CHICAGO MARIST TRACK AND FIELD

 On Saturday, May 12, 2012, the Northside Track & Field Coaching Staff traveled to Loyola Academy High School to scout De La Salle High School at the Chicago Catholic League Conference Championships in preparation for the 2012 IHSA Sectional Championships.

 De La Salle is among the favorites to win the Marshall Sectional. De La Salle is also one of the largest Track Teams in Class 2A, and famous alumni include former Mayor Richard Daley.

 A "seed" meeting will take place on Tuesday evening, at Marshall High School. All schools must turn in final entries for the IHSA Sectional Championships by noon on Monday, May 14, 2012. Last minute adjustments are being made to IHSA rosters across the state this weekend.

 To win the IHSA Sectional Title, Northside will need to beat De La Salle, and score as many points as possible against the best distance squad in Chicago, Jones College Prep.

 The top two athletes or relays in each event at IHSA Sectionals qualify for the State Championships. Points and medals are awarded through sixth place.  

 In the Long Jump, De La Salle Junior Justin Tate jumped 20'00.25 at the Chicago Catholic League Championships on Saturday. Northside Senior Josh Williams jumped 20'00.75 at the Chicago Public League Championships. Both Tate and Williams will be seeking the top two spots on Thursday to qualify for the IHSA State Championships. De La Salle Junior Joseph Benson jumped 18'10 at the Chicago Catholic League Championships on Saturday. Northside Sophomore Lucien Fitzpatrick jumped 18'9 at the Sophomore Chicago Public League Championships. Points are awarded through sixth place in every event, and Northside and De La Salle are evenly matched in the Long Jump.

 In the High Jump, De La Salle Julian Hopkin jumped 5'8 at the Catholic League Championships on Saturday. Northside Sophomore Lucien Fitzpatrick has jumped 5'10 this season. Northside Freshman Ari Perlmutter has jumped 5'7 this season. Kelvyn Park will also be among the favorites in this event.

 In the Shot Put and Discus, De La Salle Senior Demetrius Catching threw the Shot Put 41'6.50 and the Discus 118'8 on Saturday. However, Northside's top throwers Freshman Ari Perlmutter (36'1) and Sophomore Henry Lothschutz (88'9) are both within striking distance of De La Salle Junior Mark Staning in the Shot Put (36'7) and Discus (96'1). Points scored by the Northside throwers will have a major impact in the Team standings at IHSA Sectionals.

 In the 4x800m Relay, it will come down to three Teams, Jones College Prep, Northside, and De La Salle. Northside has a run a school record time of 8:28.10 this season at Spartan Relays, and they will need to do it one more time to go to the IHSA State Championships. De La Salle ran a 8:29.02 at the Chicago Catholic League Championships on Saturday. Junior Johnny Torres ran a 2:04.11 800m split. Sophomore Joe Jones ran a 2:12.06 800m split. Senior Jordan Fisher ran a 2:04.63 800m split. Junior Jalen Holiday, and anchor, ran a 2:08.22 800m split. De La Salle ran their best time of the season at the Chicago Catholic League Championships with an 8:29.02. It will be a great match-up on Thursday for the IHSA Sectional Title.

 In the 100m and 200m dash, the top athletes include Kelvyn Park's Carter and McNeeley. De La Salle features Carneal Owens (11.22) and Marcus Patrick (11.44). Northside Junior Nathaniel Agharese could earn All Sectional honors in both events, and potentially hit the automatic qualifying times (11.04 100m dash, 22.54 200m dash) to go to State.

 In the 110m Hurdles and 300m Hurdles, Northside will feature Sophomores Lucien Fitzpatrick, Walter Johnson-Geis, and Freshman Matt Osbourne. De La Salle feaures Junior Quentin Patten and Sophomore Malik Fowler.

 In the 400m run, De La Salle Junior Jalen Holiday ran a 53.69, and Junior Johnny Torres ran a 55.73 in the Chicago Catholic League Championships on Saturday. Northside Senior Ezra Edgerton has run a 52 this season. Northside Senior Pat Duffy has run a 54 this season. Northside Freshman phenom Tom Frejowski was also cleared by doctors last Friday to compete in the IHSA Sectionals on Thursday. Jones College Prep is expected to have the top seed in this event with a 51. 

 Northside's biggest advantage over De La Salle will be in the open 800m, 1600m, and 3200m run. Northside Senior Dan Graham will score in the 800m. De La Salle had no one available for the 800m at their Conference Championships after the 4x800m relay, everyone was scratched. Northside Junior Patrick Brennan (4:41) and Senior Ezra Edgerton will both score in the 1600m run and earn All Sectional honors, and will be seeking the automatic qualifying time of 4:30. Northside Sophomore Cesar Rufino and Junior Raymond Siddiqi could also score in the 3200m run for the Mustangs.

