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2012 Northside Men's Track & Field Roster

2012 Northside Women's Track & Field Roster

2012 Northside Throwers Corner

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If you would like to join the Northside College Prep Track and Field Team contact Northside Head Coach Jon Gordon at JonGordon9@Aol.com.

 Final Banquet Tickets Orders: Abbey (3), Andrade (1), Agharese (6), Black (3), Bosen (2), Brennan (4), Coomes (3), Duffy (3), Edgerton (3), Fitzpatrick (3), Fulton (2), Frejowski (3), Garg (1), J.Gordon (8), A.Gordon (2), Graham (2), Jervier (2), Johnson (1), Kaplan (1), Koll (2), Kotowski (3), Kuhnen (3), Lindsey (3), Lothschutz (2), McCoy (1), Melto (3), Mendez (2), Nduwku (1), O'Conor (2), O'Donnell (3), O'Rourke (1), Osborne (3), Owens (3), Perlmutter (4), Provax (4), Rufino (3), Scheib-Feeley (2), Schwartz (5), Siddiqi (4), Szmurllo (2), Ullrich (1), Wallace (2), Weatherly (5), Wendt (1), Williams (4), and Wojcik (2). No more tickets available. Orders closed on May 10, 2012. Final head count turned into the East Bank Club (130). Thanks.

 The bus is scheduled to leave at 2:15 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2012 for the IHSA Sectional Championships at Hanson Stadium at 5501 W. Fullerton, Chicago, Illinois. Meet packets are available, under "Student of the Sport." We need volunteers in the parking lot at 2:15 pm, in case the bus does not show up. Thanks.

 NORTHSIDE GIRLS TRACK & FIELD TEAM WINS FIRST IHSA SECTIONAL TITLE IN ANY SPORT IN NORTHSIDE HISTORY!!!! www.ladymustangstf.com

 "A winner says I can do it in advance. Follow your deams." -1964 Olympic Gold Medalist, Billy Mills

 On Thursday, May 17, 2012, the Northside Varsity Boys Track & Field Team traveled to Hanson Stadium for the IHSA Sectional Championships.

 A record nine athletes qualified for the IHSA State Track & Field Championships, including:

1. Josh Williams - Long Jump

2. Dan Graham - 4x800m Relay

3. Patrick Brennan - 4x800m Relay

4. Pat Duffy - 4x800m Relay

5. Ezra Edgerton - 4x800m Relay

6. Robert Szmurlto - 4x800m Relay (Alt)

7. Cesar Rufino - 4x800m Relay (Alt)

8. Max McCoy - 4x800m Relay (Alt)

9. Adrian Black - 4x800m Relay (Alt)

 In the Long Jump, Northside Senior Josh Williams BROKE THE SCHOOL RECORD and QUALIFIED for the IHSA State Championships with a personal best jump of 21'7! Josh Williams will be honored on Monday with a Watermelon for breaking the school record! Williams will also receive a patch for qualifying for the IHSA State Championships. 

 Josh Williams had been jumping in the IHSA Sectional Championships since Freshman year. At the 2009 IHSA Sectionals, Josh Williams jumped a personal best of 16'6.50. He scored only one Varsity point his Freshman year. At the end of every season, his Father, Craig Williams, took his son, Josh, to the State meet in Charleson, Illinois to support Northside athletes and told him every year to keep working hard and that he would be in the State meet someday.

 At the 2010 IHSA Sectionals (Sophomore year), Josh Williams jumped an impressive 18'3.25. Williams improved by almost 2'0 from Freshman to Sophomore year. Williams also went from scoring one Varsity point as a Freshman, to scoring 63 points as a Sophomore! At the end of Sophomore year, his father once again took him to Charleston to support a teammate, Northside 800m run State Qualifier, Wesley Laytham, and see the State Meet.  His father told him to keep working hard, and that he would be in the State meet someday. Josh Williams had the vision and the dream. Josh Williams worked hard, and even ran Cross Country in the off-season to strengthen his legs and improve his leg speed. Josh Williams made the sacerfices necessary to be an athlete.  

 Josh Williams had a monster Junior year. He competed in the 4x100m Relay, 4x400m Relay, High Jump, Triple Jump, and Long Jump. He won at least one event and/or relay at every meet. On several occassions, Williams won 2-3 events and/or relays. Josh Williams went from scoring one point as a Freshman to leading the entire Team in Varsity points as a Junior with 167.25 points! He also excelled off the field, becoming an Eagle Scout, and scored a perfect score on his ACT. He broke the Northside school record for Long Jump at the City Championships, and also helped the Northside 4x400m Relay finish second in the City Championships. At the 2011 IHSA Sectionals (Junior year), Josh Williams jumped an impressive 19'6. His Father once again took him to Charleston to see the State meet, and to support a teammate, All State Athlete Mac Melto.  

 Josh Williams had the vision and the dream. Senior year would be his last opportunity to make it to the State meet. Josh Williams went into Senior year with opportunity to go to State in two sports, Cross Country and Track. He trained hard all summer. He was up at dawn running at 6:30 am with the cross country team, followed by weight training, and then he would train again on his own in the afternoon. Josh Williams even ran eight miles from Chicago to James Park in Evanston in a hail storm. His determination was second to none.

  However, the worst part of sports became a reality for Josh Williams. He started to develop pain in his leg, and kept running on it, and it resulted in an injury. The toughest thing for an athlete to go through is an injury. Sometimes those that work the hardest, and make all the sacerfices to be the best, have every thing taken away from them because of a single injury. Josh Williams had to take time off, and make more sacerfices to overcome it, and get his legs strong again. Williams came back in time for the City Cross Country Championships, and worked hard all winter in preparation for his Senior year of Track.

 Josh Williams had a BIG Senior year for the Northside Track & Field Team. He scored points for the Mustangs in the 4x100m, 4x200m, 4x400m, 400m, High Jump, Triple Jump, and Long Jump. He is consistently among the top two points scorers on the TEAM in every meet. He also earned All City Honors in Long Jump with a jump of 20'00.25. However, he was still an underdog, with three jumpers ranked ahead of him going into the IHSA Sectional meet. Going into the 2012 IHSA Sectional Championships, Northside Hall of Fame Jumps Coach Ed Wallace had Josh Williams rest more than anything else. The strategy paid off BIG for Northside.

 At the 2012 IHSA Sectional Championships, Josh Williams jumped 21'3 on his first jump to break the Northside school record, and make the IHSA Sectional finals. At the IHSA Sectional Championships, the top 12 jumpers advance to the finals and receive three more jump attempts in the Finals. Marks from the prelims carry over to the Finals. The top two jumpers qualify for the State Championships. 

