2015 Season Comes to a Wrap!
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The 2015 track season came to a finish at the Covina Track awards banquet on Wednesday the 27th. Nearly 300 athletes, coaches, friends and family celebrated the league championship while also handing out $3,500 in Covina Track Booster scholarships to the graduating senior class athletes. Congrats to the team, thanks to all who helped make it a success, and good luck to the seniors!
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Colts Take ALL CIF Honors!
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CIF Finals turned out to be a solid day for the Colts. The most impressive was first year track athlete Leo Brown (12th). Leo took 4th place in both the 110HH and 300IH capping a very memorable day. The other Colts results were as follows:
Demi Marine 8th - 1600m Daniel Salazar 8th - 1600m Kevin Herrera 6th - 3200m Serena Hausman 7th - High Jump D'Juan Shamburger 9th - 200m Leo Brown 4th - 110HH & 300IH Boys 4x100m (Smalley, Shamburger, Hennes, Brown) - 6th Place |
The Elite 8 Move on to CIF Finals!
Colts Next to Chaminade (State Champs 4x100)
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The CIF Southern Section is one of the most competitive divisions in the United States. Division 3 is simply no joke to qualify into finals for. The Colts have secured some spots to aim for All CIF status next Saturday. The qualifiers are: Boys 4x100 relay (Smalley, Shamburger, Hennes, Brown), Daniel Salazar 1600m, Kevin Herrera 3200m, Leo Brown 110HH & 300IH, D'Juan Shamburger in the 200m, Demi Marine 1600m, and Serena Hausman in the high jump. Good luck to the Colts at Cerritos College!
RESULTS LINK http://www.prepcaltrack.com/2015/05/16/cif-ss-division-3-prelim-results-ss/ |
Boys Varsity Take 1st in ALL Ten Track Events, On to CIF!
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In an unprecedented accomplishment, the boys varsity team WON all 10 events taking place on the track in this years Valle Vista League Finals held at San Dimas High. The league was simply dominated and no other boy athlete in the league received a championship other than a COLT. Double event winners included Leo Brown and D'Juan Shamburger who both also ran legs on both relays taking their results to 4 first place finishes. On the girls side, Demi Marine (800m) and Serena Hausman (Triple Jump) were league champions also! CIF Prelims are next week at Estancia High in the OC! Results are below...
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| 2015_vvl_finals,_results.pdf |
Boys Win SGV Crown While Demi Smashes 1600 Record!
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The best in the SGV squared off in one meet on Saturday with the boys team looking to go 4 for 4 in invite 1st place titles this year. This meet would prove to have the stiffest competition to date with other local powers Arcadia, Damien, and Walnut also in the mix. After 9 events and the meet getting rained out the Colts were in the lead and took the first place crown! With many of their strong events left in the meet, it seemed the only thing in question would be how much the Colts would win by! As usual, it was a major team effort by all to consistently score points and extend the Covina lead. On the girls side, Demi Marine crushed her personal best and school record by nearly 14 seconds staying alive in a hot paced 1600m. Demi ran 5:07.71 and hopefully looks to improve that time with a few big meets still to come.
Below are results. |
| 2015_sgv_2_column_results.pdf |
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In the last home meet of the year, the Covina Colts track team welcomed the visiting Vikings to CHS while overwhelming them on every level. The Colts easily won the BV, GV, and FS levels while wrapping up undefeated league titles in the boys varsity and a three way tie for the girls title. This marks the 6th title in a row for the boys and 14th in the last 15 years! For the girls they have had a league championship the past four years in a row!
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Four Covina Relay Records Fall at Mt. Sac Relays!
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It has been the season of broken records for the Colts this track season! Four different relay teams broke four standing Covina records this past weekend at the Mt. Sac Relays. On Friday evening, the shuttle hurdle team of Brown, Williams, San Nicolas, and Phang beat the 4x110H record. That was followed by a 4x1600 relay team record of 17:56 by Herrera, Salazar, Lopez, and Hernandez... On Saturday the BV distance medley team of Hennes, Salazar, Herrera, and Lopez crushed the existing record, and then that night the girls 4x1600 team of Marine, Hernandez, Carlos, and Contreras obliterated the previous record. What a weekend!!!
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Colts Split With Saints, Girls in 3-Way Tie for First!
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Thursday's meet was a double dual vs. Nogales and San Dimas High Schools. The boys team prevailed again all but cinching their league championship. However, it was the ladies who ended up on the wrong side of the results. In a close neck and neck battle the Covina girls track team lost their first league meet of the season to San Dimas. Both teams came into the meet loaded and ready to compete with outstanding races all afternoon long. The loss puts Covina, San Dimas, and Rowland in a three way tie for first on the girls end. A win vs. Northview and the Colts will secure another league title to their shelf!
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Arcadia Invitational - That Far From US #1....
US #1-4 in this race as the Colts took 5th and were US #6!
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Covina High had the most acceptances into the prestigious Arcadia Invitational 2015, and the team did not disappoint showing they were more than worthy of the invitation. The 4x200 team (Smalley, Hennes, Brown, Shamburger) took 2nd, the distance medley (Pinedo, Centeno, Smalley, Lopez) were just one second off the school record, The 4x400 (Shamburger, Salazar, Brown, Hennes) had the best time for CHS in nearly 20 years, the 4x1600 (Salazar, Hernandez, Lopez, D. Hernandez) improved on their school record. But the best performance was the sprint medley team (Brown, Shamburger, Hennes, Salazar) who took 5th in the invite heat but that 5th placed them 6th in the nation overall. Here is a link to the race: http://www.arcadiainvitational.org/eprofile.php?event_id=63&do=videos&video_id=140789
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Colts Take Down the Raiders!
