Merry Christmas to everyone..See you all in 09...

2009 schedule notes

This is the most aggressive schedule we have put together in years. We still don't have the dates for the County meet yet and have one other open date we might fill at a later date. If you need a new uniform or know or a new track member, pass to them that we are ordering now. Coach D.

AGHS 2009 Track and Field Schedule

2/26 Home-Goldsboro HS
3/3 Home-Washington HS
3/5 Home-Northside HS
3/10 Home-DH Conley HS
3/12 Away Rosewood Tri w/Princeton HS
3/17 Home-Farmville HS
3/19 Home-North Johnston HS
3/24 Home North Pitt
3/26 Home Rosewood/North Duplin HS
3/31 Home-Rose HS
4/2 Away Spring Creek Tri w/North Duplin HS
4/6 Home Kinston HS
4/8 Away North Johnston HS
4/23 Home Princeton/Spring Creek HS
4/28 Conference Girls
4/29 Conference Boys
5/9 Regionals @ Princeton
5/15 State Meet @ NC State

2009 Schedule for Spring track

The Conference schedule is set. I will post it sometime this weekend. I am feverishly working at getting many home meets this year. We already have Northside and JH Rose coming to us in the spring. I am working on North Carolina School of Science and Math, DH Conley, South Central, North Pitt and Washington to name a few. I am very excited about the upcoming season. It should be one to remember. Coach Dufour sends...

120 days until Track season

Get Ready

Great job to Jarvis Murphy at MOC

2008 1-A State 400 meter Champion Jarvis Murphy is enjoying a great season thus far running
Cross Country at Mount Olive College. Congrats to you..

Monday night 2008 recognition night

Monday night at 545, members of last years team should be at the Ayden City Hall. At approximately 6pm the Ayden Chamber of Commerce would like to recognize Jarvis Murphy for his State Championship 400 meter run. They also would like to recognize the Ayden-Grifton H.S. Girls and Boys team for their undefeated regular season championship. We hope that you can make it. See you then. Coach D.

8/8/08

http://www.nbcolympics.com/trackandfield/index.html

http://www.olympic.org/uk/index_uk.asp

Flotrack-CU hill training with Wetmore

Spotlight College of the Month

Montreat College is our spotlight College of the Month. Nestled away on the outskirts of Black Mountain N.C., Montreat College is a Christian liberal arts college accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to offer master's, bachelor's, and associate's degrees. The main campus is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains fifteen miles east of Asheville, North Carolina, a region recognized as one of the most attractive living environments in the United States. Satellite campuses in Asheville, Charlotte, and other sites supplement the main campus. The College is committed to Christ-centered teaching and learning, and is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities.
The Cross Country team and Track team is headed by Head Coach Jose Larios. He is in his second year at Montreat and is working very hard to take this program to the next level. He has had success recruiting local North Carolina athletes such as 1A standouts Elisabeth Elliot and Ben Hall from Polk County High School. I can see nothing holding this talented and young team back. We wish Coach Larios and his runners all the best this next year.

If you're interested in Montreat College contact me or check out the site for yourself.
http://www.montreat.edu/

Cross Country Camp 2008

Great job to Melanie Hamel and Chelsea Dufour for attending and successfully completing the Pitt County XC camp that was held in Black Mountain N.C. They got to do several long runs in as well as plenty of hiking. The highlight of the trip was going to Montreat College to run on their awesome course and to do their ropes course as well. Big kudos go out to Head XC and Track Coach Jose Larios for his hospitality. Our teams thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience that the Montreat College staff provided. Practice for all county XC teams begin today. Good luck in your quest for a great season. Coach D.

Senior Class of 2008

To the class of 08. Four short years ago I had a vision of what the program would become. We had veterans and novice seniors return this year and perform as they should. I am very proud of your efforts this year and know that next year will bring many happy thoughts and experiences as well. Take care and I hope to see each and every one of you very soon. Coach D.

Women's Track 2008

Men's Track team 2008

Boys 2008 Award recipients

MVP - Jordan Cayton

Coaches award-
Jermarlon Walker

Most improved –
Edward Wooten

Field events-
Devoe Mewborn

Running events-
Jarvis Murphy

Congrats gentlemen. Great job....

AG Girls Awards 2008

MVP- Angelica Curry

Coaches award-
Chelsea Dufour

Most improved-
Michelle Cannon

Field events-
Teairra Johnson

Running events-
Michelle Lowry

Great job to all of you. Coach D.

Awards Night

Awards night Wednesday at 630 pm. See you all there. Coach D.

Murphy first A-G champ in more than a decade

GREENSBORO —

Ayden-Grifton's Jarvis Murphy showed up at the state 1-A track and field championships with no shortage of pressure or expectations.

