Ashbrook Greenwave Track and Field

Ashbrook Greenwave Track and Field

Home of the Back to Back to Back Gaston County and Big South Conference Champions

Current News

 

Four in a Row!!!!!

Congratulations to the Ashbrook Men.  For the fourth time in a row, the men have won the Gaston County Championship, outdistancing second place 172 to 132.  Jhay Boyd won MVP of track events, and Jordan McKoy won MVP of field events.  Other county champions were Justin Crawford in the 110 Hurdles—setting a new record of 11.6—Jhay Boyd in the 100, 200, and 400; the 1600 meter relay team; and the 800 meter relay team.

The women placed second, missing the title by six points.  Individual champions were Ashley Strother in the 300 Hurdles and the 1600 meter relay team.

 

 

It was a big weekend for the Greenwave.  The men took third at the Marvin Ridge Invitational.  Huge performances were had by Justin Crawford, winning the 110H and 300H and setting records in both; Jhay Boyd, winning the 100 and 200 and setting records in both; Steven Good, placing 5^th in the 200; Michael Rogers, placing 5^th in the 1500; the 1600 Relay of Jhay Boyd, Steven Good, Justin Crawford, and Willie Kennedy who won and set a facility record; and the 800 Relay, taking 2^nd. 

 

Congratulations to Justin Crawford.  He broke his own school record in the 110 Hurdles with a time of 13.6. 

 

The meet scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed.  Currently, there is no make up date set.  There will be practice Wednesday after school.

Congratulations to Justin Crawford.  Not only has he committed to Georgetown, but he currently has the second fastest time in the 55 hurdles in the nation. 

Former Greenwave Chris Bordino is having an extremely productive season as a member of the Naval Academy Track and Field team.  Check out the links below to catch up.

http://navysports.cstv.com/sports/m-track/spec-rel/012109aaa.html
 
http://navysports.cstv.com/sports/m-track/recaps/012409aab.html
 
http://navysports.cstv.com/sports/m-track/spec-rel/012309aak.html
 
http://navysports.cstv.com/sports/m-track/spec-rel/012709aaf.html

Also, Taylor Connor is high jumping for ECU and Jessica Sanders in throwing for NCSU.  Check out their links as well.

 

The schedule for 2009 has been posted under the schedule page.

Outdoor track will begin on February 16, 2009.  Anyone wishing to try out should be dressed and in the home bleachers by 3:25.  Practice will begin at 3:30.  Please dress appropriately: it will probably be cold. 

Tryouts will last for the first week.  The first cuts will be made after practice on February 20.  The coaching staff reserves the right to cut athletes at any later date due to attitude or effort.  Athletes will be evaluated on effort and attitude.  Athletes who are participating in winter sports (basketball, wrestling, swimming) are not allowed to try out until the winter season is over and will not be held accountable for practices missed during that season.

Athletes must have a valid physical on file to participate in tryouts.  Forms may be picked up in the front office.  Please do not wait until the last minute.  Plus, students must be in good academic standing according to Ashbrook, Gaston County, and North Carolina standards.

Members of the men’s team have the option to order a compression uniform.  We can order them for $60.  An athlete will be able to use it their entire career.  This is an optional purchase. 

Ashbrook Track and Field has a strong tradition of excellence.  We take track and field seriously and expect everyone involved with our program to do so as well.  Please feel free to email me with any questions or concerns.

The Repeat Sweep!!!

Once again, Ashbrook has swept the Big South Conference Titles.  This year, the point spread was greater than ever.  The women set a new record for points scored in a championship meet with 177 points.  Second place only had 91.  Individual champions are Jessica Sanders in the shot put, Kim Carr in the triple jump, Ashley Strothers in the 300 hurdles, and the 3200 Relay team of Courtney Cooper, Courtney Huggins, Emily Rhodes, and Emily Costner.  Jessica also set the conference record in shot put, and Ashley set a conference and school record in the 300 Hurdles...  The men out placed second with a score of 155 to 115.  Individual champions were Jhay Boyd in the 100, 200, and 400, Justin Crawford in the 110 and 300 Hurdles, and Jordan Toomer in the discus.  Justin and Jhay both set conference records in their respective events.  All-conference members from Ashbrook are Courtney Huggins, Emily Costner, Emily Rhodes, Courtney Cooper, Ashley Strothers, Jessica Sanders, Shavonnah Magee, Kim Carr, Justin Taylor, Jhay Boyd, Justin Crawford, Jordan Toomer, Willie Kennedy, and Jordan McKoy. 

 

The Banquet will be at 6:00 on May 22.  Please bring your family and a pot luck dish.