 Josh Williams was in third place going into the finals, and needed to pass one more athlete in the standings to live the dream and qualify for the IHSA State Championships. Former Olympian Bob Beamon said he jumped, and he has never come down after breaking the world record and winning his first Gold Medal. In front of his parents, uncle, family members, friends, coaches, and the Northside Track Team, Josh Williams jumped, and everyone who witnessed it will never come down. Josh Williams jumped  21'7 to BREAK THE NORTHSIDE SCHOOL RECORD and QUALIFY for the IHSA State Championships!!! Josh Williams is going to Charleston, Illinois next Thursday with the Northside Track & Field Team to compete in the IHSA State Championships! His father is making his annual trip to Charleston to support Northside athletes at the State meet, and to see his son jump in the State Championships!! 

 (Coming soon: Complete Results!!) 

 IHSA Official Mitchell Davis was named the starter for the Sectional Championships. Mitchell Davis addressed all of the coaching staffs on Tuesday Evening. Teams will be allowed to set up Team camps in the "home" section of Hanson Stadium. Teams will not be allowed to use the Section of the Stadium near the finish line or FAT Cameras. The Top 8 times in the 100m prelims and 200m prelims advance to the finals.

 Northside Head Coach Jon Gordon was named to the IHSA Sectional Games Committe.  

 There will be a $5.00 admission charge for spectators. Head Coaches were given PASSES for admission for athletes and assistant coaches at the seed meeting. Athletes taking AP Exams on Thursday, that are not riding the Team bus, need to pick up their PASSES on Wednesday from the coaching staff. Thanks. 

 Spectators will be allowed to sit in the "home" section of Hanson Stadium. No one will be permitted on the "in field" unless warming up for an event. Coaches will only be allowed in the designated coaches area box by the starting line.

 No cell phones, ipods, cameras, or electronic devices are allowed outside of the "stands" at anytime, and are grounds for disqualification.   

 The top two performances in each event will automatically qualify for the IHSA State Championships!!

 Northside Coaches were excited to learn on Tuesday evening, that Northside Sophomore Lucien Fitzpatrick is tied for the #1 seed in High Jump (5'10), and is the #3 seed in the 300m Hurdles (44.20).

 In the Long Jump, the top jumpers include Orr Senior Anthony Jefferson, De La Salle Junior Justin Tate, Gordon Tech Senior Habeeb Durojaiye and Northside Senior Josh Williams. 

 Jones College Prep is ranked #1 in the 4x800m Relay with a 8:10.10. The Northside 4x800m Relay is ranked #2 with a 8:28.10. De La Salle is ranked #3 with a 8:29.02. Roosevelt is ranked #4 in the 4x800m relay with a 9:13.32.

 Northside Sophomore Cesar Rufino is ranked #3 in the 3200m run. Northside Junior Raymond Siddiqi is ranked #4 in the 3200m run.  

 In the 800m run, Jones College Prep Senior Timothy Warren is seeded #1 with a 1:58.82. Roosevelt Senior Jeffrey Rector is seeded #2 with a 1:59.22. 

 In the 400m run, Jones College Prep Senior Josh Mason is seeded #1 with a 51.73. Chicago Bulls Prep Junior LaZyrick Middlebrooks has run a 52.47. Northside Senior Ezra Edgerton has run a 52 this season, and could potentially upset Middlebrooks in the 400m run.

 In the 300m Hurdles, Orr Senior Jovan Brown is seeded #1 with a 42.30. De La Salle Senior Jordan Page is seeded #2 with a 43.86. Northside Sophomore Lucien Fitzpatrick is seeded #3 with a 44.20.

  The IHSA Sectional Championships will take place on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Hanson Stadium in Chicago, Illinois. Northside will leave for the IHSA Sectional Championships at 2:15 pm.

 3:00 PM COACHES MEETING

 4:00 PM FIELD EVENTS

 4:30 PM Prelims (100m Dash / 200m Dash)  

 5:15 PM 4x800m Relay

                 4x100m Relay

                 3200m Run

                 110m High Hurdle Final (No prelims for 110m Hurdles) 

                 100m Dash Final

                  800m Run

                  4x200m Relay

                  400m Dash

                  300m Intermediate Hurdles

                  1600m run

                   200m Dash Final

                   4x400m Relay 

 On Saturday, May 12, 2012, the Northside Track & Field Coaching Staff traveled to Loyola Academy High School to scout De La Salle High School at the Chicago Catholic League Conference Championships in preparation for the 2012 IHSA Sectional Championships.

 De La Salle is among the favorites to win the Marshall Sectional. De La Salle is also one of the largest Track Teams in Class 2A, and famous alumni include former Mayor Richard Daley.

 A "seed" meeting will take place on Tuesday evening, at Marshall High School. All schools must turn in final entries for the IHSA Sectional Championships by noon on Monday, May 14, 2012. Last minute adjustments are being made to IHSA rosters across the state this weekend.

 To win the IHSA Sectional Title, Northside will need to beat De La Salle, and score as many points as possible against the best distance squad in Chicago, Jones College Prep.

 The top two athletes or relays in each event at IHSA Sectionals qualify for the State Championships. Points and medals are awarded through sixth place.  

 In the Long Jump, De La Salle Junior Justin Tate jumped 20'00.25 at the Chicago Catholic League Championships on Saturday. Northside Senior Josh Williams jumped 20'00.75 at the Chicago Public League Championships. Both Tate and Williams will be seeking the top two spots on Thursday to qualify for the IHSA State Championships. De La Salle Junior Joseph Benson jumped 18'10 at the Chicago Catholic League Championships on Saturday. Northside Sophomore Lucien Fitzpatrick jumped 18'9 at the Sophomore Chicago Public League Championships. Points are awarded through sixth place in every event, and Northside and De La Salle are evenly matched in the Long Jump.

 In the High Jump, De La Salle Julian Hopkin jumped 5'8 at the Catholic League Championships on Saturday. Northside Sophomore Lucien Fitzpatrick has jumped 5'10 this season. Northside Freshman Ari Perlmutter has jumped 5'7 this season. Kelvyn Park will also be among the favorites in this event.

 In the Shot Put and Discus, De La Salle Senior Demetrius Catching threw the Shot Put 41'6.50 and the Discus 118'8 on Saturday. However, Northside's top throwers Freshman Ari Perlmutter (36'1) and Sophomore Henry Lothschutz (88'9) are both within striking distance of De La Salle Junior Mark Staning in the Shot Put (36'7) and Discus (96'1). Points scored by the Northside throwers will have a major impact in the Team standings at IHSA Sectionals.

