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The
Official Newspaper of Manchester and Delaware County, Iowa
Tuesday,
May 16, 2006 | |
West Delaware boys, girls qualify for state track
by Ken Boesenberg
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West Delaware junior sprinter, Brad McDonald crosses the finish line in the 100-meter dash during the Hawks District Track Meet in Marion last Friday night. Brad will have a busy time at the State Track Meet as he qualified in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash and as a part of the highly ranked 4 x 200-meter relay team. |
Last Friday night in weather conditions that were nothing short of ugly eight boys and girls track teams gathered in Marion for their Class 3A District track meet.
On the line was a chance to run in the 2006 State Track Meet this Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Des Moines.
The athletes battled wind and rain for most of the evening making it not much fun for participants or spectators.
In the end the both the West Delaware Hawk boys and girls teams ended the meet with a very good number of athletes moving on to the state meet.
For the boys West Delaware qualified in six events. |
Brad McDonald had a good night as he qualified in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash and as part of the 4 x 200-meter relay team.
Senior Chris Green ran his best 800-meters of the season, 2:04.03 to make it to state.
Chris Harbaugh qualified in the 110-meter high hurdles in a time of 15.64.
Matt Monaghan ran his best ever 3200-meters, 10:15.13 to advance to state.
The Hawk 4 x 200-meter relay team ran an outstanding time of 1:32.02 to be one of the top qualifiers in Class 3A. Running for the Hawks were Brad McDonald, Jett MacTaggert, Tyler Jackson and Nick Tibbott. |
Junior, Cristen Dudak of West Delaware clears a hurdle during the shuttle hurdle relay finals at the District Track Meet in Marion. Cristen qualified in four events for the State Track Meet; shuttle hurdle, 4 x 100-meter relay, 4 x 200-meter relay and the 400-meter hurdles. |
McDonald’s time of 11.09 in the 100-meter dash was the 14th fastest; his time of 22.74 in the 200-meter dash gave him the 10th fastest time in Class 3A. The Class 3A top seed in the 100-meter dash is Grayline Ross of Marion with a time of 10.73 while Cody Baethke of Williamsburg is the top seed in the 200-meter dash with a time of 22.13.
Chris Green will be seeded 11th in the 800-meter run with his qualifying time of 2:04.03. The top seed in the 800-meter run is Matt Neberman of Central Clinton in a time of 2:01.75.
Matt Monaghan’s time of 10:15.13 in the 3200-meter run has him seeded fourth in Class 3A. The top seed is Anthony Oberle of Bishop Heelan in a time of 10:08.48. The number two, three and four seeds all came from the Marion district meet.
Chris Harbaugh will be seeded 19th in the 110-meter hurdles with the number on seed being Alex Spielman of Storm Lake in a time of 14.34.
The Hawks 4 x 200-meter relay team will be the fourth seed with their time of 1:32.02. Dubuque Wahlert, the district champion will be the top seeded team with a time of 1:30.08.
The West Delaware girls qualified seven events for the state meet.
Individually the Hawks qualified JoAnn Feldman in the 100-meter hurdles, Heather Heffernen in the long jump and the tandem of Cristen Dudak and Robbie Sedain in the 400-meter hurdles.
The Hawks will be sending four relay teams - shuttle hurdle (Robbie Sedain, Katlyn Heiserman, JoAnn Feldman, Cristen Dudak); 4 x 100-meter relay team (JoAnn Feldman, Robbie Sedain, Emily Prinsen, Cristen Dudak); 4 x 200-meter relay team (Emily Prinsen, Robbie Sedain, Tess Reining, Cristen Dudak) and the Distance Medley relay team (Emily Prinsen, Tess Reining, Holly Tjaden, Heather Heffernen).
Here is how the West Delaware girls qualifiers stack up against the field in for the Class 3A State Track Meet.
JoAnn Feldman is the 7th seed in the 100-meter hurdles with her time of 15.15, the top seed is Lindsey Bolt of Mt. Pleasant in a time of 14.09.
Heather Heffernen will be the 16th seed in the long jump with a leap of 16’ 1”, the top seed is Jennie Clark of Norwalk with a leap of 17’ 9 3/4”.
In the 400-meter hurdles the Hawks Cristen Dudak is the 5th seed at 1:08.08 while teammate Robbie Sedain is the 8th seed with a time of 1:09.27. The top seed is Lindsey Bolt of Mt. Pleasant with a time of 1:04.56.
The shuttle hurdle team is the number two seed with a time of 1:05.42, just behind state leader Mt. Pleasant with a time of 1:02.96.
The 4 x 100-meter relay team has the 8th fastest time at 51,76 with the top team being Denison at 49.96.
