CHICAGO MARIST TRACK AND FIELD

On Saturday, April 29, 2006, 58 Chicago Public High Schools competed for the right to go to the City Championships. In Relays, only the top 8 schools advance to the Finals on May 5, 2006 at Hanson Stadium (12 schools for 4x800m Relay). In Sprints and Hurldes, only the top 8 athletes advance to the Finals. In Field Events, only the top 12 athletes advance to the Finals. In Distance Events, only the top 12 athletes avdance to the Finals. In the High Jump, Eric Nelson qualifed for the number one seed in Finals with a jump of 5'8. Nelson also qualifed for the Finals in the Triple Jump with a jump of 36'02. Eric Nelson also qualified for 300m Hurdles (50.55) with a dramatic finish, edging a runner at the line. Nelson also helped the 4x400m Relay qualify for the Finals. In the Long Jump, Albert Lin qualified for the Finals with a jump of 16'08.50. Lin also qualifed for the Finals in the Triple Jump (35'00). Lin also qualified for the Finals in 110m Hurdles (21.36). In 110m Hurdles, Sammy Caronagan (22.22) also qualified for the Finals. In the 100m Dash, Kyle Diep (14.10) ran a season-best time, but did not qualify for the Finals. In the Shot Put, Benjamin Garcia (32'05.50), and John Ko (30'8.25) both qualified for the Finals. In the Discus, the Mustangs used a new discus that just arrived from M&F Athletic Company. However, the Mustangs learned the hard way that new equipment isn't always better. Benjamin Garcia was seeded second heading into the competition with a PR of 92'2. But had trouble gripping the new discus and was not able to qualify (71'09). Wemi Jemine was also entered in the Discus but did not show up to the meet. In the 4x800m Relay, Brandon Cooper ran a 2:14 800m split on the first leg of the Relay. Simon Vecchioni ran a 2:32 800m split on the second leg of the Relay. Jonathan Kittaka ran a personal best 2:23 800m split on the third leg of the Relay. Preston Buehrer anchored the 4x800m Relay to Third place overall with a 2:23 800m split, and a total time of 9:32.44 to advance the Mustangs to the Finals. In the 4x100m Relay, Brian Chhun ran a 13.30 on the first leg of the relay. Daniel Preimer ran an impressive 12.19 on the second leg of the relay. Santino Merino ran a 13.50 on the third leg of the Relay. Sam Vergara anchored the relay with an impressive 12.95 on the Final leg of the relay for a total time of 51.94. However, the Mustangs came up short, and placed 10th overall and did not qualify for the Finals in the 4x100m Relay. In the 800m run, Brandon Cooper (2:15) and Erik Flores (2:22) both qualifed for the Finals. In the 4x200m Relay, Brian Chhun ran a 25.86 200m split on the first leg. Daniel Preimer ran a 30.28 200m split on the second leg of the 4x200m Relay. Santino Merino ran a 25.57 200m split on the third leg of the 4x200m Relay. Simon Vechhioni anchored the 4x200m relay with a 29.01 200m split to qualify for the Finals with a time of 1:50.62. In the 400m Dash, Benjamin Garcia (57) qualified for the Finals. Sam Vergara did not qualify for the finals, but still ran an impressive personal best time of 61 seconds. In the 1600m run, Preston Buehrer (5:09) and Jonathan Kittaka (5:12) both ran personal best times and qualified for the Finals. Buehrer and Kittaka also advanced to the finals in the 3200m run based on seed times. In the 4x400m Relay, Brandon Cooper (63.06), Eric Nelson (61.53), Preston Buehrer (61.50), and Benjamin Garcia (63.01) ran a 4:09.10, and qualified for the Finals. The Mustangs will compete for the City Championship Title on Friday, May 5, 2006, at Hanson Stadium, 5501 W. Fullerton, Chicago, Illinois. The Meet will start at 3 pm, and the Team bus will leave at 1:55 pm on Friday.

