Sunday, April 27, 2008

Titan Track Update - April 28

Titan Track Update - April 28, 2008

LAYTON/SYRACUSE DUAL MEET
Syracuse split with the Layton Lancers Wednesday in a home dual meet. The girls won 65.5 to 60.5, while the boys dropped a narrow decision.
Placing for the Lady Titans were: Michele Arave, 1st high jump (4'08), Felisha Gibbons, 2nd high jump (4'08); Jade Clements, 3rd high jump (4'06); Ashley Hunzeker, 1st discus (76'06), 2nd javelin (82'05), 3rd long jump (13'09), 3rd shot put (28'02); Jessica Crawley, 1st shot put (32'01); Melanie Gardner, 3rd javelin (80'03); Sydney Watson, 2nd 100m dash (13.87); Megan Butler, 3rd 200m dash (31.19); Hilary Peterson, 1st 400m dash (1:05.17); Hannah Williams, (3rd 400m dash); Ricki Janes, 1st 800m run (2:44.9); Abby Rich, 1st 1600m run (5:57.4); Vanessa Phelps, 2nd 1600m run (5:59.9); Kiana Tebbs, 2nd 3200m run (13:20.9); McKayla Williams, 1st 300m hurdles (49.61) and 3rd 100m hurdles; Sasha Russell, 2nd 300m hurdles (52.09).
Scoring for the boys came from: Tanner Burton, 2nd high jump (6'04), 3rd long jump (18'06.50); Ryan Palmer, 1st pole vault (8'06); Aaron Hill, 1st discus (140'03, 2nd shot put (42'01); Kuyler Thompson, 2nd discus (110'05), 2nd discus (127'06); Tyler Siddoway, 3rd javelin (124'01); Tyrell Yardley, 1st 200m dash (23.24) and 2nd 100m dash (21.26); Trenton Judd, 3rd 200m dash (25.52); Sotero Perigo, 2nd 400m dash (55.83); Ryan McNeill, 3rd 400m dash (56.28); Anthony Winegar, 2nd 800m run (2:15.26); Kyle Kelly, 2nd 1600m run (5:28.9) and 2nd 3200m run (12:42.8); Steve Wilcox, 3rd 1600m run (5:31.9); Clayton Bergloff, 3rd 3200m run (13:47.8); Chris Jackson, 1st 110m hurdles (16.45), 1st 300m hurdles (42.86); Zach Jacobson, 3rd 110m hurdles (20.35), 3rd 300m hurdles (49.43).

DAVIS HIGH INVITATIONAL
While not many Titans were able to qualify for this very prestigious meet, the ones that did so turning in some great performances. Teams from all over Utah and Wyoming participated in the meet. The format calls for an open portion in the morning and an invited session in the afternoon. Only the very top athletes even make the meet.
Some of the top performances included: Hannah Williams, 1st in the Open 800m run (2:25.65); McKayla Williams, 3rd in the Open 300m hurdles, 4th in the Invited 400m dash (1:00.48); Jessica Crawley, 6th in the shot put (33'02); Aaron Hill, 7th in the Invited discus (144'10, a state qualifying mark); Tyrell Yardley, 7th in the Invited 100m dash (11.21, state qualifying) and 5th in the 200m dash (24.03); Felicia Sortor, Sasha Russell, Hilary Peterson and Hannah Williams ran 4:25.22 to finish 4th in the Invited medley relay; and Hannah, McKayla, Abby Rich and Ricki Janes placed 4th in the 4x800m relay in 10:19.86.
Several athletes had big PR’s including Abby Rich and Kiana Tebbs in the 3200m run. Hannah Williams ran three 800's under 2:30 in a real tough performance. Hilary Peterson ran two great 400's and her fastest 800 of the year. It was a great showing for the Titans against the best in the state.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Chosen as Athletes of the Week were Hilary Peterson, who had three great races at the Davis Invitational, and Kyle Kelly, who continues to work extremely hard and had two 2nd-place finishes in the Layton dual.

