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Very impressive team performance by Marion Local. Looks like just about everyone who was entered put up PRs this weekend.
Just one individual title, a team accomplishment.Very impressive team performance by Marion Local. Looks like just about everyone who was entered put up PRs this weekend.
No doubt about that and looking back, I probably should have bumped up Marion Local in my projections just based off the fact it was Marion Local. Those kids over there have that competitive nature instilled into them. So, it really isn't a surprise that every one of them stepped up on the big stage.Just one individual title, a team accomplishment.
When Marion Local is in the hunt it has been "historically speaking" bad idea to bet against them in anything.No doubt about that and looking back, I probably should have bumped up Marion Local in my projections just based off the fact it was Marion Local. Those kids over there have that competitive nature instilled into them. So, it really isn't a surprise that every one of them stepped up on the big stage.
I had a little time on my hand this evening and simulated the boys D1 meet based off a mix of regional times and season bests. We'll find out how close these are next week, but I have Lancaster edging out Pickerington Central 36-34 for the team title with Toledo St. John's (26), Licking Heights (25) and Avon (25) rounding out the top five. Here's my scoring breakdown for those teams:
1. Lancaster: 800 meters, Thress (first, 10); 4X8 (first, 10); Pole vault, Long (first, 10) and Edwards (third, 6)
2. Pickerington Central: 100 meters, Lane (first, 10); 200 meters, Lane (second, 8); 4X2 (second, 8); 4X4 (second, 8)
3. Toledo St. John's: 100 meters, Kelly (eighth, 1); 200 meters, Kelly (fifth, 4); 400 meters, Taylor (fourth, 5); 4X2 (third, 6); 4X4 (first, 10)
4. Licking Heights: 200 meters, Fillmore (first, 10); 4X1 (fourth, 5); Long jump, Fillmore (first, 10)
5. Avon: 400 meters, Weatherspoon (eighth, 1); 300 hurdles, Lindsay (seventh, 2); 4X1 (third, 6); 4X2 (seventh, 2); 4X4 (fourth, 5); Discus, Hamilton (fourth, 5); shot put, Hamilton (fifth, 4)
As I suspected, Pickerington Central being DQ'd in the 4X100 opens up the team race. They would have been a big favorite there, however, my second place prediction for them in the 4X400 is assuming Lane joins that relay now (he ran an open 400 this year so it wouldn't be his first time at that distance).
My dark horse is definitely Avon, which IMO has the best overall collection of entrants. The problem is I don't see them winning any event, but they have a lot of wiggle room.
I was going to run the boys D2, but then I saw that Glenville has 2 in both the 100 and 200; one in the 400; all three sprint relays are title favorites and a high jumper who should score. Unless disaster happens, they'll easily roll up 50-plus points.
Any other thoughts/predictions are welcome.
Almost spot on for D1. St. John’s gets an unexpected four points from long jump and sophomore Kelly gets third in the 100 to make the difference. Winning it on the 4x4 is all time stuff. First time the d1 trophy is making the trip to NWO since 1997!I had a little time on my hand this evening and simulated the boys D1 meet based off a mix of regional times and season bests. We'll find out how close these are next week, but I have Lancaster edging out Pickerington Central 36-34 for the team title with Toledo St. John's (26), Licking Heights (25) and Avon (25) rounding out the top five. Here's my scoring breakdown for those teams:
1. Lancaster: 800 meters, Thress (first, 10); 4X8 (first, 10); Pole vault, Long (first, 10) and Edwards (third, 6)
2. Pickerington Central: 100 meters, Lane (first, 10); 200 meters, Lane (second, 8); 4X2 (second, 8); 4X4 (second, 8)
3. Toledo St. John's: 100 meters, Kelly (eighth, 1); 200 meters, Kelly (fifth, 4); 400 meters, Taylor (fourth, 5); 4X2 (third, 6); 4X4 (first, 10)
4. Licking Heights: 200 meters, Fillmore (first, 10); 4X1 (fourth, 5); Long jump, Fillmore (first, 10)
5. Avon: 400 meters, Weatherspoon (eighth, 1); 300 hurdles, Lindsay (seventh, 2); 4X1 (third, 6); 4X2 (seventh, 2); 4X4 (fourth, 5); Discus, Hamilton (fourth, 5); shot put, Hamilton (fifth, 4)
As I suspected, Pickerington Central being DQ'd in the 4X100 opens up the team race. They would have been a big favorite there, however, my second place prediction for them in the 4X400 is assuming Lane joins that relay now (he ran an open 400 this year so it wouldn't be his first time at that distance).
