Cross Country – Spotlight High https://spotlighthigh.com What\'s your sports story? Wed, 24 Apr 2024 02:20:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://spotlighthigh.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/cropped-Spotlight-High-Logo-01sm-32x32.png Cross Country – Spotlight High https://spotlighthigh.com 32 32 The Bay River’s Track And Field Documentary Series https://spotlighthigh.com/topic/the-bay-rivers-track-and-field-documentary-series/ Sun, 10 Mar 2024 12:06:43 +0000 https://spotlighthigh.com/?p=4887 The Bay River’s track and field documentary series will be produced by Spotlighthigh.com.

This documentary will capture some of  the impressive performances of Bay Rivers Track &Field. The Bay Rivers District is an athletic district of the (VHSL) Virginia High School League which includes:                                                                                             

Bruton High

Grafton High

Jamestown High

Lafayette High

New Kent High

Poquoson High

Smithfield High

Tabb High

Warhill High

York High

 

When it comes to dominating the Bay Rivers track and field scene, the Warhill High girls’ team is setting a new standard of excellence. Their perseverance  takes precedence in their lives. The athletes’ goals for the upcoming track season reflects upon the leadership and their determination throughout the Bay River regular season district meets. Each athlete’s pursuit of excellence, schools draws inspiration from unwavering passion for running and jumping. The thrill of reaching top speed is what propels athletes forward in competing in the Bay Rivers District. The purpose of this documentary is to learn about the Bay Rivers District’s program consisting of the coaches, athletes, fans, and the development beyond the last track event. The athletes’ story goes beyond mere victories on the field.

]]> Newport News One City Marathon 2022 https://spotlighthigh.com/topic/newport-news-one-city-marathon-2022/ Sun, 06 Mar 2022 12:55:08 +0000 https://spotlighthigh.com/?p=4789 The 8th edition of the Newport News One City Marathon Weekend took place on March 6, 2022. The Newport News One City Marathon is a point-to-point marathon distance road race that spans the entire length of Newport News, Virginia. The course is full of picturesque views of the Virginia peninsula’s parks and historical neighborhoods. The event attracts over 600 runners and citywide spectators along the route this year making it a widely viewed sporting event in Newport News. The city organizers hope the 2022 race will bring the event back to its former standard, including the restoration of on-course entertainment at each of the five high schools.

]]> Coach Raymond Pollard Continue To Enjoy Being A Coach After 40-Plus Years Of Running, Jumping, Throwing, Learning, And Teaching. A Legendary Coach In Many Athletes’ Eyes. https://spotlighthigh.com/topic/coach-raymond-pollard-continue-to-enjoy-being-a-coach-after-40-plus-years-of-running-jumping-throwing-learning-and-teaching-a-legendary-coach-in-many-athletes-eyes/ Sat, 26 Jun 2021 09:10:00 +0000 https://spotlighthigh.com/?p=3114 .

What makes for an excellent coach? Is it the training or the inner qualities of a man or a combination of the two? Over 40 years as an educator and coach, Coach Raymond Pollard has trained many future teachers, coaches and other professionals. In my opinion, he is a master teacher and coach.  Coach Pollard has mentored several coaches on a private basis and he views coaching as a calling, an art and a discipline. He models positive character traits for his family and students. As a runner, Raymond Pollard was one of the outstanding athletes in Hampton Roads. For example, he was named Penn Relays’ Most Outstanding Performers in 1964 while running for Huntington High School. It is no coincidence that I also rely on his wisdom. Over the years, his wisdom about coaching (and life) has inspired thousands of young people. I had the honor of sitting down with one of the greatest high school coaches in a video interview entitled “Characteristics Of An Excellent Coach: Coach Raymond Pollard”

]]> In this one-on-one interview, Coach John Perrin shares the advice he gives his student-athletes at Gloucester High School. https://spotlighthigh.com/topic/in-this-one-on-one-interview-coach-john-perrin-shares-the-advice-he-gives-his-student-athletes-at-gloucester-high-school/ Sun, 28 Jun 2020 14:00:08 +0000 https://spotlighthigh.com/?p=3388 Gloucester High School’s mission for Track & Field is to provide a safe, supportive, and fun environment for student-athletes to have a positive and meaningful experience participating on a successful high school athletic team.

