Recently, several news outlets have covered our recent pole vault camp, which was a huge success.
You can read one of the articles HERE.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
HLG XC/Track & Field Announces 2010 Recruiting Class
The Hannibal-LaGrange College cross country and track & field programs have announced the signings of 20 incoming student-athletes that will be joining the team for the coming year. Below is a list of the new Trojans, as well as a comment from head coach Jason Lewkowicz.
WOMEN
Kayle Anders (Bluffs, IL)
Kayle will be running cross country and distance events for us. She is a young runner who is excited to get here and cash in on her potential. I look forward to helping her develop and reach her goals as a runner and think she will help solidify our women's distance group.
Kelsey Gerveler (Lewiston, MO)
I am excited to see how Kelsey develops in our program. She has not competed in a few years but has a great desire to pick up where she left off. Kelsey will have a chance to add some depth to our women's sprint group this year.
Chelsea Holmstrom (Maryland Heights, MO)
Chelsea will be running both XC and track for us and she is another runner who I expect to really make strong strides in our program. She comes from a strong high school team and has a great attitude and outlook.
Heather Hopkins (Mountain View, MO)
Heather will be competing primarily as a hurdler for us next year. She has a fun personality and also a drive to compete. I look forward to seeing how she grows her freshman year under Coach Scott's guidance.
Breanna Newton (Rochelle, IL)
We are thrilled to add Breanna to our team and she will be an instant impact performer for us in XC and middle distance events. She has shown great perseverance coming back from some injuries and helped lead her school's 4x800m relay team to a 3rd place finish at the Illinois State meet this year.
Bryanna Reynolds (Hermitage, MO)
Bryanna is another young distance runner that I expect to develop quite well in our program. She was a multi-sport athlete in high school and this will be her first experience running track. It will be fun helping her find her niche on the team this year.
Mandi Riddle (Mountain View, MO)
Mandi is a great pick-up for our program as she is a great young lady with tremendous versatility as a track athlete. She will be running XC for us and focusing on the 400, 800, and relays in track. She has great upside to an already strong resume.
Lisbeth Wilder (Waukee, IA)
Liz is a transfer from Ellsworth CC in Iowa where she played volleyball. However, she has had some success as a road runner and will be making the transition to being a full-time distance runner this year. She is going to be a great role-model for the younger runners and has a desire to be great. I think she will surprise folks and be a leader for our women's distance progam.
Sarah Wilson (Okinawa, Japan)
What a thrill it is to add someone of Sarah's talent and character to our team. She comes from a tremendous family and, having spent most of her life in Japan, will be making the transition to full-time life in the States. She is a very gifted sprinter who will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact in our conference.
Cailey Wilkinson (Jefferson City, MO)
Cailey is another fantastic addition to our team. She has had success as both a pole vaulter and hurdler and will compete in both areas for us. Cailey is a fierce competitor who will motivate teammates and she also has a strong and genuine faith that will enable her to be a spiritual leader for our team.
MEN
Alex Earls (Russellville, MO)
We were hoping to add some throwers to our track program and we are excited to add Alex to the mix. He comes from a great family with HLG ties and we believe that he is going to develop into an impact thrower for us.
Tyler Malone (Morrison, MO)
Tyler is a tremendous young man who had an amazing high school career that included leading his team to a team state track title in 2009. Tyler will be competing in both XC and track and we will look to develop him in the longer track events. He is a hard worker with great leadership potential and I believe he will make a strong impact for us this year.
Stephen McTeer (Louisburg, KS)
Stephen is coming to HLG as a two-sport athlete (soccer and track) and will focus on the middle distance events for us once the soccer season is over. Stephen was a key member of his high school's All-State 4x800m relay team and will look to make a similar impact for us as well.
Easton Padden (Missoula, MT)
We are expecting Easton to come in and be a top-level pole vaulter for us next year. He came to our first pole vault camp and developed a strong bond with Coach Scott, who thinks Easton has tremendous potential. He brings a fun personality to our teAm and hunger to go out and compete.
Cole Peck (Lawson, MO)
I am really pleased to have Cole joining our team. He was one of our first commitments and we will be transitioning him from a sprinter to the middle distance events and XC. Cole is a tremendous guy who brings great maturity and passion to our team. He will undoubtedly be a spiritual leader on our team and I think he has good potential to develop as a runner as well.
Deon Russell (Festus, MO)
Deon is one of the guys I am most excited about coming in because of his enthusiasm and desire to be great. He spent the past two years at Butler CC and had some success there as a distance runner. I expect Deon to come in and be an immediate contributor to our XC and track teams and look forward to seeing him continue to develop.