My dark horse is definitely Avon, which IMO has the best overall collection of entrants. The problem is I don't see them winning any event, but they have a lot of wiggle room.
I was going to run the boys D2, but then I saw that Glenville has 2 in both the 100 and 200; one in the 400; all three sprint relays are title favorites and a high jumper who should score. Unless disaster happens, they'll easily roll up 50-plus points.
Any other thoughts/predictions are welcome.
The only other SWO District (Mason, Ross, New Richmond) athletes who won a state championship were the La Salle 4 x 100 relay teamView attachment 42236
The winning foursome of Evab Trapp, Jack Nesbit, Alex Garay, and AJ Graf that went 7:45.21 to win the DI 4 x 800 relay title
Photo retrieved from St.Xsport.net
Watching the 4x4 semi on Friday, I noticed SJJ's anchor with the #4 numbers on at the back on the line at the exchange zone. I'm not sure how they got there...I just thought it was wierd that the best seed in that heat was at the back after 3/4 of the race. The anchor tried to move, and I think he got as high as 5th before falling back to 7th on the front stretch. I thought..."too bad, I'm sure they thought they had a shot". Never bothered to look at the results after the 2nd heat.Almost spot on for D1. St. John’s gets an unexpected four points from long jump and sophomore Kelly gets third in the 100 to make the difference. Winning it on the 4x4 is all time stuff. First time the d1 trophy is making the trip to NWO since 1997!
Correct. The Minster boys won it in 2021, when their girls finished a pedestrian (for them) 10th.Minster boys didn’t when a state title in track till a couple years ago. I think it may of been the first trophy, either champion or runner-up for a boys MAC boys team.
Here is how stupid I am. I'm mistaking Minster girls with Minster Girls and Woodridge boys. They would win one year then Runners up the next it seemed. I went to college with a girl from Minster and I think they had 7 or 8 trophies in a row. We joked about it. Then Woodridge boys were Runners up and Minster didn't get a 1st or 2nd. Minster Boys won the same year Woodridge boys did. I sort of mixed a lot of things together.Minster boys didn’t when a state title in track till a couple years ago. I think it may of been the first trophy, either champion or runner-up for a boys MAC boys team.
Hartley boys and girls won both AA titles in '86.Does anyone know how many schools have had their boys and girls take home team trophies at the state meet the same year? Woodridge did it this year. Before I sit down and take the big dive into it, I thought I'd ask. I was asked the question and I have no idea.
I remember as a kid seeing Dayton Jefferson have boys and girls both as Runners up. 75 Then 76 the girls won and boys were runners up. I'll have to go and look. I was like 10 years old, but I remember that. They were both champs in 77. I'm certain of that. Dayton Jefferson was huge for a few years in the mid to late 70's Then again in the mid to late 80's. I think they moved to A in 86 when Woodridge was runners up. to Bishop Hartley.
Dayton Jefferson and Dunbar.
Surprisingly. Akron North used to be pretty good.
You would think Minster, but back in the early - mid 80's when I ran, they would win girls one year and boys another. They were not in sync both at the same time.
Boys beat two guys from Woodridge. Dayton Jefferson was A that year and scored a ton. A ton.Hartley boys and girls won both AA titles in '86.
Why, did it bother you that had your 4x400 team gotten 7th-9th or not finish that an INDIVIDUAL would have beaten your team..hahaAnyone catch the recaps of the state meet on milesplit? Horrible. Track and Field is a team sport.
Why would something that didn't happen bother me? Good for her. She seems like a great kid and deserves all she gets. If an individual makes it through all the rounds and scores enough points to win the team title, that's a great story and a great achievement.Why, did it bother you that had your 4x400 team gotten 7th-9th or not finish that an INDIVIDUAL would have beaten your team..haha