Coach John Perrin and his staff truly care about the well-being of each athlete in achieving their own personal goals. Through hard work, dedication, determination, and perseverance, both in the classroom and on the track, anything can happen. With profound simplicity, Coach John Perrin redefines success and urges Gloucester Dukes Track Nation to pursue the best in themselves. Coach John Perrin talks about winning and his coaching future. In twenty-nine seasons at GHS, Coach Perrin has built a track programs that has been positive for the Gloucester County community. Coach Perrin stated in his own words, “I’m a humble man. “ I’ve tried to be a humble man my whole life,” he says. “When I look back at what we’ve accomplished with track and field, it’s astonishing. It’s an incredible blessing.”

]]> VHSL Class 4 Region Cross Country Championship 2019: https://spotlighthigh.com/topic/vhsl-class-4-region-cross-country-championship-2019/ Wed, 06 Nov 2019 23:09:23 +0000 https://spotlighthigh.com/?p=3182 Grafton High standout Alex Murphy broke 16 minutes to win the VHSL Class 4 Region-A Boys Cross Country Championship on Wednesday October 6, 2019 at Windsor Castle Park in Smithfield (15:.56) edged Smithfield High junior Johnny Babyak who took second in a time of (15:58). Julia Kapp of Grafton girls team led with a stellar performance and was crowded VHSL Class 4 Region A Girls Cross Country individual Championship. The Grafton Clippers cross country program has become synonymous with excellence, having placed five runners in the top 10 to bring home the 2019 VHSL Class 4 Region-A Boys Cross Country Championship Boys Team title. Jamestown lady’s Eagles captured the girls VHSL Class 4 Region-A Championship title.

Results: https://va.milesplit.com/meets/370987/results#.XcVC9TNKjD5

Class 1 through 3 Boys & Girls – Saturday, November 16 at Green Hill Park, Salem

Class 4 through 6 Boys & Girls – Saturday, November 16 at Great Meadow, The Plains

]]> Clean sweep: Ocean Lakes High school cross country teams take home Region-A Division titles https://spotlighthigh.com/topic/clean-sweep-ocean-lakes-high-school-cross-country-teams-take-home-region-a-division-titles/ Thu, 01 Nov 2018 02:38:16 +0000 https://spotlighthigh.com/?p=2786 Maury High School young girls cross country team made a statement when it outraced the competition to win the VHSL Class 5 Region-A Cross Country Championships held at Bells Mill Park Chesapeake, VA Oct 31, 2018. Maeve Stiles won the individual title with a time of 19 minutes, 10.28 seconds for 5,000 meters. Her teammates Iman Abdous, Eliza Madison, Hannah James was also a top 5 finisher for the Commodores, who totaled 43 points to finish well ahead of the Rgionals 5-A.

Jackson Martingayle, Jackson Cinnamond, Bryce Austin, Alex Sawyer and Dylan Blake all finished in the top 10 to lead the Princess Anne High School boys cross county team to the team title of the Boys’ VHSL Class 5 Region-A Cross Country Championships. Jackson Martingayle led the Cavaliers, finishing first place in the individual champ at the time of 16:11.88.

For one team it was an expectation, Ocean Lakes High Sschool Cross Country teams won the VHSL Class 6 Region-A Cross Country Championships. It was all about team effort. Both Ocean Lakes teams had several runners at the top of the field, with the boys placing four runners in the top 10 and the girls placing three in the top 5. The team goals were very clear. They wanted to win this year.  The VHSL State Cross Country Championships will be help on November 9-10, 2018 at Great Meadow (State Course) The Plains, VA.