After running the best 400-meter time at the regional a week earlier, Murphy went to North Carolina A&T with a championship-or-bust attitude.

He didn't disappoint.

Murphy improved on his regional time of 50.86 seconds — which was already the top time among 1-A athletes in the state — and scorched his way to Ayden-Grifton's first track championship since 1995 by running a 50.48 on Saturday.

"To be serious, I was nervous," Murphy said. "I knew it was my last race. I have been working hard for so long, and I just knew I had to win it."

Murphy also had a part in the Chargers' 4x400 state runner-up performance. Murphy, Justin Whitaker, Jordan Cayton and Matt Dougherty ran a time of 3:30 in the 1,600 meters to take second.

"My teammates, we've all just pushed one another," Murphy said. "Being at Ayden-Grifton, I can't tell you, it's been fun. Everybody's so close that it's like a family."

The A-G 4x800 team took sixth with a time of 8:33.55.

In the field events, Devoe Mewborn led the Chargers with his fourth-place finish in the discus (138 feet, 6 inches). Edward Wooten took sixth in the shot put (45-7 1/2).

"I just thought the team did phenomenal," A-G coach Jeff Dufour said. "It really was a special day, and it's been a special year."

Overall, the Chargers took sixth at the 1-A state championships. From the squad, Ayden-Grifton graduates 12 seniors.

Cayton will specialize in mid-distance events for the U.S. Military Academy track and field team.

Murphy wants to continue his track career, and is weighing offers from North Carolina-Wilmington and North Carolina Central.

"I want to thank my family and God for my opportunity," Murphy said. "I'm still thinking about it, but I'm leaning toward Central right now."

By The Daily Reflector courtesy of John Swartz.

1-A NC State Meet 2008 Results

Jarvis was our first state champion since 1995. A great day for AG track. Jarvis is considering running track at either UNCW or at North Carolina Central where he desires to get his time in the 400 meters below 50 seconds.



4 x 800 meter relay
6th place 8:33.05
Jarvis Murphy
Matt Dougherty
Jordan Cayton
Zach Pipkin

Senior Jordan Cayton will continue his track career at the United States Military Academy where he will specialize in mid-distance.
Senior Matt Dougherty will attend NC Wesleyan to play basketball.


Shot put
6th place Wooten, Edward 45-07.50
Senior Ed Wooten plans to attend Pitt Community College and then transfer to a 4-year college to continue his throwing career.

Discus
4th place Mewborn, Devoe 138-06
Senior Devoe Mewborn will attend Methodist College to continue his football career.

4 x 400 meter relay state runner up 3:30.00
Justin Whitaker
Jordan Cayton
Matt Dougherty
Jarvis Murphy


Ayden-Grifton boys team finished 6th overall in the 1-A State Meet competition. We have had two top 6 finishes at the state meet the past two years and are two-time defending regional champions. We are graduating 12 seniors and are excited about next years team and their possibilities. Both Zach Pipkin and Justin Whitaker will return next year to lead our Chargers forward again. Great job guys. A special thanks to Aaron Edwards and Tyler Pake for their persistence and efforts this year to assist and help our team become better athletes. Thanks to Chip Cayton for everything he has hepled with for fours years and to Gwendolyn Yznitsky for her cookies at every meet.

Boys and Girls comparison list for state

Your competition for next weekend... These are yesterdays results from across the state. Coach D.
Boys
Discus- East 139 7.5", West 141' 05", MW 155' 02"
Shotput- East 46' 7", West 53' 09.50", MW 47'3"
4x800- East 8:53, West 8:29.64, MW 8:19.66
4x400- East 3:37.1, West 3:27.74, MW 3:32.82

Girls
Discus- East 110' 11.5", West 107'6", MW 106' 9"
TJ- East 32'8", West 35'11", 37' 0"

Proposed Shirt design for 2008

Regional Champions again

Yesterday the AG track team had an early morning as they traveled to Princeton for the MidEast Regional Championship. The girls had a great day and came in fourth. Those ladies going to the state meet are Tiearra Johnson, Krystal Williams, Derrica Jones and Keonna Brown. The boys had their work cut out for them as newcomer teams North Carolina School of Science and Math and Raleigh Charter joined our region this year to make this meet one not to miss. NCSSM are the defending state track champions and we enjoyed meeting their athletes as well as RC's. The boys won the 4x400 and 4x800 meter relay as well as the discus. They placed well in numerous events. The boys repeated as regional champions and are looking forward to competing at the state meet next week at NC A & T.

Chargers win Carolina Conference Meet Title

Team scores: Ayden-Grifton 138, North Johnston 110, Rosewood 110, Princeton 102, North Duplin 41, Spring Creek 35.