Greenwave Relay results are now available under the Greenwave Relays page.  Ashbrook winners were Jessica Sanders in the Shot and Discus, Bradley Leeper in the Shot Put, and Jhay Boyd in the 100 Dash, and the Men’s Sprint Medley Relay.  Also congratulations to Ashley Strothers.  Ashley set a new school record in the 300 Hurdles with a time of 48.34. 

 

Congrats to the Men’s and Women’s Teams.  For the second straight year, Ashbrook Swept the Gaston County Championships.

 

Congrats to the Men’s and Women’s Teams.  For the second straight year, Ashbrook Swept the Gaston County Championships. Final scores for the men were  1, Ashbrook 158; 2, Forestview 111; 3, East Gaston 82; 4, South Point 76; 5, Highland Tech 46; 6, Hunter Huss 38; 7, North Gaston 34; 8, Cherryville 6; 9, Bessemer City 1.  Individual winners were Justin Crawford in the 110 H and the 300 H, Jhay Boyd in the 100 and 200, Willie Kennedy in the 400, and the 1600 Relay team. 

 

The results of the women’s meet were 1, Ashbrook 154; 2, North Gaston 76; 3, South Point 67; 4, Forestview 55; 5, Highland Tech 47; 6, Hunter Huss 47; 7, East Gaston 37; 8, Cherryville 21; 9, Bessemer City 20.  Individual winners were Jessica Sanders in the shot and discus, Kim Carr in the triple jump, Jhaz Whitley in the Long Jump, and the 3200 Relay team.

 

Also, Jessica Sanders was named the Field MVP, Jhay Boyd was named the overall MVP, and Justin Crawford was named Track MVP.

 

 

Check out pictures for the 2008 season that were just posted. 

 

Ashbrook had a strong meet against stiff competition on March 6.  The Men tied for first with Myers park and defeated Weddington, Charlotte Catholic, and Olympic.  Individual winners were Justin Crawford in the 110H and the 300H, Jhay Boyd in the 100, and Jordan Toomer in the Shot Put and the Discus. The women placed third behind Myers Park and Weddington and ahead of Charlotte Catholic and Olympic.  Individual winners were Jessica Sanders in the shot and discus and Jhaz Whitley in the long jump.  Please check the varsity qualifier page for new qualifiers.  Next week, Ashbrook will host Charlotte Catholic, West Mecklenburg, Crest, and East Lincoln.

 

On Thursday, The Greenwave will travel to Weddington for a meet with Weddington, Charlotte Catholic and Olympic.  It should be the first time the Greenwave will be at full strength.

 

Check the roster pages for updated rosters.

 

The 2008 Outdoor season began February 28 with a cold, cold meet at Myers Park   Individual winners for Ashbrook were Jessica Sanders in the shot and disc and Tia Mills in the 100 Hurdles.   Check out the points page for 2008 point totals and the qualifiers page for regional and varsity qualifiers.

Congratulations to Jessica Sanders.  Jessica placed second in the Indoor State Championships this weekend in shot put with a throw of 37’ 10”.  For the third time in a row, Jessica also broke her own school record.  This is the highest finish for Ashbrook Women at this level since we have been 4A.   

Please check the page for The Greenwave Relays.  The meet will include tradional and nontraditional events. 

 

Congratulations to Jessica Sanders.  She took second place at the Eastern High School Indoor Track and field Championships in Shot put.  The event included the top throwers from the southeastern portion of the US.  Jessica also set a new school record with her throw of 36’ 6 ¼”. 

The Outdoor schedule is complete.  Please check the schedule page for complete details.  Highlights include the first meets on our new track, the county championship at Ashbrook, and the Greenwave Relays on April 10.

 

Congratulations to Justin Crawford, Jessica Sanders, and Jordan Toomer.  They each qualified for the NCHSAA Indoor Track and Field State Championship.  Justin qualified in the 55 Hurdles.  Jessica and Jordan qualified in the shot put.  They will compete for the state title on February 9 at UNC-Chapel Hill.

 

Congratulations to the following qualifiers for the Eastern High School Challenge on January 25 and 26 at UNC-Chapel Hill:  Michael Rogers, Justin Crawford, Jordan Toomer, Jordan McKoy, Kim Carr, Jessica Sanders, Courtney Cooper, Courtney Huggins, Emily Rhodes, and Emily Costner.

 

The next indoor meet will be at Myers Park on January 22 and 23.

Check out links to the college bios of current Ashbrook Alumni who are competing in the NCAA.  Chris Bordino's link is http://navysports.cstv.com/sports/m-track/mtt/bordino_christopher00.html and Taylor Connor's is http://ecupirates.cstv.com/sports/w-track/mtt/connor_taylor00.html .