On Monday, February 27, 2006, Freshman Simon Vecchioni became the Third athlete this season to reach 20 consecutive Pull-Ups. On Tuesday, February 28, 2006, Manraj Bains became the Fourth athlete this season to reach 20 consecutive Pull-ups. On Friday, March 3, 2006, Tuan Lee became the Fifth athlete this season to reach 20 consecutive Pull-ups. Adam Swiatlowski became the Sixth athlete this season to reach 20 consecutive Pull-ups. On April 27, 2006, Santino Merino became the seventh athlete this season to reach 20 consecutive Pull-ups. Natalie Hanigan became the first member of the Womens Track & Field Team to reach 20 consecutive pull-ups. All members of the Northside College Prep Track and Field Team, that reach 20 or more Pull-ups at any point in the season will receive a 2006 Northside College Prep Track and Field T-shirt. All Weight Room Records must be set in the presence of a Team Captain or a member of the Coaching staff.

Do You Have "IT"? Some call it "heart", some say it is "desire", others will say it is "guts", but whatver "it" is you will need plenty of "it". There really isn't just one word to describe "it" but it is a certain something that comes from the heart that says, "I can, I will, I'll get the job done." That regardless of odds, regardless of what the odds may be, I'll get the job done." When you come driving toward the finish line, you heart pounding, your lungs bursting, your arms and legs dead, that is the time to turn it on and say, "I can, I will, I'll get the job done!" Many times it is said as a man approaches the finish line that he's "tying up". They might better say that "his mind has lost control". Sure, it is foolish to think that you can always be first. There may be someone on your own team that beats you. Regardless, you will have to have the "I've got 'IT' attitude" before you can personally do your best. This is what is important, to win over yourself to do your best and not let down. Don't be the kind of athlete that always says, "I could have done better but...." Remember excuses only satisfy the person that makes them. Force yourself to do your very best, don't be satisfied with anything less. The virtue of all achievement is victory over oneself. Those who know this victory can never know defeat! "IT" Award After every meet a member of the Northside College Prep Track and Field Team that has demonstrated he/she has "IT" will be named as a winner of the "IT" Award. A Mustangs Track and Field T-Shirt will be awarded to each athlete that wins the "IT" Award. 2/11/2005 Evanston Wildcat Classic - "IT" Award Varsity 4x800m Relay (Patrick O'Connor, Daniel Kittaka, Bobby Ziegler, Joseph Terdik) 2/25/2005 Niles West Invitational - "IT" Award Albert Lin and Eric Nelson 2/25/2005 Gold Medal Invitational - "IT" Award Rachel Kittaka 3/7/2006 Fenton Classic - "IT" Award 4x135 Yards Relay (Jose Choto, Jerry Tran, Kyle Diep, Hiro Joho) 3/7/2006 Maine South Invitational - "IT" Award Kelly Varney 3/11/2006 CPS Indoor Freshman-Sophomore Championships - "IT" Award Santino Merino 3/11/2006 CPS Indoor Freshman-Sophomore Championships - "IT" Award 4x200m Relay (Jennifer Kane, Maria Torres, Adoara Achufusi, Kelly Varney) 3/19/2006 CPS VARSITY INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS - "IT" Award Daniel Kittaka and Patrick O'Connor 3/19/2006 CPS VARSITY INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS - "IT" Award Anna Parks 3/21/2006 OSTBERG Freshman-Sophomore Championships - "IT" Award Benjamin Garcia 3/25/2006 