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NORTHSIDE COLLEGE PREP - 2014 INDOOR CITY CHAMPIONS!!!
2014 INDOOR VARSITY CITY CHAMPION TROPHIES (Athletes that were on the roster for the Indoor City Championships and/or attended Championships)
1. Brandon Banas 8. Tom Frejowski 15. Calvin Kuhnen
2. Garret Barch 9. Matthew Gomez 16. Max McCoy
3. Adrian Black 10. Malcolm Grba 17. Matt Osborne
4. Sarrin Chethik 11. Gabriel Jiminez-Ekhman 18. Ari Perlmutter
5. Jacob Cosby 12. Keith Jones 19. Danny Rosen
6. Kenny Dumez 13. Simon Kafka 20. Cesar Rufino
7. Lucien Fitzpatrick 14. Steven Kataba 21. Philip Wdowiak
For the past three years (2011-2013), Northside finished in second place in the Varsity Chicago Public League Indoor Championships.
To win the 2014 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 2014 Varsity Indoor City Championships featured a very impressive field. Among others, Dunbar finished fifth as a Team at the 2014 IHSA State Track & Field Championships, and scored the most points for the Chicago Public League at the Class 3A IHSA State Track & Field Championships in 2013 and 2012 (4th in State as a Team). Chicago Whitney Young finished second at the 2013 Varsity Outdoor City Championships, and scored the second most points for the Chicago Public League at the 2013 Class 3A IHSA State Track & Field Championships. North Lawndale had finished second to Oswego East at the Gene Armer Invitational in Champaign, Illinois. Perspectives Charter won the indoor city title in 2013. Simeon had also won the indoor Title as recently as 2011. Morgan Park won the Sophomore Boys City Title in 2014. Mather, and Wendell Phillips also had outstanding Teams. It was an incredible field, and a very special meet.
Northside College Prep WON the 2014 Varsity Indoor City Title with 67 points and posted victories over: 2. Whitney Young (61 points), 3. Dunbar (52 points), 4. Morgan Park (50 points), 5. Mather (43 points), 6. Wendell Phillips (32 Points), 7. Simeon (30 Points), 8. Lincoln Park (27 Points), 9. Kenwood Academy (25 points), 10. North Lawndale (20 points), 11. Brooks (18 Points), and 12. Perspectives (9 Points).
Northside Track & Field TEAM honored at the East Bank Club! Largest Banquet in Northside history!!!
On Friday, June 6, 2014, the Northside Track & Field Team was honored at the East Bank Club in Chicago, Illinois. A very special banquet took place in honor of the greatest Track & Field Team in Northside history!!!
Northside hosted the most spectacular Track & Field banquet in the country! It ranks right up there with the Hesiman Trophy Presentation at the New York Athletic Club.
Northside athletes, guests, and media filled the East Bank Club to their capacity! The East Bank Club could not fit another person in the banquet hall. Unfortunately, due to the size of the capacity crowd, additional guests of the athletes that did not have banquet tickets had to be turned away at the door, despite offers to purchase tickets on the day of the banquet. Northside was overwhelmed with the massive support for the Team. It was the largest sports banquet in the history of Northside!
The 2014 Northside Track season was one of the most successful seasons in the history of Northside College Prep.
30 athletes earned Watermelons and a plaque for breaking a school record in an individual event and/or relay!
After finishing in second place for three consecutive years (2011-2012-2013), the Northside Varsity Men WON their first Indoor City TEAM title!
Northside also won individual City titles in the 4x800m, 800m, 1600m, and 4x400m Relay at the Indoor City Championships.
Northside also had Illinois Prep Top Times Indoor State qualifiers in the 800m run (Malcolm Grba) and 4x800m Relay (Danny Rosen, Simon Kafka, Tom Frejowski, and Matthew Gomez). Northside Junior Malcolm Grba reached the Medal Stand in the 800m run at Illinois Prep Top Times!
At the Outdoor City Championships, Northside earned ALL CITY HONORS in the 4x800m Relay (Malcolm Grba, Max McCoy, Matthew Gomez, Cesar Rufino), 110m Hurdles (Lucien Fitzpatrick), 400m Dash (Tom Frejowski), High Jump (Lucien Fitzpatrick), Triple Jump (Lucien Fitzpatrick), 800m (Simon Kafka), 1600m (Danny Rosen), and Sophomore 3200m (Kyle Friedler).
At the IHSA Sectional Championships, Northside earned ALL SECTIONAL HONORS in the Triple Jump (Lucien Fitzpatrick), 4x800m Relay (Matthew Gomez, Max McCoy, Nate Mendez, Cesar Rufino), 400m Dash (Tom Frejowski), 1600m (Danny Rosen), and 4x400m Relay (Malcolm Grba, Simon Kafka, Danny Rosen, Tom Frejowski).