 In the 4x800m Relay, it will come down to three Teams, Jones College Prep, Northside, and De La Salle. Northside has a run a school record time of 8:28.10 this season at Spartan Relays, and they will need to do it one more time to go to the IHSA State Championships. De La Salle ran a 8:29.02 at the Chicago Catholic League Championships on Saturday. Junior Johnny Torres ran a 2:04.11 800m split. Sophomore Joe Jones ran a 2:12.06 800m split. Senior Jordan Fisher ran a 2:04.63 800m split. Junior Jalen Holiday, and anchor, ran a 2:08.22 800m split. De La Salle ran their best time of the season at the Chicago Catholic League Championships with an 8:29.02. It will be a great match-up on Thursday for the IHSA Sectional Title.

 In the 100m and 200m dash, the top athletes include Kelvyn Park's Carter and McNeeley. De La Salle features Carneal Owens (11.22) and Marcus Patrick (11.44). Northside Junior Nathaniel Agharese could earn All Sectional honors in both events, and potentially hit the automatic qualifying times (11.04 100m dash, 22.54 200m dash) to go to State.

 In the 110m Hurdles and 300m Hurdles, Northside will feature Sophomores Lucien Fitzpatrick, Walter Johnson-Geis, and Freshman Matt Osbourne. De La Salle feaures Junior Quentin Patten and Sophomore Malik Fowler.

 In the 400m run, De La Salle Junior Jalen Holiday ran a 53.69, and Junior Johnny Torres ran a 55.73 in the Chicago Catholic League Championships on Saturday. Northside Senior Ezra Edgerton has run a 52 this season. Northside Senior Pat Duffy has run a 54 this season. Northside Freshman phenom Tom Frejowski was also cleared by doctors last Friday to compete in the IHSA Sectionals on Thursday. Jones College Prep is expected to have the top seed in this event with a 51. 

 Northside's biggest advantage over De La Salle will be in the open 800m, 1600m, and 3200m run. Northside Senior Dan Graham will score in the 800m. De La Salle had no one available for the 800m at their Conference Championships after the 4x800m relay, everyone was scratched. Northside Junior Patrick Brennan (4:41) and Senior Ezra Edgerton will both score in the 1600m run and earn All Sectional honors, and will be seeking the automatic qualifying time of 4:30. Northside Sophomore Cesar Rufino and Junior Raymond Siddiqi could also score in the 3200m run for the Mustangs.

 De La Salle's biggest advantage over Northside will be in the 4x100m and 4x200m relays. They could potentially win both. They also have an excellent 4x400m Relay.

 The IHSA Sectional Championships will take place on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Hanson Stadium in Chicago, Illinois. It will be a great meet.

 On Saturday, May 5, 2012, the Northside Varsity Track & Field Team traveled to Hanson Stadium in Chicago, Illinois for the Chicago Public League Outdoor Championships.

 At Indoor City Championships, Northside was runner-up to Whitney Young.

 At Outdoor City Championships, Whitney Young completed the sweep of both crowns, by winning the Outdoor City Title over Lane Tech by a score of 95-85. Congratulations to Whitney Young Coaches Eric Weigmann, Billy Poole Harris, and Staff.

 Northside competed in four events in the Chicago Public League Championships, and earned All Ciy Honors in three of the four events.

 In the Long Jump, Northside Senior Josh Williams jumped a season best 20'0.75 to place eighth overall and earn all city honors. Josh Williams was awarded a Medal for finishing in eight place overall.  

 In the 3200m run, Northside Junior Raymond Siddiqi dropped ten seconds (11:23) for a personal best time of 11:13.

 In the 4x800m Relay, Northside finished in fifth place to earn all city honors with an official time of 8:33.04. Northside Senior Dan Graham ran a 800m split of 2:09.39 on the first leg of the relay. Northside Junior Patrick Brennan ran a 800m split of 2:10.61 on the second leg of the relay. Northside Senior Pat Duffy ran a 800m split of 2:09.05 on the third leg of the relay. Northside Senior Ezra Edgerton anchored the Mustangs to fifth place with a 800m split of 2:03.99 for an official time of 8:33.04. Dan Graham, Patrick Brennan, Pat Duffy, and Ezra Edgerton were awarded Medals for earning all city honors and finishing in fifth place overall. The Northside 4x800m Relay will spend the next two weeks preparing for Jones College Prep and DeLaSalle in the IHSA Sectional Championships on Thursday, May 17, 2012.

 In the 1600m run, Jones College Prep Junior Jamison Dale won it with an official time of 4:29.28. Lane Tech Senior David Timlin finished in second place with an official time of 4:30.67. Jones College Prep Junior Luke O'Connor finished in third place with an official time of 4:32.75. Lane Tech Junior Marcelo Burbano finished in fourth place with an official time of 4:35.59. Roosevelt Senior Jeffery Rector finished in fifth place with an official time of 4:35.64. Whitney Young Senior Eric Shan finished in sixth place with an official time of 4:36.27. Whitney Young Sophomore Jonas Schmid-Querg finished in seventh place with an official time of 4:40.28. Northside Junior Patrick Brennan finished in eighth place to complete the scoring and earn all city honors with an outstanding time of 4:41.68. Patrick Brennan ran the first 400m in 67 seconds, and then ran the next 400m in 71 seconds (2:18 800m split), and then ran the next 400m in 73 seconds (3:31 1200m split), and then ran the final 400m in a NEGATIVE split of 70 seconds for an outstanding time of 4:41.68. Patrick Brennan received a Medal for placing 8th overall and earning All City honors. Mather Sophomore Deivi Tahiraj finished in ninth place with an official time 4:43.92. Walter Payton Senior Porter Truax finished in tenth place with an official time of 4:47.35. Lincoln Park Junior Robert Rose finished in eleventh place with an official time of 4:48.67. Mather Senior Abe Haji completed the field with an official time of 4:50.09.

VARSITY POINTS SCORED AT CITY CHAMPIONSHIPS 

1. Patrick Brennan                                   2.00

2. Josh Williams                                       1.00

2. Ezra Edgerton                                      1.00

2. Dan Graham                                        1.00

2. Pat Duffy                                             1.00

 On Friday, May 4, 2012, the Northside Sophomore-Freshman Boys had to find a way to get to Hanson Stadium without a bus for the Chicago Public League Championships. A special thanks to Northside parents and assistant coaches that drove members of the Team to Hanson Stadium for the CPS Sophomore Championships.

 Lane Tech won the CPS Sophomore Championships. Congratulations to Lane Tech Head Coach Kris Roof, and Staff.

