SIMPLOT GAMES
As usual, the Simplot Games was the highlight of the Indoor Track and Field season. With over 1900 athletes competing, including many who were ranked in the top-ten in the nation, just getting to the finals was an incredible challenge. Several Titans were up to the task.
Cidnee Davies cleared 5' in the trials of the high jump, then equaled her school record of 5'02 in the finals to finish in 9th place. Brenn Flint threw 37'03 to place 12th in the shot put. Isabella Williams and Sharlie Dimick ran 5:13.32 and 5:18.78 to finish 14th and 18th. Those are the #2 and #3 marks all-time at SHS. Isabella, Sharlie, Adriana McFarland and Mallory Ashby ran a school record 10:06.29 to place 9th in the 4x800m relay.
Karson Nielson advanced to the finals in two events. He cleared 5'11 (#3 all-time) in the high jump to finish 11th, and ran 8.57 to place 10th in the 60m hurdles. Nick Merriman cleared 13'03 (#3 all-time) to finish 11th in the pole vault. Cody Kelley, Loren Burrell, and Carson and Ryan Andreasen ran 8:26.53 to place 7th in the 4x800m relay. Loren, Ryan, Broderic Hall and Blake Taurone turned in a 3:49.02 to finish 12th in the medley relay. They made it to the finals by defeating the Titan "A" team by 1.1 seconds in one of the more entertaining races of the meet.
There were many more near-misses as many Titans missed finals by one or two places. One of those was by Cody Kelley. He ran a school record time of 9:56.88 to finish 14th, just two spots out of the finals. The Girls medley relay team of Suzy Robertson, Jentry Skidmore, Cidnee Davies and Mallory Ashby missed finals by .4 seconds. And the Boys "A" medley team of Yardley, Merriman, Nielson and Kelley missed by only .9 seconds.
There were several other great marks that established significant PR’s. Everyone who competed should feel proud of their efforts.
A huge thanks to the parents who drove and helped out with the meet- the Kelley's, Yardley's, Burrell's, Andreasen's and Mr. McFarland, Mr. Ashby, Mrs. Robb and Mrs. Young. It’s quite a sacrifice to give up an entire weekend to help support the TEAM. Thanks to Lindsey Bailey and Sam Segura for their support at the meet and for their help throughout the entire indoor season. They did a great job and made huge contributions to the program. And a big thanks to Coaches Wilcox and Busby for their continued support of the program. I know the distance athletes appreciate them. I hope the entire team also recognize and appreciate the sacrifices they make for Titan Track and Field! I know one old coach certainly does.
Complete results of Simplot can be found at:
http://id.milesplit.com/meets/155766-simplot-games
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Selected as the Athletes of the Week were Becca Jacobsen, Isabella Williams, Sharlie Dimick, and Carson and Ryan Andreasen. And everyone who cooperated in making Simplot and great trip.
INDOOR WRAP-UP
By the end of the season, Titans had set nine Indoor School Records and 42 performances made it onto the Indoor All-Time Top Five list. Several of those marks also rank among the top performances in the state. I’ve included an attachment that shows where they rank when considering only 5A competitors. While the competition will get much tougher, these marks indicate the Titans have the potential to be a force in the outdoor season. However, potential has yet to score a point at the State meet. Potential plus hard work can equal a State Championship.
ALUMNI ACTION
At the Montana State duals, Lindsey McFarland 2:15.05 in the 800, which will hopefully get her into the Big Sky Championships. In the U. of Washington Invitational, Tyrell Yardley ran 48.40 to capture the 400m dash. Lindsey and Erin Kibler should be in action Saturday at Weber State. Erin will run at 2:30, Lindsey at 3:30. Let’s drop over and watch them in action.
OUTDOOR TRACK
Tentative plan: Outdoor meeting Tuesday, Feb 25th, workouts begin Wednesday, Feb 26th. I’ve attached a tentative Outdoor meet schedule.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE Feb 22 - WSU College Meet
Feb 25 - Outdoor Meeting (tentative)
Feb 26 - Outdoor Workouts begin (tentative)
Mar 12 - First Outdoor Meet - Copper Hills @ SHS
As usual, the Simplot Games was the highlight of the Indoor Track and Field season. With over 1900 athletes competing, including many who were ranked in the top-ten in the nation, just getting to the finals was an incredible challenge. Several Titans were up to the task.
