Washington Girls Seize Potomac Valley Conference Title
It was not without some controversy but at the end of the day, the Washington girls Track & Field team seized the Potomac Valley Conference AAA Championship title on Saturday at Jefferson High School in Shenandoah Junction, WV. It was not without some controversy but at the end of the day, the Washington girls Track & Field team seized the Potomac Valley Conference AAA Championship title on Saturday at Jefferson High School in Shenandoah Junction, WV.
Jefferson Boys Romp to Potomac Valley Conference Title
The Jefferson boys track team continued their season long dominance of the eastern West Virginia track scene by rolling to an easy victory Saturday at the Potomac Valley Conference Championships. Running on their home track and without some key participants, Jefferson notched a 175 to 113 victory over second place Martinsburg under deceptively hot and humid conditions throughout the day. Rounding out the field, Hedgesville was a close third with 107 points followed by Musselman (58.5) and Washington (54.5).
Wheeling Park's Errin Baynes Injury Update
Errin Baynes couldn’t wait to get his 2012 track season under way. A first-meet clearance of 6 feet, 10 inches on March 31 made the Wheeling Park standout even more excited about the rest of the year. Now with the state meet in Charleston just two weeks away, the Southern Cal signee is still waiting for the rest of the year.
Taylor Hockman (Martinsburg, W. Va.) Named Presidents Athletic Conference Field MVP
BEAVER FALLS, Pa. -- The Washington & Jefferson College men’s track & field team finished as the runner-up, while the women claimed third place at the 2012 Presidents’ Athletic Conference Track & Field Championships hosted by Geneva on Saturday. Senior Taylor Hockman (Martinsburg, W. Va./Hedgesville) also defended his championships in both the triple jump (13.62m) and long jump (6.72m) for the second consecutive year and was selected as the PAC Field MVP.
Doddridge County Boys, Girls Win Class “A” Titles at Gazette Relays
The Doddridge County High School boys & girls track teams won the Class “A” titles at the Gazette / Friends of Coal Relays on April 27th to April 28th, 2012 at Laidley Field, Charleston, WV.
Morgantown Girls Win at Dave Ice Girls Invitational
The Morgantown High School girls track team won nine events and the team title, while Morgantown’s Natasha Trott (sprints) won four events to help the girls’ team to a first place finish at the Dave Ice Girls Invitational at Nelson Field in Bellaire, OH.
WV Wesleyan Wins Men's WVIAC Track & Field Title
WHEELING, W. Va. – The WV Wesleyan men’s track and field team registered 200 points, claiming the 2012 WVIAC Track & Field Championship Saturday. The Bobcats’ 200 points were 20 better than Seton Hill. The Cardinals of Wheeling Jesuit were third with 147 while Concord totaled 50. Glenville State (37) edged West Liberty (36) for fifth. Day 1 Photos - Day 2 coming soon WVIAC Photo Album by Lance McDaniel
Seton Hill Wins Women's WVIAC Track & Field Championship
WHEELING, W. Va. – Seton Hill raced out to an early lead and posted 197 points en route to a WVIAC Track & Field Championship Saturday. The Griffins scored 197 points, besting second-place Wheeling Jesuit by 28 points. WV Wesleyan was third with 112 points while Concord had 60. Glenville State (55), Charleston (34), West Liberty (14), Pitt-Johnstown (6) and Alderson-Broaddus (4) rounded out the field. Day 1 photos - Day 2 coming soon WVIAC Photo Album by Lance McDaniel
Fort Hill Boys, Keyser Girls Win AMAC Championships
The Fort Hill boys and the Keyser girls track teams finished first at the AMAC Championships on April 25th, 2012 at Keyser High School Track in Keyser, WV.
Eastern Relays: Kirtner 7th Place in 1600m in 4:14.12
Joseph Kirtner, a senior at Winfield High School, placed seventh in the High School Boys 1600 Meter Run in a time of 4:14.12 at the Eastern Relays on April 28, 2012 at University of Louisville in Louisville, KY.
Three Middle School Runners Under 10:40 in 3200m at Chic-Fil-A Classic
The top three middle school distance runners in the state went head-to-head at the Chic-Fil-A Classic this past Thursday at Laidley Field in the 3200-meter run.
Penn Relays: Burcham 2nd in Mile in 4:09.49
Jacob Burcham, a junior distance standout at Cabell Midland High School, placed second in the High School Boys' Mile Run Championship in a time of 4:09.49 at the Penn Relays Carnival on Friday, April 27th, 2012 at Franklin Field in Philadelphia, PA.
Drazba 7th Place Penn Relays 3000m in 9:55.66
Maggie Drazba, a junior distance standout at St. Marys High School, placed seventh in the High School Girls’ 3000-meter run in a new PR of 9:55.66 at the Penn Relays Carnival on Thursday, April 26th, 2012 at Franklin Field in Philadelphia, PA.