 A specials thanks to CPS Track & Field Coordinator Thomas Smith for hosting a spectacular conference meet for the city of Chicago. 

 Northside finished in seventh place with 36.50 points, and posted victories over: 8. Morgan Park (30 points), 8. Mather (30 points), 10. Whitney Young (22 points), 11. Robeson (19 points), 12. Lincoln Park (15 points), 12. DuSable (15 points), 14. Urban Prep Charter - Bronzeville (14.5 points), 15. Harlan (14 points), 16. Lake View (10 points), 17. Chicago Bulls College Prep (7 points), 17. Taft (7 points), 19. Curie (4 points), 19. Perspectives Charter (4 points), 19. Steinmetz (4 points), 22. Johnson College Prep (3 points), 23. Kenwood (2 points), 23. King (2 points), 23. Westinghouse College Prep, and 26. Schurz (1 point).

 The Northside Sophomore Boys had a record of 19-6 on the day!

 In the Shot Put, Northside Freshman Ari Perlmutter threw a personal best 36'1. Northside Sophomore Louis Koll threw a personal best 32'9.

 In the Discus, Northside Sophomore Henry Lothschutz threw an outstanding 88'9.

 In the Long Jump, Northside Sophomore Lucien Fitzpatrick finished in fourth place with a personal best jump of 18'9.

 In the Triple Jump, Northside Freshman Matt Osborne finished in fourth place with a personal best jump of 36'01. Northside Freshman Ari Perlmutter finished in seventh place with an outstanding jump of 33'10.

 In the High Jump, Northside Freshman Ari Perlmutter finished in fifth place with a jump of 5'4. Northside Sophomore Lucien Fitzpatrick tied for seventh place with a jump of 5'2. 

 In the 4x800m Relay, Northside Sophomore Joel Deleon ran an 800m split of 2:25.90 on the first leg of the relay. Northside Sophomore Nate Mendez ran an 800m split of 2:31.30 on the second leg of the relay. Northside Freshman Jack O'Donnell ran an 800m split of 2:29.80 on the third leg of the relay. Northside Freshman Adrian Black anchored the Mustangs to tenth place with a 2:24.20 800m split for an official time of 9:51.30.

 In the 3200m run, Northside Sophomore Cesar Rufino finished in seventh place with an official time of 10:57.40.  Northside Freshman Max McCoy ran an outstanding time of 11:35.50. 

 In the 110m Hurdles, Lane Tech Freshman Alex Pincsak came into the meet with a personal best time of 18.00, and dropped 1.80 seconds to win it with a personal best time of 16.20. Northside Sophomore Lucien Fitzpatrick ran an outstanding time of 16.70 to finish in second place. Walter Payton Sophomore Evan Lowry finished in third place with an official time of 17.30. DuSable Sophomore Quincie Johnson finished in fourth place with an official time of 17.70. Brooks Sophomore Andre Cardine finished in fifth palce with an official time of 18.20. Northside Sophomore Walter Johnson-Geis finished in sixth place with a personal best time of 19.20. Perspectives Calumet Sophomore Robert White finished in seventh place with an official time of 19.30. Taft Sophomore Jesus Torres finished in eighth place to complete the scoring with an official time of 19.40.

 In the 800m run, Northside Sophomore Robert Szmurlo finished in ninth place with an official time of 2:16.60.

 In the 300m Hurdles, Morgan Park Sophomore Brandon Riley won it with an official time of 42.70. Payton Sophomore Evan Lowry finished in second place with an official time of 43.10. Northside Sophomore Lucien Fitzpatrick finished in third place with a personal best time of 44.20. Dunbar Sophomore Carzelle Elicke finished in fourth place with an outstanding time of 45.00. Brooks Sophomore Andre Cardine finished ini fifth place with an official time of 45.30. Lane Tech Freshman Alex Pinesak finished in sixth place with an official time of 46.80. Jones Freshman Tony Solis finished in seventh place with an official time of 49.10. Perspectives-Calumet Sophomore Robert White completed the scoring by finishing in eighth place with an official time of 55.70.

 In the 1600m run, Northside Sophomore Cesar Rufino finished in twelfth place with an official time of 5:18.60.

 On Wednesday, May 2, 2012, the Northside Varsity Men traveled to Hanson Stadium for the Chicago Public League Varsity Prelims.

 In the Shot Put, Northside Sophomore Alexander Pilski threw an outstanding 31'6.50. Northside Junior Kapil Garg threw an outstanding 30'9.50.

 In the Discus, Northside Junior Ify Nduwku threw a personal best 81'10. Northside Junior Kapil Garg threw an outstanding 72'05.

 In the Long Jump, Northside Senior Josh Williams QUALIFIED for the finals with a jump of 19'2.25.

 In the Triple Jump, Northside Senior Josh Williams jumped an outstanding 38'4.50.

 In the High Jump, Northside Senior Josh Williams QUALIFIED for the finals with a leap of 5'4. 

 A year ago, Northside ran a 9:03.63 in the 4x800m Relay prelims. That changed on Wednesday. Northside continued their march to the Class 2A IHSA State Championships in the 4x800m Relay with a Victory in the Chicago Public League prelims. 

 In the 4x800m Relay, Northside Senior Dan Graham ran the first 400m in 62 seconds, and then ran the final 400m in 67 seconds for a 2:09.12 800m split, and made a perfect exchange to Northside Junior Patrick Brennan. Patrick Brennan ran a 2:06.19 800m split, and made a nice exchange to Northside Junior Pat Duffy. Pat Duffy ran a 2:11.46 800m split, and made a nice exchange to Ezra Edgerton. Ezra Edgerton ran a 2:06.25 800m split, and outkicked a runner from Lane Tech to anchor the Mustangs to FIRST overall, and QUALIFIED for the FINALS with a time of 8:33.02.

 In the 4x100m Relay, Northside Freshman Harry Winters ran a 12.46 100m split on the first leg of the relay. Northside Junior Olabode Faleti ran a 13.15 100m split on the second leg of the relay. Northside Junior Ify Nduwku ran a 13.97 100m split on the third leg of the relay. Northside Junior Raymond Siddiqi ran a 14.25 100m split to anchor the Mustang to a time of 53.83.

 In the 100m Semis, Northside Junior Nathaniel Agharese ran an official time of 11.44.

 In the 800m run, Northside Senior Dan Graham ran an official time of 2:10.99.

 In the 4x200m Relay, Northside Freshman Harry Winters ran a 28.96 200m split on the first leg of the relay. Northside Junior Olabode Faleti ran a 31.25 200m split on the second leg of the relay. Northside Junior Ify Nduwku ran a 27.63 200m split on the third leg of the relay. Northside Junior Raymond Siddiqi ran a 30.50 200m split to anchor the Mustangs to a time of 1:58.34. 

