CHICAGO MARIST TRACK AND FIELD

 On Saturday, May 5, 2012, the Northside Varsity Track & Field Team traveled to Hanson Stadium in Chicago, Illinois for the Chicago Public League Outdoor Championships.

 At Indoor City Championships, Northside was runner-up to Whitney Young.

 At Outdoor City Championships, Whitney Young completed the sweep of both crowns, by winning the Outdoor City Title over Lane Tech by a score of 95-85. Congratulations to Whitney Young Coaches Eric Weigmann, Billy Poole Harris, and Staff.

 Northside competed in four events in the Chicago Public League Championships, and earned All Ciy Honors in three of the four events.

 In the Long Jump, Northside Senior Josh Williams jumped a season best 20'0.75 to place eighth overall and earn all city honors. Josh Williams was awarded a Medal for finishing in eight place overall.  

 In the 3200m run, Northside Junior Raymond Siddiqi dropped ten seconds (11:23) for a personal best time of 11:13.

 In the 4x800m Relay, Northside finished in fifth place to earn all city honors with an official time of 8:33.04. Northside Senior Dan Graham ran a 800m split of 2:09.39 on the first leg of the relay. Northside Junior Patrick Brennan ran a 800m split of 2:10.61 on the second leg of the relay. Northside Senior Pat Duffy ran a 800m split of 2:09.05 on the third leg of the relay. Northside Senior Ezra Edgerton anchored the Mustangs to fifth place with a 800m split of 2:03.99 for an official time of 8:33.04. Dan Graham, Patrick Brennan, Pat Duffy, and Ezra Edgerton were awarded Medals for earning all city honors and finishing in fifth place overall. The Northside 4x800m Relay will spend the next two weeks preparing for Jones College Prep and DeLaSalle in the IHSA Sectional Championships on Thursday, May 17, 2012.

 In the 1600m run, Jones College Prep Junior Jamison Dale won it with an official time of 4:29.28. Lane Tech Senior David Timlin finished in second place with an official time of 4:30.67. Jones College Prep Junior Luke O'Connor finished in third place with an official time of 4:32.75. Lane Tech Junior Marcelo Burbano finished in fourth place with an official time of 4:35.59. Roosevelt Senior Jeffery Rector finished in fifth place with an official time of 4:35.64. Whitney Young Senior Eric Shan finished in sixth place with an official time of 4:36.27. Whitney Young Sophomore Jonas Schmid-Querg finished in seventh place with an official time of 4:40.28. Northside Junior Patrick Brennan finished in eighth place to complete the scoring and earn all city honors with an outstanding time of 4:41.68. Patrick Brennan ran the first 400m in 67 seconds, and then ran the next 400m in 71 seconds (2:18 800m split), and then ran the next 400m in 73 seconds (3:31 1200m split), and then ran the final 400m in a NEGATIVE split of 70 seconds for an outstanding time of 4:41.68. Patrick Brennan received a Medal for placing 8th overall and earning All City honors. Mather Sophomore Deivi Tahiraj finished in ninth place with an official time 4:43.92. Walter Payton Senior Porter Truax finished in tenth place with an official time of 4:47.35. Lincoln Park Junior Robert Rose finished in eleventh place with an official time of 4:48.67. Mather Senior Abe Haji completed the field with an official time of 4:50.09.

VARSITY POINTS SCORED AT CITY CHAMPIONSHIPS 

1. Patrick Brennan                                   2.00

2. Josh Williams                                       1.00

2. Ezra Edgerton                                      1.00

2. Dan Graham                                        1.00

2. Pat Duffy                                             1.00