Event winners: 100 hurdles — Brown, A-G, 19.41; 300 hurdles — Manuel, P, 54.84; 100 meters — Bogle, P, 12.13; 200 meters — Bogle, P, 26.72; 400 meters — Curry, A-G, 1:07.28; 800 meters — Pope, NJ, 2:54; 1,600 meters — Baker, NJ, 6:23; 3,200 meters — Alvarado, ND, 14:09; Disc — Johnson, A-G, 86-4.5; High jump — Deveaux, SC, 4-8; Long jump — Bogle, P, 13-10.5; Shot put — Johnson, A-G, 31-1.5; Triple jump — Williams, A-G, 31-2; 4x100 — Princeton, 55.12; 4x200 — A-G, 2:03.57; 4x400 — Rosewood, 4:52; 4x800 — North Johnson, 11:44.21.

Up next: Ayden-Grifton at the eastern regionals at Princeton on May 10.

Ayden-Grifton boys win

By The Daily Reflector

Thursday, May 01, 2008

Track and field

Team scores: Ayden-Grifton 192; North Duplin 115, Princeton 114.5; Rosewood 85.5; North Johnston 18; Spring Creek 13.

Event winners: 110H — Wilson P 15.65; 300H — Wilson P 42.06; 100 — Pagan A-G 11.38; 200 — White P 24.75; 400 — Murphy A-G 52.12; 800 — Dougherty A-G 2:10; 1,600 — Dougherty A-G 5:06; 3,200 — Hicks ND 11:42; Discus — Mewborn A-G 1:28.10; High jump — Rodriguez A-G 6-0; Long jump — Wilson P 19-8 1/2; Shot put — Wooten A-G 47-5 3/4; Triple jump — Wilson P 41-6 1/2; 4X100 relay — ND 46.56; 4X200 relay — P 1:38.19; 4X400 relay — A-G 3:38; 4X800 relay — A-G 9:11.74.

Undefeated Seasons 10-0 in Carolina Conference

Congratulations to the Boys and Girls track team for going 10-0 in Conference and winning their Carolina Conference Championships...Next up is the Conference Meet Championships next week.

Refuse to settle: Ayden-Grifton's Mewborn has championship hopes

By John Swartz
The Daily Reflector

Thursday, April 24, 2008

For Ayden-Grifton's Devoe Mewborn, second place just isn't good enough. That's the idea he'll try to get across if you talk to him about his expectations for the Chargers' upcoming conference and regional championships.

Mewborn, who competes in the shot put and discus for the A-G track and field team, qualified for the East regional in both events in the Chargers' very first track meet this season.

He said it was something he wanted to get out of the way.

"I've qualified before, but you have to go and do it every year," said Mewborn, whose season-best distance in the discus is 141 feet, 10 inches. "I wanted to knock it out quick this year so I could just concentrate on my technique and work on my distance and not have to worry about qualifying or anything like that."

Mewborn has spent time with A-G assistant coaches Janarde Cannon and Aaron Edwards, who have each helped to fine tune Mewborn's technique.

"This season, I've actually surpassed what I thought," said Mewborn, who's tossed a 38-foot, 8 1/2-inch shot put this year. "I've been real consistent this year, unlike past years.

"Coach Cannon and Edwards have really improved my consistency, which has helped my distance. I've worked on my technique and my spin."

As any coach will say, hard work is contagious. A-G skipper Jeff Dufour likes that most about Mewborn.

"Devoe has made really, really big strides in everything he's done," he said. "He's really put forth a senior effort, which has had an effect on the team. He's over there doing his two events, but his leadership is evident everywhere."

That leadership, his coach said, starts with his desire for victory, which Mewborn summed up in one sentence on Wednesday.

"I plan on winning conference and regionals, and making a run at a state championship," he said.

A-G stays unbeaten

Boys

Team scores: Ayden-Grifton 100, Princeton 79, Spring Creek 4.

Individual winners: 110 hurdles — Wilson, P, 15.1; 300 hurdles — Wilson, P, 39.59; 100 meters — Pagan, AG, 11.12; 200 — White, P, 22.73; 400 — Cayton, AG, 53.34; 800 — Doughtery, AG, 2:12; 1,600 — Dougherty, AG, 5:26; 3,200 — Bailey, AG, 13:12; Discus — Mewborn, AG, 128-8; High jump — Whitaker, AG, 5-6; Long jump — Wilson, P, 19-7; Shot put — Wooten, AG, 46-7 1/4; Triple jump — Wilson, P, 42-6; 4x100 relay — P, 46.44; 4x200 — P, 1:36.58; 4x400 — AG, 3:36; 4x800 — AG, 9:14.

Record: AG 10-0.

Up next: The Chargers compete in the Eastern Plains Conference championship meet on Wednesday at North Johnston.

