Sunday, May 25, 2008

Titan Track Update - May 26

Titan Track Update - May 26, 2008

TITAN DECATHLON
Seven athletes battled the weather and 10 events to complete the First Titan Decathlon. The Decathlon consists of 10 events over two days and is considered the most grueling test of pure athletic ability in sports. While the event has been around for more than a century for men, it is relatively new for women, and is still not on the Olympic slate. It probably will be in four or eight years. The IAAF scoring tables make it possible to compare the efforts of men and women. Each of the 10 events is scored with 1000 points being a certain percentage of the world’s best performances in that event. The 10 events are: 100m dash, long jump, shot put, high jump, 400m dash, 100/110m hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin and 1500m run.
The winner of the Titan Decathlon was McKayla Williams, who finished with 4341 points. This is the highest point total ever by a Utah high school female. McKayla had several good performances, with her best being her 4'11" clearance in the high jump to establish a school record. Ryan McNeill was 2nd with 3711 points. The other finishers were: Alex Garrett (3418), Kuyler Thompson (3287), Ashley Hunzeker (2943), Hannah Williams (2655) and Clayton Bergloff (1836).
It was a fun two days. Many of the athletes had never competed in some of the events. Next year, expect the point totals to soar even higher.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Chosen as Athlete of the Week was Ryan McNeill. He had a great decathlon and has had an outstanding spring. We expect some big things from him next year.

BARBEQUE/AWARDS
As has been the case all year, the weather played havoc with something dealing with Track. Thanks to several parents, we were able to get everyone filled up.
The year-end awards went to: McKayla Williams (Outstanding Female Track Athlete); Ashley Hunzeker (Outstanding Female Field Athlete); Tyrell Yardley (Outstanding Male Track Athlete); Aaron Hill (Outstanding Male Field Athlete); and Jessica Crawley (Performance of the Year).

CROSS COUNTRY MEETING
A meeting for everyone interested in running Cross Country and their parents will be held this Wednesday, May 28th at 6:00 pm in the Little Theater. Plan on attending and also helping to spread the word to anyone even remotely interested.

Saturday, May 24, 2008

Girls Performance List - May 23

Girls Performance List - as of May 23, 2008

HIGH JUMP
4'11 McKayla Williams 5/23
4'10 Michele Arave 4/19
4'08 Felisha Gibbons 4/04
4'08 Jade Clements 5/12

LONG JUMP
15'00.00 McKayla Williams 4/08
14'07.00 Ashley Hunzeker 4/30
13'10.00 Jade Clements 3/26
13'08.50 Michele Arave 4/12
13'06.75 Nikel Taylor 4/30
12'07.00 Hannah Williams 4/04
12'03.50 Rhylie Gray 3/26
12'00.00 Felisha Gibbons 4/08
11'08.00 Courtney Chamberlain
11'06.00 Shae Stoddard 5/12
10'09.50 Kyle Mercer 3/14
10'09.50 Jessica Crawley 5/12
10'03.50 Sabrina Hilton 3/26
9'05.50 Nicole Patterson 5/12
8'02.00 Jordan Nielsen 3/26
7'06.00 Ashley Bailey 3/26

POLE VAULT
5'07 McKayla Williams 5/23
5'07 Ashley Hunzeker 5/23
4'11 Hannah Williams 5/23

SHOT PUT
37'02.50 Jessica Crawley 5/17
29'09.50 Ashley Hunzeker 3/19
26'03.50 Shaelynn Stoddard 3/19
24'07.50 Alexis Bigelow 3/19
24'04.50 Emily Henriod 5/08
22'10.50 Jessica LaFleur 4/04
22'04.00 Nikel Taylor 4/04
22'04.50 Mickelle Yeates 5/08
20'01.50 Chelsea Clark 3/19
13'03.00 Katrina Reimers 3/26

DISCUS
95'11 Ashley Hunzeker 5/12
81'11 Jessica Crawley 5/12
70'08 McKayla Williams 5/23
69'04 Shaelynn Stoddard 4/09
67'11 Jennifer Little 4/09
67'01 Melanie Gardner 5/12
64'04 Hannah Williams 5/23
60'01 Alexis Bigelow 4/04
59'07 Mickelle Yeates 5/12
57'09 Emily Henriod 4/16
51'04 Chelsea Clark 4/30
49'08 Brittney Ball 3/19
47'02 Nikel Taylor 5/12
44'02 Jessica LaFleur 3/19

JAVELIN
92'07 Rielee Batchelor 4/16
91'10 Ashley Hunzeker 4/26
80'03 Melanie Gardner 4/23
78'00 Rhylie Gray 4/12
70'11 Savanah Davis 4/23
66'06 Kasi Russell 4/04
65'03 McKayla Williams 5/23
64'05 Mickelle Yeates 4/16
60'01 Shaelynn Stoddard 3/14
49'05 Jade Clements 3/26
48'00 Rebecca Kibler 3/14
45'11 Katrina Reimers 3/28
45'05 Emily Henriod 3/26

100m DASH
13.57 Felicia Sortor 5/07
13.77 Sydney Watson 5/12
14.01 Sasha Russell 4/16
14.04 Kelsey Westbroek 5/12
14.10 McKayla Williams 5/23
14.67 Kyle Mercer 5/12
14.78 Felisha Gibbons 4/23
14.78 Megan Butler 3/26
14.83 Ashley Hunzeker 5/23
15.21 Nikel Taylor 4/30
15.25 Courtney Scott 3/19
15.28 Ashley Bailey 5/12
15.48 Sabrina Hilton 5/12
15.64 Alexia Wilcox 5/12
15.80 Rhylie Gray 3/14
15.84 Tiffany Reed 4/30
15.99 Courtney Chamberlain
16.30w Kasi Russell 3/26
17.63 Jordan Nielsen 4/23

200m DASH
28.12 Felicia Sorter 4/12
29.24 McKayla Williams 3/19
29.35 Sasha Russell 3/19
29.53 Hilary Peterson 4/30
30.12 Kelsey Westbroek 5/07
30.88 Kyle Mercer 5/12
31.19 Megan Butler 4/23
31.68 Ashley Bailey 5/12
31.74 Courtney Scott 3/14
33.54 Nikel Taylor 4/30
33.67 Alexia Wilcox 3/14
33.88 Kasi Russell 3/19
34.60 Tiffany Reed 5/07

400m DASH
59.28 McKayla Williams 5/17
1:03.13 Hilary Peterson 5/03
1:04.04 Sasha Russell 4/26
1:06.32 Hannah Williams 4/23
1:06.84 Felicia Sortor 4/04
1:07.28 Ricki Janes 5/07
1:07.88 Aubrey Eddy 5/07
1:11.26 Vanessa Phelps 3/26
1:14.80 Haley Busby 3/26
1:15.54 Ashley Bailey 4/04
1:18.20 Kiana Tebbs 3/26

