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News: Friendswood Junior High Boys Track Teams Capture Zone Championship
posted: April 17, 2009

The 7th and 8th grade boys’ track teams captured first place at the Bay Area South Zone meet held recently in Dickinson.  The 8th grade team defended their 7th grade title as they beat out Berry Miller J.H. by 19 points. 

At FJH, 19 athletes contributed to the win by placing in the top 6 in their events.  First place finishers were Ryan Teel, Levi Kessler, Trey Simmons and Clayton Manchaca.  Second place was awarded to  Austin Cline, Levi Kessler and Trey Simmons.  Third place was given to Michael Montalvo, Logan Varner, Tyler Trochesset, Mike Hill, Shobai Budzik and Trey Simmons. Fourth place winners were Daniele Taddei, Calvin Cobb, Tyler Trochesset and Dane Farrington.  Fifth place was awarded to Mike Hill, Daniele Taddei, Ryan Bynum, Nicholas Beckman, Tyler Trochesset, Shobai Budzik, Trey Simmons, Ben Le and Brady Wells.  Sixth place winners were Daniele Taddei, Troy Griffith and Bryant Clickner. 

A special congratulations to Ryan Teel who broke a 25 year-old school record in the 800 meter run this season, according to Coach Max Crowell.

The 7th grade team captured the title by one point over Berry Miller.  The championship was decided on the final race as the Mustangs were behind by seven points. 

The Mustangs won the Mile Relay and picked up eight points on Miller to the win the meet.  First place finishers were Marshall Mainer, Nelson Swindler, Andrew Candee, Cole Kitchel and James Pinkard.  Second place was awarded to Nelson Swindler, Andrew Candee and Steven Henricks.  Third place was won by James Pinkard and Nelson Swindler.  Marshall Mainer received fourth place.  Fifth place winners included Bryan Fowler, Caleb Veloz, Marshall Mainer, Robert Anselmo, Isaac Perez, Cole Kitchel and Ross Wegner.  Sixth place was awarded to Connor Foster and Robert Anselmo.

The coaching staff would like to thank parents, fans and FJH staff who contributed to the undefeated and zone championship season for both teams.