SJA defeats Gilmour

The track and field team traveled to Gilmour Academy on Monday and had an exceptional day winning a majority of the events and defeating the host Lancers by a large margin (the score was not available at press time).  Gilmour, a perennial track power at the Div III level, did not have a match for the depth of the Jaguars as we swept the top 3 positions in many of the events.

Among the event winners:
4 x 800m relay team of Rachel McGuire ('14), Alesha Vovk ('14), Emilee Armbruster ('13) and Emily Bauer ('13)
100 meter hurdles: Ky Williams ('16)
100m dash: Jenea Adams ('15)
4 x 200m relay team of: MaryKate Caja ('13), Maria Coreno ('15), Gab Leon ('14), Brenna McGrath ('13)
4 x 100m relay team of: Mackenzie Dorin ('13), Sarah Stottner ('15), Leon, and Adams
400m dash: Armbruster
300 meter hurdles: Monica Hahn ('16)
200m dash: K. Williams
4 x 400m relay team of: Adams, Sammi Williams ('16), Coreno, Bridget McGuire ('16)
Shot Put and Discus: Brittany Morrison ('15)
Pole Vault: B. McGuire
High Jump: Vovk
Long Jump: Bea Ridmann ('13)

Bus information for Gilmour meet

There are 2 buses going to Gilmour

Bus #1 leaves SJA at 2:45 - dismissed at 2:30 - ONLY for field events, 4 x 800, 100H (NOT 100m dash)

Bus #2 leaves SJA between 3:15-3:30 This is for the remaining athletes (this bus is dropping off softball first in Lakewood).

A bus will stay at the meet and return to SJA after.

This week - April 29th!

first note - if you're name is NOT on Gilmour list of events or there is a mistake please inform Coach Kieser ASAP

Hi ladies.  There is a LOT going on in all your lives, but as a member of the track and field teams we hope you remember your commitment to doing your best for that as well.  On Friday there is Paws for Pride.  If you are competing at Berea on that day, we request kindly you do NOT participate in events that can get you injured, eat smart - meaning pack something for lunch that is stomach-friendly (and pack a second meal for later).  Hydrate!  We are loading up our events to actually try to win that day, which is something we don't typically aim to do.  It is great competition, but you need to be tested before districts.

Also, the spring sports banquet is in May and the form is loaded on our website.  Please print it out, fill it in, and give it to the AD (NOT to the track coaches)

We have 3 weeks for JV and just 4-6 more for varsity.  FOCUS!

This week:

Monday - meet at Gilmour.  Any field event, 4 x 800, or 100H or 100m dash runner should be on the early bus.  The rest of the events should stay in school to the end and load up quickly.  The meet begins at 4:15, so you will have plenty of time.  Do NOT try to stow away on the first bus if you do not belong...Coach Garlock will be watching!!!

Tuesday - practice at SJA...possible PV and/or HJ work.  To be announced.  Recovery work and some specialty work for sprinters.  Weights!!!!

Wednesday - practice at SJA.  Sprinters will be working out on the grass soccer field behind the school.

Thursday - practice at SJA.  same as Tuesday.  

Friday - varsity meet at Berea Relays.  JV - please warm-up on your own after school for your pre-meet activities.  Posted on website.  Need a sub in the 3200 for Bauer.  We are taking volunteers.

Saturday - JV meet at Cleve Central Catholic.  

Sunday - nothing scheduled, but open discus ring practice likely.

Lakewood Wrap Up

On Friday night the Jaguar track and field team finished 3rd at the Lakewood Ranger Relays.  With a squad tired from Wednesday's dual meet and somewhat short-handed, the Jaguars still had many performances worth building on.
There were 3 first place finishes for SJA on Friday.  Junior Gab Leon dominated the 100m dash with a top ten all-time performance of 12.8 seconds.
The long jump relay of Brenna McGrath ('13), Sarah Reardon ('15), and Olivia Terry ('13) were the top relay as was the shuttle hurdle relay team of Monica Hahn ('16), Bea Ridmann ('13), Ky Williams ('16), and MaryKate Caja ('16).
The next competition for the track and field team will be this Friday when the JV squad heads to Trinity's Invitational at Bedford High School.  Two days later the full squad travels to Gilmour for a dual meet with the Lancers.