800m RUN
2:22.26 Hannah Williams 5/08
2:28.9r McKayla Williams 4/26
2:31.9 McKayla Williams 4/30
2:36.4 Abby Rich 4/30
2:38.0r Hilary Peterson 4/26
2:39.82 Vanessa Phelps 5/08
2:40.76 Aubrey Eddy 3/19
2:42.0 Ricki Janes 4/12
2:43.37 Haley Busby 5/08
2:47.14 Hilary Peterson 4/16
2:49.1 Kiana Tebbs 4/23

1500m RUN
5:17.4 Hannah Williams 5/23
5:38.5 McKayla Williams 5/23

1600m RUN
5:31.27 Hannah Williams 5/08
5:55.42 Abby Rich 5/08
5:59.9 Vanessa Phelps 4/23
6:06.4 Kiana Tebbs 4/30
6:07.0 Hilary Peterson 4/08
6:23.32 Haley Busby 5/12
6:26.0 Ricki Janes 3/26
6:27.3 Aubrey Eddy 3/14

3200m RUN
12:32.4 Abby Rich 4/26
12:49.3 Kiana Tebbs 4/26
13:01.0 Hannah Williams 3/26
14:28.0 Vanessa Phelps 4/04
14:48.0 Aubrey Eddy 3/14

100m HURDLES
16.35 McKayla Williams 5/07
16.52 Sasha Russell 5/12
20.78 Ashley Hunzeker 5/23
21.51 Rhylie Gray 3/14
24.72 Hannah Williams 5/23
25.36 Nikel Taylor 4/16

300m HURDLES
47.68 McKayla Williams 4/26
50.79 Sasha Russell 5/07
59.70 Alexia Wilcox 5/12
1:00.94 Jade Clements 4/04
1:03.04 Rhylie Gray 4/04
1:03.14 Nikel Taylor 4/04

4x100m RELAY
53.09 Sydney Watson, Hilary Peterson, Felicia Sortor, Sasha Russell 5/08
55.72 Felicia Sortor, Megan Butler, Sasha Russell, Kyle Mercer 4/09
57.36 Kyle Mercer, Megan Butler, Michele Arave, Sydney Watson 4/23
57.46 Paige Murray, Kyle Mercer, Courtney Scott, Megan Butler 3/19
58.32 Felicia Sortor, Megan Butler, Kyle Mercer, Michele Arave 3/26

MEDLEY RELAY
4:25.22 Felicia Sortor, Sasha Russell, Hilary Peterson, Hannah Williams 4/26
4:31.95 Sasha Russell, Hilary Peterson, McKayla Williams, Abby Rich 5/03
4:33.33 Sasha Russell, Felicia Sortor, Hilary Peterson, Abby Rich 5/08
4:58.66 Felicia Sortor, Michele Arave, Aubrey Eddy, Hilary Peterson 4/09
5:00.3 Megan Butler, Michele Arave, Aubrey Eddy, Vanessa Phelps 4/16
5:02.0 Megan Butler, Michele Arave, Hannah Williams, Abby Rich 3/19
5:06.5 Megan Butler, Michele Arave, Vanessa Phelps, Kiana Tebbs 3/14

4x400m RELAY
4:10.96 Hilary Peterson, Hannah Williams, Sasha Russell, McKayla Williams 5/17
4:24.9 Hannah Williams, Sasha Russell, Vanessa Phelps, McKayla Williams 4/16
4:29.9 Hannah Williams, Hilary Peterson, Sasha Russell, McKayla Williams 3/19
4:31.91 Hannah Williams, Abby Rich, Hilary Peterson, McKayla Williams 4/30
4:33.0 Hannah Williams, Sasha Russell, Ricki Janes, McKayla Williams 3/14
4:37.14 Felicia Sortor, Aubrey Eddy, Hannah Williams, McKayla Williams 4/09
4:38.11 Ricki Janes, Aubrey Eddy, Michele Arave, Sasha Russell 4/12
4:48.0 Hilary Peterson, Abby Rich, Megan Butler, McKayla Williams 3/26
4:53.0 Vanessa Phelps, Ricki Janes, Sasha Russell, Hannah Williams 3/26
4:57.0 Kiana Tebbs, Megan Butler, Haley Busby, Ricki Janes 3/14

4x800m RELAY
10:19.02 Hannah Williams, Vanessa Phelps, Hilary Peterson, McKayla Williams 4/12
10:19.86 Hannah Williams, Abby Rich, Ricki Janes, McKayla Williams 4/26
11:06.26 Hilary Peterson, Haley Busby, Kiana Tebbs, Aaubrey Eddy 4/26
11:29.5 Abby Rich, Aubrey Eddy, Hilary Peterson, Hannah Williams 4/08

Boys Performance List - May 23

Boys Performance List - as of May 23, 2008

POLE VAULT
9'00 Tyrell Yardley 4/16
8'06 Ryan Palmer 4/23
8'06 Zac Parker 4/16
8'06 Spencer Cook 4/16
8'00 Dallin Riggs 4/16

HIGH JUMP
6'04 Tanner Burton 4/23
5'10 Alex Garrett 3/26
5'08 Andrew Cook 3/19
5'08 Tyler Turnblom 3/19
5'06 Nate Norman 3/19
5'06 Rick Reardon 3/19
5'02 Tyler Kutterer 4/04

LONG JUMP
18'06.75 Tanner Burton 5/03
18'04.00 Aaron Van Voris 4/09
17'04.00 Sotero Perigo 4/23
17'03.00 Ryan Palmer 3/19
16'06.00 Ryan McNeill 5/23
16'06.00 Spencer Cook 4/23
16'05.00 Dallin Riggs 4/23
16'05.00 Andrew Cook 3/19
15'10.50 Alex Garrett 5/23
15'09.00 Mitch Tulane 3/26
15'05.00 Kuyler Thompson 5/23
15'09.00 Nate Norman 3/14
15'08.00 Brian Killingbeck 4/04
15'06.00 Jamin Lewis 4/04
14'09.00 Zac Parker 3/26
14'05.00 Jaden Cowdin 3/26

SHOT PUT
46'04.00 Aaron Hill 5/12
37'10.00 Kuyler Thompson 4/16
36'06.00 Jake Anderson 4/04
36'00.00 Zach Grisby 4/23
35'10.50 Bryan Cook 4/09
33'09.00 Jamin Lewis 4/23
32'04.25 Ryan McNeill 5/23
31'09.50 Alex Garrett 5/23
32'03.50 Andrew Cook 4/16
31'09.00 Derek Gann 4/30
29'09.00 Lucas Garcia 3/14
29'08.00 Ben Smith 5/12
26'07.00 Jaden Cowdin 4/04
22'11.00 Nate Tipton 3/26