In the 4 x 200-meter relay the Hawks are seeded 5th with a time of 1:48.44. The top qualifier is Mt. Pleasant in a time of 1:46.93.
The Hawks Distance Medley relay team is the 12th seed at 4:26.46 with Fairfield leading the way in a time of 4:16.68.
The action gets underway at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Thursday, May 18 at 9:00 a.m. with the running of the Class 1A and 4A girls shuttle hurdle relay events.
Action will continue right through to Saturday afternoon.
The morning sessions will belong to classes 1A and 4A while the afternoon sessions will hold Class 2A and 3A competitions.
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Hawks edge out #3 Decorah for Sectional title
by Ken Boesenberg |
The Hawks Eric Crawford gets ready to hit this short chip shot on the par-3 third hole at the Manchester Golf Club during Sectional golf action on Friday morning. Eric shot a nice round of 84 to lead the Hawks. |
If you thought the weather was ugly for track competition on Friday night you should have been on the golf course Friday morning and early afternoon trying to compete in a Sectional Golf Meet at the Manchester Golf Club.
With conditions that were not really fit for man nor beast eight teams battled for the right to move on to district golf meet competition.
In the end it was truly the survival of the fittest on the links and on this day it was the Hawks of West Delaware that emerged as Sectional Champions by virtue of a fifth man tie-breaker.
Both West Delaware and the third rated in Class 3A Vikings of Decorah finished the meet deadlocked at 343 strokes each. |
The Hawks Chris Crawford carded a 91 to be the Hawks fifth scorer while Brett Duffy carded a 92 for Decorahs fifth scorer, giving the Hawks the Sectional title.
There was also a tie for the third place between Oelwein and Western Dubuque at 349 strokes.
The Huskies fifth score of 95 edged out the Bobcats fifth score of 100, sending the Huskies on to District competition this Friday at Gardner Golf Course in Marion.
The Hawks were led by Eric Crawford with an 84. Ben Cole and Jake Zebuhr each fired rounds of 86 while Austin Cole carded an 87 for the Hawks team total of 343.
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The Hawks Jake Zebuhr watches the ball flight of his drive on the par-4 first hole at the Manchester Golf Club. Jake shot a nice round of 86 to help the Hawks advance to District Golf Meet action in Marion this Friday. |
Also playing were Chris Crawford (91) and Kyle Morris (93).
The District Golf Meet field at Gardner Golf Course on Friday will have the following teams looking to advance to the State Golf Meet in Decorah; Independence, Anamosa, Marion, Oelwein, Decorah and West Delaware.
Sectional Meet
Team Standings
1. West Delaware 343 (Austin Cole 87, Ben Cole 86, Chris Crawford 91, Eric Crawford 84, Kyle Morris 93, Jake Zebuhr 86); 2. Decorah 343 (Jacob Bruening 97, Brett Duffy 92, Cody Schweinefus 77, Dallas Steffen 83, Dustin Steffen 92, Paul Weis 91); 3. Oelwein 349 (Drew Grundmeyer 96, Johnny Jensen 91, Ben Kerns 81, Derek Nelson 95, Levi Nuss 91, Andy Rettinger 86); 4. Western Dubuque 349 (Evan Cox 89, Justin Hlubek 107, Aaron Kane 86, Bryce McDermott 88, Sean Snyder 100, Cory Tilson 86; 5. Maquoketa 351 Johnny Biehl 92, Brad Cook 92, Christian Elsesser 78, Joe Evans 97, Zach Hillebrand 104, Seth Knickrehm 89; 6. DeWitt Central 363 (Thomas Barnes 91, Justin Holm 94, Tyler Murphy 87, Tyler Petrosky 92, Jon Snyder 93, Frank Tigges 99); 7. Waukon 376 (Andy Burroughs 111, Ross Christianson 93, Jared Haberichter 101, Bren Jacobs 104, Ben Sweeney 93, Derek Wicks 89. |
Wildcat girls do well at District Meet in Monticello
by Ken Boesenberg |
The Maquoketa Valley Wildcat girls track team had a good District Track Meet on Saturday in Monticello.
The weather conditions were not the best but were much better than those that existed on Friday night.
The Wildcats Blake Funke and Callie Krapfl ran very good races in the 3000-meters with both making it to the State Track Meet.
Blake covered the 3000-meters in a time of 11:26.84 which will give her the 9th seed in Class 2A. Teammate Callie Krapfl ran a 11:39.73 which will seed her 16th in Des Moines.
A pair of other individuals also had good efforts at the meet. Kendra Kregel had a leap of 16’ 3 1/2 inches in the long jump to seed her 6th in the event at state. Teammate Jodi Gibbs had a best jump of 15’ 7 3/4 inches to give her the 21st spot in Class 2A.