Andrew Sarratt (Oak Grove, MO)
Andrew will be competing in the sprint events for us and joins us with a strong desire to come in and help improve our men's sprint group. He will have the opportunity to grow under Coach Scott's tutelage and I look forward to charting his progress.
Greg Stahlman (Quincy, IL)
Greg will be coming in looking to add some depth to our men's distance program. He will be competing in XC and we will look to develop him into run the longer track events. He brings a lot of enthusiasm and comes from a great family with strong ties to HLG.
Andre Townsend (Hazel Crest, IL)
We are looking forward to having Andre be a part of our team this year. He is a tremendous hurdler who will have the opportunity to make an impact on the national level in both hurdle events. He most recently competed for JUCO powerhouse Rend Lake College and sits #4 on their all-time performance list in both the 110m and 400m hurdle events.
Nathan Uding (Hillsboro, MO)
Nathan is a distance runner who will be competing in XC and the middle distance events in track. He is a hard worker who will have the opportunity to really help improve our team this year.
Coach Comments: Overall, I am really pleased with the group that we have coming in this year. It is the largest recruiting class in the short history of the Hannibal-LaGrange Cross Country and Track & Field program and what I am most excited about is the level of character and commitment that we have found in these young people.
The talent level scans across the board but the common thread is that they are excited to be coming to HLG and want to help take our team to the next level. With the strong group of returners we have coming back, I believe that we will continue on our path of success. Most importantly, I think we have brought together a group of student-athletes that are committed to our primary goal of honoring Christ through our team and as individuals.
We expect to add a handful of additional recruits before the semester begins so stay tuned for that. We are less than a month away from the start of the 2010 cross country season, which kicks off with a week-long training camp in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
WOMEN
Kayle Anders (Bluffs, IL)
Kayle will be running cross country and distance events for us. She is a young runner who is excited to get here and cash in on her potential. I look forward to helping her develop and reach her goals as a runner and think she will help solidify our women's distance group.
Kelsey Gerveler (Lewiston, MO)
I am excited to see how Kelsey develops in our program. She has not competed in a few years but has a great desire to pick up where she left off. Kelsey will have a chance to add some depth to our women's sprint group this year.
Chelsea Holmstrom (Maryland Heights, MO)
Chelsea will be running both XC and track for us and she is another runner who I expect to really make strong strides in our program. She comes from a strong high school team and has a great attitude and outlook.
Heather Hopkins (Mountain View, MO)
Heather will be competing primarily as a hurdler for us next year. She has a fun personality and also a drive to compete. I look forward to seeing how she grows her freshman year under Coach Scott's guidance.
Breanna Newton (Rochelle, IL)
We are thrilled to add Breanna to our team and she will be an instant impact performer for us in XC and middle distance events. She has shown great perseverance coming back from some injuries and helped lead her school's 4x800m relay team to a 3rd place finish at the Illinois State meet this year.
Bryanna Reynolds (Hermitage, MO)
Bryanna is another young distance runner that I expect to develop quite well in our program. She was a multi-sport athlete in high school and this will be her first experience running track. It will be fun helping her find her niche on the team this year.
Mandi Riddle (Mountain View, MO)
Mandi is a great pick-up for our program as she is a great young lady with tremendous versatility as a track athlete. She will be running XC for us and focusing on the 400, 800, and relays in track. She has great upside to an already strong resume.
Lisbeth Wilder (Waukee, IA)
Liz is a transfer from Ellsworth CC in Iowa where she played volleyball. However, she has had some success as a road runner and will be making the transition to being a full-time distance runner this year. She is going to be a great role-model for the younger runners and has a desire to be great. I think she will surprise folks and be a leader for our women's distance progam.
Sarah Wilson (Okinawa, Japan)
What a thrill it is to add someone of Sarah's talent and character to our team. She comes from a tremendous family and, having spent most of her life in Japan, will be making the transition to full-time life in the States. She is a very gifted sprinter who will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact in our conference.
Cailey Wilkinson (Jefferson City, MO)
Cailey is another fantastic addition to our team. She has had success as both a pole vaulter and hurdler and will compete in both areas for us. Cailey is a fierce competitor who will motivate teammates and she also has a strong and genuine faith that will enable her to be a spiritual leader for our team.
MEN
Alex Earls (Russellville, MO)
We were hoping to add some throwers to our track program and we are excited to add Alex to the mix. He comes from a great family with HLG ties and we believe that he is going to develop into an impact thrower for us.
Tyler Malone (Morrison, MO)
Tyler is a tremendous young man who had an amazing high school career that included leading his team to a team state track title in 2009. Tyler will be competing in both XC and track and we will look to develop him in the longer track events. He is a hard worker with great leadership potential and I believe he will make a strong impact for us this year.