DISCUS
148'08 Aaron Hill 5/03
116'03 Kuyler Thompson 4/16
96'01 Ben Smith 5/12
93'01 Derek Gann 3/19
89'11 Bryan Cook 4/16
86'07 Jacob Harris 3/19
85'04 Lucas Garcia 3/14
80'10 Nate Norman 5/12
80'03 Nate Tipton 5/08
79'047 Ryan McNeill 5/23
8'05 Zach Grisby 5/12
77'11 Jaden Cowdin 3/14
71'10 Alex Garrett 5/23
68'01 Ryan Palmer 3/14

JAVELIN
136'08 Jake Anderson 3/26
132'11 Tyler Siddoway 4/04
128'00 Derek Gann 5/08
127'06 Kuyler Thompson 4/23
126'03 Josh Coy 4/04
115'00 Alex Garrett 3/14
114'02 Zac Parker 3/26
110'04 Tanner Burton5/05
101'06 Jaden Cowdin 4/04
99'00 Bryan Cook 4/04
98'11 Nate Norman 3/26
97'00 Zach Nye 3/19
88'08 Jacob Harris 3/19
87'04 Nate Cooper 3/28
85'05 Trent Judd 3/14
83'07 Ben Smith 4/23
69'10 Lucas Garcia 3/19

100m DASH
10.92 Tyrell Yardley 5/17
11.68w Aaron Van Voris 3/26
11.86 Aaron Van Voris 4/08
11.89w Rick Reardon 3/26
11.92w Sotero Perigo 3/26
11.96 Trent Judd 4/30
12.13w Tyler Siddoway 3/26
12.14 Chris Jackson 4/04
12.14w Braden Hamblin 3/26
12.30w Jarrel Fox 4/30
12.44 Rick Reardon 3/14
12.44w Ryan McNeill 3/26
12.45 Braden Hamblin 4/08
12.46 Tyler Siddoway 4/04
12.54w Mitch Tulane 3/26
12.54w Jamin Lewis 3/26
12.61w Brian Killingbeck 3/26
12.72 Ryan McNeill 4/23
12.74 Josh Coy 4/04
12.76w Alex Swanson 3/26
12.84 Jamin Lewis 4/04
12.84 Josh Gooch 4/04
13.00 Kuyler Thompson 5/23
13.01w Alex Garrett 3/26
13.03 Spencer Cook 4/04
13.03w Josh Wood 3/26
13.07 Mitch Tulane 3/14
13.44 Dallin Riggs 4/04
13.56 Josh Wood 3/14

200m DASH
21.94 Tyrell Yardley 5/16
24.14 Chris Jackson 4/04
24.54w Aaron Van Voris 3/26
24.94 Tanner Burton 4/04
25.04w Rick Reardon 3/26
25.06 Trent Judd 4/12
25.12 Aaron Van Voris 3/19
25.15w Braden Hamblin 3/26
25.16w Jamin Lewis 3/26
25.56 Tyler Siddoway 3/19
25.61 Rick Reardon 3/19
26.21 Jarrell Fox 4/16
26.21 Josh Wood 4/16
26.25 Zach Jacobson 4/23
26.42w Spencer Cook 3/26
26.48w Ryan Palmer 4/12
26.49w Tyler Kutterer 3/26
26.60 Ryan McNeill 3/14
26.60w Josh Coy 3/26
26.62w Aaron Hill 3/26
26.66w Jadin Cowdin 3/26
26.69w Derek Gann 3/26
27.04 Alex Garrett 4/04
27.24w Mitch Tulane 3/26
27.57w Alex Swanson 3/26
28.42w Bryan Cook 3/26
28.84 Zack Grisby 4/04

400m DASH
53.45 Tyrell Yardley 3/19
54.32 Tyler Siddoway 4/12
55.83 Sotero Perigo 4/23
55.97 Ryan McNeill 5/08
56.3r Tanner Burton 4/09
57.04 Brian Killingbeck 4/04
58.06 Trent Judd 5/08
59.87 Josh Coy 3/19
1:00.18 Ryan Palmer 3/26
1:00.32 Alex Garrett 5/23
1:02.44 Tyler Kutterer 4/04
1:03.20 Alex Swanson 4/16
1:04.40 Zac Parker 3/19
1:04.43 Kuyler Thompson 5/23
1:04.55 Jamin Lewis 4/30
1:04.94 Tyler Turnblom 4/04
1:05.74 Zack Grisby 4/04
1:06.85 Josh Wood 3/26

800m RUN
2:11.94 Willis Ellsworth 5/12
2:15.26 Anthony Winegar 4/23
2:18.93 Cody Trease 5/08
2:22.2 Alex Henderson 4/04
2:24.6 Steve Wilcox 4/16
2:32.5 Trent Judd 4/30
2:33.7 Chris Jackson 4/30
2:34.2 Zach Nye 4/23
2:34.6 Tyler Kutterer 3/14
2:38.3 Christian Smith 4/16
2:39.7 Kyle Kelly 4/09
2:40.2 Zach Jacobson 4/30
2:41.1 Clayton Bergloff 3/14
2:47.9 Josh Wood 4/30
2:50.2 Jamin Lewis 4/23

1500m RUN
5:14.3 Ryan McNeill 5/23
5:36.0 Alex Garrett 5/23
6:07.0 Clayton Bergloff 5/23

1600m RUN
5:23.5 Kyle Kelly 3/14
5:31.5 Jake Rossmango 4/30
5:31.42 Stephen Wilcox 5/08
5:47.0 Dallin Riggs 3/26
5:49.4 Christian Smith 4/23
5:51.9 Clayton Bergloff 3/19
5:54.2 Willis Ellsworth 4/23
5:57.4 Zach Nye 4/16

3200m RUN
11:24.86 Jake Rossmango 5/12
12:08.69 Kyle Kelly 5/08
12:16.83 Stephen Wilcox 4/30
13:47.8 Clayton Bergloff 4/23
13:48.8 Christian Smith 4/08

110m HURDLES
16.06 Chris Jackson 5/06
16.43w Anthony Winegar 3/26
16.71 Anthony Winegar 3/14
17.24 Tyrell Yardley 4/04
20.35 Zach Jacobson 4/23

300m HURDLES
42.60 Chris Jackson 5/08
43.75 Anthony Winegar 3/19
48.47 Zach Jacobson 4/16
50.10 Josh Wood 5/12