 De La Salle's biggest advantage over Northside will be in the 4x100m and 4x200m relays. They could potentially win both. They also have an excellent 4x400m Relay.

 The IHSA Sectional Championships will take place on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Hanson Stadium in Chicago, Illinois. It will be a great meet.

 On Saturday, May 5, 2012, the Northside Varsity Track & Field Team traveled to Hanson Stadium in Chicago, Illinois for the Chicago Public League Outdoor Championships.

 At Indoor City Championships, Northside was runner-up to Whitney Young.

 At Outdoor City Championships, Whitney Young completed the sweep of both crowns, by winning the Outdoor City Title over Lane Tech by a score of 95-85. Congratulations to Whitney Young Coaches Eric Weigmann, Billy Poole Harris, and Staff.

 Northside competed in four events in the Chicago Public League Championships, and earned All Ciy Honors in three of the four events.

 In the Long Jump, Northside Senior Josh Williams jumped a season best 20'0.75 to place eighth overall and earn all city honors. Josh Williams was awarded a Medal for finishing in eight place overall.  

 In the 3200m run, Northside Junior Raymond Siddiqi dropped ten seconds (11:23) for a personal best time of 11:13.

 In the 4x800m Relay, Northside finished in fifth place to earn all city honors with an official time of 8:33.04. Northside Senior Dan Graham ran a 800m split of 2:09.39 on the first leg of the relay. Northside Junior Patrick Brennan ran a 800m split of 2:10.61 on the second leg of the relay. Northside Senior Pat Duffy ran a 800m split of 2:09.05 on the third leg of the relay. Northside Senior Ezra Edgerton anchored the Mustangs to fifth place with a 800m split of 2:03.99 for an official time of 8:33.04. Dan Graham, Patrick Brennan, Pat Duffy, and Ezra Edgerton were awarded Medals for earning all city honors and finishing in fifth place overall. The Northside 4x800m Relay will spend the next two weeks preparing for Jones College Prep and DeLaSalle in the IHSA Sectional Championships on Thursday, May 17, 2012.

 In the 1600m run, Jones College Prep Junior Jamison Dale won it with an official time of 4:29.28. Lane Tech Senior David Timlin finished in second place with an official time of 4:30.67. Jones College Prep Junior Luke O'Connor finished in third place with an official time of 4:32.75. Lane Tech Junior Marcelo Burbano finished in fourth place with an official time of 4:35.59. Roosevelt Senior Jeffery Rector finished in fifth place with an official time of 4:35.64. Whitney Young Senior Eric Shan finished in sixth place with an official time of 4:36.27. Whitney Young Sophomore Jonas Schmid-Querg finished in seventh place with an official time of 4:40.28. Northside Junior Patrick Brennan finished in eighth place to complete the scoring and earn all city honors with an outstanding time of 4:41.68. Patrick Brennan ran the first 400m in 67 seconds, and then ran the next 400m in 71 seconds (2:18 800m split), and then ran the next 400m in 73 seconds (3:31 1200m split), and then ran the final 400m in a NEGATIVE split of 70 seconds for an outstanding time of 4:41.68. Patrick Brennan received a Medal for placing 8th overall and earning All City honors. Mather Sophomore Deivi Tahiraj finished in ninth place with an official time 4:43.92. Walter Payton Senior Porter Truax finished in tenth place with an official time of 4:47.35. Lincoln Park Junior Robert Rose finished in eleventh place with an official time of 4:48.67. Mather Senior Abe Haji completed the field with an official time of 4:50.09.

VARSITY POINTS SCORED AT CITY CHAMPIONSHIPS 

1. Patrick Brennan                                   2.00

2. Josh Williams                                       1.00

2. Ezra Edgerton                                      1.00

2. Dan Graham                                        1.00

2. Pat Duffy                                             1.00

 On Friday, May 4, 2012, the Northside Sophomore-Freshman Boys had to find a way to get to Hanson Stadium without a bus for the Chicago Public League Championships. A special thanks to Northside parents and assistant coaches that drove members of the Team to Hanson Stadium for the CPS Sophomore Championships.

 Lane Tech won the CPS Sophomore Championships. Congratulations to Lane Tech Head Coach Kris Roof, and Staff.

 A specials thanks to CPS Track & Field Coordinator Thomas Smith for hosting a spectacular conference meet for the city of Chicago. 