Stephen McTeer (Louisburg, KS)
Stephen is coming to HLG as a two-sport athlete (soccer and track) and will focus on the middle distance events for us once the soccer season is over. Stephen was a key member of his high school's All-State 4x800m relay team and will look to make a similar impact for us as well.
Easton Padden (Missoula, MT)
We are expecting Easton to come in and be a top-level pole vaulter for us next year. He came to our first pole vault camp and developed a strong bond with Coach Scott, who thinks Easton has tremendous potential. He brings a fun personality to our teAm and hunger to go out and compete.
Cole Peck (Lawson, MO)
I am really pleased to have Cole joining our team. He was one of our first commitments and we will be transitioning him from a sprinter to the middle distance events and XC. Cole is a tremendous guy who brings great maturity and passion to our team. He will undoubtedly be a spiritual leader on our team and I think he has good potential to develop as a runner as well.
Deon Russell (Festus, MO)
Deon is one of the guys I am most excited about coming in because of his enthusiasm and desire to be great. He spent the past two years at Butler CC and had some success there as a distance runner. I expect Deon to come in and be an immediate contributor to our XC and track teams and look forward to seeing him continue to develop.
Andrew Sarratt (Oak Grove, MO)
Andrew will be competing in the sprint events for us and joins us with a strong desire to come in and help improve our men's sprint group. He will have the opportunity to grow under Coach Scott's tutelage and I look forward to charting his progress.
Greg Stahlman (Quincy, IL)
Greg will be coming in looking to add some depth to our men's distance program. He will be competing in XC and we will look to develop him into run the longer track events. He brings a lot of enthusiasm and comes from a great family with strong ties to HLG.
Andre Townsend (Hazel Crest, IL)
We are looking forward to having Andre be a part of our team this year. He is a tremendous hurdler who will have the opportunity to make an impact on the national level in both hurdle events. He most recently competed for JUCO powerhouse Rend Lake College and sits #4 on their all-time performance list in both the 110m and 400m hurdle events.
Nathan Uding (Hillsboro, MO)
Nathan is a distance runner who will be competing in XC and the middle distance events in track. He is a hard worker who will have the opportunity to really help improve our team this year.
Coach Comments: Overall, I am really pleased with the group that we have coming in this year. It is the largest recruiting class in the short history of the Hannibal-LaGrange Cross Country and Track & Field program and what I am most excited about is the level of character and commitment that we have found in these young people.
The talent level scans across the board but the common thread is that they are excited to be coming to HLG and want to help take our team to the next level. With the strong group of returners we have coming back, I believe that we will continue on our path of success. Most importantly, I think we have brought together a group of student-athletes that are committed to our primary goal of honoring Christ through our team and as individuals.
We expect to add a handful of additional recruits before the semester begins so stay tuned for that. We are less than a month away from the start of the 2010 cross country season, which kicks off with a week-long training camp in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Coach Scott to Compete at USA Outdoor Nationals
Today at 5:45pm CST, Hannibal-LaGrange Assistant XC/Track & Field Coach Jason Scott will be competing at the 2010 USA Outdoor Track & Field National meet, which is being held on the campus of Drake University in Des Moines, IA. Coach Scott qualified for his first outdoor championship meet by virtue of his season best mark of 5.41m (17'9") which is tied for the 14th best mark in the nation.
Coach Scott has competed twice at the USA Indoor Championships, taking home a 4th place finish in 2009. We're excited to have Coach Scott represent HLG at the USA Championships and we'll provide a full re-cap at the conclusion of the meet.
Academic Honors Roll in for Women's Teams
Danielle Sturgeon & Jessica Curry are NAIA Scholar-Athletes!
The Hannibal-LaGrange Cross Country/Track & Field teams showed that they are committed to both academics as well as athletics, with several academic honors being bestowed on the team this off-season.
Individually, graduated seniors Danielle Sturgeon (House Springs, MO) and Jessica Curry (Coleridge, NE) both received Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete awards for track & field in 2010. This award, which is the NAIA's equivalent to an Academic All-American achievement, is presented to student-athletes of at least junior status who have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5. Danielle, who is also a 2-time conference champion in the pole vault and 4-time All-Conference performer, is receiving this award for the second year in a row.
All three HLG women's teams (Cross Country, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field) were also honored with the distinction of being a NAIA Scholar Teams. This honor is earner by teams who have a combined cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0.
From Coach Lewkowicz: "I am extremely please by the academic achievements of our women's cross country and track teams this year. We stress a commitment to all phases of life and it is great to see their efforts in the classroom rewarded. I hope that this becomes a comment trend for our programs in the future."