SEASON WINDING DOWN
Man, the time has flown by. With 1 ½ weeks until Region, 2 until Sophomore Region, and 2 ½ until State, it is very important that you take extra care in monitoring the "little" things. These include sleep, nutrition, hydration, injury prevention and re-hab, etc. Maybe you have neglected these things in the past- don’t do so over the next three weeks.

COMING UP
Apr 30 - Viewmont/NRidge @ Syracuse- 3:00 pm
May 1 - Jr. High meet @ Syracuse - 3:00 pm
May 3 - BYU Invitational - 7:30 am
May 7/8 - Region Championships @ Syracuse
May 13 - Sophomore Region Championships
May 16/17 - State Championships @ BYU

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Titan Track Update - April 21

Titan Track Update - April 21, 2008

CLEARFIELD/DAVIS TRI-MEET
The Titans took on Clearfield and Davis in Kaysville Wednesday. The scores indicate why Davis is considered the top team in the State in boys, and right there with Spanish Fork in the girls. The boys scores were Davis 127.5, Syracuse 25.5 and Clearfield 9. If we score it as a dual meet with Clearfield, it would have been the Titans 74, Clearfield 57. The girls score was Davis 110, Syracuse 35 and Clearfield 21. Scoring it as a dual, it would have been Syracuse 92, Clearfield 38. I like the dual scores better.
Several athletes turned in great performances in the cold weather. McKayla Williams won the 300m hurdles in 47.71, a 3-second PR and one of the top times in the state this year. She was also 2nd in the 100m hurdles in 17.21 and was 3nd in the long jump (14'08.50). Reilee Batchelor also had a big PR throwing the javelin 92'07 to place 2nd. Hannah Williams won the 1600m run in 5:40.0. Felicia Sortor placed 3rd in the 100m dash running 13.67. Abby Rich PR’ed in the 3200m run in 12:48.0 to place 3rd. Michele Arave cleared 4'08 to place 3rd in the high jump. Jessica Crawley threw 30'09 to finish 3rd in the shot put. Ashley Hunzeker finished 4th in the shot put (27'10), 4th in the discus (85'07) and 4th in the javelin (88'03). The medley relay finished 2nd with Megan Butler, Michele Arave, Aubrey Eddy and Vanessa Phelps carrying the baton. The 4x4oo also finished 2nd with Hannah Williams, Sasha Russell, Sortor and Phelps running.
Chris Jackson had a great day for the Titans winning both the 110m hurdles (16.64) and 300m hurdles (42.63). Tyler Turnblom’s 5'06 clearance in the high jump was good enough for 2nd. Tanner Burton finished 3rd in the long jump (18'03.50). Aaron Hill threw the discus 141'03 to place 3rd. Tyrell Yardley was 3rd in the 100m dash (11.68) and 2nd in the 200 (23.90). Willis Ellsworth’s 2:24.2 was good enough to place 4th. The 4x400m relay team of Jackson, Yardley, Brian Killingbeck, and Ryan McNeill finished 2nd.
All in all, it was a very good meet for the Titans.

TAYLORSVILLE INVITATIONAL
A short-handed Titan TEAM battled injuries, the Prom, monster winds, and 40 other schools at the Taylorsville Invitational. With such problems, the places were few.
Hannah Williams finished 8th in both the 1600m run (5:42.0) and 800m run (2:35.73). Tyrell Yardley’s 24.33 into a hurricane-force wind was good enough for 4th. Michele Arave cleared a seasonal best 4'10 to place 6th in the high jump. Aaron Hill’s 131'07 was good enough for 3rd in the discus.
This was the type of meet measured by efforts- not by the marks established. And the efforts were great.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Chosen as Athletes of the Week were Michele Arave, who continues improve in the high jump, and Kuyler Thompson, who PR’ed in all three throwing events last week.

