong,Zan Speed, McKenzie Lamar
4x200 (1st) - Ann Taylor, Yasmine Homa, Abby Therrell and McKenzie Lamar
4x400(1st) - Ann Taylor, Abby Therrell, Grace Campbell, Linda Arakelyan
One of our TOP ranked distance girls, jumpers, hurdlers - Maddie Waldrop- is running on a torn ACL and is STILL posting 4x800 splits that are amazing!
8th Grader Claire Wilson is our TOP 1600 m runner and is ALWAYS scoring BIG points for us at meets.
She will also be a part of our 4x400 relay team at the end of the season
We have a SLEW of talented little 6th graders just waiting for their time in a couple of years after these 8th graders move onto the Varsity Team next year :-)
Friday, April 13, 2012
Spring Break Recap of 2012 Varsity Track Season
Well we are at the half way point in our 2012 Season and our Varsity Boys and Girls have been rolling right along with Top State Rankings for Individuals and Relay Teams, as well as, school records falling!
We have been utilizing our BRAND NEW TRACK and facility behind MHS as we have already hosted TWO varsity meets and ONE Middle School Meet..One of those varsity meets included 8 teams!
So far the highlight of the girls season was when the girls 4x800 team SMASHED the school record by 24 seconds in the 4x800 relay with a NEW record time of 10:34.31 at the Racer Relays on Sat April 7th!!
The team included 8th Grader Linda Arakelyan, Frosh Bethany Vogt and Kayleigh House, and Senior Amanda McDonald..
The girls continue to dominate in the Field Events with Catherine Claywell breaking the school record in the Triple Jump - 34'3" at Marshall County's Invitation of the South Meet. Catherine has also posted a 5'5" High Jump placing her 2nd in the State - She will be attempting to win State in the High Jump for the SIXTH STRAIGHT year this year!
Other State Ranked field event athletes include Davey Mauney-Pole Vault(State Runner Up last year!)
Lindey Hunt - Long and Triple Jump, Cammie Jo Bolin-Long Jump(State Runner Up last year!)
7th Grader Sarah McDowell is currently ranked FIRST in the Region in the Discus and Soph Venetia Jackson is ranked FIRST in the Shot!!
The girls 4x100 relay team is currently ranked 1st in the State and the 4x200 team is ranked 3rd
Soph Kenzley Sparks leads our distance runners in the 1600 and 3200m and is currently ranked in the 3200
The girls team WON the 16 team Invitation of the South Meet at Marshall Co!!
The Boys have some State Ranked runners, vaulters, and jumpers also.
Field Events are led by Senior Steven Speed in the Triple Jump, 8th Grader Desjahvonni Miles in the High Jump, and Jr Lucas Anderson in the Pole Vault.
Jr Pole Vaulter Stephen Orr is currently tied for 1st in the State Rankings in the Pole Vault!
The running corps for the boys this year are led by Seniors Bob Fields and Cody Therrell who are both ranked high in the State in the 100 and 200 m. Joining them on the 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams are 8th Graders Peyton Glynn and Desjahvonni Miles. The 4x200 team is currently ranked SECOND in the State !
The hurdlers are led by Jr Lucas Anderson who is ranked in both the 110 and 300 hurdles and Soph
Dylan Boone who has recorded personal bests in the last couple of meets.
The Distance crew this year is led by Sr Steven Speed but also includes So Quennin Taylor, Frosh Adam Lamkin, and So Daniel McGee.
Both Boys and Girls teams will be looking to win a Regional Championship on Sat May 12th this year.
The girls are the 2 time defending Region 1 Champions and reigning Area 1 Champions(22 teams in ALL classes)..Also 3rd place at State in 2010 and 4th place in 2011
The boys have been Regional Runner Up to Ft Campbell the past two years but will be looking to dethrone them in 2012!
