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KING OF THE SHOT PUT: JACOB COSBY, PHILIP WDOWIAK, KEITH JONES
Northside Junior Jacob Cosby WON the 2016 King of the Shot Put Competition with a throw of 37'9.
Northside Senior Philip Wdowiak finished in second place overall, and in FIRST place in the Senior division with an outstanding throw of 28'8. Philip Wdowiak improved 9'1 (19'7) in one year!
Northside Senior Keith Jones finished in third place overall, and in second place in the Senior division with an outstanding throw of 28'1.
KING OF THE QUARTER: DANNY ROSEN, PHILIP WDOWIAK, BRENDAN POWERS
On Saturday, January 23, 2016, the Northside Track & Field Team gathered at the main entrance of Northside College Prep, for departure to North Park University for the 11th Annual King of the Quarter!
A special thanks to North Park University Assistant Athletic Director Susan Zimmer and staff, for hosting this great event.
Every available member of the Northside Track & Field Team, regardless if they were a thrower, distance runner, sprinter, jumper, or hurdler, raced in one heat of the 400m Dash and competed in one flight of the Shot Put.
In 2016, 70 members of the Boys and Girls Northside Track & Field Team competed in the King and Queen of the Quarter competition.
The King of the Quarter and Shot Put competition gives Northside athletes an appreciation for each others events, and makes the TEAM stronger.
The distance runners also benefited from the 400m Time Trial, by learning their maximum quarter speed. With the knowledge of their maximum quarter speed, the coaching staff is able to provide proper racing strategy for the 800m run.
Medals were awarded to the TOP THREE Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshman in the 400m Dash and Shot Put.
Although the event was just a time trial, the crowd was so large at Alford Indoor Track at North Park University, that spectators had to stand in the balcony of the stadium to see the 400m time trial.
The competition was intense. In 2013, four athletes broke the sixty-one seconds barrier at King of the Quarter. In 2014, eight athletes broke the sixty-one seconds barrier at King of the Quarter. In 2015, nine athletes broke the sixty-one seconds barrier at King of the Quarter. In 2016, TEN athletes broke the sixty-one seconds barrier at King of the Quarter. In terms of depth, and quality it was the best 400m Time Trial in Northside history.
Northside Senior Danny Rosen won the 2016 King of the Quarter competition with an outstanding time of 54.00. Danny Rosen dropped 2.15 (56.15) seconds from the 2015 King of the Quarter competition. Rosen ran one of the fastest times in the history of the competition. The only Senior in Northside history to run faster than 54 seconds at the annual King of the Quarter competition was Mac Melto. Danny Rosen was awarded a Medal by placing FIRST overall in the King of the Quarter!
Northside Senior Philip Wdowiak finished second overall in the 2016 King of the Quarter competition with an outstanding time of 56.08. Philip Wdowiak dropped 1.79 (57.87) seconds from the 2015 King of the Quarter competition. Philip Wdowiak also won the Senior division of the King of the Shot Put Competition! Philip Wdowiak was awarded multiple Medals for finishing second in the King of the Quarter competion, and first place in the Senior division of the King of the Shot Put competition.
Northside Senior Brendan Powers finished third overall in the 2016 King of the Quarter competition with an outstanding time of 59.00. Pole Vault ace Brendan Powers was awarded a Medal for finishing in third place overall in the King of the Quarter competition.
Northside Junior Brian McManus finished fourth overall in the 2016 King of the Quarter competition, and WON the Junior division with an outstanding time of 59.25. Brian McManus dropped 2.54 (61.79) seconds from the 2015 King of the Quarter competition. Brian McManus was awarded a Medal for finishing first in the Junior division of the King of the Quarter competition.
Northside Junior Kyle Friedler finished fifth overall in the 2016 King of the Quarter competition, and finished in SECOND place in the Junior division with an outstanding time of 59.99. Kyle Friedler dropped 2.61 (62.60) seconds from the 2015 King of the Quarter competition. Kyle Friedler was awarded a Medal for finishing second in the Junior division of the King of the Quarter competition.
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2016 |
2015 |
2014 |
2013 |
2012 |
2011 |
2010 |
2009 |
2008 |
2007 |
2006 |
|
Rosen SENIOR 54.00 |
Grba
55.70 |
S.Kafka
56.89 |
Agharse
55.09 |
M.Melto
52.66 |
Laytham
55.50 |
C.Eben
59.84 |
B.Cooper
59.18 |
E.Flores
62.52 |
G.Edwards
60.60 |
D.Kittaka
63.00 |
|
McManus JUNIOR 59.25 |
Rosen
56.15 |
M.Grba
55.93 |
Rufino
61.30 |
Agharse
56.64 |
M. Melto
54.36 |
Sieminski
60.44 |
C.Pineda
59.00 |
B.Cooper
59.67 |
P.Buehrer
60.47 |
P.O’Connor
58.00 |
|
C.Jones SOPH 64.51
|
Banas
58.71 |
D.Rosen
55.76 |
Frejowski
56.94 |
Johnson-Geis
61.57 |
Agharese
59.65 |
M.Melto
54.78 |
W.Laytham
57.50 |
Capapas
62.37 |
Vecchioni
60.66 |
P.Buehrer
61.00 |
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J. Kim FRESH 64.50 |
C.Jones
64.54 |
B.Banas
59.56 |
S.Kataba
63.88 |
Frejowski
61.75 |
S.Kafka
61.49 |
Agharese
59.53 |
M. Melto
60.22 |
.Laytham
60.19 |
Czyszczon
68.59 |
B. Garcia
63.10 |
In 2014 and 2015, Northside WON the Indoor City Title in the 4x400m Relay.