Kenwood Academy Inviational - "IT" Award Bobby Ziegler 3/25/2006 Kenwood Academy Invitational "IT" Award: Womens 4x800m Relay Maruja Yoshimura, Julie Bujnowski, Chynna Moerlien, Anna Parks 3/30/2006 Lane Tech Relays "IT" Award: Chris Zysko 3/30/2006 Lane Tech Relays "IT" Award: Maria Torres 4/08/2006 Mather Invitational "IT" Award: Anna Parks 4/08/2006 Mather Invitational "IT" Award: Patrick O'Connor 4/11/2006 Deerfield High School Tri-Meet: Eric Nelson and Anna Parks 4/18/2006 Viking Invitational "IT" Award: Albert Lin 4/22/2006 Kenwood Classic Invitational "IT" Award: Mens 4x800m Relay Brandon Cooper, Joseph Terdik, Preston Buehrer, Patrick O'Connor 4/22/2006 Kenwood Classic Invitational "IT" Award: Rachel Kittaka 5/5/2006 Sophomore-Freshman City Championships: Eric Nelson, Albert Lin, and Preston Buehrer 5/6/2006 Varsity City Championships: Chris Zysko, Patrick O'Connor, and Daniel Kittaka 5/6/2006 Womens Varsity City Championships: Rachel Kittaka "IT" AWARD IHSA Sectional Championships: Joseph Terdik

On Saturday, April 22, 2006, the Northside Mens Track & Field Team traveled to Eckersal stadium to take on 15 schools in the Kenwood Classic. The meet was well organized and complete with Hy-Tek scoring, and a surplus of officials. Medals were awarded to the Top 3 Individuals in each Event. Team Trophys were also awarded to the Top 3 Teams in the meet. Eight places were scored, and the scoring scale used was 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1. Oak Park-River Forest High School won the meet. The Mustangs took home several medals and the Third place Trophy by scoring 92 points!! In the 4x800m Relay, Brandon Cooper lead-off with 61 seconds opening quarter, and ran a 2:10.59 on the first leg of the 4x800m Relay. Joseph Terdik ran 62 seconds for the first quarter, and a 2:12.40 800m split on the second leg of the 4x800m relay, and made a nice exchange to Preston Buehrer. Preston Buehrer ran 66 seconds for the first quarter, and a 2:20.44 800m split on the third leg of the 4x800m relay. Patrick O'Connor anchored the 4x800m relay to victory with 63 seconds for the first quarter, and a 2:11.76 800m split on the final leg of the 4x800m relay, for a total time of 8:54.19. It was the fastest 4x800m Relay by Northside this season. In the 4x100m Relay, Brian Chhun lead-off with 12.23 100m split, and made a nice exchange to Santino Merino. Merino ran a 12.50 on the second leg of the 4x100m relay, and made a nice exchange to Geoff Edwards. Edwards ran a 13.10 on the third leg of the relay. Sam Vergara anchored the relay to 5th place overall with a 13.15 100m split, for a total time of 50.98. In the Weightmen's 4x100m Relay, Wemi Jemine and Manraj Bains did not make the Team Bus, and throwers Spencer Rosenfeldt and James Casper-Shipp ran in there replacement. Brandon Cooper ran a 12.83 100m split on the first leg of the relay. James Casper-Shipp ran a 13.91 100m split on the second leg of the relay. Spencer Rosenfeldt ran a 14.95 100m split on the third leg of the relay and made a nice exchange to Preston Buehter. Buehrer anchored the relay with a personal best 12.41 100m split, to place 4th overall, for a total time of 54.10. In the Shot Put, Chris Zysko placed 7th overall with a throw of 36'5.5. Benjamin Garcia threw a personal best 33'2. In the Discus, Chris Zysko placed 4th overall with a throw of 112'11. Benjamin Garcia placed 6th overall with a personal best throw of 92'2. In the High Jump, Eric Nelson placed 3rd overall with an outstanding