Saturday, May 29, 2010
HLG Trio Competes at NAIA Outdoor Nationals
As the final day of competition begins at the 2010 NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships, a trio of student-athletes from Hannibal-LaGrange have wrapped up their portion of the competition.
Running strongly in the top-10 through the first two miles of the 10,000m race, sophomore Philiph Tonui reaggravated a foot injury shortly thereafter and, despite considerable pain, bravely finished the race, placing 26th with a time of 33:23.89.
Junior Carissa Eichmeyer toed the line in the 5,000m racewalk nursing a nagging knee injury that has hindered her training. In a scorching midday heat, Carissa battled the elements and her knee to gut out a 15th place finish in a time of 33:30.37.
Junior Cara Grinde competed in the pole vault and, despite several good attempts, failed to clear the opening height of 3.43m, a mark she cleared earlier in the season to qualify for the championships.
Coach Comments: Once again, Cara, Carissa, and Philiph represented Hannibal-LaGrange well at the NAIA championships. It was tough to see both Philiph and Carissa struggle with their injuries. Their hearts and minds were right where they needed to be but their bodies just wouldn't let them go like they wanted to. I am so proud of them for not quitting when it was an option and for showing great determination, heart, and spirit to finish what they started. We came here with the primary goal of honoring Christ through our efforts and I hope that He is pleased with how our group represented Him.
The outdoor championships caps off a great year for HLG which saw the school gain its first ever cross country national qualifier and 7 track & field national qualifiers.
The team will now break for the summer, where the members of the cross country team will begin training for the upcoming cross country season. Stay tuned in the next few weeks for a press release on the new recruits for the upcoming season.
Running strongly in the top-10 through the first two miles of the 10,000m race, sophomore Philiph Tonui reaggravated a foot injury shortly thereafter and, despite considerable pain, bravely finished the race, placing 26th with a time of 33:23.89.
Junior Carissa Eichmeyer toed the line in the 5,000m racewalk nursing a nagging knee injury that has hindered her training. In a scorching midday heat, Carissa battled the elements and her knee to gut out a 15th place finish in a time of 33:30.37.
Junior Cara Grinde competed in the pole vault and, despite several good attempts, failed to clear the opening height of 3.43m, a mark she cleared earlier in the season to qualify for the championships.
Coach Comments: Once again, Cara, Carissa, and Philiph represented Hannibal-LaGrange well at the NAIA championships. It was tough to see both Philiph and Carissa struggle with their injuries. Their hearts and minds were right where they needed to be but their bodies just wouldn't let them go like they wanted to. I am so proud of them for not quitting when it was an option and for showing great determination, heart, and spirit to finish what they started. We came here with the primary goal of honoring Christ through our efforts and I hope that He is pleased with how our group represented Him.
The outdoor championships caps off a great year for HLG which saw the school gain its first ever cross country national qualifier and 7 track & field national qualifiers.
The team will now break for the summer, where the members of the cross country team will begin training for the upcoming cross country season. Stay tuned in the next few weeks for a press release on the new recruits for the upcoming season.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Cara Qualifies for Outdoor Nationals at Lindenwood Meet
On Saturday, May 8, Cara Grinde became Hannibal-LaGrange's third qualifier for the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships by clearing 3.43m (11'3") in the pole vault competition to tie for first place in the event.
The following HLG track & field athletes have qualified for Outdoor Nationals, which take place May 27-29 in Marion Indiana, on the campus of Indiana Wesleyan University:
Carissa Eichmeyer: 5,000m Race Walk
Cara Grinde: Pole Vault
Philiph Tonui: 10,000m & marathon
The following HLG track & field athletes have qualified for Outdoor Nationals, which take place May 27-29 in Marion Indiana, on the campus of Indiana Wesleyan University:
Carissa Eichmeyer: 5,000m Race Walk
Cara Grinde: Pole Vault
Philiph Tonui: 10,000m & marathon
Monday, May 3, 2010
Trojans Wrap-Up Regular Season at AMC meet
RESULTS
The Hannibal-LaGrange track & field team once again re-wrote the history books as 11 new school records were set at this past weekend's American Midwest Conference Championships. Overall, it was a solid performance for the Trojans, with the women finishing 3rd in a tightly contested meet, while the men's team scored a 4th-place team finish.
WOMEN
The women's team had an outstanding meet, coming away with a 3rd-place finish in a meet that went down to the final few events before a winner was determined. The Trojans were bolstered by 12 All-Conference performances over the course of the meet, as well as a sweep of the women's pole vault competition, where Cara Grinde set a new conference record with her vault of 3.26m (10'8.25").
