Announcement
Northside Varsity Men WIN Indoor City Title! Kyle Friedler WINS 3200m! Justin Washington WINS 60m Hurdles! Danny Rosen WINS 1600m!
On Sunday, March 20, 2016, the Northside Varsity Men traveled to Henry Crown Field House at the University of Chicago for the Chicago Public League "A" Division Indoor City Championships.
Henry Crown Field house featured an athlete friendly atmosphere, upper deck seating, and the best 200m Indoor Track in Chicago. Henry Crown Field house has been the host to numerous National meets, and local Championship meets as well. The Varsity letter was invented in the1890s by Amos Alonzo Stagg as he was sitting on the entrance steps to Henry Crown Field house. The main wall of the stadium contains a list of field house records, which include several Olympians. The first Heisman Trophy winner (1935), Jay Berwanger is still listed on the all time list for Henry Crown Field house for the 55m dash. Henry Crown Field house is a Chicago landmark that is rich in Track & Field history.
From 2011-2013, Northside finished in second place at the Varsity Chicago Public League Indoor Championships.
From 2014-2015, Northside won the "A" Division of the Varsity Indoor City Championships.
Northside has finished in the Top 2 at the Indoor Championships for five consecutive years.
To win the 2016 Varsity Indoor City Championships, it would require Northside to have some of the most incredible performances in the history of the program.
The "A" division of the 2016 Varsity Indoor City Championships featured a very impressive field. Among others, Chicago Whitney Young won the 2015 Varsity Outdoor City Championships. Perspectives Charter won the indoor city title in 2013. Simeon had also won the indoor Title as recently as 2011. Lindblom, Taft, Kenwood, and Mather also have outstanding Teams. It was an incredible field, and a very special meet.
The 2016 Varsity Indoor City Championships featured non-stop action and intense competition in every event.
Chicago Northside WON the 2016 Indoor City Title with a score of 85 points, and posted victories over: 2. Whitney Young (60 points), 3. Taft (52 points), 4. Kenwood (44 points), 4. Mather (44 points), 6. Brooks (36 points), 7. Prosser (32 points), 8. Clark (29 points), 9. Simeon (20 points), 10. Hubbard (16 points), 11. Solorio Academy (14 points), and 12. Lindblom (9 points).
In addition to the TEAM title, Northside had 3 Individual Indoor City Champions.
In the 3200m run, Northside Captain Kyle Friedler WON it with a personal best time of 9:49.43. Northside Junior Kyle Friedler ran the first mile in 4:48, and then ran the final mile in 5:01 for an outstanding time of 9:49.43. Kyle Friedler was awarded a GOLD MEDAL for winning the Indoor City Title in the 3200m run! Kyle Friedler also passed Alumni legend Cooper Eben (9:55) on the All Time list for the fourth fastest time in Northside history! It was also the fastest INDOOR time in Northside history. Kyle Friedler also QUALIFIED for the Indoor STATE Championships. Kyle Friedler will travel to Eastland Suites on Friday, March 25, 2016 in Bloomington, Illinois in preparation for the Class 2A Illinois Prep Top Times 3200m run. The Indoor STATE Championships will take place on Saturday, March 26, 2016.
In the 60m High Hurdles, Northside Senior Justin Washington WON the Indoor City Title with a personal best time of 9.03. Justin Washington was awarded a GOLD MEDAL for winning the Indoor City Title in the 60m High Hurdles! Brooks Senior Camron Durr finished in second place with an official time of 9.17. Taft Junior Osama Abooun finished in third place with an official time of 9.69. Mather Senior O'Neal Nugent finished in fourth place with an official time of 9.72. Hubbard Senior Tommie Hope finished in fifth place with an official time of 10.19. Kenwood Sophomore Julian Starks finished in sixth place to complete the scoring with an official time of 11.26.
In the 1600m run, Northside Captain Danny Rosen WON it with a season best time of 4:27.83. Northside Senior Danny Rosen ran the first 800m in 2:15, and then ran the final 800m in a NEGATIVE split of 2:12 for an outstanding time of 4:27.83. Danny Rosen was awarded a GOLD MEDAL for winning the Indoor City Title in the 1600m run! It was also the fastest INDOOR time of his athletic career. Danny Rosen also QUALIFIED for the Indoor STATE Championships in both the 800m run and the 1600m run! Danny Rosen will travel to Eastland Suites on Friday, March 25, 2016 in Bloomington, Illinois in preparation for the Class 2A Illinois Prep Top Times 800m and 1600m. The Indoor STATE Championships will take place on Saturday, March 26, 2016.
