Page2- Indoor 2004-05 News Archive

Snowstorm Accelerates Pace at 23rd Yale Meet...
(Jan 22, 2005) As the impending snowstorm threatened the second day of the 23rd Yale Interscholastic Classic at Yale University, athletes from Connecticut faired well in the newly renovated Coxe Cage facility.
In the Girls events, Natasha Harvey of Career won both the 55m Hurdles (8.34) and the Long Jump with a leap of 19-8.25. Tynisha McMillian of Stamford took first in the Shot Put with a toss of 41-07. Stacy-Ann Smith of Bloomfield was first to the tape in the 55m Dash in 7.16. Emma Perron of Conard came back from a 5:04 relay split on Friday to place third in the 3000m in a school record 10:23.33. Alix MacDougall of East Lyme placed third in the pole vault (10-0).
In Boys events, Jordan Thull of East Lyme took first in the Pole Vault by clearing 14-00 feet. McNeil Johnson of East Hartford led all to the finish in the 55m Hurdles in 7.95. In the High Jump, Anthony Roberson of Hamden cleared 6-4 for first place while Chad Higley of Prince Tech ran 51.06 in the 400m for another first place. The Hyde Leadeship duo of James Nixon and Willie Harriott placed first and second in the 55m dash, 6.47 and 6.57 respectively. Asaph Schwap of Weaver threw 47-10.25 in the Shot Put for third place and Brooks Udelsman of Hopkins ran 9:04.22 for third in the 3000m.
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Friday Results for 23rd Yale HS Meet Available...
(Jan 22, 2005) The complete results from the Friday night session of the 23rd Yale Interscholastic Classic are available. The new 200m banked track lived up to expectations as one state record was set and another was nearly broken. In the Girls Distance Medley Relay Championship race, the team from Conard High School in West Hartford now stakes claim to the State record with a clocking of 12:22.26. The old record of 12:22.43 was set by New Canaan in 1998. The relay team members from Conard included in Heather Bemis (1200m-3:46), Molly Fresher (400m-1:02.9), Caitlin Cannon (800m-2:29) and Emma Perron (1600m-5:04). In the Boys Distance Medley Relay Championship race on Friday night, the Glastonbury Boys team came within seconds to the State record with a fine time of 10:32.41 -- the State record held by Danbury is 10:28.02. The DMR team from Glastonbury included Ryan King (1200-3:18.2), Kevin Ford (400m-55.9), Paul Bisceglio (800m-1:59.4), and Phil Mitchell (1600m-4:18.4). This same team also has one of the season's best times of 8:16.59 in the 4x800m set at the recent HPHS Invite.
Other meet highlights from Friday includes individuals Sharelle Green of New London in winning the Girls 300m (41.55) and Lyndon Pitter of Hamden in winning the Boys 300m (35.58). In the Girls relays, notable performances were achieved by Career  in the 4x200m (1:48.06), Weaver in the 4x400m (4:09.03) and Amity in the 4x800m (9:49.14). In the boys relays, Prince Tech set a season best of 3:26.93.
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CCC Qualifier/Championship Meets Info...
(Jan 21, 2005) CCC coaches should submit their Boys and/or Girls Event Entry forms by midnight, Monday, 1-24-05, using the online form that is available at the meet website or by clicking a link below.
A List of Entries is available at the website for the 2005 CCC Qualifier and Championship Indoor Meets. The home page is available for coaches to also view Meet Information, Rules, Event Standards, Order of Events, Officials Assignments and List of Entries.
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Updated Info for 23rd Yale HS Meet Available...
(Jan 19, 2005) The meet directors of the 23rd Yale Interscholastic Track Meet at Yale University have posted updated information. MySportsResults.com have re-posted the Final Meet Info, Revised Final Schedule, Performance List, Boys3000m Heats, and Girls 3000m Heats information as a service to our readers. Please contact the meet directors with any questions concerning the meet.

Spotlight on 23rd Yale HS Meet and New Track...
(Jan 18, 2005) The spotlight this week is on the 23rd Yale Interscholastic Track Meet at Yale University and the newly installed 200m banked track in the Coxe Cage facility. The recently completed 200-meter, banked Mondo oval and infield makes Coxe Cage one of the top indoor track and field facilities in the country. Mark Young, Yale's Director of Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track & Field, commented that "We will have eight full 4-foot lanes for both the sprints and hurdles for the first time ever. The banking of the turns will also be much more forgiving on the legs. We anticipate spectacular results both in practices and in our competitions. It will be a far cry from those thrilling dust eating days of yesteryear that so many of us experienced."
The two-day high school meet starts on Friday, 1/21/05 with a full schedule of relay events and continues through Saturday, 1/26/05 with a full day of individual events. The meet concludes with the Championship 800, 1600m and 3200m Relays. The meet typically draws athletes from several states as well as a full compliment of teams from Connecticut. More information, including start lists, will be posted as they are made available by the meet director.

Weaver Girls and Hamden Boys Shine at 62nd Hartford Public Indoor Invite...
(Jan 8, 2005) Although the weather outside was cloudy and rainy there were many shining performances at the 62nd Hartford Public High School Indoor Track and Field Invitational on Saturday, January 8, 2005 at Bacon Field House - Wesleyan University in Middletown CT.
The Women' Team Championship trophy was awarded to Weaver High School which they secured with a come from behind win in the last event of the day, the 4x400m relay, and insure their team victory over runner-up Conard High School of West Hartford. Weaver finished with 43 points, Conard with 40 and Amity with 35 points. Weaver was led by first place finishes of Sashauna Stewart in the 55m Hurdles with a record time of 8.42 and the 4x400m relay. Conard was led by a victory in the 800m by Heather Bemis (2:26.18) and their 4x800m relay with a time of 10:00.18. Other meet records set included Daniella Ponte of Torrington in the Pole Vault with a mark of 10-06 and Nora Miller of Middletown in the Long Jump with a leap of 18-06.
The Men's Team Championship was presented by Meet Director Dave Smith to Hamden High School for their 65 point team total over runner-up Ledyard High School (36 points). Hamden was led to victory by wins from Tristan Medley in the Long Jump (21-06) and 55m Hurdles (8.06), Anthony Roberson in the High Jump (6-06), Lyndon Pitter in the 400m (52.14) and the 4x400m Relay (3:36.50). Ledyard received first place points from Mike Gerovitz in the Pole Vault (11-06) and Nick Rezendes in the Russell Scott 1-Mile (4:34.78). A notable performance was recorded by the Glastonbury 4x800m relay with a time of 8:16.59. The only meet record broken was a special effort by Jay Koloseus of Guilford in running the 3200m in 9:28.92, the last 6 laps alone.
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