Announcement
Northside WINS 4x800m Relay! Banas WINS 400m! Rosen WINS 1600m! Danny Rosen comes from behind to anchor Northside to Victory in 4x400m!
On Wednesday, February 17, 2016, the Northside College Prep Varsity Mens and Sophomore-Freshman Boys Track Team traveled to Glenbrook North High School in Northbrook, Illinois for the Spartan Indoor Classic.
The Spartan Indoor Classic featured Central Suburban league powers, Maine West, Highland Park, and host Glenbrook North.
The meet was completed very efficiently, and had non-stop action on the Track, which put the crowd on their feet at all times, and created a fun atmosphere for all participating Teams. A special thanks to Glenbrook North Head Coach Scott Lasky, Assistant Coaches Steve Gross (36th year of coaching), Vincent, Griffin, Kurtis, and Brown for hosting an outstanding meet.
It was also a very friendly atmosphere as several reunions took place throughout the meet. Northside Head Coach Jon Gordon attended Glenbrook North from 1986-1990, and is a member of their athletic college wall of fame.
The meet was scored only on the Varsity level, in an effort to provide non-stop action on the track. The following point scale was used for individual events: 6-4-3-2-1, and 6-4-2 was used for scoring relays.
In the Pole Vault, Glenbrook North Junior Nick Duelfer won it with a vault of 11'0. Glenbrook North Senior Graham Cohen finished in second place with a vault of 10'0. Glenbrook North's Aaron Gros finished in third place with a vault of 9'0. Highland Park's Ben Kuskh finished in fourth place with a vault of 8'6. Highland Park's Ben Zenell finished in fifth place to complete the scoring with a vault of 8'0. Northside Junior Brendan Powers did not show up to the meet. Vital points were lost in the Pole Vault.
In the Shot Put, Maine West's Nick B. won it with a throw of 44'0.25". A Maine West athlete finished in second place with a throw of 43'4.75". Maine West's James S. finished in third place with a throw of 42'9.25". Glenbrook North Senior Tyler Dea finished in fourth place with a throw of 42'5". Northside Junior Jacob Cosby threw the Shot put a personal best 42'1.5" to finish in fifth place to complete the scoring. Jacob Cosby is closing in on the Northside School Record for Shot Put. The Record is held by Alumni legend Eric Nelson (43'5, 2008 CPS Indoor Championships).
In the High Jump, Glenbrook North Senior Constantine Beniaris won it with a leap of 6'2. Jacob Cosby had a BIG day in the High Jump competition. Northside Junior Jacob Cosby improved from a season best of 5'2 by 0'6" with a PERSONAL BEST jump of 5'8 to finish in SECOND place! Glenbrook North Sophomore Marek Wasilczuk finished in third place with a jump of 5'6. Highland Park's Casey finished in fourth place with a jump of 5'2. Northside Sophomore Asher Rappaport finished in fifth place to complete the scoring with a jump of 4'10.
In the Long Jump, 2015 IHSA State Qualifier, Glenbrook North Senior Michael Papper won it with an impressive jump of 22'1.5. Glenbrook North Senior Mason Rosenberg finished in second place with an outstanding jump of 19'2.75. Glenbrook North Sophomore Michael Siboni finished in third place with a jump of 18'5. A Highland Park athlete finished in fourth place with a jump of 17'5.5. Northside Junior Brian McManus finished in fifth place to complete the scoring with a PERSONAL BEST jump of 17'3.5. Northside Junior Jack Nolan had a leap of 15'8. Northside Junior Jay Borgwardt had three outstanding attempts, but faulted on all three attempts. Northside Junior Arjuna Lemke did not show up to the Long Jump Pit.
In the Triple Jump, Glenbrook North Senior John Clark won it with a jump of 39'8.25. Glenbrook North Junior Matt Pawlowski finished in second place with a jump of 37'8.25. Northside Senior Keith Jones finished in third place with a jump of 35'5. Northside Senior Garret Barch finished in fourth place with a jump of 35'3. Northside Junior Brandon Banas finished in fifth place to complete the scoring with a jump of 34'5. Northside Junior Jack Nolan had an outstanding jump of 31'9.
After the FIELD EVENTS, Team scores were: Glenbrook North 47, Maine West 13, Chicago Northside 13, and Highland Park 7. Chicago Northside would need to come from behind in this meet.
