By Mike Moore
C & G Sports Writer
C & G Sports Writer
Off and Running
Off and Running “We just offer the outlet for these
athletes to basically stay healthy and have something
to do,” he said. “The goal of the coaches, I think, is a
little more technical. They want the kids to be healthy,
but if they can help them excel in any area of track and
field, they want to do that. There are some kids who
do it primarily to get the exercise, but I would estimate
that over half do it for serious track training.” To read
the complete article click here.
Lathrup Runner Challenges
Despite taking three advanced placement classes,
Williams’ 4.0 GPA has him near the top of his class. His
future aspirations include attending the University of
Michigan, studying medicine, and eventually working as a
veterinarian. And if he does earn a scholarship to
Michigan, he wants it to be an academic one. To read the
complete article click here.
Despite taking three advanced placement classes,
Williams’ 4.0 GPA has him near the top of his class. His
future aspirations include attending the University of
Michigan, studying medicine, and eventually working as a
veterinarian. And if he does earn a scholarship to
Michigan, he wants it to be an academic one. To read the
complete article click here.
Southfield Sprinter
That fact was slammed home when she won the
100 and 200 meters at the Shumake Relays at
Detroit Renaissance on April 26. Her 12.27 time in
the 100-meter dash was just ahead of Romulus'
Christienne Linton (12.32), and she won the 200 in
26 seconds flat. To read the complete article click
here.
That fact was slammed home when she won the
100 and 200 meters at the Shumake Relays at
Detroit Renaissance on April 26. Her 12.27 time in
the 100-meter dash was just ahead of Romulus'
Christienne Linton (12.32), and she won the 200 in
26 seconds flat. To read the complete article click
here.
Akeredolu on Track
Akeredolu is already enjoying success in several
heptathlon disciplines. At last Friday's OAA Division III
meet, Akeredolu was first in the 100 hurdles, second
in the high jump, third in the shot put and fifth in the
long jump. She'll compete in the hurdles, 200-meter
run and the long jump at this Saturday's regional. To
read the complete article click here.
Akeredolu is already enjoying success in several
heptathlon disciplines. At last Friday's OAA Division III
meet, Akeredolu was first in the 100 hurdles, second
in the high jump, third in the shot put and fifth in the
long jump. She'll compete in the hurdles, 200-meter
run and the long jump at this Saturday's regional. To
read the complete article click here.
Southfield Mustangs Race into Junior Olympics - 2008
Of the approximately 150 athletes on the Mustangs, 130 competed in the
AAU state meet held at Southfield High and 101 of those qualified for the
AAU Junior Olympic Games. Normally, those athletes would advance to a
regional competition, but athletes from the host state get a bye into the AAU
Junior Olympic Games. To read the complete article click here.
Of the approximately 150 athletes on the Mustangs, 130 competed in the
AAU state meet held at Southfield High and 101 of those qualified for the
AAU Junior Olympic Games. Normally, those athletes would advance to a
regional competition, but athletes from the host state get a bye into the AAU
Junior Olympic Games. To read the complete article click here.
Southfield Mustangs Track Coach Enjoys Birdeye View - 2008
"TV doesn't do it justice," he recalled. "It is a huge creation and, I'm sure there are
elevators in the stadium, but they're not available for the patrons that come in. And the
only way you can get to the top É was to climb the steps straight up. And they went
straight up, there was no elevator available to anyone but, I guess, the important folks.
So it was quite a workout climbing all the way up to the top of those steps and I was truly
amazed by the Chinese people, the elderly people, men and women, (who) were
climbing those steps without hardly taking a deep breath." To read the complete article
click here.
"TV doesn't do it justice," he recalled. "It is a huge creation and, I'm sure there are
elevators in the stadium, but they're not available for the patrons that come in. And the
only way you can get to the top É was to climb the steps straight up. And they went
straight up, there was no elevator available to anyone but, I guess, the important folks.
So it was quite a workout climbing all the way up to the top of those steps and I was truly
amazed by the Chinese people, the elderly people, men and women, (who) were
climbing those steps without hardly taking a deep breath." To read the complete article
click here.
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Area Track Stars earn AAU Jr Olympic Medals
Four Southfield residents earned medals for top-eight finishes Thursday. Ross Williams was third
in the boys sub-youth (13 years old) 100-meter hurdles, with a time of 14.88 seconds. Dartis Willis
placed third in the boys intermediate (15-16 years old) high jump with a leap of 6-4. Quenee Dale
was sixth in the girls midget (12 years old) 80-meter hurdles (13.35) while Torin Wile placed
eighth in the boys youth 1500 meters (4:32.24). To read the complete article Click here.
Four Southfield residents earned medals for top-eight finishes Thursday. Ross Williams was third
in the boys sub-youth (13 years old) 100-meter hurdles, with a time of 14.88 seconds. Dartis Willis
placed third in the boys intermediate (15-16 years old) high jump with a leap of 6-4. Quenee Dale
was sixth in the girls midget (12 years old) 80-meter hurdles (13.35) while Torin Wile placed
eighth in the boys youth 1500 meters (4:32.24). To read the complete article Click here.
Southfield’s Penington wins two AAU Junior Olympic Games events
As of Tuesday afternoon, John Penington of Southfield had won two events at the AAU Junior
Olympic Games, which began Saturday and runs through this Saturday. Penington won the
sub-midget (11-year-old) 3,000-meter run Monday with a time of 10:17.82 and followed with a
victory in the 1500 meters (4:47.51) Tuesday. To read the complete article click here.
As of Tuesday afternoon, John Penington of Southfield had won two events at the AAU Junior
Olympic Games, which began Saturday and runs through this Saturday. Penington won the
sub-midget (11-year-old) 3,000-meter run Monday with a time of 10:17.82 and followed with a
victory in the 1500 meters (4:47.51) Tuesday. To read the complete article click here.
AAU Junior Olympic Games: Baisden wins twice
Several Southfield-based athletes posted strong performances Saturday,
led by Jordyn Willis, who took fifth in the girls primary division (eight years
old and under) long jump with a leap of 10-feet, 11.75 inches. Michael
Williams also earned a medal by taking seventh in the boys primary
100-meter run (14.27). To read the complete article Click Here.
Several Southfield-based athletes posted strong performances Saturday,
led by Jordyn Willis, who took fifth in the girls primary division (eight years
old and under) long jump with a leap of 10-feet, 11.75 inches. Michael
Williams also earned a medal by taking seventh in the boys primary
100-meter run (14.27). To read the complete article Click Here.
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