 In the 400m run, Northside Senior Pat Duffy ran an official time of 55.70. 

 In the 1600m run, a year ago, Northside Junior Patrick Brennan ran a 5:30 mile and did not qualify for the Sophomore City Finals. In 2012, Northside Junior Patrick Brennan ran a personal best time of 4:41.60 to QUALIFY for the Varsity Finals. Patrick Brennan ran the first 400m in 66 seconds, and then ran the next 400m in 73 seconds (2:19 800m split), and then ran the next 400m in 74 seconds (3:33 1200m split), and then ran the final 400m in a NEGATIVE split of 68 seconds for a personal best time of 4:41.60. Patrick Brennan also passed Northside Alumni legend Cooper Eben on the Northside 1600m run All Time list.

 In the 200m Semis, Northside Junior Nathaniel Agharese ran an official time of 23.38.

 In the 4x400m Relay, Northside Senior Pat Duffy ran a 54.33 400m split on the first leg of the relay. Northside Junior Josh Williams ran a 56.06 400m split on the second leg of the relay. Northside Senior Dan Graham ran a 54.72 400m split on the third leg of the relay. Northside Junior Patrick Brennan anchored the Mustangs with a 59.31 400m split for a time of 3:44.42.

 At the "seed" meeting, Northside Head Coach Jon Gordon was appointed to the Games Committee for the Varsity Boys City Championships.

 Although there are over 70 high schools in Chicago, only the top 24 or top 40 athletes (depending on the event) get to compete in the Varsity Chicago Public League Championships.

 Coaches submit their athletes marks, along with meet results for verification, and then the CPS Sports Administration announces the field for each event in the Chicago Public League Championships.

 The prelims take place on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at 4 pm, at Hanson Stadium, in Chicago, Illinois.

 ALL members of the Northside Varsity Track & Field Team made it into the meet, including:

Nathaniel Agharese (100m Dash, 200m Dash),

Patrick Brennan (4x800m,1600m run, 4x400m Relay),

Pat Duffy (4x800m, 400m run, 4x400m Relay),

Ezra Edgerton (4x800m, 800m, 1600m run, 4x400m),

Olabode Faleti (4x100m and 4x200m), 

Kapil Garg (Discus, Shot Put),

Alex Gordon (4x100m Relay), 

Dan Graham (4x800m, 800m, 4x400m),

Fabian Lara (4x100m and 4x200m Relay) 

Ifeanyichu Ndukwu (High Jump, Discus, 4x100m Relay, 4x200m Relay)

Alexander Pilski (Shot Put)

Stefan Roeseller (110m Hurdles, 4x100m Relay, and 300m Hurdles) 

Raymond Siddiqi (4x100m, 4x200m, and 3200m run)

Josh Williams (High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, 4x400m Relay)

Harry Winters (4x100m and 4x200m) 

 The bus will leave on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 2:45 pm for the Varsity Chicago Public League Championships!

 On Saturday, April 28, 2012, the Northside Sophomore-Freshman Boys Track & Field Team traveled to Hanson Stadium in Chicago, Illinois for the Sophomore-Freshman PRELIMS for the Chicago Public League Championships!

 The Northside Mustangs qualified 14 athletes for the finals, in 11 events, including the 3200m run (2), 4x800m Relay (8), 110m Hurdles (2), 800m run (1), 300m Hurdles (1), 1600m Run (1), High Jump (2), Long Jump (1), Triple Jump (2), Shot Put (2), and Discus (1).

Qualifiers for the CPS Sophomore-Freshman Track & Field FINALS Include:

1. Lucien Fitzpatrick - High Jump, Long Jump, 110m Hurdles, and 300m Hurdles 

2. Ari Perlmutter - High Jump, Triple Jump, and Shot Put

3. Cesar Rufino - 3200m run, 4x800m Relay, and 1600m run

4. Robert Szmurlo - 4x800m Relay (Alt) and 800m run

5. Max McCoy - 3200m run and 4x800m Relay 

6. Walter Johnson-Geis - 110m Hurdles

7. Matt Osborne - Triple Jump 

8. Henry Lothschutz - Discus

9. Adrian Black - 4x800m Relay

10. Nate Mendez - 4x800m Relay

11. Jack O'Donnell - 4x800m Relay

12. Connor Fulton - 4x800m Relay (Alt.) 

13. Joel Deleon - 4x800m Relay

14. Louie Koll - Shot Put

 ALL members of the Northside Sophomore-Freshman Boys Track & Field Team MUST be at practice everyday, April 30 - May 3. The IHSA Sectional roster will not be announced until Monday, May 7, 2012. The IHSA Sectional Championships takes place at 3:30 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2012. The IHSA State Championships will take place in Charleston, Illinois on May 25-26, 2012. Thanks.

 In the Shot Put, Northside Freshman Ari Perlmutter QUALIFIED for the finals with a throw of 33'3. Northside Sophomore Louie Koll QUALIFIED for the finals with a personal best throw of 32'9.

 In the Discus, Northside Sophomore Henry Lothschutz QUALIFIED for the finals with a throw of 86'7. Northside Freshman Ari Perlmutter threw an outstanding 64'11.

 In the Long Jump, Northside Sophomore Lucien Fitzpatrick QUALIFIED for the finals with a jump of 18'3.25. Northside Freshman Porter Abbey jumped an outstanding 15'6.

 In the Triple Jump, Northside Freshman Matt Osborne QUALIFIED for the finals with a jump of 36'1. Northside Freshman Ari Perlmutter QUALIFIED for the finals with a jump of 33'10.

 In the High Jump, Northside Sophomore Lucien Fitzpatrick QUALIFIED for the finals with a jump of 5'6. Northside Freshman Ari Perlmutter QUALIFIED for the finals with a jump of 5'2.

 In the 4x800m Relay, Northside finished sixth in the prelims to QUALIFY for the finals with an official time of 9:36.04. Sophomore Cesar Rufino ran the first 400m in 63 seconds, and the final 400m in 77 seconds for an 800m split of 2:20.60. Northside Freshman Adrian Black ran an 800m split of 2:25.28 on the second leg of the relay. Northside Sophomore Nate Mendez ran an 800m split of 2:26.47 on the third leg of the relay. Northside Freshman Max McCoy anchored the Mustangs to sixth place with a 2:23.69 800m split for an official time of 9:36.04.

