2010 Bay County boys/girls track preview capsules

The 2010 Bay County boys/girls track preview capsules:

Girls

ARNOLD

• Head coach: Chris Coan.
• Leading returners: Bre Austin, Rachael MacKenzie, Kirsten Crowley, Katie Randazzo.
• Others to watch: Corrine Crowley, Kaitlyn Girard.
• Quotable: “We have a very dedicated group of kids that are working hard and learning and applying quickly.” — Chris Coan.

BAY

• Head coach: George Hamilton.
• Leading returners: Ashley Mosley (high jump, 100), Alisia Austin (400, 4x400), Nefertiti Robinson (jumps), Alexis Goodie (400, 4x400, 4x800), Magan Green (hurdles), Syntreka Williamson (long jump, discus), My’Keese Edwards (hurdles).
• Others to watch: Shalyn Austin (400, 4x800, 4x400), Sarah Barwick (400, 4x800, 4x400), Anissa Martin (weights), Kianna Patton (300 hurdles, 4x400, 4x800), Jordan Parrish (pole vault), Shyterria Webb (200, 4x100, weights).
• Biggest losses: Shaneka King, Joyce Dixson, Lashanty Pinkard, Ciara Jones.
• Notable: Mosley, Austin, Goodie and Edwards were regional qualifiers.
• Quotable: “The girls team this year is the best we have had in over 10 years. I expect several state qualifiers and placers from this group.” — George Hamilton.

BOZEMAN

• Head coach: Roni Ann McKee, second year.
• Leading returners: Kathy Ha (so., hurdles, long jump), Sarah Gay (so., high jump, triple jump), Lacey Bates (so. shot put, long jump, sprints), Kelly Purple (fr., distance).
• Others to watch: Tasha Finch (jr., 100, hurdles), Chantel Schleuniger (fr., distance), Illiana Hernandez (fr., weights).
• Notable: Bozeman returns three athletes with regional experience.
• Quotable: “Our team continues to develop as most of our returners are sophmores. As the team’s self-confindence grows their times and distances are better. The potential is there, and will soon be tapped.” — Roni Ann McKee. 

RUTHERFORD

• Head coach: Anthony Collier, fifth year.
• 2009: Demetrica Daniels advanced to state in 400 meters .
• Leading returners: Meghan Thorpe (jr. 400, hurdles), Lakia Snowden (so. 400, 200), Marchisha Bennett (so.100,200), Jasmine Threatt (sprints).
• Others to watch: Jordan Holt (distance), Rasheka Sharpe (triple jump).
• Key losses: Daniels, Allyson Wyllie, Kaitlyn Blais.
• Notable: Rutherford returns two athletes with regional experience.
• Quotable: “The returners have potential and they need to show great leadership in the development of the incoming freshmen. Our success will depend on how quick this team can develop.” — Anthony Collier.

BOYS

ARNOLD

• Head coach: Dennis Bush.
• Leading returners: Chance Mason, Jamari Hughes, Rimon Cotton. 
• Others to watch: Griffin Rowe, Chris Davidson, Jeremy Dobson, Nate Hicks.
• Quotable: “We have a young team, mixed with a few veteran leaders that are primed for a breakout season.” — Dennis Bush.

BAY

• Head coach: Aaron Byas.
• Leading returners: Kevin Russell (long jump), Gabe Holguin (800, 1600 and 4x800), Lawrence Williams (hurdles), Terrance Lowder (400, 4x400), Emery Coleman (hurdles, triple jump, 4x800), Tyler Volpe (weights), Lance Williams (weights), Griffin Russell (pole vault), Shaquilla Adderley (4x400), Tracy Craft (4x100), Deonte Dunklin (high jump, sprints), Demetrius Barnes (4x400, 4x100).
• Others to watch: Wesley Anglin (distances), Moses Bogere (800, 4x400, 4x800), Esters Dance (110 hurdles, long jump), Tyrell Craft (sprints), Cody Kennedy (distances), Ryan Kent (distances), William Morgan (800, 4x400, 4x800), Bronce Reasonover (distances), Sebastian Gillis (weights), John Brown (weights), Ancel Watson (800, 4x400, 4x800), Thomas Williams (weights), Kyree Baxstresser (jumps).
• Biggest losses: DeAndre Richardson, Alec Lippmann, Bruce Davis, De’Andre Gerald, Charles Peterson.
• Notable: Holguin, Williams, Lowder, Adderley and Barnes placed at state. Kevin Russell and Tracy Craft qualified for region.
• Quotable: “We have several returning state placers and I expect that we will send at least 10-12 individuals to the state track and field championship.” — Aaron Byas.

BOZEMAN

• Head coach: Michael L. Pratt Sr., first year.
• Leading returners: Jeremy Newsom (jr., 800, 1600), Wade Landon (sr., triple jump, shot put, sprints, 4x100), David McKee (8th grade, 400, 1600, 4x800), Jarred Mckee (7th grade, distance), Ryan Unger (jr., weights), Kris Gutierrez (400, 4 x400), Tyler Hinman (fr., hurdles).
• Others to watch: Daniel Taylor (sprints), Chris Kenney (sprints), Chandler Burkett (400), Steven Frost (weights), Colton Mewbourne (800).
• Quotable: “Bozeman’s track team have been working extremely hard. Our goal is to go into each track meet with the intent on competing and giving it our very best effort.” — Michael Pratt.

RUTHERFORD

• Head coach: Mark Stanton, fifth year.
• 2009: Advanced four boys to 3A regionals: John Franklin (high jump, 100, 200), Shawn Miles (triple jump), Sean Watson (discus) and Thomas Heikkinen (1600). Advanced three boys to state: John Franklin (100, 200), Shawn Miles (triple jump) and Sean Watson (discus).
• Leading returners: Nick Smith (100, 200, 4x100, long jump), Chris Searles (100, 200, 4x100), Shawn Miles (jumps, 4x100), Sean Watson (weights), Michael Bass (weights), Eric Gill (400).
• Others to Watch: Javen Threatt (400, 4x400), Drew Wyllie (distances), Josh Williams (sprints, 4x100).
• Key Losses: Franklin, Thomas Heikkinen.
• Notable: The Rams have two returning state qualifiers in Miles and Watson, and must put together a 4x100 relay team.
• Quotable: “This year we have a lot of new runners out. Hard work and dedication will be the key element on how good they will be.” — Mark Stanton.