MOXC fielded full teams in every class race for the first time in its history this past Saturday, 9/11, at Horseshoe Lake Park. Since this meet uses a 4-person scoring system as opposed to the normal lowest 5 runner total, the Marauders scored in each of the 6 races.
The best team showing came in the freshmen girls' race, where the young, untested squad were beaten out by one point. Atalia Bermudez led the way, taking 5th, and Lindsay Schafer a 9th. A pack of 14-15-16-17 showed a promise of big things in later meets in the season.
Their boy classmates took 3rd in their race right before the girls. Eddie Garcia debuted by taking 5th place also. The boys had 5 in the top 28 to all grab medals.
Both the soph and jr/sr girls teams took 4th. Ashley Torres and Marissa Karl teamed up to grab 7th and 8th. Jackie Pignataro also got a medal in 22nd. The jr/sr girls placed 5 in the top 26 with Steph Smith leading the way in 12th. Alex Schneeberg (21), Sam Tavalare (22:18), Ellen Kraemer (23), and Danielle Halikias (26) showed great pack running like the frosh girls.
The jr/sr boys were in the largest field of the day and took 6th overall, running a 17:49 average. Zach Miller (24th--17:28), Steve Wagner (29th--17:44), and Scott Rennalls (30th--17:45) finished close to each other throughout the race. Mike Artiglere finished the scoring in 44th.
The soph boys were 8th with Nick Miele taking a medal in 29th.
Next up is the first NJAC meet at Greystone Park on Tuesday, 9/14. M.O. faces Morris Hills, Sparta, Mendham, and Roxbury.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Summer Action
Some MO tracksters continue to zoom! Aeron Gilson traveled to Maryland to compete in the Mid Atlantic Prep Classic. Gilson won his new specialty, the 400H, in 57 sec.
In action in Mahwah on Saturday, 6/19, Ashley Tomasula vaulted to a new personal best and school record of 11' 5.75".
Anthony Talanca qualified as the fastest 400 runner in the intermediate division in 53.75 and then placed 3rd in the finals in 54.27. He came back to take 5th in the 800 in 2:14.
In action in Mahwah on Saturday, 6/19, Ashley Tomasula vaulted to a new personal best and school record of 11' 5.75".
Anthony Talanca qualified as the fastest 400 runner in the intermediate division in 53.75 and then placed 3rd in the finals in 54.27. He came back to take 5th in the 800 in 2:14.
End of Season Recognition
First Team All County:***Aeron Gilson, Jacinta Ford
First Team All Conference National Division
*First Team
---Aeron Gilson, Dan Maya, John Johnson, Dan Baules, Scott Rennalls, Allissa Hoffman, Jacinta Ford, Gianna Pastena, Ashley Tomasula
*Second Team
---Chris Schneider, Cory Colligan, Armani Blair, Ingrid Nimoh, Brittney Gulick, Sam Tavalare, Marissa Karl
Star Ledger All Morris:
* First Team
---Aeron Gilson, 400H; Armani Blair, 200 (photo left); Jacinta Ford, Triple Jump
*Second Team
---Dan Maya, 100
*Third Team
---John Johnson, 100; Chris Schneider, 3200; Gianna Pastena, High Jump
Daily Record All Area:
*First Team
---Armani Blair, 200; Jacinta Ford, Triple Jump
*Second Team
---Dan Maya, 100
*Honorable Mention
---Aeron Gilson, John Johnson, Paul Kramaritsch, Kevin Lepore, Scott Rennalls, Chris Schneider, Chris Victoria, Jon Weiss, Allissa Hoffman, Gianna Pastena, Val Zielinski
Top Performance in All Area: Jacinta Ford, TJ, 35'11.75"
Highest Ranking State Performance: Aeron Gilson, 400H, 54.05 #10
State Championships Wrap Up
The boys and girls competed on Friday/Saturday, May 27 & 28, in the Group 3 State Meet at South Plainfield. The girls came away with two medalists in the meet: senior Jacinta Ford, who placed 6th in the triple jump at 35' and soph Ashley Tomasula (pictured below), also 6th in the pole vault at 10"6".
Ford also placed 10th in the long jump (15'11.75"). Other highlights included soph Armani Blair, 12th--200(26.22) and 14th--100(13.03); Allissa Hoffman, 14th--jav (107'9"); and Casey Garcia, 14th--3200 (11:51.62).
