BOYS TRACK AND FIELD | District preview

BOARDMAN

Coach: John Phillips, first year.

2011 record: 10-4.

Returning Lettermen: Devin Campbell (SR.), Darel Green (SR.), John Kuzcek (SR.), Nick Lamb (SR.), Mike Moxley (SR.), Allen Stark (SR.), Jacob Whitford (SR.), Mike Grantonic (JR.), Nathan Jones (SR.), Ian Phillips (SR.), Sam Sheronovich (SR.), Ivan Adu-Poku (SO.), Brian Bodnick (SO.), Alan Burns (SO.), Mark Hadley (SO.), Isaiah Lyle (SO.), Justin Maroni (SO.).

Other contributors: Juan Santiago (FR.), Josh Botak (FR.), Josh Suaret (SO.), Will Birchfield (JR.), Terrell Thompson (SO.), Jarnis Cummings (SO.).

Outlook: This is a deep team that will be strong in sprints and distance.

HEARTLAND CHRISTIAN

Coach: Dave Donkin, first year.

Returning Lettermen: Drew Fountain (sprints-SO.), Kyle Nabors (throws-SR.).

Other contributors: Grant Ramsey (distance-SR.), Gregor Ibbeken (mid-distance-JR.), Ryan Letarte (mid-distance, throws-JR.).

Outlook: It’s a disciplined group that lacks experience.

MAPLEWOOD

Coach: Mark Yoder, first year.

Returning Lettermen: Wyatt Hartman (distance), Tuan Hang (sprints), Solomon Yoder (hurdles, sprints), Jesse Kisallca (sprints).

Other contributors: Derek Morrison (distance).

Outlook: Maplewood will compete strongest in mid-distance and hurdles events. It returns four state qualifiers from a year ago.

WARREN HARDING

Coach: Charles Penny, ninth year.

Returning Lettermen: Dalyn Gatison (sprints-JR.), David Lee (sprints-JR.), Jai-Lyn Moore (sprints-SR.), Jalyn Powell (long jump-JR.), Jalyn Rodgers (sprints-JR.), Ryan Bittinger (distance-SR.), Rahem Smith (sprints-JR.).

Other contributors: Zavien Bennett (sprints-JR.), Jamies Daniels (throws-FR.), Keyonte Jordan (sprints-SO.), Donta Murray (sprints-SO.), Kevin Vingle (hurdles-JR.).

Outlook: There’s a strong work ethic in the sprinters and many young contributors will be stepping up.

WARREN JFK

Coach: Robert Andrews, first year.

Returning Lettermen: Carl Zallow (sprints-SO.), Rob Seger (sprints-JR.), Andrew Kovalik (SR.).

Other contributors: Chad Zallow (sprints-hurdles), A.J. Grant (high jump), Dante Munno (mid-distance), Royal Smith (sprints).

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