jump of 5'10. In the Long Jump, Geoff Edwards placed 8th overall with a personal best 17'04.25. In the Triple Jump, Eric Nelson placed 6th overall with a personal best 36'1. Geoff Edwards placed 8th overall with a personal best 31'9.75. In the 3200m run, Daniel Kittaka ran a 5:07 for the first mile, and won the 3200m run with an outstanding time of 10:38. Jonathan Kittaka ran a 5:27 for the first mile, and placed 4th overall with an outstanding time of 11:22. In 110m High Hurdles, the Mustangs were without Hurdlers Albert Lin and Sammy Caronagan due to other obligations. Santino Merino and Captain Daniel Kittaka came through for the Mustangs on a moment's notice. Santino Merino placed 4th overall with a personal best time of 22.21. Daniel Kittaka placed 6th overall with a personal best time of 25.93. In the 100m Dash, Erik Flores ran a 13.63. Sam Vergara ran a 14.27. In the 800m run, Freshman Brandon Cooper ran the first quarter in 63 seconds, and placed 4th overall with a 800m time of 2:17. Sophomore Preston Buehrer ran the first quarter in 65 seconds, and placed 6th overall with a 800m time of 2:20. In the 4x200m Relay, the Mustangs placed 7th overall, with a time of 1:47.31. Brian Chhun ran the first leg in 27.77 and made a nice exchange to Santino Merino. Merino ran the second leg in 26.32. Geoff Edwards ran a 25.28 on the third leg of the relay, and Erik Flores anchored the relay with a 27.54. In the 400m Dash, Benjamin Garcia ran a 57.41. In the 300m Hurdles, Eric Nelson placed 6th overall with a 50.18. Daniel Kittaka placed 8th overall with a personal best 53.82. In the 1600m Run, Patrick O'Connor placed 3rd overall with a 4:49. Joseph Terdik placed 4th overall with a 5:08. In the 4x400m Relay, Preston Buehrer ran a personal best 59.80 on the first leg of the relay. Eric Nelson ran a 62.70 on the second leg of the relay. Brandon Cooper ran a 59.42 on the third leg of the relay, and Benjamin Garcia anchored the relay with a 58.58 on the final leg of the relay to place 5th overall with a time of 4:00.50. VARSITY POINTS SCORED Daniel Kittaka 14.00 Eric Nelson 13.00 Brandon Cooper 9.75 Patrick O'Connor 8.50 Preston Buehrer 7.75 Joseph Terdik 7.50 Chris Zysko 7.00 Santino Merino 6.50 Jonathan Kittaka 5.00 Benjamin Garcia 4.00 Geoff Edwards 3.50 Brian Chhun 1.50 James Casper-Shipp 1.25 Spencer Rosenfeldt 1.25 Sam Vergara 1.00 Erik Flores 0.50 SEASON MENS VARSITY POINT LEADERS (10 MEETS): 1. Daniel Kittaka 74.75 2. Patrick O'Connor 65.25 3. Eric Nelson 43.75 4. Joseph Terdik 32.75 5. Chris Zysko 25.00 6. Preston Buehrer 22.25 7. Brandon Cooper 14.50 8. Joey Paquette 7.25 9. Santino Merino 7.25 10. Bobby Ziegler 6.50 11. Jonathan Kittaka 6.25 12. Benjamin Garcia 5.25 13. Geoffrey Edwards 5.00 14. Erik Flores 3.75 15. Wemi Jemine 3.00 16. Manraj Bains 2.50 17. Albert Lin 2.00 18. Tuan Lee 2.00 19. Sam Vergara 1.75 20. Brian Chhun 1.50 21. Nick Florence 1.50 22. Eric Ullrich 1.25 23. James Casper-Shipp 1.25 24. Spencer Rosenfeldt 1.25 25. Jose Choto 1.00 26. Tom Skawski 0.75 27. Aamir Khan 0.75 28. Christian Okoye 0.50 29. Ryne Tobin 0.50 30. Simon Vecchioni 0.25 31. Irfan Hussain 0.25

