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For Chicagoland Preps Coverage of the Sophomore Indoor Championships: Abbey Shines in Prime Time
Northside Athletes featured on Chicagoland Preps at the Ostberg Sophomore Indoor Championships:
SOPHOMORE-FRESHMAN POINTS SCORED AT OSTBERG INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
1. Porter Abbey 21.00
2. Matt Osborne 19.00
3. Ari Perlmutter 12.00
4. Malcolm Grba 11.00
5. Max McCoy 5.00
6. Adrian Black 4.00
6. Declan Galleher 4.00
7. Danny Rosen 3.00
8. Matthew Gomez 2.00
8. Michael Walt 2.00
8. Jack Svoboda 2.00
8. Justin Washington 2.00
9. Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman 1.00
9. Steven Kataba 1.00
9. Keith Jones 1.00
9. Jack O'Donnell 1.00
9. Xavier Sigelko 1.00
9. Calvin Kuhnen 1.00
9. Alejandro Ballesteros 1.00
Every point scored is vital to the success of the TEAM. The outcome of a Championship meet has come down to a single point on several occassions.
SOPHOMORE TOTAL POINTS SCORED (3 Meets)
1. Matt Osborne 58.00
2. Porter Abbey 51.00
3. Ari Perlmutter 42.50
4. Malcolm Grba 38.00
5. Adrian Black 18.50
6. Jack O'Donnell 12.50
7. Tom Frejowski 12.00
8. Max McCoy 11.50
9. Michael Walt 8.00
10. Declan Galleher 6.50
11. Connor Fulton 6.00
12. Gabriel Jimenez-Ekhman 4.50
13. Calvin Kuhnen 2.50
13. Alejandro Ballesteros 2.50
14. Mana Hilmara 2.00
FRESHMAN TOTAL POINTS SCORED (3 Meets)
1. Danny Rosen 30.75
2. Steven Kataba 22.00
3. Gabe Stacey 16.25
4. Jack Svoboda 14.50
5. Matthew Gomez 13.75
6. Peter Kritikos 12.50
7. Keith Jones 10.50
8. Alejandro Serrano 5.75
9. William Kang 5.00
10. Justin Washington 4.00
11. Hyunwoo Ward 3.50
12. Ronald Rodriguez 2.00
13. Geir Falck-Pedersen 1.00
13. Xavier Sigelko 1.00
WIN = What's Important Now?
Northside 4x800m Relay drops 20 seconds for Indoor record of 8:34.69! Nathaniel Agharese medals in 60m! 200m! 22.84!! Adrian Black 10:29.57 3200m!
The Northside Varsity Track & Field Team had a big training week leading up to the Gene Armer Invitational in Champaign, Illinois at the University of Illinois Armory on Saturday, March 16, 2013. The Junior Varsity distance squad also prepared for a 2.20 miles Time Trial on Friday, March 15, 2013 in Legion Park. At the same time, the Northside Sophomore and Freshman Track & Field Team prepared for the Indoor Ostberg Sophomore Championships on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
The Northside distance runners had a very impressive week of training. Among other workouts, the Northside distance squad ran three miles warm-up to Chase Park (Lawrence and Ashland), the home of the Mustangs new outdoor Track, before doing 320m repeats, and then ran a three miles cool down, before weight training. It was one of the most intense set of repeats in the history of Northside.
The Northside Sprinters have also been working hard in the hallways, weight room, and on the staircases in preparation for the Gene Armer Invitational and the Sophomore Ostberg Championships. Northside Sprints Coach Mark Morgan has this event group looking fantastic.
The Northside Jumpers and hurdlers have been training for long hours in the hallways, weight room, and having been using the High Jump Pit in the gymnasium, school atriums, and the hurdles in the hallways. This event group has been amazing under Northside Hurdles and Jumps Coach Ed Wallace.
The Northside Pole Vaulters have been training for long hours in the evenings and weekends. In addition, to vault practice in the pit, and the hallways, the vaulters have been training hard in the weight room, and have even been doing gymnastics in preparation for meets. The Northside Vaulters are closing in on the school record under the guidiance of Northside Pole Vault Coach Daniel Turvey.
The Northside throwers have been throwing in the school atriums, and have also been working hard in the weight room. Northside throws coach Carmen Acevedo has the Mustang throwers approaching new personal records every meet.
On Wednesday, March 13, 2013, the Northside Track & Field Team was visited by All Time great and Alumni legend Charlie Mesimore. Mesimore ran to Clark Street with the Varsity squad, and did eight strides with the Team. Mesimore also helped inspire the Team. Mesimore is currently running for Cornell, and will be competing in a new event, the Steeplechase, in his upcoming Sophomore Outdoor Track and Field season. Northside Head Coach Jon Gordon was able to get Mesimore access to an Indoor 400m Track while he was on spring break in Chicago.