COMING UP
Apr 23 -Layton @ Syracuse- 3:00 pm
Apr 24 - Jr. High meet @ Syracuse - 3:00 pm
Apr 26 - Davis Invitational - 9:00 am
Apr 30 - Viewmont/NRidge @ Syracuse- 3:00 pm
May 1 - Jr. High meet @ Syracuse - 3:00 pm
May 3 - BYU Invitational - 7:30 am
May 7/8 - Region Championships @ Syracuse
May 13 - Sophomore Region Championships
May 16/17 - State Championships @ BYU

Sunday, April 13, 2008

Titan Track Update - April 14

Titan Track Update - April 14, 2008

DAVIS DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Titans had some great performances under bad weather conditions at the Davis District Championships. The Lady Titans finished 4th in the eight-team field while the Boys finished 6th. Placing high for the girls were: McKayla Williams, 1st in the 400m dash (1:02.31) and 7th in the 100m hurdles (16.64); Hannah Williams, 2nd in the 800m run (2:32.98); Abby Rich, 5th in the 3200m run (13:03.6) and 6th in the 800m run (2:42.7); Kiana Tebbs, 6th in the 3200m run (13:23.0); Vanessa Phelps, 8th in the 800m run (2:43.7); Michele Arave, 8th in the high jump (4'08); Ashley Hunzeker, 3rd in the discus (78'02) and 8th in the javelin (85'03); Reilee Batchelor, 5th in the javelin (87'08); and Jessica Crawley, 2nd in the shot put (32'05).
Top finishers for the boys included: Tyrell Yardley, 4th in the 100m dash (11.47); Chris Jackson, 6th in the 300m hurdles (44.08); Tanner Burton, 3rd in the high jump (6'00) and 7th in the long jump (18'01); Aaron Van Voris, 5th in the long jump (18'05); and Aaron Hill, 5th in the discus (130'02) and 8th in the shot put (41'00).
The most impressive performance of the meet was the positive attitude shown by so many that competed under the tough weather conditions. They focused on the things they could control and did not worry about those things they could not control.

UHSTCA INVITATIONAL- HUGE SUCCESS
The Utah High School Track Coaches Association Invitational held at Syracuse was a huge success. This is one of the few big invitationals held each year in Utah. Not only did the Titans have some great performances on the track, but with the help of non-competing athletes and the support of so many parents, the meet helped show that Titan Track and Field is going to be a great PROGRAM, not just a great TEAM.
With over 30 schools competing, the Syracuse Girls finished 10th and the Boys 13th. Scoring for the Lady Titans were: McKayla Williams, 2nd 400m dash (1:00.94); Abby Rich, 5th 3200m run (12:44.7); Jessica Crawley, 5th shot put (33'08); Aubrey Eddy, Ricki Janes, Michele Arave, and Sasha Russell, 8th 4x400m relay (4:38.1); Hannah Williams, Vanessa Phelps, Hilary Peterson and McKayla Williams, 2nd 4x800m relay (10:19.0).
Scoring for the Boys were: Tyrell Yardley, 4th 100m dash (11.50); Chris Jackson, 6th 300m hurdles (42.60); Tanner Burton, 8th high jump (6'01); and Aaron Hill, 2nd discus (142'02). With that throw, Aaron became the first Titan in history to automatically qualify for State. Also, Tyler Siddoway, Yardley, Jackson and Trent Judd placed 5th in the 4x100m relay (45.14).

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Chosen as Athletes of the Week were Jessica Crawley, who continues to score big points and improve as a thrower, and Tanner Burton, who can become a force in several events. His 400 relay split at Davis District was one of the highlights of the week.