 In the 4x100m Relay, Northside finished 17th in the prelims with an official time of 51.68. Northside Sophomore Jay Yu ran a 100m split of 14.71 on the first leg of the relay. Northside Sophomore Louie Koll ran a 100m split of 10.71 on the second leg of the relay. Northside Sophomore Walter Johnson-Geis ran a 100m split of 12.97 on the third leg of the relay. Northside Freshman Porter Abbey anchored the Mustangs with a 13.69 100m split for an official time of 51.68.

 In the 110m Prelims, Northside Sophomore Lucien Fitzpatrick QUALIFED for the finals by winning the prelims with an outstanding time of 17.01. Northside Sophomore Walter Johnson-Geis QUALIFIED for the finals by finishing in eighth place with an outstanding time of 19.96.

 In the 100m Dash Prelims, Northside Sophomore Jay Yu finished in 44th place with an official time of 13.36. Northside Freshman Calvin Kuhnen finished in 47th place with an official time of 13.55.

 In the 800m run, Northside Sophomore Robert Szmurlo QUALIFIED for the finals by finishing 9th place with an official time of 2:19.28. Robert Szmurlo ran the first 400m in 65 seconds, and then ran the final 400m in 74 seconds for an official time of 2:19.28. Northside Freshman Connor Fulton finished in 20th place with an official time of 2:29.66. Connor Fulton ran the first 400m in 68 seconds, and then ran the final 400m in 81 seconds for an official time of 2:29.66.

 In the 4x200m Relay, Northside Sophomore Jay Yu ran the first leg of the relay in 27.86 seconds. Northside Freshman Calvin Kuhnen ran the second leg of the relay in 28.22 seconds. Northside Sophomore Joel Deleon ran the third leg of the relay in 26.40 seconds. Northside Freshman Elijah Hernadez anchored the Mustangs to 16th place with a 200m split of 26.50 for an official time of 1:48.98.

 In the 400m run, Northside Sophomore Louis Koll finished in 23rd place with an official time of 58.96. Northside Freshman Porter Abbey finished in 39th place with an official time of 61.83.

 In the 300m Hurdles, Northside Sophomore Lucien Fitzpatrick finished in second place to QUALIFY for the finals with an official time of 45.07. Northside Freshman Matt Osborne was scratched due to a foot injury.

 In the 1600m run, Northside Sophomore Cesar Rufino finished in 9th place to QUALIFY for the finals with an official time of 5:04.80. Northside Freshman Adrian Black finished in 16th place with an official time of 5:15.33. 

 In the 200m Dash, Northside Sophomore Jay Yu finished in 39th place with an official time of 27.03. Northside Freshman Elijah Hernandez finished in 40th place with an official time of 27.10.

 In the 4x400m Relay, Northside finished in 13th place with an official time of 4:07.79. Northside Freshman Porter Abbey ran a 62.39 400m split on the first leg of the relay. Northside Sophomore Walter Johnson-Geis ran a 61.47 400m split on the second leg of the relay. Northside Sophomore Robert Szmurlo ran a 63.03 400m split on the third leg of the relay. Northside Sophomore Joel Deleon anchored the Mustangs with a 60.90 400m split for an official time of 4:07.79. 

 On Friday, April 27, 2012, the Northside Varsity Men traveled to Glenbrook North High School in Northbrook, Illinois for the 50th Annual Spartan Relays.

 The meet featured Deerfield, Maine South, York, New Trier, Glenbrook South, Northside College Prep, Highland Park, Stevenson, Lake Zurich, Loyola Academy, and host Glenbrook North.

 The meet featured the High Jump Relay, Long Jump Relay, Pole Vault Relay, Triple Jump Relay, Shot Put Relay, Discus Relay, High Hurdle Shuttle Relay, 4x800m Relay, 4x100m Relay, Distance Medley Relay, Middle Distance Medley Relay, Sprint Medley Relay, 4x1 Mile Relay, 4x200m Relay, Low Hurdle Shuttle Relay, Throwers 4x100m Relay, and the 4x400m Relay.

 It is the best relay meet in Illinois, and the hospitality and sportsmanship was second to none.

 Glenbrook North Head Coach Scott Laskey provided meals for the entire coaching staffs of all eleven visiting Teams. Opposing athletes were giving each other high fives after every jump at the high jump pit or throw at the Discus cage. The stands were filled with athletes that had competed at Spartan Relays in previous years.   

  The Spartan Relays has a fifty years history of future Olympians, State Champions, and All State Athletes coming together to compete in the Ultimate Relay meet. All events are Relays, including Field Events and Hurdles. 

 Olympians that have competed in Spartan Relays include Ohio State's Robert Gary. Spartan Relay Alumni include NCAA Champion Dave Valentine. Recent State Champions that have competed in Spartan Relays include 1600m Champion, Tom Robbins (Loyola Academy). The list of current and past All State Athletes that have competed in Spartan Relays is endless.

 A Medal or a Ribbon from Spartan Relays is priceless. The Top 3 Teams in each event are awarded a Medal, and places fourth through six are awarded a Ribbon.

 The Northside 4x800m Relay school record of 8:28.80 was held by Wesley Laytham, Charlie Mesimore, Pat Duffy, and Ezra Edgerton. The Mustangs came into the meet with the goal of breaking the school record. 

 At Spartan Relays, the 4x800m Relay field included IHSA Class 3A State Cross Country Champion Leland Later, as the anchor leg for New Trier High School. 

 Northside Senior Dan Graham put the Mustangs on school record pace with a 2:07.77 800m split on the first leg of the relay. Dan Graham made a perfect exchange to Junior Patrick Brennan. Patrick Breenan ran a 2:07.03 800m split on the second leg of the relay. Patrick Brennan made a perfect exchange to Senior Pat Duffy. Pat Duffy ran a 2:09.87 800m split on the third leg of the relay. Pat Duffy made a perfect exchange to Senior Ezra Edgerton. 

 Ezra Edgerton ran one of the greatest anchor legs in the history of Northside! Ezra Edgerton ran the first 400m in 58.33 seconds, and then passed Stevenson, Highland Park, York, and Deerfield in the final 400m with a 65.10 split for a personal best 2:03.43 800m split, and anchored the Mustangs to a NEW SCHOOL RECORD of 8:28.10. 

 The Northside 4x800m Relay finished in fifth place overall, with an official time of 8:28.10, and posted victories over 6. Deerfield (8:29.80), 7. York (8:33.90), 8. Highland Park (8:34.70), 9. Stevenson (8:36.50), 10. Glenbrook South (8:45.20) and 11. Glenbrook North (9:24.70).

 It was also the second fastest 4x800m Relay time in the Class 2A IHSA Marshall Sectional this season!