On Saturday, March 16, 2013, the Northside Varsity Track & Field Team departed for Champaign, Illinois at 5:30 am for the Gene Armer Invitational at the University of Illinois Armory. The Armory features a 200m Beynon Encapsulated Polyurethan track that has six lanes on the oval and eight lanes on the straight away.
Over 1.3 million dollars was spent just on the Track surface. The buidling was originally built in 1914, and at the time, it was the largest free-span structure in the world. The main floor measures 200 feet by 400 feet with a ceiling height of 98 feet.
The Armory is also the home of the BIG TEN Indoor Track & Field Championships. The Gene Armer Invitational featured a record 55 Teams, and each school was allowed only one entry per event, and several events (i.e. 3200m run) required qualifying times to be in the meet.
Upon arrival, Northside was greeted by All time great and Alumni legend Eric Nelson. Eric Nelson is currently a student at the University of Illinois, and holds the Northside school record in the High Jump, Shot Put, Discus, Triple Jump, and the Distance Medley Relay.
Medals were awared to the Top 6 individuals. Scoring for Individual events and relays was 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1.
In the Shot Put, Northside Sophomore Ari Perlmutter threw an outstanding 36'10.
In the High Jump, Northside Junior Lucien Fitzpatrick jumped 5'6.
In the Long Jump, Northside Sophomore Porter Abbey jumped a personal best 17'7.50.
In the Triple Jump, Northside Junior Lucien Fitzpatrick jumped 35'10.50.
The Northside Outdoor school record for the 4x800m Relay is 8:18.57. Prior to Saturday, the fastest Northside Indoor 4x800m relay time was at the 2012 Indoor City Championships (8:38.89). Northside won the Indoor City Title in the 4x800m Relay in 2012.
In 2013, the Mustangs fastest 4x800m Relay time was 8:54.23. That changed dramatically on Saturday.
In the 4x800m Relay, Northside Captain Patrick Brennan ran the first 200m in a split of 27 seconds, and then passed the defending Class 3A 4x800m Relay State Champions, Lane Tech, on the second lap of the relay, after they dropped a baton, with a 200m split of 31 seconds for a 400m split of 58. Senior Patrick Brennan then ran a 200m split of 33 seconds for a 600m split of 1:31. Patrick Brennan then ran the final 200m in 35.70 seconds for an 800m split of 2:06.70, and made a pefect exchange to Junior Simon Kafka. Simon Kafka ran the first 200m in 28.30 seconds, and then ran a 200m split of 32 seconds for a 400m split of 60.30. Simon Kafka then ran a 200m split of 34 seconds, for a 600m split of 1:34. Simon Kafka then ran the final 200m in a NEGATIVE split of 32.60 seconds for a personal best 800m split of 2:06.90, and made a nice exchange to Junior Cesar Rufino. Cesar Rufino ran the first 200m in 28.60 seconds, and then ran the next 200m in 32 seconds for a personal best 400m time of 60.60 seconds. Rufino had gone through the 400m mark, in a 400m PR! Rufino then ran the next 200m in 36 seconds for a 600m PR of 1:36.60. Cesar Rufino then ran the final 200m in 36.30 seconds for a personal best 800m split of 2:12.90. Cear Rufino ran a 400m!, 600m!, and 800m personal best time in the same race!!!, and made a great exchange to Northside Sophomore Malcolm Grba. Malcolm Grba ran a 200m split of 29.60 seconds, and then ran a 200m split of 34 seconds for a 400m split of 63.60. Malcolm Grba then ran a NEGATIVE split of 33 seconds for a 600m split of 1:36.60. Malcolm Grba then ran another NEGATIVE split of 31.50 seconds for a personal best 800m split of 2:08.10 to anchor the Mustangs to a TWENTY SECONDS TIME DROP (8:54) for a NEW NORTHSIDE INDOOR RECORD with an official time of 8:34.69.
