March 13-15, 2009 National Scholastic Indoor Championships - The Armory Track & Field Center in New York, NY
NATIONAL CHAMPS!
NATIONAL RECORD!
National Champions
Andrew Hemmings, Ed Allison, Bruce Grant, Wayne Seaton and Coach
George Febles, Sr. beside the tribute to legendary Fordham Prep
Coach Joe Fox at the Armory
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3/13/09 -
National Scholastic Indoor Championships
- Armory
They knew they were going up against one of the best hurdle teams
ever in Sheepshead Bay, but Coach Febles' charges had eyed this date
since the season started in the fall. And like every Prep
runner, they had a rich history on their side. Andrew
Hemmings, Ed Allison and Bruce Grant kept it close, and when Wayne
Seaton crossed the line just .03 ahead of their Brooklyn rivals, the
Prep faithful erupted. A NEW NATIONAL RECORD of 29.15 (old
record was 29.24 by Metuchen HS ion 1972) now belongs to the Rams!
Tantalizingly close to another National title only 3 hours later, the Sprint Medley Relay of Seaton, Grant, Zach Keefer and Mike Jennings just missed minting rings of their own, but set a new CHSAA record in the event, taking 2nd in the Nation. Seaton led off in first place in 22.3, Grant handed off a close 2nd in 22.5, Keefer motored into first place with a 49.1 second 400m, and Mike Jennings ran his best 800m of the season (1:55.8) but just got edged down the straightaway. Their time of 3:29.87 breaks Bishops Loughlin's league indoor record of 3:30.90, set in 2001. Andrew Hemmings long jumped a respectable 20'10.75", and the 4x400 just missed the final (Grant 53.1, Petrovich 50.1, Rivera 51.6, Keefer 49.5 3:24.45). The history pages are crowded in Fordham Prep lore, but new stories were added this weekend and there are still two exciting days to go!
Race Video - Video: The National Record Holders' Interview
Dyestat Story - Armorytrack.com story - Journal News Story
Saturday, March 14th - National Champs - Armory
Wayne Seaton
takes 3rd place in the Pentathlon to earn his 3rd All-American
etching, and as top finisher from New York State, lays claim to
unofficial title of "top athlete in the state". And his
gaudy score of 3644 may be a CHSAA record--the 4th record Wayne is a
part of.
Matt Febles
Wayne, among the best athletes in North America
Ramzy Salem amassed over 2000 points in 4 events
(winner was from New Mexico, silver medallist from Canada)
Jon
Annunziata smashes 50
foot barrier! His toss of 50'7.25" is best at Prep since Mike Sangobowale
in 2001 and first throw over the half century mark in the "Phipps Era".
Congrats to Pupil and Coach!
Matt
Febles
Coach Phipps, Joe Paulus, newly minted 50 footer Jon Annunziata and Sal
Annunziata
4x800, Triple Jump and PV finals on Sunday!
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