In 2011, Northside finished 2nd in the Outdoor City Championships in the 4x400m Relay to Robeson High School with the following relay splits, in order, N. Agharese (52.92), J. Williams (52.82), W. Laytham (52.18), and M. Melto (49.80), for a school record of 3:27.78.
Northside has a long history of outstanding middle distance runners, and strong 4x400m Relays.
First morning Track practice of the 2016 Track Season takes place at the East Bank Club! 400m Time Trial on 1/23!
Sophomore, Junior, and Senior members of the Northside distance squad commenced the first morning practice of the 2016 season on Monday, January 18 at 6:30 am at the East Bank Club. The East Bank Club features the only 1/4 mile Indoor running Track in Illinois.
Northside distance runners were very impressive in their first practice of the season. Northside Senior Danny Rosen, Junior Kyle Friedler, Junior Brian McManus, Junior Alex Ortiz, and Sophomore Jacob Yosowitz led the Mustangs on an outstanding distance run. The Northside Boys Distance squad, also lapped Northside Head Coach Jon Gordon, among others, during the run. Northside is off to a great start to the season, and is looking forward to the 2016 Class 2A State Track & Field Championships.
The practice was open to the public, and a crowd gathered to watch the Northside Distance squad practice. Two women watching the practice pointed to the Northside Track Team, and said those guys are "professionals". Another said, "I think their Chicago Blackhawks".
Actually, Northside did have one athlete playing hockey on monday morning. Northside Sprints Captain Philip Wdowiak was playing in a Hockey tournament in Minnesota.
Although the East Bank 400m Indoor Track was a great experience, the Northside Track & Field TEAM conducts all of their Indoor Team Time Trials at Alford Indoor Track. The indoor track is located less than a mile from the campus, on the corner of Carmen Ave. and Kedzie ave. The Alford Indoor Track is a two-lane 200 meters Track, with a state of the art mondo surface.
The Mustangs annual King and Queen of the Quarter (400 meters) competition, and King and Queen of the Shot Put Competition, will take place at Alford Indoor Track on Saturday, January 23, 2016, at 7:45 am.
The entire Northside College Prep Track and Field Team will have a 400m Time Trial and have the opportunity to throw the Shot Put on Saturday, January 23, 2016 from 8:00 am - 10:00 am at North Park University Indoor Track & Field Stadium. Athletes will meet with the coaching staff at 7:45 am for heat assignments, at the main entrance of Northside College Prep. Team Captains will then lead the Team on a warm-up run to the Indoor Track & Field Stadium. The first heat of the Time Trial will start at 8:00 am Sharp.
The Time Trial is MANDATORY. All Athletes must be able to finish a 400m Time Trial to be on the TEAM. Athletes will also get the opportunity to throw the Shot Put. Uniforms will NOT be issued to any athletes that miss the Time Trial for any reason.Thanks.
The Time Trial will help determine our initial Varsity, Junior Varsity, Sophomore, and Freshman 4x400m Relay Teams.
The King and Queen of the Quarter and Shot Put competitions give Northside athletes an appreciation for each others events, and makes the TEAM stronger.
The distance runners also benefit from the 400m Time Trial, by learning their maximum quarter speed. With the knowledge of their maximum quarter speed, the coaching staff is able to provide proper racing strategy for the 800m run.
Athletes will meet at the MAIN ENTRANCE of Northside College Prep at 7:45 am before going to the Indoor Stadium at North Park University. The Indoor Stadium is located on the corner of Kedzie and Carmen ave. Thanks.
A public address announcer will introduce the contestants and announce the results of each 400m heat. There will also be a Starter with a starter's pistol and official timers for all of the 400m heats.
TEAM Schedules for the 2016 season are available under "Student of the Sport".
Northside Track & Field TEAM honored at the East Bank Club! 39 Athletes break a SCHOOL RECORD in 2015!
On Friday, June 5, 2015, 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.
The 2015 Northside Track season was one of the most successful seasons in the history of Northside College Prep.
39 athletes earned Watermelons and a plaque for BREAKING A SCHOOL RECORD in an individual event and/or relay! It was the most school records broken by any school in Illinois.
The Northside Varsity Men WON the Indoor City Title for the Group A division for the second consecutive year! Trophies were awarded at the Banquet to all 24 members of the Indoor City Championship Team, including Relay alternates, and athletes in attendance at the Indoor City Championships to support the TEAM!