Girls

Team scores: Ayden-Grifton 101, Princeton 70, Spring Creek 9.

Individual winners: 100 hurdles — Brown, AG, 19.1; 300 hurdles — Manuel, P, 55.74; 100 meters — Bogle, P, 12.07; 200 — Bogle, P, 26.74; 400 — Curry, AG, 1:09.98; 800 — Hamil, AG, 3:07; 1,600 — Keane, P, 7:39; 3,200 — Joyner, AG, 17:41; Discus — Johnson, AG, 77-2; High jump — Deveaus, SC, 4-10; Long jump — Bogle, P, 15-8; Shot put — Johnson, AG, 32-1; Triple jump — Williams, AG, 29-10, 4x100 relay — P, 55.0; 4x200 — AG, 2:04; 4x400 — AG, 4:51; 4x800 — AG, 13:13.

Record: AG 10-0.

Up next: The Chargers compete in the Eastern Plains Conference championship meet on Tuesday at North Johnston.

Carolina Conference Champions 2008

Congratulations to the Girls and Boys Track teams for their undefeated seasons.
Great Job...

Ayden-Grifton sweeps NJ

Boys

Ayden-Grifton 117

North Johnston 19

Individual winners: 110 hurdles — Hardy AG 23.22; 300 hurdles — Hardy AG 45.71; 100 meters — Pagan AG 12; 200 — Mitchell AG 26.08; 400 — Ramirez AG 55.59; 800 — Cayton AG 2:20; 1,600 Chapman AG 5:38; 3,200 — Bailey AG 13:27; Discus — Wooten AG 130-5 1/2; High jump — Hardy AG 5-6; Long jump — Mack AG 17-4; Shot put — Wooten AG 46-3; Triple jump — Walker AG 36-6 1/2; 4X100 relay — AG 48.56; 4X200 relay AG 1:42.67; 4X800 AG 10:04.

Girls

Ayden-Grifton 79

North Johnston 56

Individual winners: 100 hurdles — Dufour AG 19.91; 300 hurdles — Dufour AG 1:02.11; 100 meters — Knight NJ 13.65; 200 — Langley NJ 30.92; 400 — Curry AG 1:10.28; 800 — Baker NJ 3:01; 1,600 — Baker NJ 6:30; 3,200 — Baker NJ 15:37; Discus — Johnson AG 80-11; High jump — Woods AG 4-2; Long jump — Knight NJ 13-8; Shot put — Johnson AG 28-2; Triple jump — Knight NJ 29-6 1/2; 4X100 — AG 57.59; 4X200 — AG 2:30; 4X800 — NJ 13:01.

Records: Both A-G boys and girls are 8-0 in Carolina Conference.

Ayden-Grifton sweeps

BOYS

Team scores: Ayden-Grifton 85, North Duplin 53.5, Rosewood 45.5

Event winners: 110 hurdles — Hardy A-G 18.00; 300 H — Raynor R 45.4; 100 — Stevens ND 11.41; 200 — Stevens ND 23.69; 400 — Murphy A-G 52.03; 800 — Cayton A-G 2:18; 1,600 — Hicks ND 5:11; 3,200 — Hicks ND 11:28; Discus — Mewborn A-G 132-4; High jump — Rodriguez A-G 5-8; Long jump — Page R 17-5; Shot put — Wooten A-G 40-8; Triple jump — Walker A-G 34-2 1/2; 4X100 relay — ND 46.78; 4X200 relay — A-G 1:38.35; 4X400 relay — A-G 3:41; 4X800 relay — A-G 9:21.

GIRLS

Team scores: A-G 94, R 47.5, ND 37.5.

Event winners: 100 H — Dufour A-G 19.60; 300 H — Dufour A-G 59.31; 100 — Williams A-G 13.64; 200 — Montgomery R 29.64; 400 — Curry A-G 1:07.87; 800 — Hamel A-G 3:02; 1,600 — Alvarado ND 6:41; 3,200 — Alvarado ND 14:15; Discus — Johnson A-G 74-8; High jump — McGowan R 4-2; Shot put — Johnson A-G 26-4; Long jump — Williams A-G 14-2 1/2 Triple jump — Williams A-G 28-10; 4X100 relay — A-G 57.00; 4X200 relay — A-G 2:02.91 4X400 relay — A-G 4:58; 4X800 relay — ND 12:31.

Record: A-G's boys and girls are each 7-0 in Carolina Conference.

