Topic: DRHS 2005-06 Indoor Track and Field

2005-2006 was clearly the most successful season yet in Deep Run's brief track and field history. New school records were established in eleven of fifteen events by the boys team and in twelve of fifteen events by the girls team.

Ashley Orr, Brianna Hudson, Joanna Hassell, and the Fuson sisters Megan and Katie were responsible for seven of the new school standards for the girls, together with Erin Bragg's continued record setting performances in the distance events and Courtney King's 500 M dash record. Only Erin's 2005 1000 M, Erin Gallagher's 55 M hurdles, and the 2-year old 4x800 relay record set by Bragg, Kate Putney, Bridget Draper and Lindsey Jones remain from prior years.

Equally impressive were the accomplishments of a wide variety of boys team members. Kirk Fischer, Matthew Armentrout, Wayne Malcolm, Drew Spicer, David Lynch, Davis Franklin, Scott Howe, Lewis Holston, and Tyler Benson all contributed to the eleven new school records. Only Kyle Sexton (55 M dash, 300 M dash, and long jump) and Sam Mertz (shot put) remain among the prior DRHS records holders after the 2005-2006 season.

Deep Run winter sports banquet features Indoor Track and Field accomplishments

March 7, 2006 - Deep Run High School, Henrico County, VA

Deep Run's girls and boys Indoor Track & Field athletes were commended for their achievements at the annual winter sports banquet on Tuesday evening. The girls team's District Championship was one of the highlights of the evening's list of accomplishments.

Individual awards were presented by Coach Stockdreher.

Girls' award recipients

• Most Improved - Joanna Hassell
• Coach's Award - Katelyn Zimmerman
• Most Valuable - Ashley Orr

Boys' award recipients

• Most Improved - Feild Craddock
• Coach's Award - Drew Spicer
• Most Valuable - Kirk Fischer

Friday-Saturday, March 3-4, 2006 - George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Deep Run scored its first-ever points in a State Championship track and field meet this past weekend. Ashley Orr gained an eighth-place finish in the triple jump and the girls 4x200 M relay team of Megan Fuson, Katie Fuson, Ashley Orr, and Joanna Hassell took seventh place. The relay team bettered their previous mark of 1:47.56 by 1.90 seconds to win their heat in 1:45.66. The Wildcat team was the only team from the 1st and 2nd heats to finish in scoring position. Deep Run's 3 points left them tied for 37th place among the 45 teams posting scores.

February 24-25, 2006 - Arthur Ashe Center, Richmond, VA

The Central Region Championship meet provided both thrills and heartbreak for the DRHS track and field program. While sending a record number of individual and team representatives to the to State meet, the DRHS squad also failed to advance some of its top performers.

February 17-18, 2006 - Arthur Ashe Center, Richmond, VA

Top eight finishers plus all Deep Run finishers. Top six individual finishers advance to regional competition. Top three relay teams advance.

February 16-17, 2006 - Arthur Ashe Center, Richmond, VA

Briana Hudson's 1st place finish in the high jump paces DRHS girls

Deep Run girls scored in every event during the two-day Colonial District championship meet, sending 22 individuals and all three relay teams to the regional championship meet next week.

Wildcat boys 1st in high jump and pole vault competition

While not quite up to the girls' standards, the Deep Run boys posted great results in the District meet, with 2 first place finishes. Eight individual winners and all three relay teams will advance to the regional championship.

February 17th and 18th at the Arthur Ashe Athletic Center

All of the meets up to this point have been in preparation for this weekend. All of the practices have been focused on the next 3 weeks. The District Championship is the first of a 3 meet campaign that determines the legacy of this team. What will the 2005-06 Indoor track and field program put in the record books?

This has already been a cornerstone season. The time is now to come together as teammates to compete with intensity and focus in the pursuit of the District title. It will be close, but the depth of our team can and will prevail. Each of you must do your part to prove that we deserve the District Crown.

- Coach Stockdreher

The DRHS track and field team brings strong teams to the upcoming Colonial District Championship meet. Deep Run contenders for top finishes in the championships include Kirk Fischer, Matthew Armentrout, Drew Spicer, and David Lynch on the boys side. For the girls, Ashley Orr, Katie and Megan Fuson, Briana Hudson, Katelyn Zimmerman, Erin Bragg, Courtney King, and Jennifer Harrell all could finish atop the district.

February 4, 2006 - Arthur Ashe Center, Richmond, VA

DRHS ready for Championship meets after "Last Chance"

In the most attended Last Chance meet in several years, the Wildcats track team demonstrated their readiness for the upcoming District, Regional, and State championships. Despite resting several top performers, Deep Run captured six top five finishes and qualified several athletes for the Regional championship meet. Ashley Orr again garnered a first place in the triple jump. Erin Bragg turned in 2nd place finishes in both the 1000 M and 1600 M runs. Katelyn Zimmerman and Kirk Fischer each jumped to 3rd place finishes in the high jump. Jennifer Harrell continued her rapid improvement with a 5th place finish in the 3200 M run.

January 27, 2006, St. Christopher's School - Richmond, VA

Record setting performances mark strong showing by DRHS

A school-record shattering performance in the girls 4x200 M relay highlighted a long night of top performances at the St. Christopher's meet on Friday night. Ashley Orr, Katie Fuson, Megan Fuson, and Joanna Hassell combined for a state-meet qualifying 1:47.46 finish in the 4x200 M relay. Erin Bragg captured a first place in the 3200 M run in a school record setting 11:42.0. Latina Mason recorded a first place finish and school record in the shot put with a 27' 11.5" toss. Ashley Orr also provided a first place finish in the long jump with 17' 4".

David Lynch led the boys with a first place and school record in the 500 M dash and the lead-off leg of the first-place 4x800 M relay. Kirk Fischer continued his record-setting efforts in the high jump with a leap of 6' 1", good for first place.