The week that was in North Carolina Club Track & Field (Part 2)

As the 2010 Outdoor Track & Field Season approached the midway point this past weekend; we were treated to some noteworthy performances by the Girls. Beginning with Nytrinitey Jenkins of the Tri-City Relays who won a highly contested 100m by edging Brianna Carson of Drive Phase in a time of 15.49. She followed that with a victory in the 200m posting a 32.90. Faith Hope of the High Point Panthers continues to build on what has been an impressive 1st half of the season by sweeping the Bantam 100m and 200m with times of 14.64, and 30.19. The Bantam 400m was a closely contested battle that saw Ticoiya Gidderon (1.12.03) of the High Point Heat edge out teammate Monzerad Creary (1.12.12), and Maria Atwater (1.12.21) of the Tri-City Relays.

In Winston Salem, Payton Russell of the Salisbury Speedsters turned in a very strong showing by winning the 100m,200m, and 400m with times of 13.30, 26.92, and a 1.02.30. Jocelyn Culbreath of the Piedmont Athletic Club turned in another fine performance in the youth division by edging out Mia Little (12.78) of the High Point Panthers and Camile Mason (12.85) of the Charlotte Panthers with a time of 12.70. She followed that up by winning the 200m (26.92), and the 400m (59.30). Paisley Simmons returned to the club circuit in impressive fashion. Coming off of her 2A state title as a freshman she handily swept both the 100m, and 200m with times of 12.46, and 25.05. In the young women's division you were treated to a heated 100m battle that was won by Varonica Johnson (12.02) of the Charlotte Gliders who edged out Gabrielle Gray (12.14), and Sarah Justice (12.24).

The Durham Striders hosted their annual developmental meet in Durham this past weekend. Kelis Battle of the Durham Striders won the Bantam 100m in a time of 14.15. Chanin Scott of the Charlotte Flight won both the Bantam 400m, and the 800m with times of 1.02.69, and a 2.32.11. Alexandria Council of the Triangle Champions won the Youth 100m in a time of 12.73. Elizabeth Dekker of the Durham Striders shined in the distance runs by capturing both the 800m, and 1500m with times of 2.21.48, and 4.49.89. Briana Haith running unattached won the Intermediate 100m with a time of 12.29. In the Young Women's division Kendra Harrison (56.85) of the Carolina Eagles edged out Marisa Bellamy (57.75) in a highly contested 400m. In the distance events Grace Yoakum of North Wake took both the Intermediate 800m, and 1500m with times of 2.29.49, and 5.16.72. Gabriela Wilberding of North Wake excelled in both the 800m, and 1500m with times of 2.13.60, and 5.12.16.

All the action resumes again this weekend on Saturday June 5Th in High Point, NC at the High Point Panthers - Ken Roberts challenge where you will see a representation of both AAU, and USATF teams. The action will begin to intensify even more as more of the high schoolers return in full force as the State qualifiers approach in both AAU and USATF. For all of you who may be wondering; I have not forgot about the field events, and hurdlers. These athletes will be featured in future entries of Talking Track & Field with Romey.