We have been utilizing our BRAND NEW TRACK and facility behind MHS as we have already hosted TWO varsity meets and ONE Middle School Meet..One of those varsity meets included 8 teams!
So far the highlight of the girls season was when the girls 4x800 team SMASHED the school record by 24 seconds in the 4x800 relay with a NEW record time of 10:34.31 at the Racer Relays on Sat April 7th!!
The team included 8th Grader Linda Arakelyan, Frosh Bethany Vogt and Kayleigh House, and Senior Amanda McDonald..
The girls continue to dominate in the Field Events with Catherine Claywell breaking the school record in the Triple Jump - 34'3" at Marshall County's Invitation of the South Meet. Catherine has also posted a 5'5" High Jump placing her 2nd in the State - She will be attempting to win State in the High Jump for the SIXTH STRAIGHT year this year!
Other State Ranked field event athletes include Davey Mauney-Pole Vault(State Runner Up last year!)
Lindey Hunt - Long and Triple Jump, Cammie Jo Bolin-Long Jump(State Runner Up last year!)
7th Grader Sarah McDowell is currently ranked FIRST in the Region in the Discus and Soph Venetia Jackson is ranked FIRST in the Shot!!
The girls 4x100 relay team is currently ranked 1st in the State and the 4x200 team is ranked 3rd
Soph Kenzley Sparks leads our distance runners in the 1600 and 3200m and is currently ranked in the 3200
The girls team WON the 16 team Invitation of the South Meet at Marshall Co!!
The Boys have some State Ranked runners, vaulters, and jumpers also.
Field Events are led by Senior Steven Speed in the Triple Jump, 8th Grader Desjahvonni Miles in the High Jump, and Jr Lucas Anderson in the Pole Vault.
Jr Pole Vaulter Stephen Orr is currently tied for 1st in the State Rankings in the Pole Vault!
The running corps for the boys this year are led by Seniors Bob Fields and Cody Therrell who are both ranked high in the State in the 100 and 200 m. Joining them on the 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams are 8th Graders Peyton Glynn and Desjahvonni Miles. The 4x200 team is currently ranked SECOND in the State !
The hurdlers are led by Jr Lucas Anderson who is ranked in both the 110 and 300 hurdles and Soph
Dylan Boone who has recorded personal bests in the last couple of meets.
The Distance crew this year is led by Sr Steven Speed but also includes So Quennin Taylor, Frosh Adam Lamkin, and So Daniel McGee.
Both Boys and Girls teams will be looking to win a Regional Championship on Sat May 12th this year.
The girls are the 2 time defending Region 1 Champions and reigning Area 1 Champions(22 teams in ALL classes)..Also 3rd place at State in 2010 and 4th place in 2011
The boys have been Regional Runner Up to Ft Campbell the past two years but will be looking to dethrone them in 2012!
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Remaining Schedule for our Middle School and Varsity Tiger Track Teams
Varsity:
Tues March 27th - 9 Team All Comers (Home) 5pm - Murray,Marshall,Graves,Trigg,Ballard,St Mary,Livingston Co, Lyon Co
Sat March 31st - Invitational of the South @ Marshall Co - 11:30am
Sat April 7th - Racer Relays at Murray State - 10:00am
Tues April 17th - Dual vs Marshall Co (Home) - 5pm..(Middle School vs Marshall Middle also)
Sat April 21st - Muhlenburg Stampede Invitational - 9:45am
Fri April 27th - Twilight Relays at Marshall Co High School - 5pm
Tues May 1st - Area One Championships at Marshall Co High School - 5pm
Sat May 5th - Jimmy Harrell Relays at Murray High 10:30am
Sat May 12th -Class A Region 1 Championships at Marshall Co - TBA - Morning
Thurs May 17th - Class A State Championships at U of L - TBA - Morning
Middle School:
Thurs March 29th - All Comers at Marshall Co High School - 5pm
Tues April 3rd - Dual vs Callloway Co (Home) - 5pm
Tues April 10th - Heath Pirate Invitational (Spring Break Week) - 5pm
Tues April 17th - Dual Meet vs Marshall Co (Home) - 5pm
Sat April 28th - Marshall County Invitational - 12 noon
Sat May 26th - State Meet @ Lexington Dunbar HS
**Note: We get out of school the week BEFORE State Meet-We will NOT be taking the team but selected individuals may go compete on their own and have parents lodge and transport them.