Pictures that will help you!!!!

John Mulgrew has taken many excellent pictures from a few meets.  I have looked at many of the Mags meet pictures and think you should all look at them for technique sake.

Field events and hurdles especially, please look at all the pictures of not just yourself, but of your teammates.  Teach yourself what is good and not good and try to remember for the next time.  

Hurdlers, you're all still too high over the hurdle.

Long Jumpers, many of you look at the board at take off and more of you put your legs down too soon.  You should not be looking at the sand while you're trying to take off!  Head up!

Throwers - follow through and finish!

Sprinters - come out of the blocks with more power.

Distance runners - don't cross your arms and get your eyes on the shoulders of the person in front of you.

High Jump - arch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here is the website and passwords:

http://www.johnpmulgrew.com/lightbox/

click on "saint joseph Academy" then type in "sjasports" and "GoJaguars"

You and your parents may purchase these pictures from Mr. Mulgrew.  You can contact him through his website.

 

SJA wins dual meet with Mags

For the first time in the short history of the SJA v Mags dual track and field meet, the Jags took home the win with a score of 108-29.  The Jags won with a balanced effort by taking first in 15 out of 17 events.

Below is a list of the winning Jaguars in the dual meet with Mags
Kyrielle Williams '16 - first in high jump
Brenna McGrath '13 - first in long jump, 100m dash, 200m dash, and part of the winning 4 x 400 relay.
MaryKate Caja '13 - first in 100m hurdles, 300m hurdles, part of winning 4 x 200 and 4 x 400 relays.
Gab Leon '14 - part of winning 4 x 200 and 4 x 100 relays
Becca Sedlak '14 - first in 400m dash, part of winning 4 x 200 and 4 x 400 relays.
Nicole Rave '14 - first in discus
Brittany Morrison '15 - first in shot put
Bridget McGuire '16 - first in pole vault
Sarah Stottner '15 - part of winning 4 x 200 and 4 x 100 relays
MacKenzie Dorin '14 - part of winning 4 x 100 relay
Jenea Adams '15 - part of winning 4 x 100 relay
Rachel McGuire '14 - first in 1600m run
Emily Bauer '13 - first in 3200m run

Week of April 15th

Hi all...its late-breaking, but the pole vault for SJA v. Mags will be Monday at 5pm at St. Eds.  Pay attention to weather forecasts and be dressed properly for all occasions.  Sprinters should always have spikes just in case and everyone should have hats, gloves, and extra clothes especially for meets.  We had some girls completely under-dressed at Saturday's meet due to lack of preparation.  Lets learn from this and move forward.

Monday:
Sprinters have workout and lifting - done by 5:00
Pole vault at St. Eds for the dual meet.  Farris, Bloor, B. McGuire are varsity - the rest JV.

Tuesday:
team meeting first to pass out awards from last 2 meets and preview dual meet
Sprinters:  typical pre-meet day of hand-offs, starting blocks, long jump pop-ups, first hurdles, etc...done by 5pm

Wednesday: any parents able to volunteer in any capacity it would be greatly appreciated even though technically Magnificat is the host school this year (we alternate hosting).
Meet at Lutheran West at 4:15 for field events, 4:30/4:45 for running events.  First bus leaves at 3:15, then comes back to pick up the rest.  See itinerary for who is doing what.  We have separate varsity and JV squads both competing simultaneously.  You have stay JV or varsity for all your events - we can't move you back and forth.  Please let me know if you were accidently left off the list or if you're not in the right events!  We want to do well in this meet, but more importantly we want you to represent your school, program, family to the best of your ability!

Thursday:
recovery day: sprinters done by 4:30

Friday:
varsity at Lakewood Ranger Relays.  See itinerary for events.

Saturday and Sunday:  no planned workouts but you should work out on your own, especially JV who will not be organized for practice on Friday.

Go Jags!