After the 20 seconds time drop, the Northside 4x800m Relay (8:34.69) is currently one of the Top 12 4x800m Relays in Illinois. The Indoor State Championships Field currently includes: (1) Cahokia, (2) East St.Louis, (3) Maple Park Kaneland H.S., (4) Pontia, (5) Geneseo, (6) Lansing Illiana Christian, (7) Normal University H.S., (8) Dunlap, (9) Burlington Central, (10) Bloomington H.S., (11) Grayslake Central, and (12) NORTHSIDE COLLEGE PREP. There is still one more day of competition (Monday, March 18, 2013). If no one in Illinois runs a faster 4x800m Relay on Monday, the field for the Indoor State Championships will become official at Noon on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
The Indoor State Championships will take place on Friday, March 22, 2013 and Saturday, March 23, 2013 in Bloomington, Illinois at the Shirk Center, at Illinois Wesleyan University. The Shirk Center features a brand new mondo Track with both floor level and upper deck seating.
In the 3200m run, Northside Sophomore Adrian Black ran the first mile in 5:13, and then ran the final mile in 5:16 for a PERSONAL BEST time of 10:29.57. Adrian Black dropped 9 seconds (10:38.29) with a personal best time of 10:29.57. Adrian Black also came within six seconds (10:23.60) of qualifying for the Indoor State Championships in the 3200m run. Adrian Black will serve as an alternate for the Mustangs in the 4x800m Relay at the Indoor State Championships. Additional alternates for the 4x800m Relay, include: Freshman Danny Rosen, Sophomore Max McCoy, and Freshman Matthew Gomez.
In the 60m High Hurdles, Northside Junior Lucien Fitzpatrick finished in second place in his heat, and 15th overall with a personal best time of 9.36.
In the 60m Dash, Northside Junior Nathaniel Agharese ran a personal best time of 7.23 in the prelims, and then ran another personal best time of 7.22 to finish in sixth place overall. Nathaniel Agharese was awarded a Medal for finishing in sixth place overall. Nathaniel Agharese also QUALIFED for the Indoor State Championships in the 60m Dash. The Top 24 athletes in Illinois qualify for the Indoor State Championships in the 60m Dash.
In the 200m Dash, Northside Junior Nathaniel Agharese ran an outstanding time of 22.84 to win the prelims. In the Finals, Nathaniel Agharese ran a 23.11 to finish in fifth place overall. Nathaniel Agharese was awarded a Medal for finishing in fifth place. Nathaniel Agharese also QUALIFED for the Indoor State Championships in the 200m Dash. The Top 12 athletes in Illinois qualify for the Indoor State Championships in the 200m Dash. Nathaniel Agharese season best time of 22.84 is currently ranked as the fifth fastest in Illinois!
In the 800m run, Northside Senior Patrick Brennan ran a personal best open 800m time of 2:05.08 to finish in seventh place overall. Patrick Brennan ran 200m splits of 29 seconds, 31 seconds (60 seconds 400m split), 31 seconds (1:31 600m split), and then ran the final 200m in 34 seconds for personal best open 800m time of 2:05.08.
In the 4x200m Relay, Northside Sophomore Porter Abbey ran a 26.65 200m split on the first leg of the relay, and made a nice exchange with Freshman Danny Rosen. Danny Rosen ran a 26.47 200m split on the second leg of the relay, and made a great exchange with Freshman Jack Svoboda. Jack Svoboda ran a 26.84 200m split on the third leg of the relay, and made a nice exchange with Sophomore Matt Osborne. Matt Osborne anchored the Mustangs past Urbana High School with an impressive 25.87 200m split for a season best time of 1:45.83.
In the 1600m run, Northside Sophomore Malcolm Grba ran a personal best time of 4:50.21. Malcolm Grba ran the first 400m in 68 seconds, and then ran the next 400m in 76 seconds (2:24 800m split), and then ran the next 400m in an EVEN split of 76 seconds (3:40 1200m split), and then ran the final 400m in a NEGATIVE Split of 70 seconds for a personal best time of 4:50.21.
In the 4x400m Relay, Northside Sophomore Matt Osborne ran the first leg of the relay in a 400m split of 58.52 seconds, and then made a nice exchange to Senior Patrick Brennan. Patrick Brennan ran the second leg of the relay in a 400m split of 56.28 seconds, and then made a perfect exchange to Sophomore Porter Abbey. Porter Abbey ran a 400m split of 58.69 seconds, and then made a nice exchange to Freshman Matthew Gomez. Matthew Gomez ran a personal best 400m split of 59.83 to anchor the Mustangs past Stagg (3:54.92) and Sacred Heart-Griffin (3:54.93) for an official time of 3:53.32.
A special thanks to Colin Boyle for contributing two photos from the Gene Armer Invitational to the Northside Team website.
The Gene Armer Invitational featured a record 55 Teams. The Northside Varsity Men had a record of 37-17 on the day, and now have a season record of 66-25.
