TRACK FUNDRAISER - XMAS TREE ORDER FORM
Help support the program by ordering your xmas tree this winter from CHS Track! Tree pick-up will be on Saturday December 3rd at CHS! (order form below)
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Three More ALL-CIF Athletes for Covina!
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CIF Finals, the championship for Southern California Track & Field which is arguably the strongest section in America took on three Colts this past Saturday. All three were able to place in their respective events earning ALL-CIF Status. Daniel Salazar was the teams highest placer finishing 3rd in the 1600m and also 8th in the 800m. Demi Marine took 4th in her final high school meet also in the 1600m and Hakim Williams had a valiant 5th in the 110HH. All three had much to be proud of this track season and it was a solid finish to a fine season for all.
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Williams, Salazar, and Marine head to CIF Finals!
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Three Colts have advanced to CIF Finals to be held on Saturday the 21st at Cerritos College! Hakim Williams qualified with the 2nd fastest time of the day in the 110HH with a personal best of 14.90. He was followed by 1600m qualifiers Demi Marine (5th overall) and Daniel Salazar (3rd overall). Many other Colts had strong performances but were just off qualifying. Hope Duenas through a lifetime best of 111' in the discus but was 15th and missed the top 9 spots to move on. Good luck to Hakim, Demi, and Daniel on Saturday!!!
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Colts Head to CIF!!!
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League Finals has no disappointments as the team placed 20 athletes in the finals competition! League Champions were Daniel Salazar (1600, 800), Hakim Williams (300H,110HH), Demi Marine (1600, 3200), Hope Duenas (Shot Put, Discus), Charley Johnson (3200), Charisma Benitez (400), and Nick Valencia (Shot Put). The team will continue on to CIF Prelims next Saturday at Estancia High School. Full results are below!
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San Dimas and Nogales Fall to Covina!
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The Covina Girls team captured their 5th Valle Vista League title in a row by defeating Nogales and San Dimas in the teams final meet of the dual season. The boys defeated both schools as well but will place second in league ending a streak of 6 championships in a row. Next week, championship season begins as we have league prelims on Tuesday and league finals on Thursday both at Covina District Field. Cost is $5 for admission 12 and over and $3 for under 12.
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Gracian Leaves SGV's With Records!
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When you win your division and nobody has yet to hit the turn in the 1600m, you're doing good things! That was the case with sophomore Vanessa Gracian as she dominated her frosh-soph division and events (1600m & 3200m) cruising to two meet records at the San Gabriel Valley Championships Saturday. Overall, the team tuned up well prepping for the last meets of the regular season before heading off to CIF competition. This week the team takes on Nogales and San Dimas on Wednesday at Covina District Field 3:15pm start.
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Colts Split With Rowland
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In a tightly contested meet on Wednesday, the Covina Girls defeated Rowland 75-61 while the boys narrowly lost 70-66 to the Raiders. The wins place the girls team in first place while the win for Rowland on the boys side secures first place for them snapping a 6-year league championship for Covina Boys Track. The meet was filled with ups and downs, great performances and also a great finish. The team continues competition on Saturday at the San Gabriel Valley Championships.
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Distance Rolls at Mt. Sac!
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The backbone of Covina Track this season has definitely been the long distance runners. They continued their historic season by breaking more records at the Mt. Sac Relays. The day was highlighted by the girls 4x1600 relay team of Vanessa Gracian, Natali Contreras, Izabella Silva, and Demi Marine who placed 2nd in the seeded race to increase their dominating school record. The shuttle hurdle team of Anthony Vu, Leo San Nicolas, Hakim Williams and Alejandro Brown also ran well placing 3rd in the 4x110 shuttle hurdles.
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Colts Outrace Wildcats!
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In the Colts first away dual meet of the year, Covina outpaced and outraced the Wildcats of Wilson to victories! The meet was the last to be held on Wilson's dirt track which goes under construction this month. Wilson, who always is a formidable opponent with the team depth and tradition, battled the Colts back and forth in many areas. This weekend some of the team will compete in the prestigious Mt. Sac Relays which we be held at Cerritos College while their stadium also goes under construction.
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The Dream at Arcadia Continues!
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One of the greatest high school track honors is being able to qualify for the Arcadia Invitational. The Arcadia Invite brings together the best athletes from across the country into one packed, intense, and exciting weekend of competition. The Colts were fortunate enough to have Daniel Salazar, a sprint medley team of boys, and a girl's 4x1600m relay team qualify for the meet. The girls team was able to increase their school-record 4x1600m relay time. Vanessa Gracian, Demi Marine, Natali Contreras, and Izabella Silva ran with the excellent competition provided and stepped up to the challenge.
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Girls Take Covina Invite Title!
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In another awesome day at the 25th Annual Covina Invitational, the team placed in all three divisions with the girls taking first out of the 25 schools in attendance. The boys varsity took 3rd and the boys f/s team took 2nd. The girls were led again by stud senior distance runner Demi Marine who was named Co-Athlete of the Meet for winning the 800m (school record 2:21.51) and 3200 while also running anchor on the 4x400 team (3rd Place). Teammate Daniel Salazar nearly broke the 800m school record too. He was less than a second off the time. This week the Colts have a bye week but Marine, Salazar, and some distance teammates will get to participate in the prestigious Arcadia Invitational next weekend.
