The Inside Track
Sunday February 21, 2010
Sunday February 21, 2010: The Shaker teams competed at the Division I Sectional Championships this past week. 
The meet started last Thursday with the shot put and pole vault portion of the meet contested at Shenendehowa, where Shaker's entire varsity team traveled to the meet in order to cheer on their teammates. The Shaker throwers got things off to a good start with Nequan Lewis, Carlos Mendez, and Josh Ramsay taking 2nd through 4th, with Mendez and Ramsey throwing big PRs in the process. In addition, Carlos Mendez threw a Shaker Junior Grade Record with his new PR, throwing close to 50 feet, making him a huge threat for next year's Indoor Track season. Shaker pole vaulters Tim Derocher (3rd) and Connor Brant (5th place tie) followed up by scoring additional points in an effort to keep Shaker and Shen neck and neck going into Saturday's meet.
While only three Shaker athletes, Chris Herman (600M), Matt Conti (300M) and Brendan Dolan (55M Hurdles) actually won individual events, the depth of the team is what propelled Shaker to the team title over tough competitors like Shen, Bethlehem and Albany High. In addition to their individual wins Conti, Herman and Dolan also contributed important points in other events. They were joined in individual event scoring on Saturday by Reuben Feinman (300M), Ryan Egan (1000M and 1600M), Dave Marthy (1000M, setting a new junior grade record), Casey Gilboy (1600M), Eric Young (3200M), JQ Chandler and Brian Gallagher (55M Hurdles), Sterling Green (High Jump), and Franklin Abban and Dave Haller (Triple Jump). The three Shaker relay teams all finished in the top three in each race to help assure the victory. This championship was the second consecutive Shaker Sectional title. Prior to last year, the team had not won Sectionals in over 30 years. As Coach Stadtlander stated, "It was a total team effort that everyone should be extremely proud of. To win in back to back years is truly a testament to the hard work and dedication of our athletes and coaching staff. This is what a team is supposed to be!" Results
The Shaker Girls team finished fourth in Division 1 in Saturday’s Sectional Championships. The three relay teams combined to earn 16 of Shaker’s 39 total points for the day. In addition, individual scoring was provided by Carly Brundige (55M and Long Jump), Christine Coughlin (600M), Zosia Dunn (1000M), Molly Nephew, Hannah Madison and Julia McCane (High Jump) and Emily Vandenburgh (Triple Jump). Results
The week ahead: As the team championship meets have been completed, the Indoor Track Season will begin to transition into the individual part of the season. Select Shaker Boys and Girls athletes will be competing at the Eastern States Meet this Tuesday evening (2/23) at the Armory Track and Field Center in New York City. Look for more information, updates and results on Tuesday. The State Qualifiers will be held on Saturday (2/27) at UAlbany…Girls Qualifiers in the morning and Boys scheduled to start at noon. All Section 2 athletes, including about 35 Shaker athletes, who have met the qualifying standards are eligible to participate. Shaker athletes are hoping to qualify for the NYS Championship Meet at Cornell on March 6th with their performances at the State Qualifier meet on Saturday. The top two athletes in Section 2 in each event (and possibly a 3rd athlete who meets the State standard) will qualify for the NY State meet, along with the winning relay team in each race.
Click here to visit the 2009-2010 Indoor Track Page for complete updated information including girls and boys indoor track meet schedules, practice schedules, forms, results, photos, and other announcements.
Boys Indoor Track Banquet Information:
2010 Indoor Track & Field Year End Awards Banquet
When: Wed. March 24th 6:00-8:00 pm
Where: Taft Hall Dining Room
Cost: $7 Per Person Check Made out to “Shaker All-Sports Booster Club”. There will also be a 50/50 drawing with all proceeds going to help support the team.
Who: Any indoor track and field athlete, their friends and families.
Why: To recognize everyone's achievements throughout the season and to give special recognition to those athletes who have earned it.
What to Bring: Bring your own refreshments and all food and dessert will be provided.
**If you are not doing outdoor track you must turn in your complete uniform by the night of the banquet or you will be fined $65 to cover replacement costs.**
Food: Catered by “Testo's” with foods such as pizza, wings, baked ziti, veggies, and salad.
R.S.V.P.: Mail or drop off in mailbox in the High School Athletic office. Shaker High School c/o Coach Stadtlander 445 Watervliet Shaker Rd. 12110 with number attending and check made out to Shaker All-Sports Booster Club ASAP.
Dress: Casual.
Girls Indoor Track Banquet Information: (Form)
2010 Indoor Track & Field Year End Awards Banquet
When: Thurs. March 4th 6:15pm
Where: Taft Hall Dining Room
Cost: The cost will be $5.00 per person. Please return your
reservations to Coach Schroeder or Coach Joyner by
Wednesday, February 24th. Checks should be made out to
the Shaker Booster Club.
What to Bring: Bring your own refreshments and all food and dessert will be provided.
Food: Pizza, Wings, Ziti, Salad, cake & ice cream.
Spring Sports Information Night is scheduled for Thursday March 25, 2010 at 7PM at Shaker High School. It is mandatory that parents attend this program before athletes can compete.
Check out the 2010 Outdoor Track Page for preliminary boys and girls schedules for the upcoming season.
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