Cidnee Davies cleared 5' in the trials of the high jump, then equaled her school record of 5'02 in the finals to finish in 9th place. Brenn Flint threw 37'03 to place 12th in the shot put. Isabella Williams and Sharlie Dimick ran 5:13.32 and 5:18.78 to finish 14th and 18th. Those are the #2 and #3 marks all-time at SHS. Isabella, Sharlie, Adriana McFarland and Mallory Ashby ran a school record 10:06.29 to place 9th in the 4x800m relay.
Karson Nielson advanced to the finals in two events. He cleared 5'11 (#3 all-time) in the high jump to finish 11th, and ran 8.57 to place 10th in the 60m hurdles. Nick Merriman cleared 13'03 (#3 all-time) to finish 11th in the pole vault. Cody Kelley, Loren Burrell, and Carson and Ryan Andreasen ran 8:26.53 to place 7th in the 4x800m relay. Loren, Ryan, Broderic Hall and Blake Taurone turned in a 3:49.02 to finish 12th in the medley relay. They made it to the finals by defeating the Titan "A" team by 1.1 seconds in one of the more entertaining races of the meet.
There were many more near-misses as many Titans missed finals by one or two places. One of those was by Cody Kelley. He ran a school record time of 9:56.88 to finish 14th, just two spots out of the finals. The Girls medley relay team of Suzy Robertson, Jentry Skidmore, Cidnee Davies and Mallory Ashby missed finals by .4 seconds. And the Boys "A" medley team of Yardley, Merriman, Nielson and Kelley missed by only .9 seconds.
There were several other great marks that established significant PR’s. Everyone who competed should feel proud of their efforts.
A huge thanks to the parents who drove and helped out with the meet- the Kelley's, Yardley's, Burrell's, Andreasen's and Mr. McFarland, Mr. Ashby, Mrs. Robb and Mrs. Young. It’s quite a sacrifice to give up an entire weekend to help support the TEAM. Thanks to Lindsey Bailey and Sam Segura for their support at the meet and for their help throughout the entire indoor season. They did a great job and made huge contributions to the program. And a big thanks to Coaches Wilcox and Busby for their continued support of the program. I know the distance athletes appreciate them. I hope the entire team also recognize and appreciate the sacrifices they make for Titan Track and Field! I know one old coach certainly does.
Complete results of Simplot can be found at:
http://id.milesplit.com/meets/155766-simplot-games
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Selected as the Athletes of the Week were Becca Jacobsen, Isabella Williams, Sharlie Dimick, and Carson and Ryan Andreasen. And everyone who cooperated in making Simplot and great trip.
INDOOR WRAP-UP
By the end of the season, Titans had set nine Indoor School Records and 42 performances made it onto the Indoor All-Time Top Five list. Several of those marks also rank among the top performances in the state. I’ve included an attachment that shows where they rank when considering only 5A competitors. While the competition will get much tougher, these marks indicate the Titans have the potential to be a force in the outdoor season. However, potential has yet to score a point at the State meet. Potential plus hard work can equal a State Championship.
ALUMNI ACTION
At the Montana State duals, Lindsey McFarland 2:15.05 in the 800, which will hopefully get her into the Big Sky Championships. In the U. of Washington Invitational, Tyrell Yardley ran 48.40 to capture the 400m dash. Lindsey and Erin Kibler should be in action Saturday at Weber State. Erin will run at 2:30, Lindsey at 3:30. Let’s drop over and watch them in action.
OUTDOOR TRACK
Tentative plan: Outdoor meeting Tuesday, Feb 25th, workouts begin Wednesday, Feb 26th. I’ve attached a tentative Outdoor meet schedule.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE Feb 22 - WSU College Meet
Feb 25 - Outdoor Meeting (tentative)
Feb 26 - Outdoor Workouts begin (tentative)
Mar 12 - First Outdoor Meet - Copper Hills @ SHS
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