Olivia Anderson, who remains adorable, ran the first race of her Track and Field career. She finished 4th in the 3200, and raised her arms as she crossed the finished line as if she had just won the 5,000 in the Olympics.
With no football or volleyball until March, it’s a perfect time for athletes to give Cross Country a try. Compete while you get ready for you winter sport.
The biggest individual news for the night is that we have a NEW SCHOOL RECORD in the boy’s 3200. Andrew Boyum won the race in 10:13.78, which is a little over 3 seconds faster than the old record.
Kendell Kapplinger picked up an 8 pound shot for the first time today. I don't think she liked it, because she proceeded to chuck that thing 31' 8.5" to get it away from her. She finished second.
I'll lead off with the biggest news of the night. We have a NEW SCHOOL RECORD in the boys' discus. Caleb Vancura chucked the plate 148' 11 to break Brandon Schmit's record by 10 inches.
Reflections after the first week. Our seniors are outstanding leaders. Our athletes are hard-working and coachable. Our manager has achieved All-World status twice. Our season is going to be a lot of fun.
To watch Olivia Anderson run the 3200 is to watch a catalogue of every human emotion. Fear gives way to anxiety which gives way to agony which gives way to elation. Her races exhaust me, and I pretty much stay in the same spot the whole time.
Kendell Kapplinger PR'd, finished 2nd and had the 2nd best throw in school history in the shot put. Furthermore, by surpassing 36 feet (36'3) she has earned a pair of throwing shoes from her parents.
Kendell Kapplinger put the shot somewhere between 35 and 36 feet. Regardless of where in between those marks her throw landed, she has moved up to 3rd on the Honor Roll.
As I went room-to-room handing out medals from Sections, one room was watching NCAA Track & Field, and the other National Lampoon’s Vacation. I think that encapsulates why I love this team.
This was Aba’s final cross country meet. She’s been an outstanding senior leader, despite rarely coming to practice because of her dual commitment to CC and cheer.
Hmm, what should I lead off with...how about a SCHOOL RECORD! Caleb Vancura now owns both throwing records as he threw the shot 53' 4.75 to break Nolan Hohenstein's record by 1.5 inches.
A lot of athletes were vying for the first tweet of the night, then Ish made them all sit down when he SET THE SCHOOL RECORD IN THE HIGH JUMP. The new school record is 6' 2.
Maci Farmer scored her 1000th point in the first half…perhaps I should clarify, she scored the 1000th point of her career in the first half. She got a Sweet Game award.
Here's an insider tip for y'all: keep your eye on this kid, Damien VanWesten. I think he's going to be pretty good in, well, anything that requires running fast. He won the 400 in a time of 52.47. The second place time was 55.54.
Some people look for the first robin, but for me, nothing says "spring has arrived" like overhearing
@GaryHilde1
telling a quiet joke to another coach from 130 meters away.