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Sophomore Alex Ortiz and Sophomore Kyle Friedler finish 2nd and 3rd in the 3200m run at the Spartan Classic! Sophomore Brian McManus 5th in the 3200m!
In the Varsity 3200m run, Northside Sophomore phenoms Kyle Friedler and Alex Ortiz ran toe to toe with Deerfield Senior Billy Anderson the entire race. Anderson was not able to break free from the pursuit of Northside Sophomores Kyle Friedler and Alex Ortiz. Friedler and Ortiz ran strong, and were awesome the entire race.
Northside Sophomore Alex Ortiz made an impressive move in the final 100m, and Deerfield Senior Billy Anderson was just able to cross the finish line to hang on for the victory with a 10:16.20. Northside Sophomore Alex Ortiz finished in SECOND place with an official time of 10:17.58. Alex Ortiz ran the first 1600m in 5:01, and ran the final 1600m in 5:16 for a PERSONAL BEST time of 10:17.58. Alex Ortiz has run personal best times in four consecutive races!!, including the 800m (2:10.30), 1600m (4:48.59), and 4x400m split (59.12) at the Niles West Fred Zeedyk Invitaiontal.
Northside Sophomore Kyle Friedler had trained on an outdoor track in Toulouse, France during spring break in preparation for the Glenbrook North Spartan Classic. Friedler's hard work in Europe paid off at the Spartan Classic. Kyle Friedler finished in THIRD place with an official time of 10:18.77. Kyle Friedler ran the first 1600m in 5:00, and then ran the final 1600m in 5:18 for an outstanding time of 10:18.77.
Alex Ortiz and Kyle Friedler secured vital points for the Mustangs, and ran the tenth and eleventh fastest 3200m run times in Northside History! Next on the All time list is Alumni legends Patrick O'Connor (10:16), and Simon Kafka (10:14).
Northside Sophomore Brian McManus was honored this week after a Track & Field record board was constructed at his Junior High School. Brian McManus holds the 8th grade record for the mile, a 5:33. Brian McManus now runs a 5:31 mile during a Two miles race!! Brian McManus finished in fifth place in the Varsity 3200m at the Spartan Classic with a PERSONAL BEST time of 11:09.57. Brian McManus dropped NINE seconds (11:18.90) off his best time with an official time of 11:09.57. Brian McManus ran the first 1600m in 5:31, and then ran the final mile in 5:38 for a personal best time of 11:09.57.
Northside Sophomore Sergio Soto ran the first mile in 5:32, and then ran the final mile in 5:57 for a PERSONAL BEST time of 11:29.00.