The Lady Trojans dominated the field events over the course of the meet. In the javelin, senior Danielle Sturgeon placed second (31.82m) while teammate Caitlin McCoy placed 3rd (29.80m), giving both All-Conference honors. On top of Grinde's performance in the pole vault, Sturgeon captured 2nd place in the event (3.01m) with Amanda Miller placing 3rd (2.70m). Senior Eva Knowles wrapped up her career in style as she set a new school record in the long jump with a mark of 4.99m, an effort that placed 3rd in the event. In the women's triple jump, Holland McCoy took 2nd place (9.84m) while Jocelyn Bright overcame a hip injury to finish 3rd (9.83m).
In the running events, Sindy Chavez had a strong showing as the freshman placed 2nd in the 400m Hurdles while placing 3rd in the 100m Hurdles. National Qualifier Carissa Eichmeyer has been hampered by knee tendinitis, but managed to tough it out to place 2nd in the 5,000m race walk. Sarah Erickson took on the 3,000m Steeplechase for the first time and came away with a second-place performance. Jasman Edmond had a strong outing forthe Lady Trojans as she placed 5th in the 200m dash and 6th in the 400m race. The women's 4x400m relay team of Sindy Chavez, Holland McCoy, Casey Pilliard, and Caitlin McCoy smashed the school record in the event with their time of 4:22.14, which was good for 4th place.
Coach Comments: I am so proud of how the ladies came out and competed this weekend. We were a little short-handed due to some injuries but every single one of them gave all that they had to help the team be as successful as possible. This was a closely-contested meet and we were right in the thick of things throughout the meet. What I appreciate more than anything is the quality and character of the ladies in our program. On numerous occasions I witnessed them showing the love of Christ, whether it be praying with athletes from other teams, checking on an injured competitor, or offering congratulations on a good effort to someone from a different team. We talk about wanting to honor Christ though our efforts on the track and those are examples of what that looks like played out and I am just so proud of them for that. I feel really good about the future of this program and congratulate these young ladies on how well they represented HLG.
MEN
Although the men's team has been small in numbers all season long, they proved once again that you cant place a number on heart and perseverance as the men scored 64 points en route to a 4th-place finish.
Leading the charge for the Trojans was the outstanding overall performance of John Anderson. John started off the meet by winning the javelin competition. John's toss of 47.39m not only won the competition, but in doing so, he set both school and conference records in the event. That effort was followed by All-Conference performances in both the 100m Hurdles (3rd-16.21) and 400m Hurdles (3rd-57.33). Both of those efforts also set new school records. Senior Gheron Dorsett saved one of his best meets for last as he captured 2nd place in the discus (38.55m) while placing 5th in the hammer throw (32.97m). In the jumps, Brett Jones captured the conference title in the men's pole vault (3.68m) while Bernardo Massuchin placed 4th in the long jump (6.18m).
National Qualifier Philiph Tonui came off of a month-long break to win the men's 10,000m run, pulling away from the competition over the last 600 meters to finish with a time of 32:19.41. Ben Griffin made his debut in the 3,000m Steeplechase and raced to a 4th place finish.
Coach's Comments: The men really impressed me with how they came out and competed this weekend. Obviously John had a tremendous meet and showed what an all-around athlete he is. I look for him to do big things next year as he progresses to becoming a decathlete. Brett's effort in the pole vault helped the team out and I thought that Ben really showed a lot of heart in the Steeplechase. His training has not been geared for that type of race, but he showed me that he has a future in that event going forward. Philiph has not raced in a month due to a pre-scheduled break and meet cancellations, so he was eager to come out and race and he did just that. He showed his toughness down the stretch as he held off challenge after challenge. I am excited to see him toe the line for the 10K at nationals in a few weeks. Bernardo put together a solid effort in the long jump and I believe that he can become a great jumper in the future. One again, I feel really blessed to be able to coach this group and they truly embody what it means to compete for Hannibal-LaGrange. With the group we have coming back, as well as the recruits coming in, the men's team will definitely be a factor next season.
In addition to all of the athletic plaudits achieved by the team over the weekend, the Trojans also had 19 individuals named to the AMC All-Academic Team, the most of any school in the conference.
Over the next two weeks, several Trojan athletes will continue to compete as they are either trying to hit a national qualifying mark, or are trying to stay sharp for the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships, which will take place May 27-29 in Marion, IN.