4x100m RELAY
44.87 Aaron Van Voris, Tyrell Yardley, Chris Jackson, Anthony Winegar 3/19
45.80 Aaron Van Voris, Tyrell Yardley, Ryan Palmer, Chris Jackson 3/14
45.93 Tyler Siddoway, Tyrell Yardley, Chris Jackson, Trent Judd 04/12
46.37 Trenton Judd, Tyrell Yardley, Chris Jackson, Anthony Winegar 3/26
47.90 Aaron Van Voris, Josh Coy, Sotero Perigo, Andrew Cook 3/26
49.27 Braden Hamblin, Rick Reardon, Mitch Tulane, Alex Swanson 3/26
50.14 Spencer Cook, Zach Jacobson, Jamin Lewis, Jarrell Fox 3/26

MEDLEY RELAY
3:55.24 Anthony Winegar, Trent Judd, Ryan McNeill, Willis Ellsworth 5/08
4:12.66 Tanner Burton, Trent Judd, Ryan McNeill, Willis Ellsworth 4/09
4:21.8 Zach Jacobson, Brian Killingbeck, Ryan McNeill, Steven Wilcox 4/23

4x400m RELAY
3:40.49 Ryan Palmer, Tyrell Yardley, Tyler Siddoway, Chris Jackson 5/12
3:42.81 Anthony Winegar, Chris Jackson, Brian Killingbeck, Ryan McNeal 3/19
3:44.49 Sotero Perigo, Tyrell Yardley, Tyler Siddoway, Ryan McNeill 5/08
3:49.7 Trenton Judd, Tyrell Yardley, Ryan McNeill, Chris Jackson 4/16
3:51.44 Tyler Siddoway, Tanner Burton, Ryan McNeill, Tyrell Yardley 4/09
3:55.0 Trenton Judd, Ryan McNeill, Tyler Siddoway, Chris Jackson 3/26

4x800m RELAY
9:45.2 Steve Wilcox, Dallin Riggs, Cody Trease, Willis Ellsworth 4/08

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Track Update - May 19

Titan Track Update - May 19, 2008

Titans Finish First Season in Style!!!
RECAP
Several obstacles faced the Syracuse Track TEAM as the season began with an Indoor meeting clear back in December. The first was recruiting and convincing students that Track and Field could be fun. Luckily, many bought into the idea. The next was facilities and equipment. Many things were not completed during the initial construction of the facility and many items were not ordered. Another obstacle was the lack of experience of most of the athletes. As Outdoor began, we also had weather that bordered on the ridiculous at times. Through it all, about 90 Titans persevered and finished the season in grand style. The Lady Titan Sophomores won the Region Sophomore Championship and the Boys finished 2nd. It’s the first time I can remember that Davis did not win the Girls. The 5A State Championships was also impressive as the Girls finished 18th and the Boys 11th. Not bad for a first-year school with no seniors.

SOPHOMORE REGION
The Lady Titans racked up 151 points to Davis’ 111. Capturing titles for Syracuse were: Jessica Crawley, shot put (33'11); Ashley Hunzeker, discus (95'11); and Abby Rich, 3200m run (13:10). They scored in every event with Jade Clements, Rhylie Gray, Sasha Russell, Hilary Peterson, Ricki Janes, Hannah Williams and Kiana Tebbs placing in the top six in their events.
The Boys had a very good meet also finishing 2nd to Davis. Individual titles were won by Tyrell Yardley, 100m dash (11.28) and 200m dash (22.48) and Aaron Hill, discus (148'04) and shot put (46'04). Yardley, Chris Jackson, Tyler Siddoway and Ryan Palmer ran 3:40.49 to win the 4x400m relay. Also placing in the top six in their events were Tyler Turnblom, Nate Norman, Kuyler Thompson, Tyler Siddoway, Chris Jackson, Steve Wilcox, Jake Rossmango, and Willis Ellsworth.
Complete results can be found at:
www.regiononetrack.blogspot.com

STATE 5A CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Titans had a great two days at BYU in their first State Championships. The Boys finished 11th in the 26-team field while the Girls were 18th.
Tyrell Yardley had a great meet in finishing 2nd in both the 100m and 200m dashes. His times of 10.92 and 21.94 are among the top times ever run by a sophomore in Utah. Aaron Hill threw 148'07" to place 5th in the discus. That mark would have actually won in a few other years. It also is one of the top marks ever thrown by a sophomore. Tanner Burton cleared 6'00 to place 6th in the high jump to round out the scoring.
For the girls, Jessica Crawley had a big PR throw of 37'02.50" in the shot put to place 5th. Again, this is one of the top marks ever by a sophomore in Utah. McKayla Williams ran 59.28 to place 6th in the 400m dash. This is a great time considering she didn’t really start 400m workouts until the last 10 days of the season. McKayla, Hannah Williams, Sasha Russell and Hilary Peterson ran 4:10.96 in the 4x400m relay to just miss making finals.
It was a great meet and a great learning experience for the Titans. There are many Titans that can’t wait for next year to begin.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Chosen as Athlete of the Week Tyler Siddoway. He’s done a great job all year in workouts and is always willing to jump in and fill a relay spot or whatever we need to have him attempt.

WORKOUTS
We will continue working out each day after school for those who are interested. It may be a good time to learn a field event. Pole vaulters welcome.

PICTURES, BARBEQUE Wednesday, MAY 21
Don’t forget: 2:40- pictures; 3:30- turn in uniforms; 6:00- barbeque, awards, etc.

DECATHLON
The Titan Decathlon will be held Thursday and Friday after school. Give it a try- see if you are the top athlete at Syracuse.

CROSS COUNTRY MEETING
A meeting for everyone interested in running Cross Country and their parents will be held Wednesday, May 28th at 6:00 pm in the Little Theater. Plan on attending and also helping to spread the word to anyone even remotely interested.