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In a match with the newest Valle Vista League member, the Rowland Raiders entered the meet as the other undefeated team as two top programs clashed for first place alone in the league standings. In the end, the Colts were able to outlast the Raiders in a fantastic meet. Both boys and girls teams now have sole control of their own destiny as the meet the final three teams in league competition. Up next, the team will head to San Dimas for a double dual with the Saints and Nogales. But first, some of our top athletes head to Arcadia against some of the best competition in the nation.
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Covina Takes Down Covina?!
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For the first time in nearly 20 years, the Covina High boys team was able to take first place as the host and participant of the 24th Covina Invitational. The team easily took first over runner ups Bonita and Bellflower High Schools. Daniel Salazar was named BV athlete of the meet after winning the 800m, taking 2nd in the 1600m, and running a leg on the 2nd place 4x400 relay team. The boys FS team also had a strong showing taking 3rd place. Hakim Williams took home a CO-FS Athlete of the Meet by taking first in both hurdles, 3rd in the HJ and running a leg on the 4th place 4x400 meter relay team. Thank you to all the athletes, staff, and parents that made the meet a huge success. Below is a link to the results:
http://www.prepcaltrack.com/2015/04/04/covina-invitl-ss-3/ |
Coach Challenges Team at Chino, Team Responds With Victory!
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In an unprecedented move, Coach Glaspy contacted Chino Relays meet management and requested a move up to Division 1 competition instead of Division 2 where there enrollment would be the proper fit. After dominating D2 for years, Coach felt this was a good year to challenge the team. With much closer races and events, things literally came down to the final event for 1st place at the meet. Both boys and girls teams prevailed with the slimmest margins. Boys took 1st 120-119.33 and girls 1st 122-120! Both teams needed to place high in the final event and both came through in stunning fashion. Next up, spring break and the Covina Invite on 4/4/15 @ APU.
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Wilson Is First Step to Repeat Title...
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The Wilson Wildcats paid a visit to CHS on Thursday for the Colts first league meet of the season. Although strong in numbers, the overall talent of Covina overwhelmed the spirited Wildcats. Covina won all three levels in convincing fashion losing only a couple events overall the entire day. The team continues their season this weekend with the 66th Annual Chino Relays which is always a fun filled meet.
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No Bull Here!
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The Colts traveled to West Covina High on Thursday to take on the neighboring rival Bulldogs in a non-league contest. All levels stayed on undefeated season pace taking out the Bulldogs on their home turf. Numerous boys and girls sprinted to solid victories and prepared themselves for the upcoming week vs. Wilson and the Chino Relays the following Saturday.
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Colts Sprint With Monrovia To Victory!
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In the very first home meet in the newly built track and field and CHS, the visiting Monrovia Wildcats and Covina Colts dueled themselves to some great races on a cool Wednesday afternoon. Monrovia, led by a serious group of boys and girls sprinters showed flashes of greatness, but the depth of the 200 deep army of the Colts was just too much for the Wildcats in the end. Boys sprinters D'Juan Shamburger, Eric Williams, Pearnell Smalley, and Greg Hennes each won individual sprints as well as an exciting 4x100 relay. The team takes the weekend off except for a few athletes and then next week continues with a dual meet with neighboring West Covina High.
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Covina Boys Varsity Takes 1st at Cougar Classic! (results link below)
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In a warm winter day approaching spring, teams flocked to Azusa Pacific University to participate in the 8th Annual Cougar Classic as APU/Covina High served as its hosts. Over 30 schools from around SoCal posted better than normal marks in the well run meet. In the end, Covina Boys Varsity stood out from the crowd and handily took the first place trophy home winning by nearly 30 points! Meet event winners from CHS included Kevin Herrera (3200), Ruben Retana (disc), and Pearnell Smalley (300H). Other strong performances came from Leo Brown in the hurdles, Daniel Salazar, and Serena Hausman.
http://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/EventRecords.aspx?SchoolID=1628 |
Boys and Girls Capture District Titles! (results link below)
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The Covina Track team easily won all three levels of the Covina Valley USD District meet on Wednesday 3/4. The meet was highlighted by the distance team that took first in every distance event in every level. A complete sweep of those events made the rest of the meet run smoothly for the Colts as the team took control and won. Comprised of overwhelming depth, rivals Northview and South Hills were simply overcome. This Saturday the Colts co-host the Cougar Classic Invitational with Azusa Pacific University. The competition on Saturday is poised to be top notch.
http://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/MeetResults.aspx?Meet=233812#1628 |
Colts Gallup Through Saddle Up Invite! (results link below)
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The Colts opened the 2015 season by paying a visit to Vista Murrieta High School for the Saddle Up Invite. The cold weather and strong winds didn't slow the team down! The boys varsity 4x,1, D'Juan Shamburger, Daniel Salazar, Pearnell Smalley, and Greg Hennes all opened up with fast time placing in their respective events. Youngster Jose Pineda showed he will be a force to reckon with and he captured the FS 3200 and place in the FS 1600. On the girls side, the team depth continued to show as a team strength. Senior Serena Hausman, placed in her specialities the high jump and triple jump. This week the team has the Covina Valley USD Tri-Meet at Azusa Pacific on Wednesday vs. Northview and South Hills. On Saturday the team co-hosts the Cougar Classic with APU. Go Colts!
http://www.prepcaltrack.com/2015/02/28/saddle-up-invitational-ss-2/ |
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