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