The Inside Track
February 28, 2010
Sunday February 28, 2010: The State Qualifier Meet on Saturday, February 27th provided an opportunity for several members of the Shaker Boys team to earn a spot in the New York State Championship Meet. Among the Section 2 athletes who will be traveling to Cornell for States next week are Shaker runners Matt Conti and Chris Herman (600M), Rueben Feinman (300M), Ryan Egan (1600M) and the Shaker 4x400M Relay team (Brendan Dolan, JQ Chandler, Herman and Conti with alternates Rueben Feinman and Matt Dustin). They will be joined by Dave Marthy who gained a spot on the Intersectional Relay team with his outstanding 1000M performance that shattered his 11th grade record in that event. Results
At the Eastern States Championship this last week, Matt Conti won the 800M in 1:55.76 with teammate Chris Herman close behind. Sophomore Mike Libruk broke 2 minutes in the 4X800M to lead to a team of strong underclassmen of Dave Marthy, Jeff Heim and Caleb Mellon. In addition, the 4X400M Relay team of Matt Conti, Chris Herman, Brendan Dolan, and Rueben Feinman ran a time of 3:23.77 to set a new Shaker Indoor School Record, which was also the second fastest time in Section 2 History for that event!
The Shaker Girls 4x200M relay team won their preliminary heat at the State Qualifier and finished a very close second to Saratoga in the finals while running their fastest relay time of the season…just missing a trip to the NY State Championship by less than ½ second. At the Eastern States Championship earlier in the week, the Shaker Girls 4x800M and DMR teams (Melissa Sheridan, Christine Coughlin, Molly Nephew and Zosia Dunn) ran a season best for each relay. Results
The Shaker Boys mentioned above will compete at the NYS Meet on Saturday March 6th at Cornell University. Good luck to all athletes! Watch Shakerrunning for results next weekend.
***New Profile and Interview: Chris Herman- Shaker senior Chris Herman is difficult to describe in a few words. He may be best known for his outstanding performances as a star middle distance runner on the Track team...Shakerrunning recently interviewed Chris Herman to learn more about him and his plans for the future...Full Profile and Interview
Visit the 2009-2010 Indoor Track Page for complete 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.
The State Qualifiers Photo Gallery has been posted. To view photo galleries from any other meets from this Indoor Track season please visit the Indoor Track Photos Page.
The Outdoor Track Season is fast approaching. The first practice will be Monday March 8, 2010 at 2:30. Check out the 2010 Outdoor Track Page for UPDATED boys and girls schedules for the upcoming season.
