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JV GMC Results and Varsity Info
May 8, 2024
Best of the West Recap
We were all very disappointed that JV Best of the West was canceled. The school is bound by state law to monitor lightning strikes at certain distances. We ended up being suppressed from 9am until about noon due to the weather. We recognize that many athletes lost their final chance to compete for the season, which is very sad considering how hard you all work. Regardless of this lost opportunity, the coaching staff is incredibly proud of how far you all have come and we can't wait to see you back next year!
Varsity Best of the West was a huge success! We are so thankful to all the student, parent and alumni volunteers who made things run seamlessly. I believe we provide an experience for our guests unlike any other throughout the season, which makes all the hard work worth it.
Our team compiled a huge number of 1st place finishes, personal bests, program top 10s, and even 2 school records! The girls finished in 2nd and the boys were team champions.
Congrats to the boys 4x200 team of Brayden Holland, Ryan Linenkugel, Demar Parker and Amon'tae Johnson for breaking the school record from 2017 in a time of 1:30.13!
Congrats to the girls 4x100 team of Mady Linenkugel, Ra'niyah Martin, Maya Hill and Presley Pennekamp for breaking the school record from 2002 in a time of 49.80!
Athletes of the Week
Varsity
Dakota Randazzo- Dakota a massive personal best high jump by 6 inches to achieve a mark of 6'2" at Best of the West. He placed 3rd with this effort. Dakota is a very hard worker who has overcome a lot to get to where he is now.
Presley Pennekamp- Presley completed a very difficult 4 event day at Best of the West. She ran the 100m, 4x2, 4x1 and 200 in which she placed 3rd, 1st, 1st, 3rd. This is a combination of events that isn't easy to pull off. Presley's 4x1 relay team broke the Oak Hills School record which stood since 2002.
JV
Charlie Morehead- Charlie led the way for the Highlands throwers at Harrison in both shot put and discus. His throw of 32'3" in the shot put was a personal best.
Allyson Hassett- Allyson broke 6 minutes in the mile for the first time, running 5:55. She placed 5th in the event at Harrison. This time also earns her the varsity standard.
Schedule This Week
Monday: varsity practice 3:05-5pm, half JV turn uniforms in at practice, half JV meet at Sycamore
Tuesday: varsity practice 3:05-5pm
Wednesday: varsity meet at Mason
Thursday: varsity practice 3:05-5pm
Friday: varsity meet at Mason
Uniform Turn In
Uniforms will be collected immediately following your last competition from now on. Please read the list below to see when to turn your uniform in.
- Those done competing now- come to the track tomorrow at 3pm to turn both pieces of your uniform in
- Those competing tomorrow- bring a change of clothes, your uniform will be collected before you leave the meet
- Those competing on varsity- you uniform will be collected following districts next week, unless you qualify to the next level
JV GMC Meet at Sycamore Monday
The JV GMC Championship is at Sycamore High School on Monday. The bus departs at 2:45pm. Spectator tickets can be purchased at this link. Please look carefully at all rosters this week; some athletes are competing two days. Parents, PLEASE fill out this Google Form if you plan to drive your child home from the meet. Athletes are not permitted to drive themselves to meet, unless given explicit permission by the head coaches.
Varsity GMC Meet at Mason Wednesday and Friday
The GMC Championships are at Mason High School on Wednesday and Friday. The 4x800 and half of the field events are competed only as a final on Wednesday. The 800, 1600, 3200 and other half of field events are competed only as a final on Friday. All other events will compete as a prelim on Wednesday and the top 8 times will qualify to the finals on Friday. The bus schedule is complicated, please see the attached roster. Spectator tickets can be purchased at this link or at the gate. Please look carefully at all rosters this week; some athletes are competing two days. Parents, PLEASE fill out this Google Form if you plan to drive your child home from the meet. Athletes are not permitted to drive themselves to meet, unless given explicit permission by the head coaches.
End of Year Awards
Our end of the year awards celebration will take place in a couple weeks, before school ends. We are still locking down the exact time and day. All team members and their families are encouraged to attend.