RECOGNITION FROM 2010 AMC CHAMPIONSHIPS
Conference Champions
Cara Grinde - Pole Vault
John Anderson - Javelin
Brett Jones - Pole Vault
Philiph Tonui - 10,000m
Conference Records
Cara Grinde - pole vault (3.26m)
John Anderon - javelin (47.39m)
All-Conference Performers
Jocelyn Bright - triple jump
Sindy Chavez - 100m Hurdles; 400m Hurdles
Carissa Eichmeyer - 5,000m race walk
Sarah Erickson - 3,000m steeplechase
Cara Grinde - pole vault
Eva Knowles - long jump
Caitlin McCoy - javelin
Holland McCoy - triple jump
Amanda Miller - pole vault
Danielle Sturgeon - javelin; pole vault
John Anderson - javelin; 100m Hurdles; 400m Hurdles
Gheron Dorsett - discus
Brett Jones - pole vault
Philiph Tonui - 10,000m
Academic All-Conference Performers
Kelsey Anderson
Jocelyn Bright
Sindy Chavez
Heather Dixon
Jasman Edmond
Carissa Eichmeyer
Sarah Erickson
Cara Grinde
Abbie Herrold
Eva Knowles
Caitlin McCoy
Holland McCoy
Amanda Miller
Casey Pilliard
Danielle Sturgeon
John Anderson
Brett Jones
Rodrigo Scorza-Gaspar
The Hannibal-LaGrange track & field team once again re-wrote the history books as 11 new school records were set at this past weekend's American Midwest Conference Championships. Overall, it was a solid performance for the Trojans, with the women finishing 3rd in a tightly contested meet, while the men's team scored a 4th-place team finish.
WOMEN
The women's team had an outstanding meet, coming away with a 3rd-place finish in a meet that went down to the final few events before a winner was determined. The Trojans were bolstered by 12 All-Conference performances over the course of the meet, as well as a sweep of the women's pole vault competition, where Cara Grinde set a new conference record with her vault of 3.26m (10'8.25").
The Lady Trojans dominated the field events over the course of the meet. In the javelin, senior Danielle Sturgeon placed second (31.82m) while teammate Caitlin McCoy placed 3rd (29.80m), giving both All-Conference honors. On top of Grinde's performance in the pole vault, Sturgeon captured 2nd place in the event (3.01m) with Amanda Miller placing 3rd (2.70m). Senior Eva Knowles wrapped up her career in style as she set a new school record in the long jump with a mark of 4.99m, an effort that placed 3rd in the event. In the women's triple jump, Holland McCoy took 2nd place (9.84m) while Jocelyn Bright overcame a hip injury to finish 3rd (9.83m).
In the running events, Sindy Chavez had a strong showing as the freshman placed 2nd in the 400m Hurdles while placing 3rd in the 100m Hurdles. National Qualifier Carissa Eichmeyer has been hampered by knee tendinitis, but managed to tough it out to place 2nd in the 5,000m race walk. Sarah Erickson took on the 3,000m Steeplechase for the first time and came away with a second-place performance. Jasman Edmond had a strong outing forthe Lady Trojans as she placed 5th in the 200m dash and 6th in the 400m race. The women's 4x400m relay team of Sindy Chavez, Holland McCoy, Casey Pilliard, and Caitlin McCoy smashed the school record in the event with their time of 4:22.14, which was good for 4th place.
Coach Comments: I am so proud of how the ladies came out and competed this weekend. We were a little short-handed due to some injuries but every single one of them gave all that they had to help the team be as successful as possible. This was a closely-contested meet and we were right in the thick of things throughout the meet. What I appreciate more than anything is the quality and character of the ladies in our program. On numerous occasions I witnessed them showing the love of Christ, whether it be praying with athletes from other teams, checking on an injured competitor, or offering congratulations on a good effort to someone from a different team. We talk about wanting to honor Christ though our efforts on the track and those are examples of what that looks like played out and I am just so proud of them for that. I feel really good about the future of this program and congratulate these young ladies on how well they represented HLG.
MEN
Although the men's team has been small in numbers all season long, they proved once again that you cant place a number on heart and perseverance as the men scored 64 points en route to a 4th-place finish.
Leading the charge for the Trojans was the outstanding overall performance of John Anderson. John started off the meet by winning the javelin competition. John's toss of 47.39m not only won the competition, but in doing so, he set both school and conference records in the event. That effort was followed by All-Conference performances in both the 100m Hurdles (3rd-16.21) and 400m Hurdles (3rd-57.33). Both of those efforts also set new school records. Senior Gheron Dorsett saved one of his best meets for last as he captured 2nd place in the discus (38.55m) while placing 5th in the hammer throw (32.97m). In the jumps, Brett Jones captured the conference title in the men's pole vault (3.68m) while Bernardo Massuchin placed 4th in the long jump (6.18m).