Keep track of Titan Track at:
www.syracusetrack.blogspot.com

Monday, May 12, 2008

Titan Track Update - May 12

Titan Track Update - May 12, 2008

REGION ONE CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Titan Track TEAM did a great job at the Region One Championships last week. Not only in the quality of the performances, but also in the efforts of so many to host the meet. Both Boys and Girls finished 6th in the eight-school region which is by far the strongest in the state.
Scoring for the Girls were: Michele Arave, 8th in the high jump (4'10); Jessica Crawley, 4th in the shot put (33'06.50); Ashley Hunzeker, 6th in the discus (91'05); McKayla Williams, 5th in the 400m dash (1:00.08) and 7th in the 100m hurdles (16.48); Hannah Williams, 5th in the 800m run (2:22.26) and 8th in the 1600m run (5:31.27); Abby Rich, 8th in the 3200m run (12:34.08). In relays, the 4x100 ran 53.09 to finish 6th, just one spot out of going to State. The runners were Felicia Sortor, Sasha Russell, Hilary Peterson and Sydney Watson. The medley finished in the same place to just miss going to state. Sasha Russell, Felicia Sortor, Hilary Peterson and Abby Rich turned in a time of 4:33.33. The 4x400 team of Hilary, Hannah, McKayla and Sasha ran 4:16.37 to place 4th and qualify for State.
The Boys scoring came from: Tanner Burton, 5th in the high jump (5'10); Aaron Hill, 5th in the discus (147'02); Tyrell Yardley, 5th in the 100m dash (11.20) and 2nd in the 200m dash (22.06); Chris Jackson, 6th in the 110m hurdles (16.06) and 7th in the 300m hurdles (42.60). The 4x100m relay finished 6th in 45.13. Running on the team were Yardley, Jackson, Anthony Winegar and Trent Judd. The medley relay also finished 6th in 3:55.24 with Judd, Winegar, Ryan McNeill and Willis Ellsworth carrying the stick. The 4x400m relay was 7th with Jackson, Yardley, McNeill and Sotero Perigo running. Their time of 3:44.49 was less than one second out of 5th place.
The top five in each event qualify for State. We qualified three boys, three girls and one relay team. If we would have competed in any of the other three 5A regions, than number would have been between 12-18 (depending on the region). Region One is tough!!! The top-three boys teams at State and three of the top four girls spots will probably come from Region One.


ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Chosen as Athletes of the Week were Sasha Russell and Alex Garrett. Neither have missed a practice all year. Alex continues to work hard and will be a force next year. Sasha ran two great races at Region, just missing the finals in both.

SOPHOMORE REGION THIS WEEK
Sophomore Region will be held at Fremont on May 13th. The meet will start at 3:00 and will follow the normal region dual meet schedule. The goal will be to bring home a couple titles.

MONDAY WORKOUT- IMPORTANT THAT YOU ATTEND
It’s important that you attend Monday’s workout. Information about State and the end of the year schedule will be handed out. This will cover TEAM pictures, uniform check-in, TEAM barbeque, etc. We will also vote on TEAM MVP’s.

STATE FRIDAY and SATURDAY
We will be taking a bus to State both days if there are enough of you that want to go. We will decide Monday.

CROSS COUNTRY MEETING
A meeting for everyone interested in running Cross Country and their parents will be held Wednesday, May 28th at 6:00 pm in the Little Theater. Plan on attending and also helping to spread the word to anyone even remotely interested.

COMING UP
May 13 - Sophomore Region @ Fremont
May 16/17 - State Championships @ BYU
May 28 - Cross Country Meeting in the Little Theater at 6:00 pm.

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Track Update - May 5

Titan Track Update - April 28, 2008

VIEWMONT / NORTHRIDGE TRI MEET
As has been the case most of the year, weather played a big role in the performances of the meet. We decided to pull many athletes out of their normal events in an attempt to stay healthy. The girls nearly pulled off the victory as Viewmont scored 57 points to the Lady Titan’s 55. Northridge finished with 55. The boys finished in 3rd place scoring 31 points to Viewmont’s 97 and Northridge’s 37.
Finishing first for the girls were Jessica Crawley (shot put), Ashley Hunzeker (discus and javelin), Hilary Peterson (200m dash), McKayla Williams (800m run) and Hannah Williams (1600m run).
Placing first for the boys were Tyrell Yardley (100m dash) and Steve Wilcox (3200m run).

BYU INVITATIONAL
Most of the Titans that were able to get into the prestigious meet had great performances and turned in big PR’s. Jessica Crawley threw 34'11.75 in the shot put to place 8th and become the first Lady Titan to qualify for State. Among 5A schools, she would have been 4th. McKayla Williams had two PR’s, but just missed qualifying for State in the 400m dash (59.82) and 300m hurdles (47.68). She had the 4th fastest time from 5A schools. Michele Arave cleared 4'10 in the high jump, just off qualifying and tying for 7th in 5A schools. Hilary Peterson’s 1:03.13 in the 400m dash was a big PR.
Tyrell Yardley had a great meet running 11.23 in the 100m dash and 22.18 in the 200m dash. He was 4th and 5th among 5A athletes in the two events. Aaron Hill improved on his discus PR, throwing 148'08 to place 9th, 7th from 5A schools.
It was a good experience for the Titans to compete against the best in Utah and surrounding states.
Complete results of the meet can be found at:
http://solar-ray.byu.edu/trackwp/results/hs_invite/saturday/index.htm

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Chosen as Athletes of the Week were Haley Busby, Steve Wilcox and Trent Judd. This is because of their hard, consistent work over the entire course of the season, not from any particular performance this week.

REGION THIS WEEK
We are hosting the Region One Championships Wednesday and Thursday at Syracuse. Action begins both days at 3:30. The two-fold goal is to get as many Titans qualified for State as possible, as well as put on a meet with class. We will need the help of everyone on the TEAM to put on a quality event.

SOPHOMORE REGION
Sophomore Region will be held at Fremont on May 13th. The goal will be to bring home a couple titles.

SATURDAY PRACTICE
Practice will be held Saturday at 9:00 am for all Sophomores and everyone that has qualified for State.

CROSS COUNTRY MEETING
A meeting for everyone interested in running Cross Country and their parents will be held Wednesday, May 28th at 6:00 pm in the Little Theater. Plan on attending and also helping to spread the word to anyone even remotely interested.

COMING UP
May 7/8 - Region Championships @ Syracuse
May 13 - Sophomore Region @ Fremont
May 16/17 - State Championships @ BYU
May 28 - Cross Country Meeting in the Little Theater at 6:00 pm.

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.

