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