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Records Set and Broken at "The Qualifier"
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In the inaugural "The Qualifier" meet at Covina District Field over 1000 athletes came to improve marks, set records, and enjoy the great facility in this mid season meet. Covina girls distance runners set two new school records one in the 4x800 and the other in the 4x1600. Demi Marine, Izabella Silva, Victoria Covarrubias, Natali Contreras, and Vanessa Gracian were part of the record setting day. The Colts start spring break this week with practices at 9am on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (District Field Practice).
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"The Qualifier" Meet this Saturday! UPDATED TIME SCHEDULE BELOW!
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Colts Beat Northview to Open Up League!
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Covina Track opened up league competition with a decisive victory over Northview on all three levels. Dominating in the hurdles and sprints, the Colts depth was just too much for the Vikings.
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Covina Dominates CHINO RELAYS!Chino Relays is arguably one of the most favorite meets of the year for the Colts with its abundance of medals, fun races, and team competition. The team left no doubt behind as they once again took first in their favorite meet claiming the boys varsity and girls varsity titles for division 2. They also captured the sweepstakes trophy for best combined boys and girls team score. Hakim Williams was named field event athlete of the meet for his two 1st place and two 2nd place team finishes. This week the team takes on Northview at CDF on Wednesday and hosts "The Qualifier" at CDF on Saturday!
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Braves and Colts Reunite!On Wednesday the Colts and Braves reunited their once league rivals and both teams enjoyed the dual meet at the new Covina Valley District Stadium. Covina came out on top on all levels but the story is Baldwin Park will be returning to the Valle Vista League next year to resume the rivalry. Both teams fared well with some excellent marks and look forward to some fun and competitive meets in the future. Below are the results from the meet.
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Colts Take Awards at Cougar Classic!The Colts entered their first scoring invitational with high expectations and finished with high results! The girls FS team took 1st (tie), boys FS 2nd, boys varsity 3rd, and the girls varsity took 7th! Overall the team excelled in many events and showed their strength in their youth. The future looks bright for the Colts as many 9th/10th graders got to play the big fish role in an invitational competing frosh-soph when many are thrust into varsity competition during the week.
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District Dominance Belongs to CHS!In a battle between district schools Northview, Covina, and South Hills on who would earn the track titles there was no doubt left after the evening the Covina remains the "Track School" of CVUSD. Boys F/S, Girls Varsity, and Boys Varsity all took 1st place in the tri-meet with many outstanding performances. The distance team plans to carry the team on their shoulders and they essentially dominated those events! Things look promising as the team ventures to more invites and preseason meets in the next couple of weeks. Below are the results.
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Colts Ride High at Saddle Up Invite!The Colts track team officially opened up the season at the Saddle Up Invite at Vista Murrieta High School on Saturday. With another perfect Saturday in February the team had some solid performances led by Senior Daniel Salazar. Daniel took first overall in the 800m and 3200m easily winning both. Teammate Charley Johnson also had a strong day placing in the 3200m, running well in the 1600m, and also sprinting a leg in the 4x400m relay at the end of the day after the 3200m! This week the team will have the district tri meet on Thursday vs. Northview and South Hills and also compete in the Cougar Classic at APU on Saturday. Picture day is Friday. Here is a a link to the results: http://www.prepcaltrack.com/2016/02/27/saddle-up-invitl-ss-2/
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All Comers at APU Tunes Up the Team!
Coach Starkey Runs the 3200
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On another perfect Saturday in February, the Colts tuned up at Azusa Pacific getting ready for the season to begin next week. There were many solid performances led by Cesar Nava, Hakim Williams, and Rosaly Castorena. Next week the team will head to the Bronco Invitational at Vista Murrieta High School to begin the season.
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Covina District Field Hosts First All-Comers!
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On a perfect February day, the Covina Colts track team started its preseason tune-ups with the first all-comers and track meet at Covina District Stadium. The facility, which still is under construction for snack-bars, locker rooms, and permanent restrooms was still a very viable fast site for excellent times today, including a school record! Demi Marine broke the school record in the 3200m in her first track event of the season (11:33). Also performing well today was Melissa Mendoza (5'0") in the high jump, and D'Juan Shamburger in the 400m (49.93). Next week, Covina will host another all-comers, this time Azusa Pacific will be the site. Results from the meet are below!
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Colt Day Registration Form and Flier Below!
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2016 Covina Track Schedule!!!!
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Covina Track & Field Gear... 2016! Order form coming soon!
Pick up on 12/5/15 at CHS! Same Day Xmas Sale Too! Come Get a Treeeeeeeeee!
Our first fundraiser for the preseason is set with the Stussy Clothing and Xmas tree sale both taking place on Saturday 12/5 at CHS. The clothing sale will run from 10am-2pm and the Xmas Tree Sale will be from 9am-1pm. Come by and support Covina Track & Field!
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