National Qualifier Philiph Tonui came off of a month-long break to win the men's 10,000m run, pulling away from the competition over the last 600 meters to finish with a time of 32:19.41. Ben Griffin made his debut in the 3,000m Steeplechase and raced to a 4th place finish.
Coach's Comments: The men really impressed me with how they came out and competed this weekend. Obviously John had a tremendous meet and showed what an all-around athlete he is. I look for him to do big things next year as he progresses to becoming a decathlete. Brett's effort in the pole vault helped the team out and I thought that Ben really showed a lot of heart in the Steeplechase. His training has not been geared for that type of race, but he showed me that he has a future in that event going forward. Philiph has not raced in a month due to a pre-scheduled break and meet cancellations, so he was eager to come out and race and he did just that. He showed his toughness down the stretch as he held off challenge after challenge. I am excited to see him toe the line for the 10K at nationals in a few weeks. Bernardo put together a solid effort in the long jump and I believe that he can become a great jumper in the future. One again, I feel really blessed to be able to coach this group and they truly embody what it means to compete for Hannibal-LaGrange. With the group we have coming back, as well as the recruits coming in, the men's team will definitely be a factor next season.
In addition to all of the athletic plaudits achieved by the team over the weekend, the Trojans also had 19 individuals named to the AMC All-Academic Team, the most of any school in the conference.
Over the next two weeks, several Trojan athletes will continue to compete as they are either trying to hit a national qualifying mark, or are trying to stay sharp for the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships, which will take place May 27-29 in Marion, IN.
RECOGNITION FROM 2010 AMC CHAMPIONSHIPS
Conference Champions
Cara Grinde - Pole Vault
John Anderson - Javelin
Brett Jones - Pole Vault
Philiph Tonui - 10,000m
Conference Records
Cara Grinde - pole vault (3.26m)
John Anderon - javelin (47.39m)
All-Conference Performers
Jocelyn Bright - triple jump
Sindy Chavez - 100m Hurdles; 400m Hurdles
Carissa Eichmeyer - 5,000m race walk
Sarah Erickson - 3,000m steeplechase
Cara Grinde - pole vault
Eva Knowles - long jump
Caitlin McCoy - javelin
Holland McCoy - triple jump
Amanda Miller - pole vault
Danielle Sturgeon - javelin; pole vault
John Anderson - javelin; 100m Hurdles; 400m Hurdles
Gheron Dorsett - discus
Brett Jones - pole vault
Philiph Tonui - 10,000m
Academic All-Conference Performers
Kelsey Anderson
Jocelyn Bright
Sindy Chavez
Heather Dixon
Jasman Edmond
Carissa Eichmeyer
Sarah Erickson
Cara Grinde
Abbie Herrold
Eva Knowles
Caitlin McCoy
Holland McCoy
Amanda Miller
Casey Pilliard
Danielle Sturgeon
John Anderson
Brett Jones
Rodrigo Scorza-Gaspar
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
T&F Team Hosts Students from Mississippi Valley School
Sindy Chavez playing in the dodgeball room
Mike Clemons having fun with new friend
The Hannibal-LaGrange track & field team entertained some special guests on Tuesday as the students from Mississippi Valley State School in Hannibal were treated to a field day inside of the Mabee Sports Complex. The event allowed the MVSS students to take part in activities that included soccer, basketball, baseball, bowling, and dodgeball. Student-athletes from men's & women's basketball, baseball, men's & women's soccer, men's & women's volleyball, and wrestling teams also lent their time and athletic ability for this event. After spending about 75 minutes playing at the different stations, the students were treated to a snack and group picture before heading back to their campus
"We had a great time today with the kids and staff from Mississippi Valley," said head XC/Track coach Jason Lewkowicz. The staff there does an incredible job with these amazing young people and it blessed me and all of our student-athletes to spend some time with them in such a fun way."
"We had a great time today with the kids and staff from Mississippi Valley," said head XC/Track coach Jason Lewkowicz. The staff there does an incredible job with these amazing young people and it blessed me and all of our student-athletes to spend some time with them in such a fun way."
Jasman Edmond showed off her soccer skills
Holland McCoy and friend relaxing on the pole vault mats
Monday, April 26, 2010
Rain Cuts Short meet at SIUE
The men and women of the HLG Track & Field team were off to a strong start at the SIUE Twilight Open on Saturday before a string of violent thunderstorms cut short the meet.