VARSITY POINTS SCORED AT THE GENE ARMER INVITATIONAL
1. Nathaniel Agharese 7.00
2. Patrick Brennan 2.50
3. Malcolm Grba 0.50
3. Simon Kafka 0.50
3. Cesar Rufino 0.50
Every point scored is vital to the success of the TEAM. The outcome of a Championship meet has come down to a single point on several occassions.
SEASON VARSITY POINTS SCORED TOTALS (6 Meets)
1. Lucien Fitzpatrick 86.00
2. Nathaniel Agharese 61.50
3. Patrick Brennan 45.00
4. Malcolm Grba 22.00
5. Matt Osborne 21.50
6. Simon Kafka 19.75
7. Porter Abbey 16.00
8. Cesar Rufino 12.00
9. Walter Johnson-Geis 8.50
10. Robert Szmurlo 8.25
11. Alex Gordon 8.00
12. Calvin Gang 7.75
13. Marshan Milsap 7.50
14. Adrian Black 5.50
15. Spencer Parts 5.00
15. Tom Frejowski 5.00
15. Max McCoy 5.00
15. Henry Lothschutz 5.00
15. Raymond Siddiqi 5.00
16. Danny Rosen 4.00
16. Lawrence Riley 4.00
17. Michael Walt 3.25
18. Keith Jones 2.25
18. Gabriel Jimenez-Ekhman 2.25
18. Jack Svoboda 2.25
19. Emmet Hilly 2.00
19. Alejandro Ballesteros 2.00
20. Patrick Andrade 1.50
21. Alex Bologna 1.25
22. Peter Kritikos 1.00
22. Marek Dobrenko 1.00
All athletes listed above have earned a VARSITY LETTER this season by scoring a Varsity point!
Patrick Brennan WINS 880 Yards Run! Simon Kafka WINS Mile! Nathaniel Agharese WINS 50! Fitzpatrick SECOND in High Jump, Triple Jump, and High Hurdles!
Fenton is the home of the Metro Suburban Conference Track and Field Champions. Fenton has won the Metro Suburban Conference Track & Field Championships, two of the last four years, and famous alumni include Olympian Jim Spivey, and Chris Siemers.
Fenton is a special venue, and a great atmosphere for Track & Field. The P.A. announcer makes all the Teams feel welcome, and gives scoring updates after every event. The announcer also lets the crowd know the height of the High Jump cross bar throughout the evening competition. The high jump competition lasted throughout the entire meet, and ended with impressive attempts at 6'5.
Fenton also features a 135 yards track. Athletes have the priviledge of knowing their racing splits every 135 yards for 26 laps in the Two miles run.
All of the events are in Yards at Fenton. As a result, the athletes race 3,510 yards for the Two Miles run, which is actually 3,209.54 Meters. The athletes race 1,755 yards for the mile, which is actually 1,604.772 Meters. The athletes race 880 yards for the half-mile, which is actually 804.672 Meters. The athletes race 440 yards for the quarter, which is actually 402.336 Meters. The athletes race 220 yards for the 200, which is actually 201.168 Meters.
The Fenton Indoor Classic featured Gordon Tech, Conant, Northside College Prep, and host Fenton. Individual Events were scored 6-4-3-2-1, and Relays were scored 6-4-2.
Fenton came into the meet as big favorites on the Varsity level, after posting a perfect score in Cross Country at the Gordon Tech Invitational in September 2012. Fenton Harriers Crist Silva (entered in the 800m), Danny Wiggin (entered in the 1600m), and Wade Smith (entered in the 1600m) all finished ahead of the entire Mustangs squad at the Gordon Tech Invitational in September 2012, and were also state qualifiers. The Northside College Prep Varsity squad had not posted a win against Fenton since 2009. That changed dramatically on Wednesday.
Northside College Prep, Fenton, and Conant pulled away early in the meet from IHSA Sectional opponent Gordon Tech (14.50 points), and the Northside Varsity upset Fenton by a score of 64.50 to 36.50! The Mustangs were very impressive, including posting wins in the 3200m, 800m, and 1600m, among others. It was one of the most exciting track meets of the season. A special thanks to Fenton Head Coach John Kurtz for hosting an outstanding meet.
The Northside Varsity Men had a record of 2-1 on the day, and now have a season record of 29-8.
In the Pole Vault, Northside Senior Spencer Parts cleared 6'6, and made three outstanding attempts at 7'0.
