Frostbite finally frosty

 

Portagers, Bobcats battle the cold at Frostbite Invitational

By DYLAN SAVELA, Manistee News Advocate Sports Writer
Published: Saturday, April 17, 2010 12:16 AM EDT
ONEKAMA — It wasn’t like anyone was waiting for Onekama’s annual Frostbite Invitational to live up to its name, but on Friday it was the first time in recent memory that it almost did.

“This is the first year it’s been cold,” Onekama girls coach Bonnie Brown said. “We’ve always lucked out with the weather.”

While the temperatures were a bit chilly, there was no snow, rain or frost in sight, so overall, the conditions weren’t a hindrance for the athletes in the 13-team event.

In fact, Onekama didn't seem to be cold at all. The boys finished 2nd while the girls finished 3rd. The kids did a nice job, despite the inclement weather," said Portager boys coach Mickey Story, adding that the home event went smoothly with all the volunteer help. "We're pretty lucky folks to have all this help."

The Portager boys were led with six second place finishes including Patrick Spalding in the 110-meter hurdles in 17.34, the team of Danny Brown, Chase Callaway, Matt Monroe and Tyler Fogarty in the 400-meter relay in the time of 47.79, Chuck Schoedel in the 3200 -meter run in 11.00.75, Fogarty in the pole vault (11-6) and Monroe in the event he started just this year, the long jump with a leap of 19.5.5.

The girls had the Portagers’ lone first place finish in the 400-meter relay. The team of Danielle Ward, Miranda Hengy, Yumi Babinec, and Breezy Fink won with the time of 55.12.

 Tobi Schoedel won second in the 800-meter run, while the team of Babinec, Taylor Hagen, Taylor Anderson, and Schoedel took a silver in the 1600-meter relay in 4:38.15.

“I am so proud of everyone of my girls,” Brown said. “They all ran their hearts out today in the wind and cold. They all did great. Every athlete that participated today placed in the meet! Ten Athletes: 10+ medals!"

The Brethren Bobcats also turned in strong performances at the Frostbite as the girls finished seventh and the boys 11th.

“I was quite pleased,” said girls coach Rob Isble. “I thought we did really well. We had a lot of competition today, but they held their own and did a really good job.”

Brethren’s Becca Priest led the Bobcats with a third place in the 100-meter hurdles in the time of 17.65 and a fifth in the 300-meter hurdles in 53.93.

Karen Lewis also scored points in the sprints, finishing fourth in the 100-meter dash and fifth in the 200-meter, in 13.92 and 29.73 respectively.

The boys only placed in one event, but coach Travis Walker was pleased with the personal improvement.

“It was tough,” Walker said. “It was definitely an eye opener for a lot of our kids. They see now where they have to improve. But, we had some guys turn in some personal bests, so that was good to see.”

The Bobcats placed sixth in the 3200-meter relay, as the team of Aaron Hillsamer, Larry Williams, Anthony Bence, and Zach Fairbanks finished in the time of 11:15.39, while personal bests were recorded by three Bobcats in Nathan Hobart in both the 1600- and 800-meter run, Hillsamer in the 800-meter and Sanqua Cummings in the 300-meter hurdles.

Boys Results

  • 110-meter hurdles — 2, Patrick Spalding, OHS, 17.34; 3, Danny Brown, OHS, 17.84.
  • 300-meter hurdles — 4, Spalding, OHS, 45.8; 5, Brown, OHS, 46.7.
  • 400-meter relay — 2, OHS, Brown, Chase Callaway, Monroe, Fogarty, 47.79.
  • 800-meter run — 5, Tyler Groenwald, OHS, 2:09.90.
  • 1600-meter run — 3, Groenwald, OHS, 4:50.87; 5, Chuck Schoedel, OHS, 4:55.18.
  • 1600-meter relay — 3, OHS, Rease Heiler, Groenwald, Ryan Pienta, Schoedel, 3:54.14.
  • 3200-meter run — 2, Schoedel, OHS, 11:00.75; 6, Robert Myers, OHS, 11:40.18.
  • 3200-meter relay — 3, OHS, Heiler, Groenwald, Pienta, Schoedel, 8:59.25; 6, BHS, Aaron Hillsamer, Larry Williams, Anthony Bence, Zach Fairbanks, 11:15.39.
  • Pole vault — 2, Tyler Fogarty, OHS, 11-6.
  • Long jump — 2, Monroe, OHS 19-5 1/2.
  • High jump — 4, Spalding, OHS, 5-3.
  • Discus — 3, Callaway, OHS, 122-4; 6, Tyler Bajtka, OHS, 107-1.

Girls Results

  • 100-meter hurdles — 3, Becca Priest, BHS, 17.65; 4, Yumi Babinec, 17.89.
  • 100-meter dash — 4, Karen Lewis, BHS, 13.92; 5, Breezy Fink, OHS, 14.15; 6, Miranda Hengy, OHS, 14.58.
  • 200-meter dash — 5, Lewis, BHS, 29.73.
  • 300-meter hurdles — 5, Priest, BHS, 53.93.
  • 400-meter dash — 1, OHS, Danielle Ward, Miranda Hengy, Yumi Babinec, Breezy Fink, 55.12; 4, BHS, Maribell Acosta, Karen Lewis, Ashleigh Maier, Becca Priest, 57.57.
  • 800-meter run — 2, Tobi Schoedel, OHS, 2:37.27; 3, Taylor Anderson, OHS, 2:46.59.
  • 800-meter relay — 5, BHS, Maribell Acosta, Karen Lewis, Ashleigh Maier, Becca Priest, 2:01.69: 6, Hagen, Hengy, Buckner, Fink
  • 1600-meter relay — 2, OHS, Babinec, Taylor Hagen, Anderson, Schoedel, 4:38.15.
  • Pole vault — 3, Hagen, OHS, 8-0.
  • Long jump — 3, Nicole Slater, OHS, 13-11 3/4.
  • High jump — 4, Ashley Rupert, OHS, 4-6.
  • Shot put — 5, Rupert, OHS, 26-5.
  • Discus — 5, Carlee Broughton, 76-3.

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