Northside also qualified for the IHSA State Track & Field Championships for the SEVENTH consecutive year!! Since 2008, Northside is the only Track Program in the CPS that has qualified for the IHSA State Championships for seven consecutive years! It also the only Sport at Northside that has been to the State Championships for seven consecutive years.
Northside athletes, coaches, parents, and distinguished guests started the evening with an incredible Italian Buffet Dinner. Everyone took several trips through the buffet line, it was one of the most amazing meals the Team and coaching staff ever had in their entire lives.
The Team Dinner, included Mushroom Tortellini in white wine, herbs, and cheese, Chicken Vesuio with potatoes and peas, Pan-Seared Salmon in tomato-fennel sauce, and Cheese Stuffed aracini with marinara on the side. Antipasto, included Romaine Hearts with caesar dressing, Prosciutto with melon, Vegetable Antipasto Salad, Mushroom and Spinach Salad. The Italian Buffet Dinner also included Flatbread, Grissini, Filone, and Ciabatta with dipping oil and parmesan. Desserts included, Tiramisu with espresso sauce, Fresh Fruit, and Cannolis.
After Dinner, Northside Head Coach Jon Gordon, first honored the Northside parents, and each member of his Coaching Staff.
Next, each event coach, Northside Head Coach Jon Gordon for Dan Turvey (Pole Vault), Amy O'Connor (Girls Sprints), Wayne Edelman (Sprints and Throws), Patrick O'Connor (Freshman Distance), Jon Gordon (Sophomore and Varsity Distance), Ed Wallace (Hurdles and Jumps), presented Letter Awards to their event groups. Volunteer Assistant Coach Jose Nebrida helped distribute each letter award.
Northside Head Coach Jon Gordon then presented the most prestigous Team Awards, Freshman Academic Awards, Freshman Mustang Awards, Freshman MVP Awards, Sophomore Academic Awards, Sophomore Mustang Awards, Sophomore MVP Awards, Indoor City Champion Team Trophies (21), 24K Gold Rings to Indoor City Champions in individual events and relays (19), Alumni of the Year Award, School Record Breaker Plaques (30), Ultimate Frisbee Awards (4), Varsity Academic Award, Varsity Mustang Award, Varsity MVP Award, and an IHSA State Qualifer Medal.
2014 INDOOR CITY 4x400m RELAY CHAMPIONS
The 2014 Varsity Indoor City Championships featured non-stop action and intense competition in every event. Team scores were so tight, that it came down to the final event of the meet, the 4x400m relay to decide the 2014 Varsity Indoor City Champion.
The four men chosen by the Northside Coaching Staff for the 4x400m Relay were Malcolm Grba, Simon Kafka, Danny Rosen, and Tom Frejowski. All four athletes had already competed in prior events. Junior Malcolm Grba ran an incredible race to win the 800m run by .01 of a second for the Indoor City 800m Title. Senior Simon Kafka anchored Northside to the 4x800m Relay Indoor City Title. Sophomore Danny Rosen had an incredible final lap to outkick the field, and win the indoor city title in the 1600m! It was also the second fastest time in the State of Illinois by a Sophomore during the indoor season! Junior Tom Frejowski had also secured vital points for the mustangs by earning All City Honors in the 400m Dash.
Every seat in the Proviso West Indoor Track & Field stadium was filled. People were standing along the fence to get a glimpse of the 4x400m Relay.
The respective Teams and Athletes toed the line for the 4x400m Relay, and the gun was fired! Northside Captain Malcolm Grba, Senior Simon Kafka, Sophomore Danny Rosen, and Captain Tom Frejowski dropped 11 seconds off their indoor season best time to upset Whitney Young to WIN the 4x400m Relay and the TEAM title!
2014 INDOOR CITY 800M and 1600M CHAMPIONS
Outstanding Senior Simon Kafka awarded a Gold Baton and an engraved Crystal Clock
Simon Kafka has been a cornerstone of the Northside 4x800m and 4x400m Relays. Simon Kafka has personal records of 2:00.32 in the 800m run, and 51.92 in the 400m. Among his career highlights, Simon Kafka anchored Northside to the State Finals and a school record in the 4x800m Relay. Kafka also holds the school record in the Middle Distance Medley Relay.
As a departing member of the Northside School Record 4x800m Relay, Northside Head Coach Jon Gordon presented Simon Kafa with a Gold Baton. Kafka was also presented with an engraved crystal clock for being an outstanding Senior Athlete.
Simon Kafka will be competing in college in both Cross Country and Track for Beloit College in the NCAA Midwest Conference.