Saturday, March 29, 2008

Titan Track Update - March 31

LADY TITANS DEFEAT NORTHRIDGE, BOYS LOSE BY ONE
Titan Track continued to show improvement last week in the dual meet against Northridge. The Lady Titans won by a score of 74 - 53, while the boys lost 68.5 - 67.5. Right now the scores are not important- the individual improvement and the desire to really COMPETE are important!! And as coaches, we really think we saw some big strides taken in both categories. The wind and cold hampered many of the times, heights and distances, but the great efforts were in abundance.
The following scored for the Lady Titans: Felicia Sortor, 1st 200m dash (28.40), 2nd 100m dash (13.62); Aubrey Eddy, 2nd 400m dash (1:08.29); Hannah Williams, 1st 800m run (2:54.0), 1st 3200m run (13:01.0); Vanessa Phelps, 3rd 400m dash (1:11.46); Hilary Peterson, 1st 1600m run (6:24.0), 2nd 800m run (2:56.0); Haley Busby, 3rd 800m run (2:59.0); Ricki Janes, 2nd 1600m run (6:26); Abby Rich, 2nd 3200m run (13:02.0); Kiana Tebbs, 3rd 3200m run (13:51.0); McKayla Williams, 2nd 100m hurdles (17.09), 2nd 300m hurdles (2nd 300m hurdles); Sasha Russell, 3rd 100m hurdles (17.52), 3rd 300m hurdles (54.68); Jessica Crawley, 1st shot put (32'11"), 2nd discus (68'01" ); Ashley Hunzeker, 1st javelin (77'07"), 1st discus ( ), 3rd shot put (27'02"), Jenny Little, 3rd discus (59'08), 3rd long jump (14'04"); Reilee Batchelor, 2nd javelin (73'10"); and Michele Arave, 2nd long jump (4'08").
Placing in the top three for the boys were: Tyrell Yardley, 1st pole vault (8'06"), 1st 100m dash (11.15), 1st 200m dash (22.93), 3rd 110m hurdles (17.39 ); Aaron Van Voris, 3rd 100m dash (11.68), 3rd long jump (17'09.50"); Anthony Winegar, 1st 110m hurdles (16.43); Chris Jackson, 1st 300m hurdles (43.85); Aaron Hill, 1st shot put (38'07"), 1st discus (132'09"); Kuyler Thompson, 2nd discus (111'11); Bryan Cook, 3rd discus (94'02"); Jake Anderson, 1st javelin (136'08"); Tyler Siddoway, 2nd javelin (123'05"); Tanner Burton, tie 1st high jump (5'10"); Alex Garrett, tie 1st high jump (5'10"); Andrew Cook, tie 3rd high jump (5'08"); Ryan Palmer, 2nd pole vault (7'06"); Zac Parker, 3rd pole vault (7'06"); and Trenton Judd, Yardley, Jackson and Winegar, 1st 4x100m relay (46.37).
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Chosen as Athletes of the Week were McKayla Williams and Aaron Hill. McKayla ran two good hurdle races and a tough leg on the 4x4 while Aaron won both the shot put and discus and continues to work very hard and improve rapidly.
THIS WEEK
There is no region dual/tri meet this week. We are not going to either the Alta or Timpanogos Invitationals that were listed on the schedule. Instead, we will have an Intrasquad Meet Friday at 3:00 pm. This will be a meet between the Juniors and Sophomores. All events except the 4 x 100 and Medley Relays will be contested. The only relay will be an 8 x 400 consisting of three girls and five boys for each TEAM. Boys and Girls points will be combined to determine the winner of the meet.
DOWN THE ROAD
Apr 8/9 Davis District Invitational @ Woods Cross
Minimum marks for entry in the Davis District meet are:
Long Jump - 12'06 / 17'00
Shot Put - 24'00 / 35'00
Discus - 60'00 / 90'00
Javelin - 60'00 / 110'00
High Jump - 4'06 / 5'06
Pole Vault - 8'00
100m Dash - 15.00 / 12.50
200m Dash - 31.00 / 26.00
400m Dash - 1:11.00 / 59.00
800m Run - 3:00.0 / 2:25.0
1600m Run - 6:30.0 / 5:40.0
3200m Run - 14:00.0 / 12:00.0
100/110m Hurdles - 20.50 / 19.50
300m Hurdles - 58.00 / 50.00
Apr 12 UHSTCA Inv. @ Syracuse
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

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Titan Track Schedule

Syracuse Titans
Track and Field
2008 Outdoor Schedule

Mar 14 East / Woods Cross @ Woods Cross High 3:00 pm
Mar 19 Clearfield / Fremont @ Fremont High 3:00 pm
Mar 26 Northridge @ Northridge High 3:00 pm
Mar 29 #Box Elder Relays @ Box Elder High TBA
Apr 4 Intrasquad Meet @ Syracuse High 3:00 pm
Apr 8 / 9 *Davis District @ Woods Cross High 3:00 pm
Apr 12 *UHSTCA Inv. @ Syracuse High 9:00 am
Apr 16 Clearfield / Davis @ Davis High 3:00 pm
Apr 19 *Taylorsville Inv. @ Taylorsville High 9:00 am
Apr 23 Weber / Layton @ Syracuse HIgh 3:00 pm
Apr 26 *Davis High Inv. @ Davis High 9:00 am
Apr 30 Viewmont / Northridge @ Syracuse High 3:00 pm
May 3 *BYU Inv. @ BYU 7:30 am
May 7 / 8 Region One Championships @ Syracuse High 3:00 pm
May 13 Sophomore Region @ TBA 3:00 pm
May 16 / 17 State Championships @ BYU 7:30 am
*State Qualifying Meets
#Tentative

Friday, March 21, 2008

Titan Track Update - March 24

TITANS FALL TO FREMONT, DEFEAT CLEARFIELD
The young Titan Track TEAM continued to show good improvement Wednesday at the tri-meet held at Fremont. The Silverwolves won the meet, but Syracuse was a strong second. If the meet would have been just a dual meet with Clearfield, the girls score would have been Titans 83, Falcons 42. The boys score would have been Titans 81, Falcons 56. The places listed will be based on a dual meet with Clearfield- we’ll play like Fremont wasn’t there.
The following Lady Titans placed: Abby Rich, 1st 3200m run (13:30.9); Rhylie Gray, 1st 100m hurdles (21.94), 3rd long jump (12'01); Sasha Russell, 2nd 100m dash (14.27), 2nd 200m dash (29.35); Courtney Scott, 3rd 100m dash (15.25); Hannah Williams, 1st 1600m run (5:48.0); Vanessa Phelps, 2nd 400m dash (1:11.31); McKayla Williams, 1st 300m hurdles (50.42), 2nd 200m dash (29.24); Aubrey Eddy, 1st 800m run (2:40.7); Hilary Peterson, 2nd 800m run (2:48.6); Kiana Tebbs, 3rd 800m run (2:55.1); Ashley Hunzeker, 1st discus (76'04), 1st javelin (85'09), 2nd shot put (29'09), 1st long jump (14'05): Jessica Crawley, 1st shot put (30'05), 2nd discus (67'02); Shaelynn Stoddard, 3rd shot put (26'03); Nikel Taylor, 2nd long jump (12'05); Michelle Arave, 3rd high jump (4'08); Megan Butler, Arave, Hannah Williams and Rich, 1st medley relay (5:02.0); and Sasha Russell, Hannah and McKayla Williams and Hilary Peterson 1st 4x400m relay (4:29.9).
Boys scoring were: Kyle Kelly, 2nd 3200m run (12:32.4) and 3rd 1600m run (5:31.1); Steve Wilcox, 3rd 3200m run (12:43.0); Anthony Winegar, 1st 110m hurdles (16.90), 1st 300m hurdles (43.75); Aaron Van Voris, 1st 100m dash (12.30), 1st 200m dash (25.12); Rick Reardon, 3rd 100m dash (12.46), 3rd 200m dash (25.61); Tyrell Yardley, 1st 400m dash (53.45), 1st pole vault (8'06); Chris Jackson, 2nd 300m hurdles (44.22); Willis Ellsworth, 2nd 800m run (2:20.9); Tyler Siddoway, 2nd 200m dash (25.56); Aaron Hill, 1st discus (136'10); 1st shot put (37'00); Kuyler Thompson, 2nd shot put (36'03), 2nd discus (105'06); Derek Gann, 3rd discus (93'01); Jake Anderson, 3rd shot put (35'01), 3rd javelin (131'01); Ryan Palmer, 2nd long jump (17'03); Tanner Burton, 3rd long jump (17'03), 2nd high jump (5'10); Van Voris, Yardley, Jackson and Winegar, 1st 4x100m relay (44.87); Jackson, Winegar, Brian Killingbeck and Ryan McNeill, 1st 4x400m relay (3:42.81).
These are some very impressive performances. However, there were literally dozens of performances that were equally impressive that didn’t place in the top three. The key to our success will be EVERYONE continuing to set PR’s. The World Record is someone’s PR.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Chosen as Athletes of the Week were Aubrey Eddy and Anthony Winegar. Aubrey ran a great race to capture the 800m run and Anthony finished the day with 4-first places against Clearfield.