The Wildcat shuttle hurdle relay team of Lindsay Hunt, Mekell Helle, Melissa Nurre and Amy Whitman ran a very good time of 1:08.90 to give them the 22nd spot in the race at state.
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West Delaware distance runner, Matt Monaghan takes a quick glance over his left shoulder during the 3200-meter run at districts. Matt ran a great time of 10:15.13 to qualify as the fourth fastest in Class 3A for the State Track Meet this weekend in Des Moines. |
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The top seeds in the events that the Wildcats will be running in Des Moines are as follows - 3000-meter run, Mallory Marshall of Center Point Urbana, 10:52.95; shuttle hurdle relay, Battle Creek Ida Grove, 1:05.20; long jump, Dani Stipe of Carroll Kuemper, 18’ 0”.
The Wildcats boys also competed on Saturday at the District Meet, they did not however qualify anyone for the State Track Meet this Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Des Moines.
Pictured at left is the Maquoketa Valley Wildcat shuttle hurdle team during the District Track Meet in Monticello on Saturday morning. The Wildcats ran a nice time of 1:08.90 to qualify for the State Track Meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Team members were Lindsay Hunt (top photo), Mekell Helle (second photo), Melissa Nurre (third photo) and Amy Whitman (bottom photo). |
State Track Meet cut-off times and State Track Meet time schedule
by Ken Boesenberg |
Class 1A Girls
Shot put - 32’ 11 3/4”; discus - 104’ 9”; long jump - 15’ 8”; high jump - 5’ 0”; 3000-meter run - 11:31.62; 4 x 800-meter relay - 10:30.73; shuttle hurdle relay - 1:09.67; 100-meter dash - 13.04; distance medley relay - 4:33.62; 400-meter dash - 1:04.13; 4 x 200-meter relay - 1:53.51; 800-meter run - 2:31.24; 100-meter hurdles - 15.89; 200-meter dash - 27.11; 400-meter hurdles - 1:11.40; sprint medley relay - 1:58.80; 1500-meter run - 5:21.71; 4 x 100-meter relay - 53.80; 4 x 400-meter relay - 4:22.55.
Class 2A Girls
Shot put - 35’ 4 3/4”; discus - 107’ 2”; long jump - 15’ 7 1/2”; high jump - 4’ 10”; 3000-meter run - 11:43.61; 4 x 800-meter relay - 10:22.07; shuttle hurdle relay - 1:08.90; 100-meter dash - 12.91; distance medley relay - 4:28.93; 400-meter dash - 1:02.68; 4 x 200-meter relay - 1:52.35; 800-meter run - 2:32.13; 100-meter hurdles - 15.78; 200-meter dash - 27.50; 400-meter hurdles - 1:10.83; sprint medley relay - 1:57.29; 1500-meter run - 5:20.04; 4 x 100-meter relay - 52.70; 4 x 400-meter relay - 4:18.50.
Class 3A Girls
Shot put - 34’ 10”; discus - 108’ 11”; long jump - 15’ 8 1/2”; high jump - 5’ 0”; 3000-meter run - 11:41.98; 4 x 800-meter relay - 10:24.23; shuttle hurdle relay - 1:09.16; 100-meter dash - 13.08; distance medley relay - 4:34.33; 400-meter dash - 1:03.61; 4 x 200-meter relay - 1:51.79; 800-meter run - 2:31.79; 100-meter hurdles - 15.95; 200-meter dash - 27.07; 400-meter hurdles - 1:12.15; sprint medley relay - 1:58.45; 1500-meter run - 5:18.57; 4 x 100-meter relay - 52.88; 4 x 400-meter relay - 4:18.31.
Class 4A Girls
Shot put - 34’ 11 3/4”; discus - 104’ 2”; long jump - 15’ 8”; high jump - 4’ 10”; 3000-meter run - 11:48.16; 4 x 800-meter relay - 10:34.46; shuttle hurdle relay - 1:10.18; 100-meter dash - 12.80; distance medley relay - 4:30.26; 400-meter dash - 1:04.02; 4 x 200-meter relay - 1:51.93; 800-meter run - 2:29.68; 100-meter hurdles - 15.57; 200-meter dash - 27.41; 400-meter hurdles - 1:10.50; sprint medley relay - 1:57.33; 1500-meter run - 5:15.70; 4 x 100-meter relay - 52.21; 4 x 400-meter relay - 4:18/23.
