2013 SOL Boys/Girls Track Notebook (Vol. 9)

05/23/13 1:53am Posted by editor

Scott Huff highlights featured the district performances of a pair of SOL athletes and recognizes all the state-bound athletes.

By Scott Huff

The PIAA District One Track championships were held last weekend at the magnificent Coatesville High School facility, and the Suburban One League matched that wonderful facility with some terrific performances on both the individual and team levels.

Congratulations to Cheltenham (60.5) for capturing the women’s title with Pennridge (48) and Central Bucks South (43) rounding out the top three SOL teams.

Congratulations to Bensalem (59) for capturing the men’s championship with Pennsbury (51) and North Penn (37.5) rounding out the top three SOL teams.

Jody-Ann Evans of Quakertown had District One gold medals draped around her neck for her superlative performances in both the 100 and 200 meters with season best times of 11.75 in the 100 and 24.28 in the 200. Both times are the best times recorded in the state of Pennsylvania this 2013 outdoor season.

Conference titles are nice – district championships are even better – but Evans desperately wants to take the gold at states this weekend at Shippensburg University.

“I am going into states very confident, but with the understanding that anything can happen,” said Evans who has not-so-fond memories of her trip to SHIP U last year. “This year I am going to do everything right – not like last year.”

Last year Evans lost a bout with the oppressive heat at states – even passed out at one point – and failed to achieve the performances she wanted. Evans took 5^th in the 100 meters and 7^th in the 200 meters – far below her lofty expectations.

“The dorms there were extremely hot, and I wasn’t hydrated enough,” said Evans. “There was no air conditioning, and I couldn’t get comfortable. I can’t let that happen again this year.

“I guess you could say that I am more confident in the 100 than the 200,” added Evans. “But I have worked extremely hard in the 200, and I was thrilled with the time I ran at districts in the 200.”

Evans will take her enormous talents to SHIP U again this year - possibly to the University of Pittsburgh next year – and hopes she isn’t quite as hot this year. Except when it comes to the results and a trip to the medal stand.

Jeffrey Wiseman of Council Rock South had a District One gold medal draped around his neck for his superlative performance in the 800 meters with a winning time of 1:52.95. Wiseman has a season best time of 1:52.07 – second in the state to Alex Kuntzweiler from District 3 who ran a 1:52.06.

Conference titles are nice – district championships are even better – but Wiseman desperately wants to take the gold medal in the state of Pennsylvania this 2013 outdoor season.

“Winning a district title was a goal – but winning states is the ultimate goal,” said Wiseman – a junior who is considering Ivy League schools along with Georgetown to continue his running career. “I feel that I am much more confident this year and I know that I am a lot stronger. I like to challenge myself to get better.”

Wiseman finished fifth in the District One championships last year – and finished seventh in states. His eye is on the prize this year.

“Jeffrey has a legitimate shot at winning it all,” said CR South head coach Len Spearing. “He belongs with the elite runners in the state, and he is running this year with a great deal of confidence. Jeffrey could be called a once in a lifetime athlete – great talent and great attitude.”

SOL Female Gold Medal Performances
District One Championships
100-Meters – Jody-Ann Evans (Quakertown) – 11.75
200-Meters – Jody-Ann Evans (Quakertown) – 24.28
1600 Meters – Marissa Sheva (Pennridge) – 4:57.12
100 Meter Hurdles – Kayla Coley (Cheltenham) – 14.38
300 Meter Hurdles – Kayla Coley (Cheltenham) – 43.44
4 x 100 Relay – Cheltenham – 47.22
4 x 400 Relay – Central Bucks West – 3:47.62
Pole Vault – Amanda Benninghoff (Council Rock South) – 12-3.5
Triple Jump – Sydnee Jacques (North Penn) – 37-9
Shot Put – Taylor Hojnacki (Central Bucks South) – 40-6.5
Discus – Taylor Hojnacki (Central Bucks South) – 134-5
Javelin – Cait Mautz – (Central Bucks West) – 144-7

‘Other’ Outstanding SOL Female Track & Field Athletes That Punched Tickets to States

100 Meters

Katelyn Jackson (Cheltenham) 12.18
Rowanna Watson (Norristown) 12.31
Taylor Chapman (Pennridge) 12.35
Christina Ciancirulo (Central Bucks South) 12.42
Alexis Bell (Norristown) 12.44

200 Meters

Dasia Pressley (Neshaminy) 24.66
Katelyn Jackson (Cheltenham) 24.88
Rowanna Watson (Norristown) 25.27
Taylor Chapman (Pennridge) 24.45
Alexis Bell (Norristown) 25.45

400 Meters

Jamila Branch (Central Bucks West) 55.97
Nini Rogers (Pennsbury) 56.07
Dara Lindsey (Central Bucks East) 57.72
Taylor Kennedy (Central Bucks East) 58.41

800 Meters

Emily Dusellier (Souderton) 2:14.09
Hannah Gilliam (Cheltenham) 2:16.05
Kaelyn Heinicke (Council Rock North) 2:16.09
Erica Gray (Pennsbury) 2:16.40

1600 Meters

Caitlyn Sheva (Pennridge) 5:07.28

3200 Meters

Veroncia Eder (Central Bucks East) 10:43.62
Kate Scott (Council Rock North) 10:48.15
Hannah Molloy (Pennsbury) 11:03.23
Marisa Hawley (Central Bucks East) 11:07.59

100-Meter Hurdles

Ciara Leonard (Cheltenham) 14.39
Sydnee Jacques (North Penn) 15.08

300-Meter Hurdles

Uchechu Onuoha (Pennsbury) 46.06

4 x 100 Relay

Pennridge – 47.75
Central Bucks South – 48.20
Neshaminy – 48.46
North Penn – 48.95
4 x 400 Relay
Central Bucks East – 3:55.09
Central Bucks South – 3:55.87
Pennsbury – 3:57.63

4 x 800 Relay

Pennsbury – 9:12.75
Central Bucks South – 9:17.23
Central Bucks West – 9:20.24
North Penn – 9:22.47

High Jump

Sammy Lochner (Abington) 5-4
Shannon Taub (Council Rock South) 5-4
Victoria Matthews (Abington) 5-4

Long Jump

Ariana Przbylowski (Pennridge) 18-1.25
Jessica Stecklein (Neshaminy) 17-8.75

Triple Jump

Uchechi Onuoha (Pennsbury) 37-4.25
Kailah Holmes (North Penn) 37-2.75

Shot Put

Tyra Roberts (Bensalem) 40-0.75

Javelin

Ella Fox (Pennridge) 131-11

SOL Male Gold Medal Performances
District One Championships
100 Meters – Cody Minnig (Neshaminy) – 10.95
400 Meters – Ohyle Elijah (Bensalem) – 47.81
800 Meters – Jeffrey Wiseman (Council Rock South) – 1:52.95
3200 Meters – Ross Wilson (Council Rock North) – 9:14.81
4 x 100 Relay – Pennsbury – 41.94
4 x 400 Relay – Bensalem – 3:16.07
4 x 800 Relay – Bensalem – 7:48.03
High Jump – Horace Spencer (William Tennent) – 6-6
Pole Vault – Vincent Esposito (North Penn) – 15-4

‘Other’ Outstanding SOL Male Track & Field Athletes That Punched Tickets To States