 Northside finished in seventh place with 36.50 points, and posted victories over: 8. Morgan Park (30 points), 8. Mather (30 points), 10. Whitney Young (22 points), 11. Robeson (19 points), 12. Lincoln Park (15 points), 12. DuSable (15 points), 14. Urban Prep Charter - Bronzeville (14.5 points), 15. Harlan (14 points), 16. Lake View (10 points), 17. Chicago Bulls College Prep (7 points), 17. Taft (7 points), 19. Curie (4 points), 19. Perspectives Charter (4 points), 19. Steinmetz (4 points), 22. Johnson College Prep (3 points), 23. Kenwood (2 points), 23. King (2 points), 23. Westinghouse College Prep, and 26. Schurz (1 point).

 The Northside Sophomore Boys had a record of 19-6 on the day!

 In the Shot Put, Northside Freshman Ari Perlmutter threw a personal best 36'1. Northside Sophomore Louis Koll threw a personal best 32'9.

 In the Discus, Northside Sophomore Henry Lothschutz threw an outstanding 88'9.

 In the Long Jump, Northside Sophomore Lucien Fitzpatrick finished in fourth place with a personal best jump of 18'9.

 In the Triple Jump, Northside Freshman Matt Osborne finished in fourth place with a personal best jump of 36'01. Northside Freshman Ari Perlmutter finished in seventh place with an outstanding jump of 33'10.

 In the High Jump, Northside Freshman Ari Perlmutter finished in fifth place with a jump of 5'4. Northside Sophomore Lucien Fitzpatrick tied for seventh place with a jump of 5'2. 

 In the 4x800m Relay, Northside Sophomore Joel Deleon ran an 800m split of 2:25.90 on the first leg of the relay. Northside Sophomore Nate Mendez ran an 800m split of 2:31.30 on the second leg of the relay. Northside Freshman Jack O'Donnell ran an 800m split of 2:29.80 on the third leg of the relay. Northside Freshman Adrian Black anchored the Mustangs to tenth place with a 2:24.20 800m split for an official time of 9:51.30.

 In the 3200m run, Northside Sophomore Cesar Rufino finished in seventh place with an official time of 10:57.40.  Northside Freshman Max McCoy ran an outstanding time of 11:35.50. 

 In the 110m Hurdles, Lane Tech Freshman Alex Pincsak came into the meet with a personal best time of 18.00, and dropped 1.80 seconds to win it with a personal best time of 16.20. Northside Sophomore Lucien Fitzpatrick ran an outstanding time of 16.70 to finish in second place. Walter Payton Sophomore Evan Lowry finished in third place with an official time of 17.30. DuSable Sophomore Quincie Johnson finished in fourth place with an official time of 17.70. Brooks Sophomore Andre Cardine finished in fifth palce with an official time of 18.20. Northside Sophomore Walter Johnson-Geis finished in sixth place with a personal best time of 19.20. Perspectives Calumet Sophomore Robert White finished in seventh place with an official time of 19.30. Taft Sophomore Jesus Torres finished in eighth place to complete the scoring with an official time of 19.40.

 In the 800m run, Northside Sophomore Robert Szmurlo finished in ninth place with an official time of 2:16.60.

 In the 300m Hurdles, Morgan Park Sophomore Brandon Riley won it with an official time of 42.70. Payton Sophomore Evan Lowry finished in second place with an official time of 43.10. Northside Sophomore Lucien Fitzpatrick finished in third place with a personal best time of 44.20. Dunbar Sophomore Carzelle Elicke finished in fourth place with an outstanding time of 45.00. Brooks Sophomore Andre Cardine finished ini fifth place with an official time of 45.30. Lane Tech Freshman Alex Pinesak finished in sixth place with an official time of 46.80. Jones Freshman Tony Solis finished in seventh place with an official time of 49.10. Perspectives-Calumet Sophomore Robert White completed the scoring by finishing in eighth place with an official time of 55.70.

 In the 1600m run, Northside Sophomore Cesar Rufino finished in twelfth place with an official time of 5:18.60.

 On Wednesday, May 2, 2012, the Northside Varsity Men traveled to Hanson Stadium for the Chicago Public League Varsity Prelims.

 In the Shot Put, Northside Sophomore Alexander Pilski threw an outstanding 31'6.50. Northside Junior Kapil Garg threw an outstanding 30'9.50.

 In the Discus, Northside Junior Ify Nduwku threw a personal best 81'10. Northside Junior Kapil Garg threw an outstanding 72'05.

 In the Long Jump, Northside Senior Josh Williams QUALIFIED for the finals with a jump of 19'2.25.

 In the Triple Jump, Northside Senior Josh Williams jumped an outstanding 38'4.50.

 In the High Jump, Northside Senior Josh Williams QUALIFIED for the finals with a leap of 5'4. 