Northside also won individual City titles in the 4x800m, 3200m, High Jump, and 4x400m Relay at the Indoor City Championships. City Champion Enamel Pins were awarded to athletes that won individual titles in the 4x800m (Max McCoy, Matthew Gomez, Troy Hu, Alex Ortiz), 3200m (Kyle Friedler), High Jump (Ari Perlmutter), and 4x400m Relay (Malcolm Grba, Danny Rosen, Porter Abbey, and Tom Frejowski) at the Indoor City Championships.
Northside also had Illinois Prep Top Times Indoor State qualifier in the 800m run (Danny Rosen). Northside Junior Danny Rosen reached the Medal Stand in the 800m run at Illinois Prep Top Times!
At the IHSA Sectional Championships, Northside earned ALL SECTIONAL HONORS in the Triple Jump (Matt Osborne), 4x200m Relay (Keith Jones, Garret Barch, Justin Washington, Philip Wdowiak), 400m Dash (Tom Frejowski), 110m Hurdles (Garret Barch), 300m Hurdles (Porter Abbey), 1600m (Danny Rosen, Malcolm Grba), and 4x400m Relay (Keith Jones, Philip Wdowiak, Malcolm Grba, Tom Frejowski).
Northside also qualified for the IHSA State Track & Field Championships for the EIGHTH consecutive year!! Since 2008, Northside is the only Track Program in the CPS that has qualified for the IHSA State Championships for eight consecutive years! It also the only Sport at Northside that has been to the State Championships for eight consecutive years.
At the 2015 IHSA State Track & Field Championships, Northside Senior Tom Frejowski ran an outstanding time of 51.47 400m dash. An IHSA State qualifying Medal was presented to Tom Frejowski.
Northside also had several alumni become heros to the Team in NCAA Track & Field Meets throughout the country! Wesley Laytham at Davidson. Charlie Mesimore at Cornell. Cooper Eben at Duke. Mac Melto at DePaul. Simon Kafka at Beloit. Alex Gordon at Macalaster.
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, Vernon James (Sprints), Makenzie Carr (Hurdles and Jumps), Erasmo De La Cruz (Throws), Jon Gordon (Pole Vault), Patrick O'Connor (Sophomore Distance), Jon Gordon (Freshman and Varsity Distance), 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 Points Trophy, Freshman MVP Awards, Sophomore Academic Awards, Sophomore Mustang Awards, Sophomore Points Trophy, Sophomore MVP Awards, Indoor City Champion Team Trophies (24), City Champion Enamel Pins to Indoor City Champions in individual events and relays (18), School Record Breaker Plaques (39), Varsity Points Trophy, Varsity Academic Award, Varsity Mustang Award, Varsity MVP Award, and an IHSA State Qualifer Medal.
2015 Indoor Varsity City Champions - Group "A" Division
2015 INDOOR VARSITY CITY CHAMPION TROPHIES - Group "A" Division (Athletes that were on the roster for the Indoor City Championships and/or attended Championships)
1. Porter Abbey 9. Malcolm Grba 17. Alex Ortiz
2. Garret Barch 10. Troy Hu 18. Matt Osborne
3. Josh Borgwardt 11. Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman 19. Ari Perlmutter
4. Nick Brown 12. Carel Jones 20. Brendan Powers
5. Jacob Cosby 13. Keith Jones 21. Danny Rosen
6. Tom Frejowski 14. Steven Kataba 22. Sergio Soto
7. Kyle Friedler 15. Max McCoy 23. Justin Washington
8. Matthew Gomez 16. Brian McManus 24. Philip Wdowiak
From 2011-2013, Northside finished in second place in the Varsity Chicago Public League Indoor Championships. In 2014, Northside Won the Indoor City Championships for the first time in Northside history.
To win the Group "A" division at the 2015 Varsity Indoor City Championships, it would require Northside to have some of the most incredible performances in the history of the program.
The Group "A" division of the 2015 Varsity Indoor City Championships featured a very impressive field. Among others, North Lawndale was the top Chicago Public League Team at the 2014 Class 3A IHSA State Track & Field Championships. Dunbar finished FIFTH in State 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 won the 2015 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. Perspectives Charter won the indoor city title in 2013. Simeon had also won the indoor Title as recently as 2011. Taft, Kenwood, and Wendell Phillips also have outstanding Teams. It was an incredible field, and a very special meet.
Northside College Prep WON the 2015 Varsity Indoor City Title for the Group "A" Division with 71 points and posted victories over: 2. Mather (54 points), 3. Whitney Young (45 points), 4. Simeon (44 points), 5. Taft (40 points), 6. Dunbar (38 points), 7. Kenwood (35 points), 8. Johnson College Prep (25 points), 9. Wendell Phillips (18 points), 10. Steinmetz (17 points), 11. North Lawndale (13 points), 12. Walter Payton (12 points), 13. Orr (12 points), 14. Perspectices-Calumet (2 points).
