LCHS Girls Track - lakesgirlstrack

 

The Eagles ran, threw, jumped, hurdled, and vaulted great at the sectional on Friday night.  Competing against multiple returning state place winners, Lakes finished second of sixteen teams, falling to Vernon Hills by 11 points.  The story of the meet was the versatility of Brittani and Danielle Griesbaum, who both became the second and third individuals, and the first and second freshmen in the program’s history to qualify for state in four events.  The 4 x 800 team won yet again, to secure the team’s only first-place finish of the night.  The sprint relays just missed the state cut, but ran well overall.  The field events were solid as well, as team points were posted in three of the six events.  Place winners for Lakes were: Brittani Griesbaum (4 events), Danielle Griesbaum (4 events), Grace Dean (2 events), Hannah Wittman, (2 events), Peyton Kirkland (4 events), Marisa Franson, Linsdey Grolmes, Devin Kirkland (2 events), Geena Paoli (3 events), Kara Morway (2 events), Rocky Jackson-Stone, Rachel Terry, Erica Terry, and Mia Bennett.  Overall, four girls qualified for state in seven events:

Grace Dean: 4 x 800, 1600 run

Hannah Wittman: 4 x 800

Brittani Griesbaum: 4 x 800, 100 dash, long jump, 400 dash

Danielle Griesbaum: 4 x 800, 200 dash, high jump, 400 dash

For many of the girls, this was the final meet of the season.  The 2012 team scored more points at sectionals than any other Lakes squad in history.  The girls who are returning next year have a great opportunity to keep the tradition going.  The coaches are very happy with how the 2012 season played out.  The state meet will be held on May 18^th and 19^th at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

Thank you for your continued support of the Girls Track and Field team.

Thank you to the coaches, parents, and athletes for their dedication and support during the indoor season. We have been very lucky to have good weather and have been able to practice outside on a regular basis. The 2012 indoor season has been the most successful that Lakes has had, as evidenced by our team finishes as well as individual performances at invitationals.  We have qualified four individuals and four events to the indoor state meet.  The indoor season's success has resulted from hard work and dedication toward a common goal. I want to add a few reminders before spring break. We will not be holding practice over spring break. Athletes have been given event-specific workouts to complete on their own. Additionally, please make sure that all athletic fees have been paid by April 4th, to insure that your daughter is able to participate.  Thank you for your continued support of Lakes Community High School Girls Track and Field.

Hannah Wittman has committed to Belmont University in Nashville, TN.  Wittman looks to continue her academic and athletic success for the Bruins.  Belmont is in the Atlantic Sun Conference, which competes in NCAA Division I.   In cross country, Wittman is a two-time state qualifier and received All-State honors as a senior.  In track, she is a member of the All County, All Conference, All Conference Academic teams, and is a state qualifier.  Congratulations to Hannah.

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Olivet Nazarene University head coach Mike McDowell has announced the signing of Grace Dean to a letter of intent. Dean was an All-State runner in cross country finishing 19^th in the class AA state cross country competition this past fall.  A four time all-conference performer in cross country, she also won the 2011 regional meet.

 

“I am very excited to have Grace joining our team,” Said McDowell.   “Not only does she excel in running, but she has already shown a great work ethic and enthusiasm for the team.”

Grace's personal bests are 17:53 (4800), 2:25 (800), 5:37 (1600), and 11:45 (3200).  She holds one school record, and has been an All-Conference and All-Sectional team member, as well as a state qualifier in track and field. She is also a member of the All-Conference Academic Team.  Dean will join current teammate Peyton Kirkland at ONU next year.

ONU finished the 2011 season having won the CCAC conference championship and sending their team to the NAIA national meet where they finished 6^th.  ONU is also currently the 2 time defending CCAC Champions in outdoor track and field.

 

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Senior Peyton Kirkland will study at and compete for NAIA Division I Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois next year.  Kirkland will add depth to an already strong group of sprinters at ONU.  During her career at Lakes, Peyton has been named to the North Suburban All-Conference team in nine events, the All-Sectional team in ten events, and has qualified for state in six events.  She also holds or shares four school records.  Congratulations to Peyton in finalizing her college decision. ONU finished the 2011 season having won the CCAC Conference Championship for the second year in a rowand placed 6th in the NAIA National Meet. 

 

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