Tues March 27th - 9 Team All Comers (Home) 5pm - Murray,Marshall,Graves,Trigg,Ballard,St Mary,Livingston Co, Lyon Co
Sat March 31st - Invitational of the South @ Marshall Co - 11:30am
Sat April 7th - Racer Relays at Murray State - 10:00am
Tues April 17th - Dual vs Marshall Co (Home) - 5pm..(Middle School vs Marshall Middle also)
Sat April 21st - Muhlenburg Stampede Invitational - 9:45am
Fri April 27th - Twilight Relays at Marshall Co High School - 5pm
Tues May 1st - Area One Championships at Marshall Co High School - 5pm
Sat May 5th - Jimmy Harrell Relays at Murray High 10:30am
Sat May 12th -Class A Region 1 Championships at Marshall Co - TBA - Morning
Thurs May 17th - Class A State Championships at U of L - TBA - Morning
Middle School:
Thurs March 29th - All Comers at Marshall Co High School - 5pm
Tues April 3rd - Dual vs Callloway Co (Home) - 5pm
Tues April 10th - Heath Pirate Invitational (Spring Break Week) - 5pm
Tues April 17th - Dual Meet vs Marshall Co (Home) - 5pm
Sat April 28th - Marshall County Invitational - 12 noon
Sat May 26th - State Meet @ Lexington Dunbar HS
**Note: We get out of school the week BEFORE State Meet-We will NOT be taking the team but selected individuals may go compete on their own and have parents lodge and transport them.
Fundraising Efforts Pay Big Dividends!
Thanks to our fundraising efforts from our athletes, parents, and business community we have recently purchased a brand new portable sound system for our home meets!! No more bullhorns :-)
We have also purchased a Brand New 10x20 Personalized Team Canopy Tent for our athletes during meets in inclement weather..
We had over 20 Businesses buy a space on our SPONSOR BANNER for $100 each - This banner hangs on the side of our track storage building beside our new track where ALL fans can see it.
Our kids also stepped up with our personal fundraising campaign with My Sports Dreams Company in soliciting donations from friends and family members - who were rewarded with restaurant and hotel discounts with a donation of $25 or more.
Our next purchase will be a new Outdoor Record Board to display the rich tradition and performances of our current and former standout athletes :-)
We have also purchased a Brand New 10x20 Personalized Team Canopy Tent for our athletes during meets in inclement weather..
We had over 20 Businesses buy a space on our SPONSOR BANNER for $100 each - This banner hangs on the side of our track storage building beside our new track where ALL fans can see it.
Our kids also stepped up with our personal fundraising campaign with My Sports Dreams Company in soliciting donations from friends and family members - who were rewarded with restaurant and hotel discounts with a donation of $25 or more.
Our next purchase will be a new Outdoor Record Board to display the rich tradition and performances of our current and former standout athletes :-)
2012 Outdoor Season in FULL SWING
Well our 2012 Varsity Boys and Girls Track and Field Season is now OFFICIALLY in FULL SWING!
We started off the year with a 17 team All Comers Meet at Marshall County High School on Tues March 13th. Our girls made a return trip to Marshall County on Saturday March 17th for the Annual Race for a Cure All Girls Meet - JV team placed 1st overall and our Varsity girls came in 3rd place!