COMING UP
Wednesday - Clearfield / Syracuse @ Davis
Saturday - Taylorsville Invitational
Apr 23 - Weber/Layton @ Syracuse
Apr 24 - Jr. High meet @ Syracuse
Apr 26 - Davis Invitational

Saturday, April 5, 2008

Titan Track Update - April 7

Titan Track Update - April 7, 2008

SOPHS SWEEP INTRASQUAD MEET
In the battle of the classes, the Sophomores scored a combined 210 points to the Juniors 103. The Girls score was 115-43 and the Boys 95-60 in favor of the Sophomores.
Winning events for the Sophomore Girls were: Jessica Crawley, shot put (30'01); Ashley Hunzeker, javelin (83'08) and discus (78'08); Felicia Sortor, 100m dash (13.8), 200m dash (28.8), and 400m dash (1:06.7); Hannah Williams, 800m run (2:34.4); and Abby Rich, 1600m run (6:18.0) and 3200m run (13:39.0). Junior girls winning events included: McKayla Williams, long jump (14'05.50), 100m hurdles (18.5), and 300m hurdles (51.0), and Michelle Arave, high jump (4'08).
Winning events for the Sophomore Boys were Aaron Hill, shot put (38'00) and discus (112'10); Tyler Siddoway, javelin (132'11) and 400m dash (56.0); Chris Jackson, 200m dash (23.9) and 300m hurdles (44.5); Tyrell Yardley, 100m dash (11.4) and 110m hurdles (17.0); Steve Wilcox, 1600m run (5:38.5); and Kyle Kelly, 3200m run (13:11.5). Placing first for the juniors were Tanner Burton, high jump (5'10) and long jump (17'06); and Alex Henderson, 800m run (2:22.2).
Great job by all that competed hard and stuck it out to the end. The winning squad will be treated to pizza at approximately 5:00 Monday in room 2118. Do not spread the word- lets have the pizza for the sophomores who competed and read the Updates!!! That will make more for everyone.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Chosen as Athletes of the Week were Kiana Tebbs and Chris Jackson. They have both been working very hard in practice and the result has been great improvement in their times.

DAVIS DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS
Woods Cross will host the Davis District Championships Tuesday and Wednesday. I will include a list of entries with this update. Check the list carefully. You will be excused at 1:15 on the days you are competing. This is a State Qualifying meet. It would be great to have a few of you that are close to those marks, get qualified early.

APRIL 12- UHSTCA INV. @ SYRACUSE
We will be hosting the Utah High School Track Coaches Association Invitational Saturday. We can expect about 30 schools to send athletes. Those meeting the minimum marks will be entered. All other athletes will be asked to help officiate and make the meet run smoothly. Let’s show the state that the Titan Track program is off to a great start.
Minimum marks for entry into the UHSTCA meet are:
Long Jump - 14'00 / 18'00
Shot Put - 28'00 / 38'00
Discus - 80'00 / 110'00
Javelin - 70'00 / 130'00
High Jump - 4'06 / 5'08
Pole Vault - 10'00
100m Dash - 14.50 / 12.50
200m Dash - 30.00 / 25.50
400m Dash - 1:08.00 / 56.50
800m Run - 2:55.0 / 2:18.0
1600m Run - 6:00.0 / 5:00.0
3200m Run - 13:00.0 / 11:00.0
100/110m Hurdles - 19.50 / 18.50
300m Hurdles - 54.00 / 46.00

HOODIES and WARMUPS
We will be taking orders for hoodies and warmups for those who want them. The cost for the navy blue hoodie will be $25. That will include a two-color print on the front, a one-color print on the back, and your name embroidered. The warmups will be $50 for the jacket and pant or $30 for the jacket alone, $25 for the pant. They are navy and white and will include either a one-color print or one-color embroidery on the jacket or pant. You can choose either a full-zippered jacket or a half-zippered pullover. You must pay in the office and return the order sheet and receipt to Coach Buhrley by Thursday. You can try on samples to select sizes Monday after practice. The order will be sent in Friday. I will only order the number of hoodies and warmups that have been paid for.