 A year ago, Northside ran a 9:03.63 in the 4x800m Relay prelims. That changed on Wednesday. Northside continued their march to the Class 2A IHSA State Championships in the 4x800m Relay with a Victory in the Chicago Public League prelims. 

 In the 4x800m Relay, Northside Senior Dan Graham ran the first 400m in 62 seconds, and then ran the final 400m in 67 seconds for a 2:09.12 800m split, and made a perfect exchange to Northside Junior Patrick Brennan. Patrick Brennan ran a 2:06.19 800m split, and made a nice exchange to Northside Junior Pat Duffy. Pat Duffy ran a 2:11.46 800m split, and made a nice exchange to Ezra Edgerton. Ezra Edgerton ran a 2:06.25 800m split, and outkicked a runner from Lane Tech to anchor the Mustangs to FIRST overall, and QUALIFIED for the FINALS with a time of 8:33.02.

 In the 4x100m Relay, Northside Freshman Harry Winters ran a 12.46 100m split on the first leg of the relay. Northside Junior Olabode Faleti ran a 13.15 100m split on the second leg of the relay. Northside Junior Ify Nduwku ran a 13.97 100m split on the third leg of the relay. Northside Junior Raymond Siddiqi ran a 14.25 100m split to anchor the Mustang to a time of 53.83.

 In the 100m Semis, Northside Junior Nathaniel Agharese ran an official time of 11.44.

 In the 800m run, Northside Senior Dan Graham ran an official time of 2:10.99.

 In the 4x200m Relay, Northside Freshman Harry Winters ran a 28.96 200m split on the first leg of the relay. Northside Junior Olabode Faleti ran a 31.25 200m split on the second leg of the relay. Northside Junior Ify Nduwku ran a 27.63 200m split on the third leg of the relay. Northside Junior Raymond Siddiqi ran a 30.50 200m split to anchor the Mustangs to a time of 1:58.34. 

 In the 400m run, Northside Senior Pat Duffy ran an official time of 55.70. 

 In the 1600m run, a year ago, Northside Junior Patrick Brennan ran a 5:30 mile and did not qualify for the Sophomore City Finals. In 2012, Northside Junior Patrick Brennan ran a personal best time of 4:41.60 to QUALIFY for the Varsity Finals. Patrick Brennan ran the first 400m in 66 seconds, and then ran the next 400m in 73 seconds (2:19 800m split), and then ran the next 400m in 74 seconds (3:33 1200m split), and then ran the final 400m in a NEGATIVE split of 68 seconds for a personal best time of 4:41.60. Patrick Brennan also passed Northside Alumni legend Cooper Eben on the Northside 1600m run All Time list.

 In the 200m Semis, Northside Junior Nathaniel Agharese ran an official time of 23.38.

 In the 4x400m Relay, Northside Senior Pat Duffy ran a 54.33 400m split on the first leg of the relay. Northside Junior Josh Williams ran a 56.06 400m split on the second leg of the relay. Northside Senior Dan Graham ran a 54.72 400m split on the third leg of the relay. Northside Junior Patrick Brennan anchored the Mustangs with a 59.31 400m split for a time of 3:44.42.

 At the "seed" meeting, Northside Head Coach Jon Gordon was appointed to the Games Committee for the Varsity Boys City Championships.

 Although there are over 70 high schools in Chicago, only the top 24 or top 40 athletes (depending on the event) get to compete in the Varsity Chicago Public League Championships.

 Coaches submit their athletes marks, along with meet results for verification, and then the CPS Sports Administration announces the field for each event in the Chicago Public League Championships.

 The prelims take place on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at 4 pm, at Hanson Stadium, in Chicago, Illinois.

 ALL members of the Northside Varsity Track & Field Team made it into the meet, including:

Nathaniel Agharese (100m Dash, 200m Dash),

Patrick Brennan (4x800m,1600m run, 4x400m Relay),

Pat Duffy (4x800m, 400m run, 4x400m Relay),

Ezra Edgerton (4x800m, 800m, 1600m run, 4x400m),

Olabode Faleti (4x100m and 4x200m), 

Kapil Garg (Discus, Shot Put),

Alex Gordon (4x100m Relay), 

Dan Graham (4x800m, 800m, 4x400m),

Fabian Lara (4x100m and 4x200m Relay) 

Ifeanyichu Ndukwu (High Jump, Discus, 4x100m Relay, 4x200m Relay)

Alexander Pilski (Shot Put)

Stefan Roeseller (110m Hurdles, 4x100m Relay, and 300m Hurdles) 

Raymond Siddiqi (4x100m, 4x200m, and 3200m run)

Josh Williams (High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, 4x400m Relay)

Harry Winters (4x100m and 4x200m) 

 The bus will leave on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 2:45 pm for the Varsity Chicago Public League Championships!