For the boys, junior Paul Kramaritsch place 8th in the pole vault in a p.r. 12'6"; senior Chris Schneider, 10th in the 3200 in 9:47.88; and junior Dan Maya, 13th--100 (11.34). The 4 x 400 did not finish as leadoff man Dan Maya suffered a severe foot cramp and had to stop 100m into the race.
The relay team's misfortune was assuaged the next Thursday at the Meet of Champs in which the 4 x 100 had qualified. The team of John Johnson, Dan Maya, Jamal Davis, and Aeron Gilson (in his last race in a MO uniform) completed the circuit in 43.19 to take 8th place medals and break their own school record yet again this season. Tomasula finished 20th in the vault at 10' in her first trip to the MOC and Ford placed 25th in the t.j. at 34'6.75".
Ford also placed 10th in the long jump (15'11.75"). Other highlights included soph Armani Blair, 12th--200(26.22) and 14th--100(13.03); Allissa Hoffman, 14th--jav (107'9"); and Casey Garcia, 14th--3200 (11:51.62).For the boys, junior Paul Kramaritsch place 8th in the pole vault in a p.r. 12'6"; senior Chris Schneider, 10th in the 3200 in 9:47.88; and junior Dan Maya, 13th--100 (11.34). The 4 x 400 did not finish as leadoff man Dan Maya suffered a severe foot cramp and had to stop 100m into the race.
The relay team's misfortune was assuaged the next Thursday at the Meet of Champs in which the 4 x 100 had qualified. The team of John Johnson, Dan Maya, Jamal Davis, and Aeron Gilson (in his last race in a MO uniform) completed the circuit in 43.19 to take 8th place medals and break their own school record yet again this season. Tomasula finished 20th in the vault at 10' in her first trip to the MOC and Ford placed 25th in the t.j. at 34'6.75".
Monday, May 24, 2010
Girls and Boys Bring Home Medals and Advance in States
This past weekend showcased M.O.'s best on the track and in the field at the North 1, Group 3 State Sectional Championships. The Marauders traveled north to scenic Mahwah H.S. to compete in the opening round of the N.J. State Championships.
Senior Gianna Pastena repeated her '09 high jump win and her indoor win from this year when she cleared 5'. Sophomore Ashley Tomasula demolished her own p.r. and school record by clearing 11' in the pole vault, putting her in a good position in Group 3 next week. The dynamic duo of senior Jacinta Ford and sophomore Armani Blair were both double medalists. Jumps queen Jacinta was 4th in the triple jump at 35' 4" and 6th in the long jump at 16' 7 1/4". Sprinter princess Armani ran strong races in the 100 and 200 where she placed 6th (12.79) and 3rd (26.24). Soph Allissa Hoffman speared a p.r. 109'10" to take 6th in the javelin and senior Val Zielinski also grabbed a qualifying spot, taking 6th in the 1600 in 5:22.60. In the 3200 jr. Casey Garcia took 5th to once again advance to Gr. 3, this time in 12:04.64. The girls team scored 34 pts. to place a very respectable 5th overall in the competition.
The boys were sobered by the absence of senior star Aeron Gilson, sidelined with a hamstring strain, a sure winner in the 400H and many other events. Junior Dan Maya, continuing to emerge as a potent new sprinter this year for the Marauders, advanced to the finals of the 100 and 200. First, he broke up the Teaneck sprint crew by placing 3rd in the 100 in a p.r. 11.18 and then took 5th in the 200 (3rd--Trials, 22.90) at 23.21. Chris Schneider came back from a rough 1600 the day before, where he failed to place, to earn a 3rd in the 3200 in 9:54. Paul Kramaritsch brought in the lone field points when he once again cleared 12' in the vault to tie for 6th. The 4 x 400 capped it off with a solid 5th place carry in 3:31. Maya led off, followed by John Johnson, Dan Baules, and Scott Rennalls.
Both boys and girls compete at South Plainfield this Friday and Saturday, hoping to make it to the Meet of Champs.
