April 24 Results

Yesterday, Pomperaug improved its record to 6-0, beating Bunnell 78-71 and Masuk 88-59. Many of our athletes had significant improvements over their performances last week. The following are some of the highlights.

• Amanda Walters won the 300 hurdles, finished 2nd in the 100 hurdles, finished 3rd in the long jump and was part of the winning 4x400 team.
• Abby Ruane won the 800 and was part of the winning 4x400 team.
• Kelsey Bean won the pole vault and was a part of the winning 4x400 team.
• Jeanne Theleen won the 3200.
• Ceirra Rouse won the 1600.
• Jessica Miller won the long jump.
• Kasey Dean finished 2nd in the discus and 3rd in the javelin.
• Morgan Keith finished 2nd in the javelin.
• Sydney Polke finished 3rd in the triple jump.
• Mel Urquhart finished 3rd in the shot put.
• Alexa Jakiela finished 3rd in the 800.
• Christine Maksimow finished 3rd in the 400.
• Marina Alfonso finished 3rd in the 300 hurdles.
• Haley Moser finished 3rd in the high jump.
  
• Taylor Flemming was part of the winning 4x400 team.

We had a strong showing against two very good teams. Congratulations on your victory and good luck next week at Brookfield.

One meet is moved, one meet is cancelled

Due to the weather today, the track meet at Bunnell high school has been been postponed until Friday. Because of the meet on Friday, we will no longer be attending the O'Grady relays.

First Home Meet

The girls walked away from the first home meet of the year with two victories. We beat Newtown 79 - 71 and Bethel 96.5 - 54.5. Congratulations on a good start.

The team was lead by

• Amanda Walters placing first in100 m hurdles and second in the 300 m hurdles
• Abby Ruane placing first in the 800 meters.
• Jeanne Theleen placing first in the 3200 meters.
• Kasey Dean placing first in the javelin.
• Kelsey Bean placing first in the high jump, second in the 200 meters, and third in the pole vault.
• Mary Haase placing second in the shot put and the javelin.
• Alyssa Fusco placing second in the 100 meters and third in the 200 meters.
• Sydney Polke finishing third in the long jump and the triple jump.
• Morgan Keith finishing third in the javelin.

It was a good start to the season and sets a positive tone for the rest of the season. Good luck next week at Bunnell.

First Day of Practice

We have our first day of practice on Monday, March 23. We are meeting in the large gym at 2:30. Be prepared to train. Make sure that you have turned in all of your paperwork for athletics (permission form, fee, physical). If you are missing any forms, you can find them at: http://www.pomperaug.com/athletics/forms/index.htm

I look forward to seeing all of you on Monday.

Coach Loiseau

Senior Track and Field Meeting

There will be a meeting with the seniors after school on Thursday in room 429. We will discuss the upcoming season.