In the Shot Put, Gordon Tech's Javier Ortiz won it with a throw of 46'2. Ortiz is currently leading the Northside Sectional in Shot Put. Fenton's Rocky Ramos finished in second place with a throw of 42'7.5. Conant's Alex Field finished in third place with a throw of 39'0. Conant's Tim Odarczenko finished in fourth place with a throw of 38'3.5. Fenton's Mike Joyner finished in fifth place with a throw of 37'2 to complete the scoring. Northside Junior Henry Lothschutz threw a personal best 31'9. Northside Senior Kapil Garg threw an outstanding 30'2.
In the Long Jump, Conant's Okpa won it with a jump of 19'1.25.
In the Triple Jump, Conant's Block won it with a jump of 37'9. Northside Junior Lucien Fitzpatrick finished in second place with a jump of 35'9.5. Northside Junior Marshan Milsap finished in third place with a jump of 33'6.25.
In the High Jump, Conant's Eilrich won it with a leap of 6'4. Northside Junior Lucien Fitzpatrick finished in second place with a jump of 5'8. Conant's Singh finished in third place with a jump of 5'6. Northside Junior Marshan Milsap finished in fourth place with a jump 5'2. Northside Junior Simon Kafka finished in fifth place to complete the scoring with a personal best jump of 5'0.
Chicagoland Preps coverage of the Fenton Bison Indoor Classic: Brennan breaking out
Northside Athletes featured on Chicagoland Preps:
Northside Sophomore 4x880 Yards Relay WINS! Malcolm Grba WINS Sophomore 880 Yards Run! Ari Perlmutter WINS Shot Put! Adrian Black SECOND in the Mile!
Fenton is the home of the Metro Suburban Conference Track and Field Champions. Fenton has won the Metro Suburban Conference Track & Field Championships, two of the last four years, and famous alumni include Olympian Jim Spivey, and Chris Siemers.
Fenton is a special venue, and a great atmosphere for Track & Field. The P.A. announcer makes all of the Teams feel welcome, and gives scoring updates after every event. The announcer also lets the crowd know the height of the High Jump cross bar throughout the evening competition.
Fenton also features a 135 yards track. Athletes have the priviledge of knowing their racing splits every 135 yards for 26 laps in the Two miles run.
All of the events are in Yards at Fenton. As a result, the athletes race 3,510 yards for the Two Miles run, which is actually 3,209.54 Meters. The athletes race 1,755 yards for the mile, which is actually 1,604.772 Meters. The athletes race 880 yards for the half-mile, which is actually 804.672 Meters. The athletes race 440 yards for the quarter, which is actually 402.336 Meters. The athletes race 220 yards for the 200, which is actually 201.168 Meters.
The Fenton Indoor Classic featured Gordon Tech, Conant, Northside College Prep, and host Fenton. Individual Events were scored 6-4-3-2-1, and Relays were scored 6-4-2.
The Northside Sophomore-Freshman Boys Team scored 75.5 points, and posted victories over Fenton (44 points), and Gordon Tech (13.50 points). The Northside Sophomore Boys now have a season record of 21-1.
In the Shot Put, Northside Sophomore Ari Perlmutter WON it with an outstanding throw of 36'10.5. Conant's Rosen finished in second place with a throw of 33'1. Gordon Tech's Colome finished in third place with a throw of 31'0. Gordon Tech Rivas finished in fourth place with a throw of 30'10. Fenton's Woodlock finished in fifth place to complete the scoring with a throw of 30'4. Northside Sophomore Declan Galleher threw a season best 22'7. Northside Sophomore Alejandro Ballesteros threw an outstanding 21'10.
In the Long Jump, Conant's Collin won it with a jump of 19'5.25. Conant's Engelbeetsen finished in second place with a jump of 17'5.25. Northside Sophomore Matt Osborne finished in third place with a personal best jump of 17'4.25. Conant's Shin finished in fourth place with a jump of 16'5. Northside Sophomore Mana Hilmara finished in fifth place to complete the scoring with a personal best jump of 16'3.50.
In the Triple Jump, Conant's Block won it with a jump of 36'3.50. Northside Sophomore Porter Abbey finished in second place with a jump of 35'5.50. Northside Sophomore Matt Osborne finished in third place with a jump of 34'10. Conant's Kim finished in fourth place with a jump of 33'4.25.
In the High Jump, Conant's Cowans won it with a leap of 5'8. Northside Sophomore Ari Perlmutter finished in second place with a jump of 5'2. Conant's Valoucha finished in third place with a jump of 4'10. Fenton's Dobon finished in fourth place with a jump of 4'8. Northside Sophomore Mana Hilmara took one jump in the competition at 4'4, and passed on his remaining jumps, and won the tie-breaker for fifth place, by having the least number of misses in the competition. Northside Sophomore Alejandro Ballesteros jumped a personal best 4'4.