Senior Gianna Pastena repeated her '09 high jump win and her indoor win from this year when she cleared 5'. Sophomore Ashley Tomasula demolished her own p.r. and school record by clearing 11' in the pole vault, putting her in a good position in Group 3 next week. The dynamic duo of senior Jacinta Ford and sophomore Armani Blair were both double medalists. Jumps queen Jacinta was 4th in the triple jump at 35' 4" and 6th in the long jump at 16' 7 1/4". Sprinter princess Armani ran strong races in the 100 and 200 where she placed 6th (12.79) and 3rd (26.24). Soph Allissa Hoffman speared a p.r. 109'10" to take 6th in the javelin and senior Val Zielinski also grabbed a qualifying spot, taking 6th in the 1600 in 5:22.60. In the 3200 jr. Casey Garcia took 5th to once again advance to Gr. 3, this time in 12:04.64. The girls team scored 34 pts. to place a very respectable 5th overall in the competition.
The boys were sobered by the absence of senior star Aeron Gilson, sidelined with a hamstring strain, a sure winner in the 400H and many other events. Junior Dan Maya, continuing to emerge as a potent new sprinter this year for the Marauders, advanced to the finals of the 100 and 200. First, he broke up the Teaneck sprint crew by placing 3rd in the 100 in a p.r. 11.18 and then took 5th in the 200 (3rd--Trials, 22.90) at 23.21. Chris Schneider came back from a rough 1600 the day before, where he failed to place, to earn a 3rd in the 3200 in 9:54. Paul Kramaritsch brought in the lone field points when he once again cleared 12' in the vault to tie for 6th. The 4 x 400 capped it off with a solid 5th place carry in 3:31. Maya led off, followed by John Johnson, Dan Baules, and Scott Rennalls.
Both boys and girls compete at South Plainfield this Friday and Saturday, hoping to make it to the Meet of Champs.
Tracksters Win A.D.'s Award
Seniors Jon Weiss and Gianna Pastena were the recipients of the Morris County Athletic Directors' Scholar Athlete Award. Each school is allowed to nominate a male and female student-athlete to receive the prestigious award. Weiss has been a member of the cross country, indoor and outdoor track teams and has been captain of each this past year. He has won numerous team awards and been an all conference performer.He is ranked 6th in the senior class and will attend St. John's University. Gianna has been a member of the soccer and indoor and outdoor track teams since her freshman year. She was a captain for all three this year. She is a conference and state sectional champ in the high jump and is # 2 in her class. She is headed to TCNJ. We are very proud that both winners of this year's award came from the track and field programs at MOHS.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Boys and Girls Both 6th at County Championships; Jacinta Ford Wins Triple Jump Crown
Sr. Jacinta Ford became a Morris County Champ by winning the triple jump at the Morris County Track and Field Championships, 5/11-12, at Boonton H.S. Her winning leap was 35' 6", just short of her school record 35" 11 1/2" the week before. She also took 3rd in the long jump at 16' 9". Soph Armani Blair continued to shine in the sprints with a 3rd in the 200 (26.27) and 4th in the 100 (12.9). She ran a leg on the 4 x 400, which placed 6th in 4:11, with Sam Tavalare, Marissa Karl, and Ingrid Nimoh. Sr. Gianna Pastena took 3rd in the high jump at 5' and jr. Alissa Hoffman threw the jav 107' 2" for 4th. Aeron Gilson wins his semi in the 200.
Aeron Gilson opened the meet for the boys, nearly stealing the 400H from Steve Vitale of Randolph. His 54.75 was another outstanding race in his 4th try at the event. He placed 1st in his heat in the 200 in 22.62, leading all qualifiers and then jumped 20' 9" in the long jump to qualify for the finals. A knotted hamstring turned into a strain and Gilson had to withdraw from competition for the remainder of the meet.
Juniors Dan Maya and John Johnson stepped in to fill the gap by going 2-3 in the 100 and 3-5 in the 200. They clocked automatic-timed p.r.'s of 11.27/22.80 and 11.43/23.07. Johnson then subbed in for Gilson on the relay and clocked 52.4.
In the distances, sr. Chris Schneider broke through with another p.r. in the 3200, running 9 sec. faster than last week to run 9:41.70. This followed his 9th place p.r. of 4:26.97 in the 1600, just ahead of teammated Jon Weiss, who ran a p.r. 4:28.01.
In the field, Chris Victoria just missed the disc finals, placing 9th with 130'. Paul Kramaritsch tied for 6th in the pole vault.
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