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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2015-05-14, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2015. SHOOT2SCORE HOCKEY CAMP MAITLAND REC CENTRE YMCA-GODERICH AUGUST 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th 9 am - 1 pm For more information contact: email: office@sellingseaforth.com or call: 519-525-9954 Coached by: Dan Wildfong Texas Brahamas, Head Coach Sign Up Now! Sports Madill students triumph at Goderich invitational The F.E. Madill Secondary School track and field team hosted an invitational meet on May 5 in Goderich. With nearly 1,000 athletes from 28 schools attending, several of the events proved highly competitive. The Madill athletes rose to the challenge claiming 28 individual personal bests and three relay team bests. The team also earned 11 first- place finishes, 13 second-place finishes and 13 third-place finishes. At this meet the Grade 7 and 8 athletes ably joined the ranks of the Madill high school athletes and competed in special events for their age division. They also earned several top finishes with Rachel Van Stuvenberg winning long jump and placing second in high jump, Hannah Bloemberg earning two second place finishes in the 100-metre dash and long jump, and Hannah Van Stuyvenberg and Breelle Shaw earning a first- and second-place finishes, respectively, in discus. The 4x100-metre relay team of Jaime Newell, Mercedes Potter, Emma Jackson and Hannah Bloemberg connected smoothly on their baton exchanges to win first place. In the Midget division, Jessica Johnston won the sprint hurdle event in addition to a second place finish in high jump. Taylor Montgomery and Jasmine Vader, the throwing duo, once again made their presence felt in shot put, discus and javelin earning several first- and second-place finishes between them. On the track, the Midget girls 4x100-metre relay team continued to improve their time cutting over a second off with their efficient exchanges and winning third place. In the Junior division, Sydney Wightman continued to shine in the discus winning the event with a new personal best distance of 26.26 metres. Ben Newell hurled the javelin 42.30 metres to win gold and improved his discus throw with 44.70 metres to win the silver. Ben Newell also topped the bar at 1.60 metres to win second in high jump. The junior boys relay team of Brandon Murray, Ben Newell, Mitch Ward, and Cody Westecott connected with their exchanges to earn third place overall. It is noteworthy that Ward ran the relay with a heavy cast on his hand but still connected on the exchanges and ran well for his team. Despite a back injury, Karissa Schiestel achieved a new personal best distance when she threw the implement 25.77 metres to win the bronze position (third). The senior boys had some impressive performances with Lyndon Smith sprinting over the 110-metre hurdles to a first place finish. Smith also placed well in the horizontal jumps. Justin McKague continued to win at the high jump event after claiming first place at the last two meets he attended. The open boys 4x400-metre race team of Lyndon Smith, Michael Schraa, Matthew Darrell and Landon Anderson-Johnston also ran strong laps to clinch third place. The meet was the final preparation before the Huron Perth Championships held in Goderich May 12-13. Brussels Tigers 2015 HCFL Home Schedule Friday, May 29 Zurich at Brussels 8:30 pm Wednesday, June 3 Goderich at Brussels 8:30 pm Friday, June 19 Wingham at Brussels 8:30 pm Wednesday, June 24 Belmore at Brussels 8:30 pm Wednesday, July 15 Sebringville at Brussels 8:30 pm Friday, July 17 Belmore at Brussels 8:30 pm Wednesday, July 29 Fullarton at Brussels 8:30 pm Wednesday, August 19 Zurich at Brussels 8:30 pm Friday, August 21 Walton at Brussels 8:30 pm Wednesday, August 26 Wroxeter at Brussels 8:30 pm July 24, 25, 26 - 44th Annual Brussels Tigers Intermediate Men’s Fastball Tournament ----------------- September 11-13 - HCFL Year End Tournament In Mitchell Thank you to our community for all the help and support over the years to make our tournament such a great success. Brussels Tigers Fastball Club Give us a call 519-887-9061 Fax 519-335-3570 R.R. 2 Bluevale It’s Gardening Time • Natural Mulch • Screened Topsoil • Regular Topsoil (call ahead to make arrangements) • Sand • Gravel • Fill • Loading & Hauling • Bulldozing • Excavating Delivery Available You Pickup John CONSTRUCTION LTD. Helping the team Matt Darrell was a member of the 4x400-metre open boys relay team that placed third at an invitational track and field event in Goderich last week hosted by his school, F.E. Madill Secondary School. Despite competing against 1,000 athletes from 28 schools, Madill students managed to place in the top three in many competitions. (Photo submitted) She’s going the distance F.E. Madill Secondary School track and field team members participated in an invitational event held in Goderich last week. Athletes like Lexi Smith competed to try and come home with wins. With approximately 1,000 athletes from 28 schools taking place, the competition was fierce. 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