Hello Everyone,
It’s been awhile since I posted and apologize for this delay. We are well under way in track and field for the 2017 journey that prayerfully will end in Columbus. It has been an interesting cut up season so far due to all of the disruptions to the school schedule. However, despite this unconventional start to the season, the Fighting Irish Men and Women’s team show very promising potential to reach the state final in various events.
The highlights so far is the emergence of Junior Sara Foster in the 300 low hurdles. Sara is currently running times that she ran at the state finals where she finished in 7th place. Also, worth noting are the guys speed relays as well as the 4 x 800 relay team. The guys 4×200 actually started the season off by winning the indoor state championship. Since then, they have clocked state caliber times in the 4×100 as well. The guys 4×800 is also on pace to a repeat trip to Columbus. Last but certainly not least is the development of 3200 meter runner Leah Lisle who is clocking very impressive times so far.
Now that Easter break is upon us, it is a great time for the athletes to “recommit” to the total development of their given events. Once we get back from break, there is only 4 weeks to the post season. This break is a great opportunity to go into meditation and prayer and decide their own fate. For the seniors, this task is the most daunting. Trying to remain focused while the traditional format of school has concluded puts all of the seniors in more of a college role preparing for the NCAA than it does the typical high school athlete. However, the end result of a trip to the big dance awaits if this once in a lifetime commitment is present.
Once again, thanks to the brilliant photos by Mr. Christian Lisle, I will be submitting links of photos from several of our invitationals.
St. Joes Invite
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AlMMInR3s6uQh4htq4g3DUP9OGkhhA
Bill Barry Invite
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AlMMInR3s6uQh44gyN5sfAHN57p7SA