THIS WEEK
Monday, Mar 24- We will work out at 5:00 pm. It’s very important that you come to this workout. Monday is usually the best workout day of the week.
Tuesday, Mar 25- TEAM Pictures at 2:40. Don’t forget your uniform.
Wednesday, Mar 26- Syracuse @ Northridge. You are excused at 1:15 and the bus leaves at 1:30.
Saturday, Mar 29- Box Elder Relays- Bus leaves at 7:00 am. This is a very fun meet format. The top four in each event will be scored. The emphasis is on having a very deep TEAM.

DOWN THE ROAD
Apr 4 Intrasquad Meet- Juniors vs Seniors
Apr 8/9 Davis District @ Woods Cross
Apr 12 UHSTCA Inv. @ Syracuse

Monday, March 17, 2008

Titan Track Update - March 17

FIRST MEET A HUGE SUCCESS
While the scores may not indicate success, when looking at the results in proper perspective, it was a very good meet for the Titans. The boys score was WX 72, East 59, Syracuse 33. The girls score was WX 78, East 69, Syracuse 39. With such little experience on our roster, that is a very good showing. As you get into better condition and learn more about your event and what it takes to compete, the improvements will be dramatic. We will also be experimenting with many of you in different events. We want to give all of you the very best chance to experience success.
McKayla Williams ran a great early-season time (1:01.77) in winning the 400m dash. Abby Rich won the 3200m run in 13:20.0 and was 3rd in the 1600m run (5:57.9). Aubrey Eddy placed 2nd in the 3200m run with a time of 14:48.0. Felicia Sortor placed 3rd in the 200m dash (29.96) and 4th in the 100m dash (13.89). Sasha Russell’s 1:05.64 to places 3rd in the 400m dash. Hannah Williams placed 2nd in the 800m run (2:33.9). Michele Arave cleared 4'08 to finish 3rd in the high jump. Ashley Hunzeker was very busy placing 2nd in the shot put (27'00), 3rd in the long jump (14'00), 4th in the javelin (74'09) and 4th in the discus (77'02). McKayla, Hannah, Sasha and Vanessa Phelps ran 4:33.0 to place 2nd in the 4x400m relay. Vanessa, Megan Butler, Michele Arave and Kiana Tebbs finished 2nd in the medley relay running 5:06.5.
Tyrell Yardley led the boys action winning the 200m dash (23.56), placing 3rd in the 110m hurdles (18.41) and 3rd in the pole vault (8'06). Anthony Winegar won the 110m hurdles in 16.71. Chris Jackson won the 300m hurdles (44.80) and was 3rd in the 200m dash (24.31). Aaron Hill placed 1st in the discus (127'11). Kyle Kelly ran 12:20.0 to finish 3rd in the 3200m run. Dallin Riggs cleared 8'00 to place 4th in the pole vault. Tanner Burton cleared 5'06 to finish 4th in the high jump. Yardley, Jackson, Ryan Palmer and Aaron Van Voris ran 45.80 to place 2nd in the 4x100m relay.
Several Titans were just out of placing in their events. It was a great first meet for the Titans.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Selected as the first Athletes of the Week were Ashley Hunzeker and Tyrell Yardley. Both had very busy, successful meets at Woods Cross.

THIS WEEK
Workouts- Normal workouts Monday-Thursday.
Wednesday- The Titans and Clearfield will be at Fremont for a tri-meet. You will be excused at 1:15 and the bus will leave at 1:30.
Friday- Staggered workouts for those who can make it. We will devote the day to video analysis.
Monday, Mar 24- We will work out at 5:00 pm. It’s very important that you come to this workout. Monday is usually the best workout day of the week.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Mar 19 Syr/Clfd @ Fremont
Mar 21 Workouts- Times TBA
Mar 24 Workout at 5:00 pm.
Mar 25 TEAM Pictures after school. BRING YOUR UNIFORM!!
Mar 26 Syr @ Northridge
Mar 29 Box Elder Relays

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Titan Track Update - March 10

HISTORY MADE
The first week of Outdoor Track and Field at Syracuse High was a huge success. Over 125 took part in the workouts. That’s the good news. The bad news is that only about 50 made it to all five workouts. If we can get 125 to all of the workouts, this is going to be a great program. In years to come, you will be able to look back and take pride in the fact that you helped build Titan Track into a State power.
Some of you receiving this email have not been to a workout- many of you have been excused. For those who are not sure if they should give Track and Field a try, here’s a hint: It’s easier to join the Track TEAM than it is to run away from me for the rest of the year. I’ll hunt you down. Hey, come out, give the sport an honest effort. There’s a money back guarantee: If you join the TEAM, work hard, and at the end of the season feel like it wasn’t worth the effort, I will reimburse you for any expenses you have had. That includes fees, shoes, equipment, etc.

FIRST WEEK OBSERVATIONS
This is a learning experience for all of us- including the coaches. There isn’t a TEAM in the State with less experience. But, we will overcome that inexperience by working harder than other teams.
Track is a tough sport to coach. There are 14 individual events and three relays. With only five coaches, much of what you do will be on your own. It is important that the more experienced athletes help the “rookies” when a coach isn’t available.
Great job on the workouts!! Most put forth an honest effort to complete the workout to the best of their ability. The time trials Friday showed us that the potential is there: we just have to develop it.

