CIF Finals to Prom!
Our three CIF finalists competed their hearts out on Saturday and the sped off to the prom for a busy day! Emily Sanchez capped her high school career as the school record holder in the triple jump and earned All-CIF honors by placing 6th in that event. She also took 7th in the 100H. Dre Mercado cleared 10'0" and took 7th in the pole vault as well. Belle Chiu, the school record holder in the 300H took 9th in her other event, the triple jump. Congrats to all of three athletes on a magnificent season as well as the rest of the team.
Three Colts Move on to CIF Finals!
It was definitely ladies night at CIF Division III Prelims for the Colts as three stellar young ladies will move on to the CIF Division III Finals next week at Mt. Sac. Emily Sanchez led the team and will advance in two event, the 100H and the triple jump. Jump and hurdle partner Belle Chiu also advanced in the triple jump and just missed the 300H qualifying spot by one person. Finally, Dre Mercado will return to CIF Finals where she place last year in the pole vault. Good luck to our Lady Colts!
League Champions Crowned!
Three days of competition, mixed weather, 7 schools, and nothing could stop 20 Colts from moving on to CIF competition next Saturday at Estancia High School. Rightfully so, the Valle Vista League Champions had the most qualifiers and champions from any league school. Dominating the competition with 4 first place finishes including three on her own was Emily Sanchez, The APU bound athlete took first in the 100H, Long Jump, and Triple Jump and ran a 3rd leg on the winning 4x100 girls relay team as well. Other league champions were Dre Mercado with a personal best in the pole vault at 11'3', Dominic Montes in the Long and Triple Jump, Ashli Baddorf crushing her school record in the 1600 and also winning the 800, Belle Chiu in the 300H, and as mentioned, the girls 4x100 team that also included the Twins Myesha and Takesha Tarvin and anchor Amena Williams.
Colts Take Out the Broom in Baldwin Park!
SWEEP! That's what was being said in the stands last Thursday evening at Baldwin Park High School as Covina High's Track teams completed a season sweep of the league going undefeated on all three levels. The boys varsity, girls varsity, and FS boys teams easily defeated the Braves capping a memorable league season. The team depth for CHS was no match for the improved Braves team. Next week the Colts move on to league prelims and finals competition at Nogales High School Tuesday and Thursday at 3:15.
More Records Fall at SGV's!
Alondra Elizalde shocked even herself with a big personal best in the 1600 that also was a SCHOOL RECORD! Alondra nipped teammate Ashli Baddorf's current school record in the 1600 by a few tenths of a second. It remains to be seen who finishes this season on top as both friendly teammates and rivals will be battling back and forth for the remainder of the season. Emily Sanchez also bettered her own school record in the triple jump to now be at 36'7"! Her mark along with Belle Chiu who placed 2nd in the 200 hurdles have top marks in CIF Division III. The boys team had high places by Dominic Montes in the long jump and triple jump. All through the hot humid day there were a number of great performances as the Colts get ready for league finals.
Colts Tame the Wildcats!
The team continued to roll through league putting the Wilson Wildcats to bed easily winning all three divisions at CHS this past Thursday. Although Wilson rolled up to CHS with nearly as many athletes as the Colts, CHS proved that their overall depth and determination to victory would be too much to overcome. Poised by great performances by the distance team and field events, each team won handily versus their opponents. Next up is the SGV Championships versus the best in the valley on Saturday.
Northview Gets Tossed at Covina!
Covina varsity boys and girls team as well as the boys F/S team completely dominated the visiting Vikings last Thursday in the rivals dual league meet. Led by many outstanding performances on all levels, the depth of the team proved to be to much to handle for the visitors. The boys team started off the meet with a stellar victory in the 4x100 and also ended the day with another come from behind stalking run from Ryan Bedford in the 4x400. The girls dominated the day led by huge victories from Emily Sanchez, Ashli Baddorf, and Belle Chiu. The distance team combined outscored Northviews distance runners by a total of 73-8 on the day helping start the rout for the day.
Girls Records Fall at Arcadia Invitational!
Belle Chiu and Emily Sanchez continued their spectacular senior season by breaking two school records in the Arcadia Invitational. Against some of the best competition in the nation, Belle and Emily stepped up their game and performed beyond expectation. Friday evening, Emily bettered her own previous school record in the triple jump by bounding 35'11" taking 4th place. The following day, Belle readied herself for this once in a lifetime opportunity and seized the moment by taking 2nd place in her race and breaking the school record in the 300 hurdles. Both have set high goals for the remainder of the season.
Junior Nick Mannino competed in the Decathlon portion of the Arcadia Invite and took 8th place in the 10 event competition versus stellar athletes from around the country. Congrats to all the Colts during their spring break by not taking a break but instead breaking records!