 Dan Graham, Patrick Brennan, Pat Duffy, and Ezra Edgerton were awarded ribbons for placing fifth overall. 

 Dan Graham, Patrick Brennan, Pat Duffy, and Ezra Edgerton will also be honored and awarded Watermelons in practice on Monday for breaking the school record in the 4x800m Relay!!!

 Dan Graham, Patrick Brennan, Pat Duffy, and Ezra Edgerton will also be awarded Plaques at the June 1, 2012 Track & Field Banquet for breaking the school record in the 4x800m Relay!!!

 The Northside Middle Distance Medley Relay (200m-200m-400m-800m) school record of 4:10.60 was held by Tyler Sauter, Kevin Jaburek, Ezra Edgerton, and Pat Duffy. The Mustangs came into the meet with the goal of breaking the school record.

 Northside Junior Nathaniel Agharese put the Mustangs on school record pace with a 23.11 200m split on the first leg of the relay, and made a nice exchange to Raymond Siddiqi. Northside Junior Raymond Siddiqi ran a 28.44 200m split on the second leg of the relay, and made a nice exchange to Josh Williams. Northside Junior Josh Williams ran a 56.31 400m split on the third leg of the relay, and made a perfect exchange to Senior Dan Graham.

 Northside Senior Dan Graham ran the first 400m in 61.14 seconds, and then passed Glenbrook North (4:05.60), and Glenbook South (4:03.20) in the final 400m with a 71.50 split for an 800m split of 2:12.64 to WIN the first heat, and anchored the Mustangs to a NEW SCHOOL RECORD of 4:00.50. 

 Northside Senior Dan Graham helped the Mustangs break TWO school records in the same day!

 Nathaniel Agharese, Raymond Siddiqi, Josh Williams, and Dan Graham broke the school record (4:10.60) by 10 seconds!!!

 On Tuesday, April 24, 2012, the Northside Varsity Men traveled to Lake Forest Academy in Lake Forest, Illinois to take on the Caxys in a dual meet.

 Lake Forest Academy features a multi-million dollar track, hockey rink, and extensive athletic facilities. The campus is surrounded by woods, complete with running trails. All Lake Forest Academy students are required to compete in Track and one other sport as a graduation requirement. Lake Forest Academy had multiple athletes and relays in every event.

 Across from the Track & Field Stadium, the Chicago Bears Indoor Practice facility could be seen behind the stadium score board. Lake Forest Academy was excellent hosts.

 In 2011, the Northside Varsity Men finished in the top 2 in the indoor city championships, and in the top 4 in the outdoor city championships, and the mustangs went on to post victories over Lane Tech and Palatine in the Class 3A State Championships!

 Despite the Mustangs success in 2011, Northside was unable to beat Lake Forest Academy. That changed on Tuesday, as the Mustangs upset Lake Forest Academy by a score of 76-61!!! 

 A year ago (2011), Northside had 55 wins at this point in the season. In 2012, the Northside Mustangs now have a season record of 70-23!!! It is the best record in the history of the program. 

 Individual events were scored 5-3-1, and relays were scored 5-0.

 In the Shot Put, Northside Freshman Ari Perlmutter threw a personal best 34'3 to finish in third place to complete the scoring. Northside Junior Kapil Garg threw an outstanding 31'8. Northside Sophomore Louis Koll threw a personal best 31'4.5. Northside Junior Ifeanyichu Ndukwu threw an outstanding 30'6. Northside Sophomore Henry Lothschutz threw 28'10.50. Northside Sophomore Alexander Pilski threw 28'0.50. Northside Junior Olabode Faleti threw 21'1.5. Northside Freshman Declan Galleher threw 18'8.

 In the Discus, Northside Freshman Ari Perlmutter threw a personal best 80'1. Northside Junior Ifeanyichu Ndukwu threw an outstanding 77'10. Northside Sophomore Henry Lothschutz threw an outstanding 77'0. Northside Junior Kapil Garg an improved by 1'1 with an outstanding throw of 76'1. Northside Sophomore Alexander Pilski threw 58'9. Northside Junior Olabode Faleti had a throw of 58'6. Northside Freshman Declan Galleher had a throw of 47'1.

 In the Long Jump, Northside Senior Josh Williams won it with a jump of 18'10. Northside Sophomore Lucien Fitzpatrick finished in second place with a jump of 17'5. Northside Freshman Porter Abbey finished in third place to complete the scoring with a jump of 16'6.

 In the Triple Jump, Northside Senior Josh Williams won it with a jump of 37'4. Northside Freshman Ari Perlmutter finished in second place with a jump of 36'4. Northside Freshman Matt Osborne finished in third place to complete the scoring with a jump of 34'1.

 In the High Jump, Northside Sophomore Lucien Fitzpatrick finished in second place with a leap of 5'6. Northside Freshman Ari Perlmutter finished in third place to complete the scoring with a jump of 5'4. 

 In the 4x800m Relay, Northside WON it with a season best time of 8:32.55. Northside is now within 4 seconds of the school record!!! The mustangs also ran the second fastest time this season in the IHSA Marshall Sectional! The top two teams in each sectional automatically advance to the State Championships. Northside is working hard to go to Charleston, Illinois in May. Northside Senior Dan Graham ran the first leg of the relay in an 800m split of 2:06.74, and then made a perfect exchange to Junior Patrick Brennan. Patrick Brennan ran the second leg of the relay in an 800m split of 2:09.43, and then made a nice exchange to Senior Pat Duffy. Pat Duffy ran the third leg of the relay in an 800m split of 2:11.94, and then made a perfect exchange to Senior Ezra Edgerton. Ezra Edgerton anchored the Mustangs to VICTORY with an impressive 2:04.44 800m split for an official time of 8:32.55.

 In the 4x100m Relay, Northside finished in second place with an official time of 51.49. Northside Sophomore Jay Yu ran a 100m split of 11.34 on the first leg of the relay, and made a good exchange to Northside Sophomore Louie Koll. Louie Koll ran a 12.93 100m split on the second leg of the relay, and made a perfect exchange to Northside Freshman Calvin Kuhnen. Calvin Kuhnen ran a 13.63 100m split on the third leg of the relay, and made a nice exchange to Freshman Porter Abbey. Porter Abbey ran a 13.60 100m split to anchor the Mustangs to second place with an official time of 51.49.

 In the 3200m run, Northside Sophomore Cesar Rufino ran the first mile in 5:18, and then ran the second mile in 5:32 to WIN it with an official time of 10:50.54. Northside Freshman Max McCoy dropped 25 seconds (11:57) to finish in SECOND place with a personal best time 11:32.21. Max McCoy ran the first mile in 5:37 and then ran the final mile in 5:55 for an official time of 11:32.21. Northside Freshman Jack O'Donnell ran the first mile in 6:00, and then ran the final mile in 6:08 for an official time of 12:08.00. Northside Sophomore Andrew Donchak ran an official time of 13:46.00.