HANDOUTS, ETC.
The Track “Bible”, event handouts and videos will be kept in the Announcer’s Booth. Pick them up, check them out, become a student of your event.

THIS WEEK
Workouts- We will be doing more speed in all of the track events. We will also be working on handoffs in preparation for the first meet. While some things will change in preparation for the first meet, the main focus of the workouts will remain to get you ready for Region and State in May.
Wednesday- Everyone who has turned in all forms (Yellow Info Card, Physical, Tryout Checklist, Code of Conduct), paid their fees, cleared their U’s, and is academically eligible will receive warmups and a uniform after practice.
Friday- FIRST TITAN TRACK MEET. We will go against Woods Cross and East at WX. All eligible athletes will be excused at 1:15. The bus will leave at 1:30. Our main goal is to gain some experience. But we will also put people into events to give us the best chance to win the meet.

$$$$
If you’ve read this email, come to room 2118 Monday morning. The first one to correctly answer a question will win $10 or a t-shirt (your choice).

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Mar 12 Uniform Checkout
Mar 14 Syr/East @ Woods Cross
Mar 19 Syr/Clfd @ Fremont
Mar 26 Syr @ Northridge

Friday, March 14, 2008

2008 Track Schedule

Syracuse Titans Track and Field
2008 Schedule

Indoor Schedule
Jan 4 / 5 USU Clinics @ USU TBA
Jan 12 USU Inv. @ USU 9:00 am
Jan 18 / 19 BYU Inv. @ BYU TBA
Jan 25 / 26 Weber State Inv. @ Weber State TBA
Feb 1 / 2 UHSTCA Inv. @ BYU TBA
Feb 14, 15, 16 Simplot Games @ Idaho State TBA

Outdoor Schedule
Mar 14 Intrasquad Meet @ Syracuse High 3:00 pm
Mar 19 Clearfield / Fremont @ Fremont High 3:00 pm
Mar 26 Northridge @ Northridge High 3:00 pm
Mar 29 Box Elder Relays @ Box Elder High TBA
Apr 4 Intrasquad Championships @ Syracuse 3:00 pm
Apr 9 / 10 *Davis District @ Woods Cross High 3:00 pm
Apr 12 *UHSTCA Inv. @ Syracuse High 9:00 am
Apr 16 Clearfield / Davis @ Davis High 3:00 pm
Apr 19 *Taylorsville Inv. @ Taylorsville High 9:00 am
Apr 23 Weber / Layton @ Syracuse HIgh 3:00 pm
Apr 26 *Davis High Inv. @ Davis High 9:00 am
Apr 30 Viewmont / Northridge @ Syracuse High 3:00 pm
May 3 *BYU Inv. @ BYU 7:30 am
May 7 / 8 Region One Championships @ Syracuse High 3:00 pm
May 13 Sophomore Region @ TBA 3:00 pm
May 16 / 17 State Championships @ BYU 7:30 am
*State Qualifying Meets

Monday, January 14, 2008

Indoor Update and Workouts - Jan 14, 2008

USU INVITATIONAL RESULTS
The first indoor meet in the history of Syracuse Track and Field had some great performances. For most of the TEAM, it was the first meet they had ever competed in. The results were impressive. With over 40 schools from four states competing, the Titans had some strong performances.
On the ladies side, Jessica Crawley had the highest finish as she placed 5th in the shot put with a toss of 31'09.50. Hannah Williams placed 7th in the 800m run with a time of 2:37.0. Sasha Russell narrowly missed the finals of the 60m dash and also placed 10th in the 400m dash running 1:05.60.
For the boys, Tyrell Yardley ran a great time of 7.30 to place 6th in the 60m dash. Anthony Winegar had an outstanding meet running 54.77 to place 6th in the 400m dash. His 9.32 in the 60m hurdles was good enough for 10th place. Chris Jackson ran 55.94 to place 8th in the 400m dash. Anthony, Chris, Tanner Russell and Ryan Palmer ran 1:40.54 to place 6th in the 4x200m relay.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Chosen as the first Athletes of the Week of the 2008 season were Sasha Russell and Tyrell Yardley.

BYU MEET
The BYU Invitational will be held this Friday and Saturday, January 18th and 19th. You need to turn your entry information into Coach Buhrley by Thursday morning.

SIMPLOT GAMES
Check with your parents about the Simplot Games. If you want to attend, you need to get the information at the bottom of the handout back to Coach Buhrley by January 21st. Also see if your parents can drive up. We would like to get as many of you to see this great meet as possible.

WORKOUTS
GET TO EVERY WORKOUT POSSIBLE. Check the schedule carefully and check with a coach for any changes. I will post updates in the window of Room 2118 daily.

FREE T-SHIRTS
For those who competed in the USU meet Saturday: The first two to show up in room 2118 Monday morning to pick up their workouts will get a free Titan T-shirt.

TEAM T-SHIRTS
The TEAM t-shirts are $10. Pay in the office and bring the receipt to Coach Buhrley

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Jan 17 BYU Entry Info Due
Jan 18/19 BYU Invitational
Jan 21 Simplot Info Due
Jan 25/26 WSU Invitational
Feb 1/2 UHSTCA Inv. @ BYU
Feb 12 Simplot Meeting in Room 2118
Feb 14-16 Simplot Games

JAN 14-19 WORKOUTS
MONDAY-
Sprinters, Hurdlers, Jumpers- 6 x 100's on the Indoor Track- Meet in the Hallway at 2:40.
Distance- 4 mile Timed Run. 15 minute easy run.
Weights- Lifting and footwork on your own.

TUESDAY-
Sprinters, Hurdlers, Jumpers- Meet in the Small Gym at 2:40. We will work on sprint mechanics and starts.
Distance- 5-8 mile Training Run
Weights- Meet in Small Gym at 4:00. We will be throwing.
HIGH JUMP- We are going to start jumping at 4:00.

WEDNESDAY-
Sprinters, Hurdlers, Jumpers- Hurdle Workout with Coach Jones. Meet in the Hallway at 2:40.
Distance- 8 x 400's at 1600 race pace. 15 minute easy run.

THURSDAY-
EVERYONE- Turn in your BYU entry information before school.
Sprinters, Hurdlers, Jumpers- We will work on blocks in the hallways after school
Distance- 5-9 mile Training Run
Weights- TBA

FRIDAY-
Sprinters, Hurdlers- 10 lap breakdown.
Distance- 3-5 mile Training Run
Weights and Jumps- BYU INVITATIONAL @ 5:00 pm

SATURDAY-
Running Events- BYU INVITATIONAL @ 9:00 am