Junior Nick Mannino competed in the Decathlon portion of the Arcadia Invite and took 8th place in the 10 event competition versus stellar athletes from around the country. Congrats to all the Colts during their spring break by not taking a break but instead breaking records!
Colts Capture Chino Relay Titles....Again!
For another consecutive year, the Covina Boys & Girls team conquered the Chino Relay titles for Division II. The team also won the 1st Place Sweepstakes Trophy for best combined boys and girls team in the division. League rival Northview followed the Colts for 2nd. The team was led by numerous strong performances in the sprints, distance, and field events. Next up, spring break and practices on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 9am and the Arcadia Invite for a few select athletes.
Covina Invite Rocks!
From the entertaining announcer, the BBQ snack bar, the nice weather, and the great competition, there wasn't much more to ask for in the 21st Annual Covina Invitational. Things went smoothy and the meet was once again a huge success for all those involved. The CHS girls team took 2nd place behind Corona High School. Ashli Baddorf led the team and broke the girls varsity 1600m school record with a time of 5:27.64! Belle Chiu won the 300H with a seasonal best and Emily Sanchez also fared well winning the 100H and placing in the long jump and triple jump.
Nogales and San Dimas Bow to Colts!
Both Nogales High School and San Dimas High School visited CHS on Thursday for the first league meet of the season. The Colts prevailed handily over both teams to take a first place stance in the Valle Vista League title race. San Dimas had defeated the girls team the past three years but this year things turned out differently. Covina used widespread depth and outstanding efforts in the field events to post a convincing victory. Next up is the Covina Invitational on Saturday the 24th where the Colts will host over 1,500 athletes!
Covina Visits Monrovia
In a head to head rematch for the girls team from last Saturday's Cougar Classic, Monrovia High School showed why they are one of the top track teams in our division. Their sprint team was too much for the Colts as they again defeated our girls team. The boys team also fell to the dominant Wildcats. "Monrovia is a strong program in the area and that is why we want to schedule them. We need to compete against the best to make sure we are ready for league dual meets and CIF down the road", said Boys Coach Kevin Glaspy. "This will only make us better and let our athletes know where we stand in the big picture."
Colts Cougar it Up! Girls Varsity Place 2nd!!!
Covina co-hosted the Cougar Classic this past Saturday. Emily Sanchez had a season best long jump of 16'9" (VIDEO BELOW). Belle Chiu also had personal best of 16'2". Ashil Baddorf had a personal best in the 800 and Dre Mercado placed in the pole vault. Behind those efforts, the girls team took second place out of the nearly 30 schools in attendance! In addition, many distance runners had significant breakthroughs in a beautiful afternoon at APU and a lot of the young sprinters recorded great times in the sprints. Way to go Colts!
Covina Colts vs. Chino Hills Huskies
Covina took on powerhouse Chino Hills this past Thursday. It was a great meet at a very nice facility in Chino Hills. This is a link to the complete results that day. http://finishedresults.com/content/chino-hills-v-covina-results
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Colts Represent at Bishop Amat Relays!
The Colts took on 22 other high schools from Southern California and had a strong showing. Paced by the youngsters on the team the girls FS team took 4th place and the boys FS were 6th. The girls varsity also had a good day taking 5th place overall. Results are available on the link above.
CHS RUNS through District Meet!
In the first opening meet of the 2012 season, the Covina Colts track team had a strong showing in the CVUSD District Meet on 2/29. The boys varsity team narrowly nipped South Hills capturing the trophy by one point. The girls narrowly lost to South Hills by a total of eight points. The boys FS title was caputured by Northview and Covina was second. Altogether, it was a great opening meet of competition on a cold night.
Food Truck Festival Coming to CHS on Sat. February 18th!!!
The Slummin' Gourmet Food Truck is just one of many food trucks that will be visiting the CHS student parking on on Saturday, February 18th from 10am-2pm. This will be part of the track team opening up its new 2011 Track Season! Entertainment will also be provided for everyone! Don't miss out! More information to come!
Remontay is Grand Marshall in Parade!
For his awesome success as a high school track athlete Remontay McClain was honored by the City of Covina as the "Hometown Hero Grandmarshal"l of the 2011 Covina Christmas Parade. He happily rode in a old car down Badillo Avenue with his mom Roberta and Coach Glaspy's daugther Jamison (her 7th Bday gift from him).
Oregon is Finish Line for McClain
Remontay McClain finished his high school career in Oregon where he placed 2nd in the preliminary 100m in to make the Jr. Nationals team but was injured and unable to race in the final heat to claim a spot on the team. Congrats on a great career Remontay McClain!