VHSL Region 5A Cross Country Championships 2018 Boys

VHSL Region 5A Cross Country Championships 2018 Girls

VHSL Region 6A Cross Country Championships 2018 Boys

VHSL Region 6A Cross Country Championships 2018 Girls

 

 

 

]]> You’ve got to hand it to the Albert E. Dorner Annual Newport News Invitational Cross Country Meet 2018 volunteers; when the occasion calls for it, they really know how to make a community come together and work as one. https://spotlighthigh.com/topic/youve-got-to-hand-it-to-the-albert-e-dorner-annual-newport-news-invitational-cross-country-meet-2018-volunteers-when-the-occasion-calls-for-it-they-really-know-how-to-make-a-community-come/ Sun, 09 Sep 2018 01:44:32 +0000 https://spotlighthigh.com/?p=2677 Volunteers worked behind the scenes to help make Albert E. Dorner Cross Country Meet events thrive. They don’t do it for the recognition or to be thanked that day. They enjoy giving back to the sport.  “Our volunteers are the absolute best, they have a positive impact on this event and the community,” stated Butch Gordon of Woodside High School.  Events don’t happen without volunteers being so kind to give their time and are willing to be there for the student-athlete in the community. Nine year old Natalie,  Coach Dorner’s granddaughter volunteered her time as well to pass out medals which put a smile on the athletes’ faces after a hard run. Each volunteer helped to make this event a success.

Boys A 2018

Boys B 2018

Boys C 2018

Boys JV 2018

Girls A 2018

Girls B 2018

Girls C 2018

Girls JV 2018

]]> Jamestown High School Varsity Student Athlete Inspires Team https://spotlighthigh.com/topic/jamestown-high-school-varsity-student-athlete-inspires-team-3/ Tue, 10 Apr 2018 15:09:59 +0000 https://spotlighthigh.com/?p=2437 Jamestown High School Varsity Student Athlete Inspires Team 

Grace Mackert is a senior at Jamestown High school with special needs who began running cross country during her sophomore year.  Her parents, coach, and team give her the support and opportunities to meet her potential in the sport. Grace was a participant in the Albert E. Dorner Newport News Invitational Cross Country Meet (5K run) on September 9, 2017 and completed the race with the time of 45 minutes.   Grace displayed perseverance and tenacity by not giving up and finishing the race.  Grace’s accomplishment inspired her team, fellow athletes, the crowd, and officials. One official stated, “It gave me goosebumps because of her courageous effort to finish the race.”  Grace enjoys practicing drills, competing against other teams, and hanging out with her fellow teammates. When she’s not running, she supports her teammates as the team manager. Head Coach Mark Tompkins stated, “Grace is enthusiastic, a hard worker, and she brings out the best in others.  Grace described her team as, “A team that helps me out and where I feel loved.”

]]> Toughness and passion for the game they love… https://spotlighthigh.com/topic/toughness-and-passion-for-the-game-they-love/ Fri, 08 Dec 2017 23:31:28 +0000 https://spotlighthigh.com/?p=2068 To have some tough student-athletes is an opportunity to get to the next level and win championships. Winning is contagious and that is why coaches are always looking for the next tough kid in his/her school hallway. The first question that comes to a coach’s mind is if she is tough or is he tough. Coaches are always waiting for toughness to walk through that door during freshman orientation, so in three years, they will have a program that produces champions and produces college players. Toughness is something that you can’t coach out of an athlete, it has to already be inside of the person. Toughness will help give your student-athlete a first and second look from a college coach looking to fill their rosters. The bottom line is you have to be tough in the classroom as well as on the playing field. Toughness starts with book knowledge and the will to learn the game. That’s an ideal college recruit.Toughness ]]> Western Branch girls and boys lead area teams into 6A cross-country 2017 regionals championships. https://spotlighthigh.com/topic/western-branch-girls-and-boys-lead-area-teams-into-6a-cross-country-2017-regionals-championships/ Fri, 03 Nov 2017 13:00:11 +0000 https://spotlighthigh.com/?p=2018 The fastest cross-country runners in the 6A were crowned as regionals championships were held at Bells Mill Park in Chesapeake, VA October 2, 2017. Ocean Lakes’s Brent Bailey was dominant in taking the Regionals 6A boys individual title in a time of 15:43.83. Chase Osborne of Western Branch finished second in 15:48.07. Western Branch’s Sara Belamarich took the Regionals 6A girls individual title in a time of 19:23.92, edging out Ocean Lakes’s Kiera Clevelan with the time of 19:52.09. Western Branch took home both team titles.

2017 Region 6A Cross Country Championships Girls

2017 Region 6A Cross Country Championships BoysScreenshot (12)

 

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