Up next: A-G at North Johnston Thursday.

http://ncpreptrack.net/07tk1a.html

AG Girls Track team results vs. Spring Creek & North Duplin

AG Girls 4/10/2008 Record 5-0

AG- 94

North Duplin 40

Spring Creek 8

1\0 Hurdles –Dufour AG 19:06

300 Hurdles –Dufour AG 1:00:22

100 meters – Williams AG 13:63

200 m – Devoux SC 30:03

400 m – Curry AG 1:09:18

800 m- Hamel AG 3:03

1600 m – Alvardo ND 6:50

3200 m- Alvardo ND 15:45

Discus – Johnson AG 63’

Shot put – Butler SC 30’9”

High Jump – Deveans SC 4’6”

Long Jump – Williams AG 13’ 8.5”

Triple Jump Williams AG 29’ 10.5”

4x100 relay AG 57:08

4x200 relay ND 2:05:88

4x400 relay AG 5:07:5

4x800 relay ND 12:35

AG Boys Track team results vs. Spring Creek & North Duplin

AG Boys 4/10/2008 Record 5-0

AG- 105

North Duplin 60

Spring Creek 6

110 Hurdles –Hardy AG 17:44

300 Hurdles – Curlette ND 46:88

100 meters Pagan AG 11.75

200 m Musgrave ND 24:84

400 m Murphy AG 52:06

800 m Cayton AG 2:16

1600 m Dougherty AG 5:01

3200 m Hicks ND 11:56

Discus Wooten AG 123’8”

Shot put Wooten AG 49’4”

High Jump Rodriguez AG 5’10”

Long Jump Reese AG 17’ 4.5”

Triple Jump Whitaker AG 38’6”

4x100 relay AG 46:5

4x200 relay ND 1:40:18

4x400 relay AG 3:55:08

4x800 relay AG 9:20

Male Runner of the Week

Jordan Cayton
An awesome race and a great display of determination and leadership.

Throwers of the Week

Jhoi Ebron and Devoe Mewborn
Great job. Keep it up!!!

Jumpers of the Week

Shamal Reese and Marissa Cochran
Great job to both of you...

Female Runner of the week

Melanie Hamel for her awesome 800 meter run. Great Job

News Flash

Boys and Girls team 5-0
More to follow this weekend.
Great Job... No practice tomorrow
Monday get ready and prep for Tuesday. :)

Meet Monday

Meet home Monday against Washington and North Lenoir

"Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the slowest gazelle, or it will starve. It doesn't matter whether you're a lion or gazelle - when the sun comes up, you'd better be running."

Habitat for Humanity run 2008- 3/29/2008

The run starts this Saturday at the City Bistro in Greenville at 8 am and runs through Lynndale. There is a 5k and 1 mile option. I hope to see some of you there. Coach D.

www.habitathomerun.com

07 Girls Conference Champions pic

We need to repeat as Conference Champions again this year.

Go Lady Chargers Track and Field

Thanks to Angelica for the pic. :)

Pics, Pics, Pics

I need pics from all of you. They can be at practice, a meet or whenever you all get together as a Track group. I will be making various posts with pictures throughout the rest of the season. I will also be out of town from next Thursday - Saturday to go run in the mountains :). I will also have the Cross Country 08 information when we get back from the break. I know for sure it goes the last week in July and it will be held again at Christmount camp which is located in Black Mountain, N.C. Enjoy your time off. My email is trackman06@gmail.com

Ty to Jay-mo for the pics. :)

Jumpers of the Week

Jumpers of the Week are Krystal Williams and Justin Whitaker.

Congratulations...

Throwers of the Week

Throwers of the Week are Teiarra Johnson and Edward Wooten.
Congratulations...

Runners of the Week

Runners of the week are Matt Dougherty and Chelsea Dufour. Congratulations...

Blast from the past

We are so lucky not to be running on a cinder track.

AG Boys vs. South Central, DH Conley, Washington

Team Scores:
Washington- 105
South Central- 47
Ayden-Grifton-46
DH Conley-27

110 Hurdles- 18:66- 4th Jonathan Willis
300 Hurdles- 46:83- 5th Jonathan Willis

400 Meters- 54:11- 1st- Jordan Cayton

1600 Meters- 4:56- 1st- Matt Dougherty
3200 Meters- 11:59- 4th- Randy Pugh, 12:23- 5th Michael Baker

Discus- 137 6' 6"- 1st- Devoe Mewborn,
2nd- 125' 2 1/2" Ed Wooten,
101' 7"5th Desmond McPherson

Shotput- 43'11"- 1st-Ed Wooten,
36'2"- 5th- Chris Edwards

Triple Jump- 39'9 1/2 "- 3rd- Justin Whitaker

4X800 Relay AG- 1st- 9:12 Dougherty, Cayton, Murphy, Pipkin

4X400 relay AG- 2nd-3:40:84 Cayton, Murphy, Ramirez, Walker

4x200 Relay AG- 2nd- 1:39:75 Pagan, Walker, Fornis, Ramirez

4x100 relay AG- 4th- 46:88 Pagan, Hardy, Whitaker, Walker

AG Girls vs. South Central, DH Conley, Washington

The girls fought hard against tough competition and finished fourth. Great Effort ladies... Here are our top individual results.

