Riders Win Dual in Outdoor Opener
*picture from the GF Herald
GF Herald story-“Red River jumpers keep pushing the limit”
The 2017 Outdoor season began Thursday on a beautiful afternoon/evening at Cushman Field. With balance and numbers across all events, the Red River boys extended their RR vs. GFC Dual winning streak to nine. The final point totals read: RR-891.5/GFC-405.5.
Switching to the outdoor season means that performances can finally be counted for state qualifying purposes (2017 Standards). In total, six athletes have punched their tickets to Bismarck in four different events.
Javelin Throw
Ty Ogren-170’7
Liam Ogren-166’8
110m Hurdles
Peter Wysocki-15.63
Tyler Enerson-15.64
Long Jump
Tyler Enerson-21’0
Triple Jump
Carlos Martin-44’0
Devon Pope-43’10.5
Senior Tyler Enerson was once again the biggest point scorer, with three event victories (300m Hurdles, High Jump, Long Jump) and one second place finish (110m Hurdles). Devon Pope won both the 100/200 and placed second in the triple jump and 4x100m Relay to earn 30 points. Junior distance runner Dalton Byrne (21.25 pts) continued his strong junior campaign by winning the 1600m and 3200m, as well as running lead-off leg on a 4th place 4x400m team. Earning 19.5 points after winning his first hurdle race of the year was Peter Wysocki. He also finished third in the 300m Hurdles and ran legs on a second place 4x100m team and third place 4x200m team. Other top scorers at the meet included freshman Bryce Enerson (19 pts), senior Trevor Binstock (17.5 pts), sophomore Carlos Martin (17 pts), and senior Ty Ogren (17 pts).
The Riders won 15 of 19 events. Other event winners included:
Kishen Patel-Pole Vault-11’6
Dusty Martin-Discus Throw-127’11
Ty Ogren-Javelin Throw-170’7
Triple Jump-Carlos Martin-44’0
400m-Trevor Binstock-54.45
4×400-Painter, Binstock, Leake, Robertson-3:47.12
4×800-Carroll, Simon, Poitra, Hutchison-8:57.50
For several athletes, this was their first time competing on the outdoor track or at a meet in general. It’s easy to recognize event winners, but it’s also important to remember in a sport like track and field that a lot of people competed as hard as they could and the coaching staff saw great things from many athletes (too many to name). Keep working hard everyone. Your efforts are appreciated and noticed. Cushman Field plays host to another meet on Tuesday, with events set to begin at 2:00 PM.
As always, you can follow the team on Twitter (@rrboystf) and Instagram (@rrtfxc).
Complete Meet Results and RR Boys Results-CLICK HERE