Women's Results
Men's Results
On the women's side, Brittni Bastean battled a soaked high jump apron to take second in the event at 1.53m. Brittni was one of only three competitors that were able to clear the opening height. Jocelyn Bright placed 6th in the triple jump, setting a new school record with her leap of 9.92m. Cara Grinde had a strong showing in the pole vault, placing 6th with a vault of 3.20m. Caitlin McCoy and Danielle Sturgeon followed closely behind, with both placing in a tie for 7th with a mark of 2.75m. Kelsey Anderson had her best showing of the season, placing 13th in the discus with a toss of 31.30m. Senior Heather Dixon had a strong showing in the 1500m race, winning her heat and placing 10th overall with a time of 5:27.36
The men's team had most of their events cut off due to the weather but were able to complete some events as well. John Anderson placed 10th in the 110m Hurdles in a time of 16.81. Ben Griffin set a new personal best in the 1500m run, placing 24th with a time of 4:24.43. Bernardo Massuchin placed 18th in the long jump with a mark of 5.83m and Gheron Dorsett placed 25th in the discus with a toss of 32.54m.
The team is now preparing for this week's American Midwest Conference Championships, which takes place April 29-May 1. On Thursday, the throwing events (shot put, discus, javelin, and hammer throw) will take place at William Woods University in Fulton, MO. The running and jumping events will take place beginning Friday afternoon at McKendree University in Lebanon, IL.
Women's Results
Men's Results
On the women's side, Brittni Bastean battled a soaked high jump apron to take second in the event at 1.53m. Brittni was one of only three competitors that were able to clear the opening height. Jocelyn Bright placed 6th in the triple jump, setting a new school record with her leap of 9.92m. Cara Grinde had a strong showing in the pole vault, placing 6th with a vault of 3.20m. Caitlin McCoy and Danielle Sturgeon followed closely behind, with both placing in a tie for 7th with a mark of 2.75m. Kelsey Anderson had her best showing of the season, placing 13th in the discus with a toss of 31.30m. Senior Heather Dixon had a strong showing in the 1500m race, winning her heat and placing 10th overall with a time of 5:27.36
The men's team had most of their events cut off due to the weather but were able to complete some events as well. John Anderson placed 10th in the 110m Hurdles in a time of 16.81. Ben Griffin set a new personal best in the 1500m run, placing 24th with a time of 4:24.43. Bernardo Massuchin placed 18th in the long jump with a mark of 5.83m and Gheron Dorsett placed 25th in the discus with a toss of 32.54m.
The team is now preparing for this week's American Midwest Conference Championships, which takes place April 29-May 1. On Thursday, the throwing events (shot put, discus, javelin, and hammer throw) will take place at William Woods University in Fulton, MO. The running and jumping events will take place beginning Friday afternoon at McKendree University in Lebanon, IL.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
HLG women take 3rd at Illinois College Invite
The Hannibal-LaGrange track & field team took a short trip to Jacksonville, IL to compete in the Illinois College Invitational on Tuesday. Depsite not bringing the entire team, the group had a strong showing, highlighted by the setting of 4 new school records and a third place team finish for the women.
RESULTS
Individual event winners included Cara Grinde (pole vault- 3.05m), Caitlin McCoy (javelin - 27.31m)and Sindy Chavez (400m Hurdles - 70.36). Caitlin also took second place honors in the pole vault, with a personal best mark of2.74m. Jasman Edmond (400m dash - 61.93)and Brittany Adkins (long jump - 4.43m) both took third place honors while Eva Knowles finished 4th in the 200m dash (28.79).
For the men, John Anderson finished 4th in both the 400m and 400m Hurdles, while Bernardo Massuchin added 5th place honors in the long jump to a pair of 6th place showings in the 100m and 200m events. Gheron Dorsett had another strong showing as the senior finished 5th in both the shot put and discus.
A portion of the team will compete this Saturday at the SIUE Twilight Classic, hosted by Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. The meet is scheduled to begin at 11am and will be the final tune-up for the team before next week's American Midwest Conference Championships.
RESULTS
Individual event winners included Cara Grinde (pole vault- 3.05m), Caitlin McCoy (javelin - 27.31m)and Sindy Chavez (400m Hurdles - 70.36). Caitlin also took second place honors in the pole vault, with a personal best mark of2.74m. Jasman Edmond (400m dash - 61.93)and Brittany Adkins (long jump - 4.43m) both took third place honors while Eva Knowles finished 4th in the 200m dash (28.79).
For the men, John Anderson finished 4th in both the 400m and 400m Hurdles, while Bernardo Massuchin added 5th place honors in the long jump to a pair of 6th place showings in the 100m and 200m events. Gheron Dorsett had another strong showing as the senior finished 5th in both the shot put and discus.
A portion of the team will compete this Saturday at the SIUE Twilight Classic, hosted by Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. The meet is scheduled to begin at 11am and will be the final tune-up for the team before next week's American Midwest Conference Championships.
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