Emily Godwin - The All Around Athlete
One of the most successful and all-around female prep track & field athletes in West Virginia of all time, Buckhannon-Upshur’s Emily Godwin continues to build upon her success. This season Godwin has already competed in eleven meets; winning gold 39 out of 44 events.
A.j White WV#1 in Shot Put, Discus
A.j White, a senior at Hurricane High School, set a personal record in the discus with a throw 165’ 2” at the BB&T Classic on April 20, bettering his personal best of 164’ 1”, established just three days earlier at the Holzier Clinic Sports Medicine Clinic Invitational.
West Virginia Middle School Leaders
West Virginia Track and Field 2012 Middle School Leaders (Updated 4/24/12) Cover Photo of Samuel Thomas of Horace Mann by Mike McMillion
Penn Preview: Boys
To some, winning a Penn Relays Gold Watch is a goal just as, and even sometimes moreso important than winning a national championship. Watches are awarded only to the overall American winners in Championship of America events at the Penn Relays in Philadelphia, kicking off for the 118th time next Thursday at Franklin Field. In some cases, most notably the sprints, it is harder to win a spot on the top of the medal stand than it is to win a national championship. This fact is because of the international draw the relays bring to Philly; currently, there are 62 schools registered that are not from the United States, with Jamaica the most represented foreign country with 32 individual schools. For some, winning a watch means beating the world. While the main events remain the short relays, specifically the 4x100m and 4x400m, the distance relays and open events are available on an invite basis. And with the the high quality meet comes a high caliber field in each of the 4 invitational distance events. We broke down the competition to help you see where the action may take place.
Penn Preview: Girls
To some, winning a Penn Relays Gold Watch is a goal just as, and even sometimes moreso important than winning a national championship. Watches are awarded only to the overall American winners in Championship of America events at the Penn Relays in Philadelphia, kicking off for the 118th time next Thursday at Franklin Field. In some cases, most notably the sprints, it is harder to win a spot on the top of the medal stand than it is to win a national championship. This fact is because of the international draw the relays bring to Philly; currently, there are 62 schools registered that are not from the United States, with Jamaica the most represented foreign country with 32 individual schools. For some, winning a watch means beating the world. While the main events remain the short relays, specifically the 4x100m and 4x400m, the distance relays and open events are available on an invite basis. And with the the high quality meet comes a high caliber field in each of the 4 invitational distance events. We broke down the competition to help you see where the action may take place.
Jefferson Boys,Martinsburg Girls Victorious at Journal/Hedgesville
Thunderstorms caused the meet to be cut short but not before the Jefferson boys again proved they are a force to be reckoned in the region. Jefferson lapped the six team field at the 17th annual Journal/Hedgesville Invitational scoring 189 points to second place Martinsburg with 79 points.
St. Albans' Drury Wins Shot Put, Discus at BB&T Classic
CHARLESTON - Bethany Drury of St. Albans High School won the girls shot put and discus this past Friday at the BB&T Classic Track & Field Meet that was held at the Laidley Field in Charleston, WV. The meet was hosted by George Washington High School.
WV Runners Weekly Recap 4/15/12 - 4/21/12
Cover Photo of Eric Graf by Rollie Jacobs Meet Highlights: Included are the performances entered for each meet that met the national silver or gold standard for the week of 4/15/12 to 4/21/12. We will update as results come in. Please check back.
Franfort Duo Shines at Chuck Zonis Invitational in MD
The Frankfort High School girls’ track & field team competed at the Chuck Zonis Invitational on April 21st, 2012 at the Mike Callas Stadium at North Hagerstown High School in Hagerstown, MD. Frankfort’s Bria Welker and Katie Jan combined to win six events out of sixteen events scored, while Welker brought home high point honors by scoring a possible forty points.
Wheeling Park Boys, Morgantown Girls Win at TRAC
Cover photo of Brynn Harshbarger by John Olson The Wheeling Park High School boys track team won nine events and the team title, while Morgantown’s Natasha Trott (sprints) and Brynn Harshbarger (distance) combined to win four events to help the girls’ team to a first place finish at the inaugural Two Rivers Athletic Conference Track & Field Championship at Erickson All-Sports Facility in Parkersburg.
Top National Outdoor Performances, April 9-14
Haley Crouser, Jr, Gresham HS, OR; Javelin - 181’2”, new USA high school record, Aloha Relays, 4/13
Winfield Boys, Buckhannon-Upshur Girls Win at Capital City Classic
The Winfield High School boys track team won nine events and the team title, while Buckhannon-Upshur’s Emily Godwin won four events to help the girls’ team to a first place finish at Friday’s Capital City Classic.
Taco Bell: U.S. no. 1 in 400 girls hurdles, Burcham runs 9-flat 3,200
COLUMBIA -- Kiah Seymour, a senior from Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington, D.C., set a new U.S. no. 1 mark in the high school girl’s 400-meter hurdles Saturday, crossing the finish line in 1:01.95 and beating the previous mark of Jennifer Cannon of Tennessee High School of 1:02.60, which she ran last weekend at the Beach Run Invitational in Myrtle Beach.
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