100 Hurdles - Chelsea Dufour - 2nd- 19:57

300 Hurdles- Chelsea Dufour- 3rd-57:63

400 Meters- Angelica Curry- 4th- 1:15

400 Meters- Brianna Woods- 5th-1:16

Discus- Jhoi Ebron- 73'5"

Shotput- Teiarra Johnson- 27'3"

High Jump- Brianna Woods- 2nd-4'8"

4x100 Meter relay: 59:78- 4th
Quinesha Patrick,Krystal Williams,Rebecca Gubernard, Derrica Jones

4x200 meter relay team 2:07:07- 3rd
Michelle Lowry, Angelica Curry, Quinesha Patrick, Derrica Jones

4x400 relay team: 4th- 4:53
Chelsea Dufour , Melanie Hamel , Sarah Tyson, Angelica Curry

Anyone recognize these athletes?

What year was this picture taken and where?

Ayden-Grifton sweeps North Johnston

BOYS

Team scores: A-G 127, NJ 18.

Event winners: 110 hurdles — Hardy A-G 18.16; 300 H — Hardy A-G 47.51; 100 — Pagan A-G 11.72; 200 — Reese A-G 25.82; 400 — Cayton A-G 53.57; 800 — Cayton A-G 2:36; 1,500 — Dougherty A-G 5:05; 3,200 — Dougherty A-G 11:38; Discus — Mewborn A-G 132-0; High jump — Rodriguez A-G 5-8 Long jump — P. Williams A-G 20-7; Shot put — Wooten A-G 44-0; Triple jump — Walker A-G 39-1; 4X800 relay — A-G 10:00; 4X400 relay — A-G 4:10; 4X200 relay — A-G 1:40.88; 4X100 relay — NJ 51.74.

GIRLS

Team scores: A-G 84, NJ 56.

Event winners: 100 H — Dufour A-G 20.38; 400 — Curry A-G 1:10.25; High jump — Woods A-G 4-2; 300 H — Brown A-G 57.43; 800 — Baker NJ 2:57; Triple jump — K. Williams A-G 32-9; 100 — K. Williams A-G 14.07; 1,600 — Baker NJ 6:21; Long jump — K. Williams A-G 14-0; 400 — Woods A-G 32.25; 3,200 — Baker NJ 14:53; Shot put — T. Johnson A-G 25-10; Discus — T. Johnson 75-8; 4X800 relay — NJ 12:09; 4X400 relay — A-G 4:56; 4X200 relay — A-G 2:03; 4X100 relay — A-G 1:01.92

Record: Both A-G teams are 3-0 in the Carolina Conference.

Up next: A-G competes at South Central Thursday.

Boys and Girls teams vs. North Johnston

Both teams did well today and are on top of the conference standings at 3-0. This is the best start for both teams in four years. More to follow tomorrow. Coach D.

Say a prayer for the Wainwright family

Most of you have just learned today of the tragic loss of Farmville Central student and athlete Justin Wainwright. I have coached track at Ayden-Grifton for four years and have developed a special relationship with a lot of the track and XC athletes at FC. Although I only knew Justin in passing through track and XC, my heart goes out to his family and his teammates. It is never easy to say goodbye to a fellow teammate and friend at such a young age. We will keep you in our prayers and know that God has a special place for you.

Run like there's no tomorrow

"Out of the silver heat mirage he ran. The sky burned, and under him the paving was a black mirror reflecting sun-fire. Sweat sprayed his skin with each foot strike so that he ran in a hot mist of his own creation. With each slap on the softened asphalt, his soles absorbed heat that rose through his arches and ankles and the stems of his shins. It was a carnival of pain, but he loved each stride because running distilled him to his essence and the heat hastened this distillation."
- James Tabor, from "The Runner," a short story

Good luck tomorrow

Keep your focus

AG Meet vs. NJ- 18 March 2008

Meet moved to Tuesday. Send your pics to trackman06@gmail.com

March 17th AG vs. North Johnston

Ayden-Grifton Track teams will put their undefeated conference records on the line tomorrow against North Johnston. Good luck ...Coach D...

Pitt County Meet Results

NP, Rose take Pitt County championships
By The Daily Reflector

Sunday, March 16, 2008

The North Pitt boys and the J.H. Rose girls bested their Pitt County counterparts in a five-team track meet on Saturday.

The meet, only for Pitt County track teams, was focused more around camaraderie than competition, according to J.H. Rose boys' coach James Rankins.

"All the kids had a wonderful time," Rankins said. "This event is great for the whole area because this one is one where the kids all know each other. Most of the time they compete, they have to do or die. When the Pitt County teams all get together, it's more of a fun atmosphere."

