Humboldt Collegiate Institute (HCI) and other Humboldt track and field teams were successful at the Horizon Central Athletic Association North West Pre-District meet on May 19.
“I was impressed with the dedication of our athletes and our coaches,” said track and field coach, Tom Schwinghamer. “There is a strong sense of pride to always strive to achieve personal bests. It’s not only about the ribbons or the medals, but the desire to make the next performance the best performance.”
Athletes went on to compete at the district championships, which were held May 26 in Saskatoon. At the pre-district meet, HCI topped all teams with 1,529.5 points. Schwinghamer said there were some very impressive performances by many HCI students. He expressed his appreciation to the coaches, volunteers, parents, and administrators who support the track and field team.
“It’s the combined efforts of many people that helps our program be successful,” Schwinghamer said.
At the North West Pre-District meet, HCI’s Angela Baran won four events in the senior girls ranks. She crossed the line first in the 400-meter dash (1:08.22), 800 meter run (2:38.53), 1,500 meter run (5:43.91) and the 3,000 meter run (12:31.52). Baran accumulated the most points for senior girls on the day. Humboldt’s Makenzie Senko stood out in the throwing events. She won the senior girls shotput (8.81m), discus (26.65m), and javelin (27.88m).
Teammate Caitlyn Welder demonstrated her versatility by winning the senior girls high jump (1.35m) and placing second in shot put and discus.
On the boys’ side, HCI’s Dylan Stadnyk threw his way to three victories. He won the senior boys shot put (11.66m), discus (39.17m), and javelin (42.45m).
Humboldt teammate Jared Giddings displayed his speed. He won the senior boys 200 meter dash (23.78) and the 100 meter hurdles (15.19). He also placed third in the 100 meter dash.
At the midget level, HCI’s Maya Berscheid and Middle Lake’s Makenna Heidecker topped the field with 52 points each. Berscheid won the long jump and the triple jump. Humboldt’s Tanner Gerwing had the most points in junior boys with 54. He won the 400, 800, and 1,500.
St. Augustine’s Makenna Gerwing was the bantam girls points getter. Her 56 points included winning the 400, 800, long jump, and triple jump. In the girls peewee division, St. Dominic’s Kelly Romanuik topped the standings with 56 points. She won in the 80 meter hurdles, high jump, long jump, and triple jump. St. Augustine’s Cody Bergermann was the top peewee boy with 54 points. He won the 400, 800, and 1,500.
For complete results, check out http://hcaa.hzsd.ca.
Dodgers 9-0
The Humboldt Dodgers midget AA squad has gotten off to an impressive 9-0 start in its division of the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League. It is the team’s first year in the SPBL’s AA division.
On May 23, the Dodgers got by the North Battleford Beavers, 6-5 and 7-3 at home. The next day the Dodgers downed the Regina Red Sox, 7-3, on the road.