Thursday, May 18
9:00 a.m. - Shuttle Hurdle Relay preliminary 1A, 4A girls; 9:40 a.m. - 3000-meter run final 1A, 4A girls; 10:10 a.m. - 3200-meter run final 1A, 4A boys; 10:40 a.m. - 100-meter dash preliminary 1A, 4A girls; 10:55 a.m. - 100-meter dash preliminary 1A, 4A boys; 11:10 a.m. - 4 x 800-meter relay final, 1A, 4A girls; 12:00 p.m. - 4 x 800-meter relay final, 1A, 4A boys; 12:40 p.m. - 200-meter dash preliminary 1A, 4A girls; 1:00 p.m. - 200-meter dash preliminary 1A, 4A boys; 1:20 p.m. - 400-meter dash finals, 1A, 4A girls; 1:40 p.m. - 400-meter dash finals, 1A, 4A boys; 2:00 p.m. - Shuttle hurdle relay preliminary 2A, 3A, girls; 2:40 p.m. - 3000-meter run finals, 2A, 3A girls; 3:10 p.m. - 3200-meter run finals, 2A, 3A boys; 3:40 p.m. - 100-meter dash preliminary 2A, 3A girls; 3:55 p.m. - 100-meter dash preliminary 2A, 3A boys; 4:10 p.m. - 4 x 800-meter relay finals, 2A, 3A girls; 5:00 p.m. - 4 x 800-meter relay finals, 2A, 3A boys; 5:40 p.m. - 200-meter dash preliminary 2A, 3A girls; 6:00 p.m. - 200-meter dash preliminary 2A, 3A boys; 6:20 p.m. - 400-meter dash finals 2A, 3A girls; 6:40 p.m. - 400-meter dash finals, 2A, 3A boys.
Friday, May 19
9:00 a.m. - Distance Medley relay final 1A, 4A girls; 9:40 a.m. - 400-meter hurdles finals 1A, 4A boys; 10:00 a.m. - 400-meter hurdles finals 1A, 4A girls; 10:20 a.m. - 4 x 200-meter relay final 1A, 4A boys; 10:50 a.m. - 4 x 200-meter relay final 1A, 4A girls; 11:20 a.m. - 110-meter high hurdles preliminary 1A, 4A boys; 11:40 a.m. - 100-meter hurdle preliminary 1A, 4A girls; 12:00 p.m. - distance medley relay final 1A, 4A boys; 12:40 p.m. - 4 x 100-meter preliminary 1A, 4A boys; 1:00 p.m. - 4 x 100-meter relay preliminary 1A, 4A girls; 1:20 p.m. - 4 x 400-meter preliminary 1A, 4A boys; 1:40 p.m. - 4 x 400-meter preliminary 1A, 4A girls; 2:00 p.m. - distance medley relay final 2A, 3A girls; 2:40 p.m. - 400-meter hurdles finals 2A, 3A boys; 3:00 p.m. - 400-meter hurdles final 2A, 3A girls; 3:20 p.m. - 4 x 200-meter relay final 2A, 3A boys; 3:50 p.m. - 4 x 200-meter relay 2A, 3A girls; 4:20 p.m. - 110-meter high hurdles preliminary 2A, 3A boys; 4:40 p.m. - 100-meter hurdles preliminary 2A, 3A girls; 5:00 p.m. - distance medley relay finals 2A, 3A boys; 5:40 p.m. - 4 x 100-meter relay preliminary 2A, 3A boys; 6:00 p.m. - 4 x 100-meter relay preliminary 2A, 3A girls; 6:20 p.m. - 4 x 400-meter relay preliminary 2A, 3A boys; 6:40 p.m. - 4 x 400-meter relay preliminary 2A, 3A girls.
Saturday, May 21
All Classes
9:00 a.m. - Sprint Medley Relay - girls; 9:50 a.m. - 800-meter run final - girls; 10:30 a.m. - 800-meter run finals - boys; 11:10 a.m. - Shuttle hurdle relay finals - girls; 11:40 a.m. - Wheelchair 100-meter dash final - girls and boys; 11:45 a.m. - 100-meter dash finals - girls; 11:55 a.m. - 100-meter dash finals - boys; 12:05 p.m. - 100-meter hurdles finals - girls; 12:15 p.m. - 110-meter high hurdles finals - boys; 12:15 p.m. - Coaches Recognition Awards; 12:35 p.m. - Drake Athlete of the Year, Girls Hall of Fame Awards; 12:45 p.m. - Wheelchair 200-meter dash finals, boys and girls; 12:55 p.m. - 200-meter dash finals - girls; 1:05 p.m. - 200-meter dash finals - boys; 1:15 p.m. - 1600-meter run finals - boys; 1:45 p.m. - 1500-meter run finals - girls; 2:25 p.m. - Wheelchair 400-meter dash finals - boys and girls; 2:35 p.m. - 4 x 100-meter relay finals - girls; 2:50 p.m. - 4 x 100-meter relay finals - boys; 3:05 p.m. - 4 x 400-meter relay finals - girls; 3:35 p.m. - 4 x 400-meter relay finals - boys. |
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