WSU INDOOR
Another long weekend at the track produced some more outstanding performances by the Titans. While the "regulars" turned in some outstanding marks, it was some "newcomers" that were equally impressive. Many competed in their first meets and did a great job of setting a mark to improve upon in the future.
In girls’ action, Cidnee Davies continued her impressive indoor season as she won the long jump on her last attempt (15'06), cleared 5'00 to win the high jump in Friday action. Saturday morning was also impressive as she ran 9.05 to finished 2nd and tie the school record in the 55m hurdles and also turned in a 7.90 in the 55m dash, the #3 all-time indoor mark. Amanda Bigelow made her first indoor meet a memorable one as she ran 10.21 in the 55m hurdles, the #4 all-time mark. Jentry Skidmore had another big meet as her time of 7.74 in the 55m dash was good enough to finish 4th, and she also ran 27.78 to place 3rd in the 200m dash. This is the #3 indoor mark at Syracuse. Mallory Ashby cleared 8'00 to win the pole vault and also ran a great last lap in the 800m run, finishing in 2:36.67, just ahead of Adriana McFarland’s 2:39.98. Bella Williams took time away from basketball to win the 1600m run with the #2 indoor mark of 5:24.83. Mallory, Gabby Young, Krissa Jacob and Becca Jacobsen concluded the meet in finishing 2nd in the 4x800m relay.
Nick Merriman had another big meet in winning the long jump with a leap of 19'09, equaling his #2 indoor mark. He also cleared 11'06 to finish 4th in the pole vault and ran 8.52 to place 7th in the 55m hurdles. That is the #4 all-time mark at SHS. Karson Nielson’s 8.24 in the 55m hurdles was good enough to finish 3rd, just ahead of Colton Yardley’s 4th place time of 8.29. They are the #2 and #3 all-time indoor marks. Ryan Andreasen placed 3rd in the 800m run with a 2:04.87. Cody Kelley ran a strong 2nd half of the race to turn in a time of 10:17.76 in the 3200m run. Nick, Loren Burrell, Luke Pectol and Hunter Woodhall finished 2nd in the 4x400m relay running 3:58.0.
There were many big PR’s that didn’t make all-time list or place in the top spots at the meet, but were signs that great things are continuing to take place. Jace Purser had a near 3-foot PR in the shot put and Blake Taurone’s narrow foul in the long jump would have put him on the all-time list. Loren Burrell and Hunter Woodhall had some big performances in the 800 and 400. Tyler Fessler cracked the 11-minute barrier in the 3200 and Will Cannon a big PR in the 1600. Krissa Jacob and Renee Peterson continue to drop their times in the 1600.
All of these performances indicate that things are moving in the right direction for an outstanding outdoor season. For those working hard, keep it up. For those who are less committed, let’s pick it up.
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Chosen as the Athletes of the Week were Amanda Bigelow, Mallory Ashby, Cody Kelley and Loren Burrell. While their performances at the meet warrant the honor, their commitment and performance at workouts has been equally impressive. And one more "Honor of the Week" goes to Kevin Hansen. Once again, he endured the entire length of this long meet taking some great pictures. It would be much easier for him to be running a marathon each weekend. Make sure you check out his work at:
http://titanindoortrack.blogspot.com/
UHSTCA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
There is no meet this weekend. Our next action with be February 7th and 8th at the Olympic Ice Oval in Kearns. This meet is considered the Indoor State Championships and will be the only one we compete in where teams scores are kept. At the end of the action, we want the Titans to be at or near the top. Friday’s action will contest all of the field events as well as the 1600m run, 400m dash and 4x800m relay. The remainder of the running and relay events will be held Saturday. Arrange your schedules so you can compete.
SIMPLOT INFORMATION
I should have all of the initial permission forms by now. If you didn’t turn one in, make sure you get it to me Monday. We will go over some additional information about the trip Monday after school.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Feb 7/8 - UHSTCA State Championships @ the Kearns Olympic Oval
Feb 13-15 - Simplot Games
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