Here's a rundown of some news and notes about current and former high school athletes from the Treasure Valley. If you have an interesting tidbit to share, e-mail me at jzentz@idahostatesman.com and I will do my best to get it posted on this blog.
Notes from around the Treasure Valley prep world and beyond
Submitted by jzentz on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 6:28pm, updated on Tue, 05/18/2010 - 11:24amVarsity Extra athletes of the week (May 10-15)
Submitted by jzentz on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 5:37pm, updated on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 5:38pmPlease e-mail nominations to jzentz@idahostatesman.com.
Idaho track and field performance list (May 12)
Submitted by jzentz on Wed, 05/12/2010 - 9:57pm, updated on Wed, 05/12/2010 - 10:15pmThis list of the top 10 high school track and field performances was compiled using 2010 results gathered by Idaho Statesman sports reporter Jesse Zentz. I included state meet records, national records and the top marks from last season at the top of each event entry.
Varsity Extra athletes of the week (May 3-8)
Submitted by jzentz on Tue, 05/11/2010 - 1:50pmPlease e-mail nominations to jzentz@idahostatesman.com.
2009-10 Treasure Valley athlete signings & commitments (May 18)
Submitted by jzentz on Thu, 05/06/2010 - 4:10pm, updated on Wed, 06/02/2010 - 11:21amThese Treasure Valley athletes have either signed a letter of intent or have verbally committed to compete for a college or university. The information was provided to the Statesman by high school coaches and administrators or by club team officials. College commitments and signings can be sent to jzentz@idahostatesman.com.
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Idaho track and field performance list (May 4)
Submitted by jzentz on Tue, 05/04/2010 - 10:58pmThis list of the top 10 high school track and field performances from the season so far was compiled using results gathered by Idaho Statesman sports reporter Jesse Zentz. I included state meet records, national records and the top marks from last season at the top of each event entry.
Varsity Extra athletes of the week (April 26-May 1)
Submitted by jzentz on Tue, 05/04/2010 - 4:04pmPlease e-mail nominations to jzentz@idahostatesman.com.
Borah's Boully, Rocky Mountain's Burroughs lead record assault at YMCA Invitational (results included)
Submitted by jzentz on Sat, 05/01/2010 - 1:11pm, updated on Tue, 05/04/2010 - 11:58amTen meet records fell at the YMCA Invitational on Friday and Saturday at Bronco Stadium, covering four of the five individual track and field disciplines and one relay.
Track and field: YMCA Invitational schedule and event capsules
Submitted by jzentz on Thu, 04/29/2010 - 10:51pmMany Idaho track and field athletes will face their final major test before district and state meets arrive next month when they compete Friday and Saturday at the YMCA Invitational at Bronco Stadium.
Several events appear to be primed for record-setting performances, while many others simply feature highly competitive fields that should wet the appetite of any track and field fan.
Here’s a schedule with notes for each event:
Idaho track and field performance list (April 28)
Submitted by jzentz on Wed, 04/28/2010 - 6:19pm, updated on Fri, 04/30/2010 - 10:18amThis list of the top 10 high school track and field performances from the season so far was compiled using results gathered by Idaho Statesman sports reporter Jesse Zentz. I included state meet records, national records and the top marks from last season at the top of each event entry.
