Track and Field Families,
We hope your weekend was filled with rest, joy, and special moments with loved ones—and that those who celebrated had a truly meaningful and blessed holiday.
Monday & Tuesday:
These are standard practice days. For athletes not competing in the NE Valley Championship Invitational next week those will be their final practices of the season since the PVUSD Meet at Horizon on Wednesday marks the end of the regular season.
Wednesday – District Meet at Horizon High School:
this event marks the end of the regular season and they will be recognizing seniors with a mini senior night during the meet.
Please review the meet details here:
District Meet Logistics:
We have a bus scheduled for 3:00 PM, which will transport most of our athletes. However, certain athletes will be excused from 7th hour to head over to Horizon at 1:30 PM via a van or the white bus. These athletes include:
Boys: Long Jump, Discus, Pole Vault, Javelin, Triple Jump
Girls: Shot Put, High Jump
Both Genders: 4x800m Relay, 100/110m Hurdles
Your athlete should communicate with their coach if there are any questions
Regarding athletes whose seasons conclude at the district meet, please direct them to Coach Shannon once their final event is complete. They must return their uniforms, and we will be keeping track of all returns. PLEASE ensure your athletes return their uniforms to Coach Shannon
Thursday & Friday:
These will be regular practice days for post season athletes. If your athlete needs clarification please have them speak to their coach.
Onto Divisional Standings, you know the drill, but incase you forgot, here are the qualification criteria:
Top 24: Running Events, Long/Triple Jump, Shot, Discus, Javelin
Top 20: High Jump, Pole Vault
Top 16: Relays
italicized and underlined = CURRENTLY Auto Qualified to the STATE meet (Top 6 in all divisions combined)
And here’s where we stand:
Boys Division I Rankings
Alex Blecha – 2nd in the Pole Vault & 20th in the Javelin
Johnnie Young – T-4th in the High Jump
Sean Anderson – 5th in the Discus
Boys 4x100m Relay – 9th
Terik Slaughter – T-10th in the High Jump
Boys 4x400m - 12th
Ra’Shad Robinson – 22nd in the Triple Jump
Dondre Cogle – 16th in the 110mH
On the Bubble (within 10 spots of qualifying):
Ra'Shad Robinson - High Jump (T-21st) & Long Jump (T-33rd)
Alex Blecha - Long Jump (25th)
Josh Pinder - 200m (27th) and 400m (29th)
Alex Mora - 200m (29th)
Reid Klecka - Javelin (31st)
Johnnie Young – Triple Jump (33rd)
Girls Division I Rankings
Nicole Crisman – 3rd in the Triple Jump & 15th in the Long Jump
Isabella Cropper – 6th in the 3200m & 17th in the 1600m
Sophia Elasky – 8th in the 300mH & 11th in the 100mH
Girls 4x800m Relay - 7th
Girls 4x400m Relay – 12th
On the Bubble (within 10 spots of qualifying):
Girls 4x100m Relay (19th)
Addie Torda - 400m (27th)
Brooke Weinzetl - 100mH (25th)
Lexi Mellor - High Jump (T-29th)
Isabella Cropper - 800m (31st)
Upcoming Events
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Records and Results:
CLICK HERE and check out the records and results page for all those personal achievements from our events to date!Communications Page: CLICK HERE if you feel you have missed out on any newsletter communications this season!
Coach's Corner
Parents-
Here is a rundown of the week.
Monday & Tuesday:
These are standard practice days. For most of our athletes, Wednesday will be their last track event for the season. We are excited to see them again at the banquet in May! More details to follow regarding that end of season event.
Wednesday – District Meet at Horizon High School:
As mentioned, this meet has unlimited entries, and we’ll be recognizing our seniors with a mini senior night during the meet.
Please review the meet details here:
District Meet Logistics:
We have a bus scheduled for 3:00 PM, which will transport most of our athletes. However, certain athletes will be excused from 7th hour. These athletes include:
Boys: Long Jump, Discus, Pole Vault, Javelin, Triple Jump
Girls: Shot Put, High Jump
Both Genders: 4x800m Relay, 100/110m Hurdles
After the meet, your athlete MUST see Coach Shannon before they leave. This is not a request, but it is a requirement. They must return their uniforms, and he will keep track of all returns. PLEASE ensure your athletes return their uniforms to him—it’s critical. Any uniforms not returned, a replacement cost will be added to the student's account!
Thursday & Friday:
These will be regular practice days.
As mentioned, the banquet is approaching, and the boosters will be firming up plans so we can send out the information to you. The banquet splits between the Divisional and State Championship Meets, FYI.
Have a great week!
Coach Jones
Contact Coach Jones at jjones@pvschools.net
Important Dates
This Week's Important Dates:
Wed, Apr 23- Paradise Valley District Championships @ Horizon HS
Post Season Upcoming Events
Mon, April 28 Wed and April 30-Northeast Valley Championships @ Horizon HS
Thu, May 8- Arizona Division 1 @ Red Mountain HS
Sat, May 10- Arizona Division 1 Day 2 Championships @ Red Mountain HS
Wed, May 14- End of Season Banquet Celebration @ Dave and Busters from 6-9pm
Fri, May 16- AZ State Track and Field Championships @ Mesa Community College
Sat, May 17- AZ State Track and Field Championsh@ Mesa Community College
Volunteering and Donation Expectations and Wishes!
Parents,
CLICK HERE to sign up for your season volunteer times! We can't do it without you!
Please contact pinnacletrackboosters@gmail.com if you have any other ways you think you can help support the program!
Absences from Practice?
Contact Pinnacle Track and Field Boosters
Reach out to us at pinnacletrackboosters@gmail.com if you have a question, need support, or want to share something with us. We will use this email for individual communications throughout the season. Emails are usually checked daily during the season, but if you have an urgent need, please text one or both of us at the following numbers:
Pinnacle Track and Field Boosters
Email: pinnacletrackboosters@gmail.com
Website: Pinnacle Track and Field