In the boys' meet, the Panthers took the top spot with 135 points. J.H. Rose (111), Farmville Central (83), Ayden-Grifton (56) and South Central (26) rounded out the finishing order.

In the girls' meet, it was the Rampants winning with 133 points. Right behind them were South Central (108), North Pitt (59), Farmville Central (56) and Ayden-Grifton (42).

"They did well in the field events," said Rose girls' coach Dennis Gibson. "Victoria Roberson did well, she ran one of the fastest times in the state in the 300 hurdles (45.68 seconds). She high jumped today for the first time ever and did 5 feet."

Saturday's meet, held at J.H. Rose High School, didn't feature all of the events offered at most track meets. However, there was more of an emphasis put on the team-oriented relay events.

"I think the the kids really enjoyed doing more relay events than the open events," Gibson said.

BOYS

Team Results: North Pitt 135, J.H. Rose 111, Farmville Central 83, Ayden-Grifton 56, South Central 26.

Individual Results: High jump — Casey, NP, 6 feet, 5 inches; Long jump — Williams, NP, 19 feet, 7 inches; Triple jump — Newton, JHR, 41 feet; Discus — Cox, FC, 155 feet, 2 inches; Shot put — Gibbs, FC, 46 feet, 2 inches; 100 hurdles — Muldrow, JHR, 14.99 seconds; 300 hurdles — White, JHR, 40.97 seconds; 100 meters — McCaffing, JHR, 11.23 seconds; 1,600 meters — Morning, NP, 5:10; 4x400 — North Pitt, 3:36; 4x800 — North Pitt, 8:37; 4x1,600— Ayden-Grifton, 20:56; Sprint medley — North Pitt, 3:52; Distance medley — North Pitt, 12:12.

GIRLS

Team Results: J.H. Rose 133, South Central 108, North Pitt 59, Farmville Central 56, Ayden-Grifton 42.

Individual Results: High jump — Butts 5 feet, 2 inches; Long jump — Butts, SC, 17 feet; Triple jump — Moore, JHR, 33 feet, 11 1/2 inches; Discus — Tyson, SC, 97 feet, 4 1/2 inches; Shot put — Davis, NP, 42 feet, 9.5 inches; 100 hurdles — Robinson, JHR, 16.1 seconds; 300 hurdles — Robinson, JHR, 45.68 seconds; 100 meters — Marable, JHR, 13.06 seconds; 400 meters — McCorlke, 59 seconds; 1,600 meters — Stevenson, JHR, 6:09; 4x400 — J.H. Rose, 4:23; 4x800 — J.H. Rose, 10:54; 4x1,600 — Farmville Central, 27:16; Sprint medley — South Central, 1:48; Distance medley — J.H. Rose, 15.46.

Congrats to Ed Wooten for qualifying with his discus throw yesterday.

Congrats

Congrats to senior Devoe Mewborn for throwing a pr in the discus yesterday. Also great job to Coach Cannon and Coach Edwards for getting him there.

AG vs. Rosewood and Princeton Tri-Meet

Ayden-Grifton sweeps
BOYS
Team scores: Ayden-Grifton 99, Rosewood 50, Princeton 37.
Individual winners: 110 hurdles — Wilson P 16.31; 300 hurdles — Wilson P 43.29; 100 — Pagan A-G 11.57; 200 — Whitaker A-G 24.33; 400 — Cayton A-G 55.31; 800 — Murphy A-G 2:28.36; 1,600 — Dougherty A-G 5;12; 3,200 — Bailey A-G 12:28; Discus — Mewborn A-G 141-10; High jump — Simms R 5-8; Long jump — Hardy A-G 20-9; Shot put — Edwards A-G 38-11; Triple jump — Wilson P 43-4 1/2; 400 relay — A-G 49.17; 800 relay — A-G 1:39; 1,600 relay — A-G 3:52; 3,200 — A-G 10:22.
GIRLS
Team scores: A-G 74, R, 61, P 49.
Individual winners: 100 hurdles — Dufour A-G 14.72; 400 — Curry A-G 1:09.02; High jump — Manuel P 4-6; 300 hurdles — Brown A-G 56.49; Triple jump — Williams A-G 32-2 1/2; 100 — Bogle P 12:36; 1,600 — Paige R 7:00; Long jump — Bogle P 15-8; 200 — Bogle P 27.15; 3,200 — Keene P 17:19; Shot put — Johnson A-G 28-5; Discus — Johnson A-G 74-1; 400 relay — A-G 57.68; 800 relay — A-G 2:21; 1,600 relay — 4:58; 3,200 relay — R 12:22.
Up next: A-G competes at Pitt County meet Saturday at J.H. Rose.