Remontay Takes on the Big City!
In June, 2011 Remontay traveled to New York to take on the Nations top sprinters in the Adidas Grand Prix Dream 100. Remontay took 3rd place against the top competition in America!
State Meet! Covina Places 5th as Team!
Due to the outstanding efforts of Remontay McClain doubling again as back-to-back 100m/200m State Champion, Covina HS placed 5th in the CA State Meet. Remontay's time goes down as the 5th fastest in CA History and the 2nd fastest in the country that season.
Valle Vista League Prelims & Finals
On a hot Cinco De Mayo day the Colts kept their hot season going with some great performances at the Valle Vista League Finals. Individual league champions included Valeria Castro (discus), Dre Mercado (pole vault), Emily Sanchez (triple jump), Ashli Baddorf (800m), BV 4x100 of Antonio Contreras, Kyle Chiu, Ryan Bedford, & Remontay McClain, Remontay McClain 100m & 200m, Deven Thompson (triple jump). Many other athletes also qualified in 2nd or 3rd for CIF also. They included Erin Mullen (pole vault), Belle Chiu (300H & triple jump), GV 4x400 of Natalina Lopez, Ashli Baddorf, Belle Chiu, and Ruby Medina, Mike Jarquin (pole vault), Kyle Chiu (high jump), Charles Cooper (triple jump), BV 4x400 of Ryan Bedford, Justin Salcedo, Deven Thompson, & Remontay McClain, Chris Maldonado (1600), Kevin Medina (1600), Paul Gonzalez (3200), Jazmin Arrant (shot put). Congrats to all team members on a fine season. CIF Prelims will be on Saturday the 14th at Estancia High School. Good luck, and happy b-day KG and Sam Alvarado.
Colts End League Season With Red Devils
On a beautiful Tuesday afternoon the Colts took on the Pomona Red Devils in the Valle Vista League finale. Pomona had few numbers to keep pace with the Colts in what turned into a rout on all three levels. The girls took control early with a nice win in the 4x100 by Ashli Baddorf, Sydnie Williams, Amena Williams, and Erika Tornero. A sweep in the 1600 showed that the depth was just not there for Pomona. On the boys varsity side, Mike Jarquin and Demetrus Taylor led the 1-2-3 punch in the pole vault each clearing 11'6" and 11'0" respectively. The boys frosh-soph team will be outright league champions with Northview losing to Baldwin Park and Pomona really didn't have much to face against the frosh-soph boys. The team will continue next week with league prelims on Tuesday 5/3 and league finals 5/5 all at Baldwin Park HS. The cost to watch in $5 for adults and $3 for children. This meet will conclude the season for much of the team that do not qualify for CIF competition the next week.
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Coach Glaspy Receives CIF Award!
Head Boys Track Coach Kevin Glaspy received the CIF Champion of Character Award at the Queen Mary in October. The award is given to outstanding representations of the pillars of sportsmanship and character to coaches in the CIF Southern Section. Only a few people are awarded this prestigious honor each year. Congrats KG!
CIF Finals - 7 Colts Compete!
It was another great day for Covina Track & Field at the CIF Divisional Finals at Cerritos College. Remontay McClain broke the division record in the 100m (10.31) & 200m (21.68) while also stamping his mark as the TOP high school sprinter in the nation! His 100m time ranks #2 in the USA and the 200m time puts him #1. Dre Mercado also continued her hot streak in the pole vault. The studly sophomore took 4th place in the pole vault. Deven Thompson took 7th in the triple jump. Both sophs will be back here again soon! The boys 4x100 team ran a seasonal best but were later disqualified for stepping on the inside line too many times :(
CIF Prelims - Who Moves on???
On a windy afternoon in Costa Mesa the Covina High Track Team was able to prevail and send seven members to the ultimate event in CIF track. CIF Finalists include the boys 4x100 team of rotating members Gary Jones, Antonio Contreras, Kyle Chiu, Ryan Bedford, and Remontay McClain who qualified 4th overall. Also qualifying in their individual events were McClain in the 100m & 200m ranked first in both, Kyle Chiu in the high jump qualified 9th in a dramatic jump off for the final spot at 6'1", Deven Thompson had a great jump in the triple qualifying 4th at 44'5", and Dre Mercado also had a personal best and qualified going 9'9". Emily Sanchez just missed qualifying in the triple jump (10th) but increased her school record in the process to 35'10". Deven Thompson also missed qualifying in the long jump (10th) by a mere 1'1/2" inches. The Colts will go for the CIF Championships next Saturday at Cerritos College beginning at 11am. Go Colts!
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