On Saturday, April 22, 2006, the Northside Womens's Track and Field Team traveled to Eckersal Stadium for the Kenwood Classic. Prior to the meet, David Diaz was officially named by Northside Athletic Director Daisy Simbulan as the new Womens Head Track & Field Coach as replacement for Humberto Guiterrez. Guiterrez spent 6 years at Northside, but left the Track & Field program to become the newest member of the Chicago Police Department. Guiterrez has already set a new Chicago Police Department record for the 1.5 Miles run and will continue to support the Team. At the Kenwood Classic, the Mustangs brought home a Trophy for placing third overall out of 15 schools! In Shot Put, Kaitlin Renkosiak placed 5th overall with a personal best throw of 22'3. Adoara Achufusi placed 6th overall with a personal best throw of 17'0. In exhibition round, Jennifer Mensah threw 14'5. In the Discus, Kaitlin Renkosiak placed 3rd overall with a throw of 55'5. Stephanie Sotomayer threw a personal best 45'7 to place 4th overall. In the Weightmen's 4x100m relay, Kaitlin Renkosiak, Stephanie Sotomayer, Jennifer Mensah, and Adoara Achufusi medaled by placing 1st overall, with a time of 62 seconds! In the High Jump, Julie Bujnowski placed 4th overall with a jump of 4'0. Bujnowski also placed 8th overall in the Long Jump with a jump of 13'6. In the Triple Jump, Maria Torres placed 2nd overall with a jump of 31'5. Torres also placed 4th overall in the Long Jump with a jump of 14'0.75. Maria Zdunek placed 6th overall in the Triple jump with a jump of 23'10. In the 3200m run, Rachel Kittaka won with an outstanding time of 12:48. Julia Shimada placed 4th overall with a time of 14:04. In the 800 Medley Relay, Natalie Hanigan, Maria Torres, Jennifer Kane, and Anna Parks placed 4th overall, with a time of 2:04.34. In the 4x100m Relay, the Mustangs placed 8th overall with a time of 58.21. Natalie Hanigan ran a 14.81 100m split on the first leg of the relay and made a nice exchange to Stephanie Sotomayer. Sotomayer ran a 14.59 100m split on the second leg of the relay. Adaoara Achufusi ran a 13.50 100m split on the third leg of the relay. Maria Zdunek ran a 15.31 100m split on the final leg of the relay. In the 100m Hurdles, Jennifer Kane placed 5th with an outstanding time of 21.32. In the 100m Dash, Maria Zdunek ran a 15.83. Kaitlin Renkosiak ran a 16.15. In the 800m run, Anna Parks won with an outstanding time of 2:47. Jessica Galang ran a 3:21. In the 4x200m Relay, Jennifer Kane ran a 29.24 200m split and made a nice exchange to Maria Torres. Torres ran a 28.22 200m split on the second leg of the relay. Natalie Hanigan ran a 30.54 200m split on the third leg of the relay. Adoara Achufusi anchored the relay, with a 31.00 200m split, for a total time of 1:59.36. It was the fastest 4x200m Relay by Northside this season. In the 400m Dash, Julie Bujnowski placed 3rd overall with a time of 66. Jessica Galang ran an time of 85 seconds. In the 300m Hurdles, Maria Zdunek ran an outstanding time of 64. Senior Monica Wojcik ran a personal best time of 71. In the 1600m Run, Rachel Kittaka won with an outstanding time of 5:58. Julia Shimada placed 4th overall with a time of 6:45. In the 200m Dash, Anna Parks ran a time of 29.66. In the 4x400m Relay, the Mustangs won, with an outstanding time of 4:45.33. Julie Bujnowski ran the first leg of the relay in 66.58. Natalie Hanigan ran the second leg of the relay in 72.06 400m split and made a nice exchange to Rachel Kittaka. Kittaka ran a 75.10 400m split on the third leg of the relay. Anna Parks anchored the relay to victory with a 71.59 400m split. VARSITY POINTS SCORED 1. Rachel Kittaka 22.50 2. Julie Bujnowski 14.50 3. Maria Torres 14.25 4. Anna Parks 13.75 5. Julia Shimada 13.00 6. Kaitlin Renkosiak 12.50 7. Stephanie Sotomayer 7.75 8. Adoara Achufusi 5.75 9. Jennifer Kane 5.25 10. Natalie Hanigan 4.00 11. Jennifer Mensah 2.50