 In the 110m Hurdles, Northside Sophomore Lucien Fitzpatrick WON it with an official time of 17.40. Northside Sophomore Stefan Roeseller finished in third place to complete the scoring with an official time of 20.33. Northside Freshman Matt Osborne ran an outstanding time of 21.52. Northside Sophomore Joel Deleon ran an official time of 23.42.

 In the 100m Dash, Northside Junior Nathaniel Agharese WON it with an official time of 11.23. Northside Sophomore Jay Yu ran a time of 13.29. Northside Freshman Elijah Hernandez ran a time of 13.42. Northside Freshman Calvin Kuhnen ran an official time of 14.09. Northside Junior Olabode Faleti ran an official time of 15.02.

 In the 800m run, Northside Sophomore Robert Szmurlo ran a pure guts race from start to finish, and dropped 4 seconds (2:16.47) to finish in SECOND place with a personal best time of 2:12.83. Robert Szmurlo ran the first 400m in 61 seconds, and then ran the final 400m in 71 seconds for an official time of 2:12.83. Northside Freshman Connor Fulton ran the first 400m in 65 seconds and then ran the final 400m in 81 to finish in third place with an official time of 2:26.40.

 In the 4x200m Relay, Northside finished in second place with an official time of 1:49.36. Northside Sophomore Jay Yu ran the first 200m in 26.14, and made a nice exchange to Freshman Calvin Kuhnen. Calvin Kuhnen ran a 200m split of 27.57, and made a good exchange to Northside Freshman Jack O'Donnell. Jack O'Donnell ran a 200m split of 29.96, and made a perfect exchange to Freshman Elijah Hernandez. Elijah Hernandez anchored the Mustangs to second place with a 25.69 200m split for an official time of 1:49.36.

 In the 400m Dash, Lake Forest Ivanuskus won it with an official time of 51.74. Northside Senior Josh Williams finished in second place with an official time of 55.12. Northside Sophomore Louie Koll finished in third place to complete the scoring with an official time of 59.70. Northside Freshman Porter Abbey ran a personal best time of 60.09. Northside Freshman Max McCoy ran a personal best time of 62.51.

 In the 300m Hurdles, Northside Sophomore Lucien Fitzpatrick WON it with an official time of 45.69. Northside Freshman Matt Osborne finished in third place to complete the scoring with a personal best time of 47.98. Northside Sophomore Stefan Roeseller finished in fourth place with a personal best time of 48.63. Northside Sophomore Joel Deleon finished in fifth place with a personal best time of 49.34.

 In the 1600m run, Lake Forest Friske won it with an official time of 4:31.86. Northside Junior Patrick Brennan finished in SECOND place with an official time of 4:46.65. Northside Junior Raymond Siddiqi dropped 4 seconds (5:09.90) to finish in third place to complete the scoring with a personal best time of 5:05.35. Northside Sophomore Cesar Rufino finished in fourth place with an outstanding time of 5:08.57. Northside Freshman Adrian Black dropped 6 seconds (5:17.90) to finish in fifth place with a personal best time of 5:11.53.  

 In the 200m Dash, Northside Sophomore Nathaniel Agharese WON it with an outstanding time of 22.72. Northside Sophomore Jay Yu ran a personal best time of 26.66. Northside Freshman Elijah Hernandez ran an outstanding time of 26.79. Northside Freshman Calvin Kuhnen ran an official time of 28.54.

 In the 4x400m Relay, Northside Senior Pat Duffy put the Mustangs in the lead with a 55.18 400m split, and made a good exchange to Sophomore Robert Szmurlo. Robert Szmurlo ran a 61.53 400m split, and made a nice exchange to Junior Josh Williams. Josh Williams ran a 58.44 400m split, and made a perfect exchange to Senior Ezra Edgerton. Ezra Edgerton anchored the Mustangs to FIRST place with a 52.91 400m split for an official time of 3:48.06.

VARSITY POINTS SCORED AT LAKE FOREST 

1. Lucien Fitzpatrick                                16.00 

2. Josh Williams                                      14.25

3. Nathaniel Agharese                             10.00

4. Ari Perlmutter                                       5.00

4. Cesar Rufino                                        5.00 

5. Patrick Brennan                                   4.25

5. Robert Szmurlo                                    4.25

6. Max McCoy                                        3.00

7. Ezra Edgerton                                      2.50

7. Pat Duffy                                             2.50

8. Matt Osborne                                      2.00

9. Dan Graham                                        1.25

10. Porter Abbey                                     1.00

10. Louie Koll                                          1.00

10. Raymond Siddiqi                                1.00

10. Connor Fulton                                    1.00 

10. Stefan Roeseller                                 1.00

VARSITY SEASON POINTS SCORED TOTAL (13 MEETS) 

1. Mac Melto                                        194.75 

4. Dan Graham                                       61.50

 In October 2007, Northside Alumni Miles Austrevich helped the Northside Freshman Cross Country Team win the Chicago Public League City Title by finishing fourth for Northside and 8th overall in the entire City of Chicago. Northside won the Freshman City Title with a score of 27 points.

 Two years later, his teammates would win the Varsity City Title, but Miles Austrevich never got to be on that Team because he was diagnosed with brain cancer.

 Miles Austrevich has been battling brain cancer for over three years, now with a fourth recurrence, he is about to undergo an autologous stem cell transplant at LA Children's Hospital. He will be in isolation, 2,000 miles from family and friends for months. His father is asking folks from around the world to send in 5,000 jokes that he can watch online from his hospital room.

 Miles has had days were it was a struggle to make it just from his bed to a wheel chair. The jokes give him energy to keep fighting. 

 On Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at the Laugh Factory Comedy Club at 3175 N. Broadway, Chicago, Illinois, and at the Laugh Factory Comedy Club at 8001 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, Califorinia, a 30 hours Joke-a-thon will take place for Miles Austrevich. Anyone, comedian, or not, can record a 30 seconds to a minunte joke for Miles Austrevich at the Laugh Factory Comedy Clubs or online at Jokes4miles.com.

 This season, the Northside Track & Field Team received a trophy for finishing in second place in the Chicago Public League Indoor Championships and for winning the Eric Nelson Track & Field Classic. Instead of putting those trophies in the school trophy case, the Northside Track & Field Team is going to award both trophies to Miles Austrevich for his fight against cancer.