Farmville/James Kenan meet

Track and Field

Team scores: Ayden-Grifton 73, Farmville Central 53, James Kenan 29.

Event winners: 110 hurdles, Jamal Hardy, AG, 16.28 seconds; 300 hurdles, King, FC, 44.5; 100 meters, Smith, JK, 11.27; 200 meters, Barnes, JK, 23.7; 400 meters, Jordan Cayton, AG, 54.26, 800 meters, Jarvis Murphy, AG, 2:13; 1,600 meters, Matt Dougherty, AG, 4:59; Discus, Cox, FC, 144-feet, 4-inches; High Jump, Jamal Hardy, AG, 5-6; Long Jump, Jeremy Hardy, AG, 19-7 1/2; Shot Put, Dudley, FC, 48-1 1/4; Triple Jump, Matt Dougherty, AG, 38-7; 4x800 meter relay, AG, 9:31; 4x200 meter relay, JK, 1:36.64; 4x100 meter relay, JK, 46.4.

Record: AG 1-1.

Up next: The Chargers travel to a tri-meet at Rosewood on Thursday at 4 p.m.

Courtesy the Daily Reflector

First meet of the year

The track team had their first non conference meet of the year last night at Washington HS.
The boys lost a close meet 72-41. The girls lost 87-23. The next meet for both teams will be Thursday at will be a tri meet against Farmville and James Kenan. The meet will be at Farmville.
We had the following athletes automatically qualified for regionals last night at Washington:

Krystal Williams 100 meter dash
Jarvis Murphy 400 meter dash
David pagan 200 meter dash
Devoe Mewborn -discus -126 feet

4x200 meter relay :
Jeremy Hardy
Tavon Singletary
David Ramirez
Justin Whitaker

Track videos

Enjoy the videos...

For the hurdlers

Edwin Moses - Best Hurdler ever

This weekend

Great two weeks. Enjoy your rest and the videos. You may comment me in the c-box on the left of the blog. You may also comment in the video section as well. Two meets next week. Get ready to go... Coach D.

High Jump

Slow motion triple jumping

4 x 100 METER RELAY

1988 Seoul Olympics- Carl Lewis-Long Jump

Triple jumping

JV Basketball Team-1-A Carolina Conference Champions

First of all, Congratulations to the Boys' JV basketball team for finishing 8-2 in conference play and winning the Carolina Conference Title. I have been very proud of all of you. A special congrats goes out the William Keys and Dustin Dougherty for moving up to the Varsity. Good luck to our Varsity teams as they go into the Conference Championships next week at Mount Olive College. Coach D.

First practice of 2008

The first practice of 2008 went off well. We had max participation. We are so excited about the season. Practices will last from 345-515 daily. Those football athletes should be to the track no later than 415. Your practice may last until 530 depending on the workout.

Team Sherpa

Athletes,
I have been welcomed into the Team Sherpa UltraRunning Team 08. I will be logging many additional miles, as if my days aren't filled with enough running around. Remember your money is due for your uniforms by Fri. Check out their blog. They are doing great things and I am honored to be part of their team. I will be running for the Easter Seals Society of eastern NC. You all know how near to my heart this is with the fabulous students I get to teach every day.
Happy Trails. Coach D.

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Uniforms

I need the money for uniforms by 1 February. The cost is $30.50. There has been a few changes to the schedule. We have dropped DH Conley and have picked up Kinston HS. Coach D sends.

2008 Track and Field Schedule

Ayden Grifton High School Track and Field 2008

February 26 South Central 4:00
February 28 North Pitt 4:00

March 4 @ Washington 4:00
March 6 @ Farmville Central 4:00
March 13 @ Rosewood / Princeton 4:00
March 15 County meet @ Rose TBA
March 17 NJHS 4:00

April 1 @ North Pitt 4:00
April 3 Rosewood/North Duplin 4:00
April 7 Washington /N. Lenoir 4:00
April 10 @ Spring Creek/North Duplin 4:00
April 15 @ Greene Central 4:00
April 21 Kinston 4:00
April 17 @ NJHS 4:00
April 24 @ Princeton/Spring Creek 4:00

April 29 Women’s conference NJHS
April 30 Men’s Conference NJHS

May 10 (sat) Regionals Princeton
Sat. May 17 State TBA

First Meeting of the year

Our first meeting of the year went off well. We had over a 100 athletes show up for this. Our boys are looking at defending their Regional Title and a possible shot at a NC 1A State Championship. Our girls team are the Defending 1A Carolina Conference Champions and are excited about the prospects of this season. Our season starts 11 February. I will be posting the 2008 schedule in the next two weeks. We will face North Pitt, South Central, Greene Central, DH Conley, Farmville Central, James Kenan, North and South Lenoir and a few others to be named later. More soon. Coach D.