Final WV Boys All-Classes Team Rankings Douglas McDaniel Nov 16, 2012

The rankings will not change, but a few teams are participating in post season meets.

1. Cabell Midland

Led by U.S. #9 Jacob Burcham, Cabell Midland was the class of the field. Midland placed 5 runners in the top 13 at the WV State Championship.

West Virginia Foot Locker Entries Douglas McDaniel Nov 16, 2012

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AAA and AA-A State Champions and the top two rated girls in West Virginia, Amelia Paladino of University (17:38) and Maggie Drazba of St. Marys (17:17), head the field.

The #2 and #3 rated West Virginia boys, Matthew Bradford of George Washington (15:42) and Ryan Graf of Jefferson (15:50) lead the pack for the men.

 

Drazba Dominates; Philip Barbour Girls Take AA-A Title Douglas McDaniel Oct 28, 2012

Maggie Drazba Stakes Claim To Best Ever

Cross country is a team sport, and Philip Barbour girls and Fairmont Senior boys took the A-AA titles. However, on this day all eyes were on an outstanding individual that is simply the best female high school distance runner ever in the state of West Virginia. Maggie Drazba, a senior, from St. Marys shattered the course record by almost 15 seconds with a blazing time on the difficult Cabell Midland 5000 meter course in Ona, West Virginia in 17:17.89.

West Virginia XC State Championship Results Are Posted Douglas McDaniel Oct 27, 2012

Drazba and Burcham Set State Course Records

Morgantown Girls are 2012 AAA State Champions

Amelia Paladino, junior, from University High School in Morgantown wins AAA Girls race in 17:47.32

Cabell Midland Boys take AAA State Championship Trophy

Jacob Burcham, senior, from Cabell Midland High School in Ona set record time in AAA boys race in 14:58.04

Philip Barbour are AA-A girls champions

Maggie Drazba shatters course record to win AA-A girls race with a time of 17:17.32

Fairmont Senior wins boys AA-A State Championship as senior Nick Trefz leads them with a 15:52.20 winning time in the AA-A boys race.

WV Fastest 50 Returning Girls Cross Country Runners for 2012 Douglas McDaniel Aug 16, 2012

I ran this article at the end of last cross country season and think it is appropriate to bring it back.

With the 2011 cross country season fresh on our minds, let's look forward to 2012 cross country season and the 50 fastest returning West Virginia girls. Maggie Drazba, Sami Harris, Victoria Cooke and Amelia Paladino should be back for an encore to what was a spectacular and drama filled season for the ladies. As always, there will be newcomers to watch and others that will come to the top. Nine months and counting. I can't wait.

WV Fastest 50 Returning Boys Cross Country Runners For 2012 Douglas McDaniel Aug 16, 2012

I ran this article at the end of last season and think it is appropriate to bring it back.

With the 2011 cross country season fresh on our minds, let's look forward to 2012 cross country season and the 50 fastest returning West Virginia boys. Jacob Burcham again tops the list as he has for the two previous years. However, many seniors were in the 2011 race and this leaves a bunched field for the next spot. Only 15 seconds separate the next 5 returners after Burcham. This is an early observation, but take note that Cabell Midland has 4 of the top 10 returners.

 

 

Emily Godwin National Champ at USATF Junior Olympics Douglas McDaniel Jul 28, 2012

Emily Godwin a junior from Buckhannon-Upsur and the US#6 ranked high jumper coming into the 2012 USATF National Junior Olympic Championships took home the gold today in the high jump with a clearing height of 5' 8.75" in Baltimore Maryland at the Morgan State University Track and Field complex. Her impressive resume now has the title of National Champion. I will add photos later.

USATF Region 5 Junior Olympic Sunday Highlights Douglas McDaniel Jul 10, 2012

Dante Price swept the short sprints by winning the 200 meter dash in 21.59 (surprising some Michigan & Ohio sprinters). Dante won the 100 meter dash on Saturday. Ramone Garnett won the 13-14 boys Shot put, Karly Hinkle won the 13-14 girls high jump and Barkley Castro got her second gold in the 17-18 girls 800.

USATF Region 5 JO Championship Saturday Qualifiers Douglas McDaniel Jul 08, 2012

National Champ Castro Leads Way

Noah Castro of Scott West Virginia has taken up where he left off from the indoor season. On Saturday, the double national champion in the boys Bantam Division at AAU Northern Indoor National Championships,  took the Region 5 JO by 16 seconds with a 5:05.78 1500m in the Bantam Boys division. This meet is a national qualifying meet for the 2012 USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships to be held at Morgan State Univesity in Baltimore, Maryland on July 23-29.

Qualifiers with First place finishes:
 
Dante Price -100M
Noah Castro - 1500M
Christian Buckley - Discus
Austin Garrett  Pole Vault
Youth Boys 4x800 Relay Sam Thomas, Jacob Harris,Jabron Stokes & Zerique Hardy
Barkley Castro - 1500M

West Virginia Athletes at New Balance Douglas McDaniel Jun 17, 2012

Several West Virginia Athletes competed at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals this weekend at North Carolina A&T University in Greensboro, NC. Jacob Burcham led the way with a National Championship in the One Mile Run added to his resume.

Warren Coon: A Great Man has Passed on Douglas McDaniel May 27, 2012

Warren Coon, Sherman Track and Field coach, passed away Friday at his home after a long battle with cancer. When I get funeral arrangements, I will post them here.

"Memorial service will be at 2:00 PM on Friday June 1 in the Sherman High School gymnasium.  Visitiation will be from 10:00 AM-2:00PM before the service....wear your school colors (his request) or your Team Coon Bear t-shirt."