Alexandria Qualifies 25 Athletes For State Hershey Track & Field ...

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By Katie Smythe
alexandrianews.org

Solange Naranyo anchors Alexandria A 4x100m relay (9-10 yrs), also wins 50m and 100m races (Photo: Katie Smythe)

Alexandria has 25 youth track and field athletes advancing to the state-level Hershey Track & Field Games near Charlottesville on June 22. These young athletes, age 9-14, competed in two qualifying meets to advance to the state championship. Most recently, they were the first and second place winners at the Northern Virginia district-level meet on June 1.

More than 450 youth athletes from seven jurisdictions competed in the Northern District Hershey Track & Field Meet at T. C. Williams High School on June 1. Alexandria?s top three athletes in each event at the local level competed against other qualifiers from Fairfax County, Falls Church, Manassas City, Arlington County, Fauquier County and Loudoun County.

Alexandria's John Colucci wins 800m run and 1600m run (Photo: Katie Smythe)

A hot, sunny day with the temperature approaching 90 degrees meant it was even hotter on the track. Competition was fierce as only the top two finishers in each event advance to the state championship and potentially the national competition. Events include the 50, 100, 200 and 400 meter dash, 800 and 1600 meter run, 4x100 meter relay, softball throw and standing long jump. Three age groups segregate the competitors:? 9-10 year olds, 11-12 year olds and 13-14 year olds. There were also 28 relay teams competing across these age groups.

Alexandria?s first and second place winners at the Northern District meet follow. These 25 participants advance to Virginia's state-level Hershey Track & Field Meet.

First Place
Leslie Carr ? Long Jump (11-12 yrs)
John Colucci ? 1600 Meter Run, 800 Meter Run (13-14 yrs)
Solange Naranyo ? 50 Meter Dash, 100 Meter Dash?(9-10 yrs)
Zoey Freeman ? 100 Meter Dash (13-14 yrs)
Ibrahim Bangura ? 100 Meter Dash, 200 Meter Dash (11-12 yrs)
Erika Van Dyke ? 800 Meter Run (11-12 yrs)
Girls 4x100 Meter Relay?(9-10 yrs)?? Armani James, Aniya Sterling, Branae Modisett, Solange Naranyo (Patrick Henry Rec Center)
Boys 4x100 Meter Relay?(9-10 yrs)?? John Agwaze, William Opuku, Si?les Modisett, Joshua Hairston (Patrick Henry Rec Center)
Girls 4x100 Meter Relay (11-12 yrs) ? Halle Walker, Alexa Boggan, Ciera Brown, Leslie Carr (Mt. Vernon Rec Center) ??(Alexandria teams finished 1-2 in this event)

Alexandria finishes 1-2 in Girls 4x100m Relay (11-12 yrs) - Halle Walker (c), Kendra Oguamena (r) (Photo: Katie Smythe)

Second Place
Courtney Holford ? Softball Throw (11-12 yrs)
Delonte Eason ? Softball Throw (13-14 yrs)
Mariah Matthews?? Long Jump (9-10 yrs)
Akiti Taylor ? 100 Meter Dash, 200 Meter Dash (13-14 yrs)
Girls 4x100 Meter Relay (11-12 yrs)?? Courtney Holford, Breyana Smith, Shakayla Farmer, Kendra Oguamena (Charles Houston Rec Center)
Boys 4x100 Meter Relay (13-14 yrs) ? Khalil Williams, Akiti Taylor, Donovan Eason, Delonte Eason (Charles Houston Rec Center)

Virginia?s state-wide meet of the Hershey Track & Field Games will be held on Saturday, June 22 at Western Albermarle High School in Crozet, Virginia.?Alexandria participants will compete against other district- and regional-level qualifiers.

For those interested in the Hershey Track & Field program, sign-up occurs in the Spring through the City of Alexandria?s Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities program office; no registration fee. Track groups are formed at the neighborhood recreation centers for the Hershey Track & Field program. In addition, the City sponsors the Alexandria Titans Youth Track & Field Club during the summer.?Participants receive the basic skills and techniques of track and field with the emphasis placed on teamwork, sportsmanship, commitment and healthy competition.?The track club completes in local track meets held around the metropolitan area June through August.

Source: http://www.alexandrianews.org/alexandria-qualifies-25-athletes-for-state-hershey-track-field-games/

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