On Tues March 20th we hosted our FIRST home meet in 28 years on our BRAND NEW 8 lane rubberized track behind MHS!!! Mayfield and Calloway Co were the first guests on our new track
We are having the LARGEST meet of the year this coming Tues March 27th as we are hosting a 9 team All Comers Meet. Teams are traveling from Calloway Co, Marshall Co, Graves Co,Ballard Memorial, Trigg Co
St Mary, Livingson Co, and Lyon Co - Meet time starts at 5pm - Expecting BEAUTIFUL weather :-)
Our 60+ Middle Schoolers were READY to go but had their first All Comers meet at Marshall Co postponed on Thurs March 22nd due to bad weather but are back into the swing of things on Thurs March 29th as that meet has been rescheduled at Marshall Co.
We started off the year with a 17 team All Comers Meet at Marshall County High School on Tues March 13th. Our girls made a return trip to Marshall County on Saturday March 17th for the Annual Race for a Cure All Girls Meet - JV team placed 1st overall and our Varsity girls came in 3rd place!
On Tues March 20th we hosted our FIRST home meet in 28 years on our BRAND NEW 8 lane rubberized track behind MHS!!! Mayfield and Calloway Co were the first guests on our new track
We are having the LARGEST meet of the year this coming Tues March 27th as we are hosting a 9 team All Comers Meet. Teams are traveling from Calloway Co, Marshall Co, Graves Co,Ballard Memorial, Trigg Co
St Mary, Livingson Co, and Lyon Co - Meet time starts at 5pm - Expecting BEAUTIFUL weather :-)
Our 60+ Middle Schoolers were READY to go but had their first All Comers meet at Marshall Co postponed on Thurs March 22nd due to bad weather but are back into the swing of things on Thurs March 29th as that meet has been rescheduled at Marshall Co.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Henderson County Indoor Meet
The Varsity Boys and Girls Tiger Track Teams will be heading to Henderson County High School for the FIRST indoor meet of the 2012 season on Saturday February 11th..
Field Events will include the High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Pole Vault and Shot Put
Running Events will include the 4x800 Relay, 55m dash, and 3000m run
The meet will begin at 10am and the bus will depart from MHS at 6:30am
Uniforms will be distributed to athletes at practice on Friday February 10th
Field Events will include the High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Pole Vault and Shot Put
Running Events will include the 4x800 Relay, 55m dash, and 3000m run
The meet will begin at 10am and the bus will depart from MHS at 6:30am
Uniforms will be distributed to athletes at practice on Friday February 10th
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Christmas Workouts and Fundraiser Flier
GREAT job by all of you who came out for our two weeks of workouts before the Christmas Break!
We usually had between 20-30 people who were able to get a "step ahead" of their competition with Circuit Workouts in the weightroom, interval workouts and technique work on the track, as well as plenty of lunges and core work :-)
Coach Boggess has Hospital Wellness Workout Passes that are available to ANY of you athletes and are valid through MAY 2012 See Coach at school to get yours if you are interested - Great way to continue your workouts over Christmas Break!
If you haven't gotten your fundraiser flier selling our MHS Track and Field Hoodies, Tshirts and Beanies to your family members over Christmas Break see Coach Boggess at school on Mon or Tues 12/19 & 12/20
Profits made will help pay for some or ALL of your warmups this year - Orders will be finalized on Jan 6th!
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night :-)
We usually had between 20-30 people who were able to get a "step ahead" of their competition with Circuit Workouts in the weightroom, interval workouts and technique work on the track, as well as plenty of lunges and core work :-)
Coach Boggess has Hospital Wellness Workout Passes that are available to ANY of you athletes and are valid through MAY 2012 See Coach at school to get yours if you are interested - Great way to continue your workouts over Christmas Break!
If you haven't gotten your fundraiser flier selling our MHS Track and Field Hoodies, Tshirts and Beanies to your family members over Christmas Break see Coach Boggess at school on Mon or Tues 12/19 & 12/20
Profits made will help pay for some or ALL of your warmups this year - Orders will be finalized on Jan 6th!
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night :-)
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