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The Stallions opened up the Season with the Primary Championships with one of its returning members Nzinga Williams and a new member but already and experienced runner at 8 years of age, Lauren Robertson, taking away Top 3 finishes in all of their events. Nzinga took the Gold in the 100m, the silver in the Long Jump and a Bronze in the 400m. While Lauren took the Gold in the 400m, the Bronze in the 100m, and silver in the 200m. Even our newest Primary Lady Stallion came away with a 5th place finish in the 400m, Miss Taejha Badal.
In our second meet of the season, we attended the 2011 Annual Visions Track Club Track and Field Meet, where the Midget Boys 4 x 800 meter relay (Martinez, Joseph, Robertson, Troy, Hinote, John, and Goodman, Gabe) showed promise on their 1st outing bringing home a 3rd place finish. The good times continued to roll for the guys as Troy Robertson won the Midget Boys 200m, Jacob Martinez won the Sub-Youth boys 1500m and Long Jump, and Oliver Scheerhorn won the Sub-Midget Boys Shot Put. Joseph Wiltz finished second in the Sub-Youth Boys Shot Put and Gabe Goodman finished 2nd in the Sub-Midget Boys 1500m their 1st time out, and returning runner Brendan Hurley finished 3rd in the 1500m. Our fourth place finishers were Troy Robertson Midget Boys 400m, and Joseph Martinez Sub-Midget Boys 1500m. Our fifth place finishers were Jacob Martinez in the Sub-Youth Boys 400m, and John Hinote in the Sub-Midget Boys 400m. Rounding out the top finishers are Joshua Martinez in the Sub-Midget Boys 1500m and Brendan Hurley in the Sub-Midget Boys 800m with 6th place finishes.
Texas Stallions Midget Boys 4×800 Meter Relay at Visions Track Meet
But that’s not all the Lady Stallions had to have their spotlight, with Lavoxkeia Carnes, winning the Bantam Girls 400m and Long Jump. Morgan Wiltz is continuing her success in the Sub-Midget 1500 Race Walk with a 2nd place finish. With 3rd place finishes are Morgan in the Sub-Midget Shot Put, Lauren Robertson in the Primary 400m, and Lavoxkeia in the Bantam 100m. Nzinga Willims finished 4th in Primary 100m, while Lauren in the Primary 100m and Taylor Jones in the Sub-Youth 1500m Run both finished 6th.
On yesterday the Stallions took the competition to USATF, with their participation at the JP Houston Heat Track Team On-Fire Track Meet. The 6 Finishers were:
1st Place:
- Lavoxkeia Carnes, Bantam Girls, 100m, 400m, Long Jump
2nd Place:
- Devauncia Frank, Bantam Girls, Shot Put
3rd Place:
- Devauncia Frank, Bantam Girls, Race Walk
- Taylor Jones, Youth Girls, 3000m
4th Place:
- Morgan Wiltz, Midget Girls, Race Walk
- Gabriel Goodman, Midget Boys, 3000m
5th Place:
- Troy Robertson, Midget Boys 100m
6th Place:
- Morgan Wiltz, Midget Girls, Shot Put
- Joseph Wiltz, Youth Boys, Shot Put
A youth Track and Field Club, the Texas Stallions are based in Spring Texas. Practices are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at Klein Collins High School or Klein Oak High School. Sponsor opportunities and limited athlete registration still exist, if you are interested in partnering with or being a part of the Texas Stallions team please contact our registrar at (832)-415-0568 or email texas.stallions@yahoo.com.
About the Texas Stallions Track Club
The Texas Stallions Track Club is a non-profit organization that is sanctioned by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Gulf Association and the USA Track and Field (USATF) Gulf Association youth track programs for boys and girls from ages 6 to 18 years old. Our track club is dedicated to the development of youth track and field athletes in the North Houston area. Our objectives are: to challenge our youth through track and field, and to strive for excellence in every life endeavor; to teach fundamental track and field principles that will equip youth athletes with the skills to compete on a national level; To develop the minds and bodies for future leadership athletic training and discipline; and to develop a spirit of competitiveness that will foster a desire to always strive for excellence. Our website is located at http://www.texasstallions.org.
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A look into the future of Spring-Klein Track and Field
Spring, TX, August 20, 2009. – The Texas Stallions Youth Track Club ended its Track and Field season on a high note. While no medals were earned this year at the Amateur Athletic Union’s (AAU) Junior Olympics, one athlete was named a National Elite Youth All American and three athletes were named to National Elite Youth Honor Roll. “These accomplishments are impressive in that the entire Stallion’s Junior Olympic team and National Youth Elite Ranking System selections are first time track and field competitors” said Assistant Coach Lavoxkeia Carnes, “these athletes are among the best of the best and are ranked against all track and field athletes in their age group in the AAU, USA Track & Field (USATF), and CYO”.
Moines IA where 8,199 athletes representing 42 states and Washington D.C. were in attendance. The Stallions Junior Olympic team consisted of Brittany Collins, Christopher Collins, Freddie Moore, Harrison Moore, LaKayla LaFrance, Lamont Grow, and Lavoxkeia Carnes.
“I’m pleased with the way all of our athlete’s competed. They worked hard and gave everything they had. This was a new experience for all of them. I am so proud of them. I look forward to seeing what we can accomplish next year!” said, Head Coach Paul Durisseau.
All American Lavoxkeia Carnes, lead the team by finishing 10th in the Primary Girls 400m Dash with a personal best of 1:11.68. Lavoxkeia was also named on the Honor Roll in the Long Jump for her regional record-breaking jump of 11’4.25”. Harrison Moore a primary boy finished 13th in Long Jump at the Junior Olympics, was named on the Honor Roll for his Gold Medal jump of 11’11.75” at the Regional Championships in July. Midget girl, Zhanna Brooks, qualified for the Junior Olympics, but did not compete was also named on the Honor Roll in the 1500m Race Walk for her debuting race at district with a time of 10:33.26.
“We also want to thank our sponsors”, said Assistant Coach James Carnes, “without them some of our athlete’s would not have been able to attend”. Sponsors for the team included West Tabernacle Church, Wellness QB, Robert Harris Realty and many others. We would like to thank everyone for the contributions given to help the Stallions complete a very successful season.
The Stallions is now accepting early registration applications for the upcoming Spring/Summer season. For more information regarding The Texas Stallions Youth Track Club Call: 832-866-2026 or visit us online at http://texasstallions.teampages.com.
The Texas Stallions Track Club is a non-profit organization that is sanctioned by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Gulf Association and the USA Track and Field (USATF) Gulf Association youth track programs for boys and girls from ages 6 to 18 years old. Our track club is dedicated to the development of youth track and field athletes in the North Houston area. Our objectives are: to challenge our youth through track and field, and to strive for excellence in every life endeavor; to teach fundamental track and field principles that will equip youth athletes with the skills to compete on a national level; To develop the minds and bodies for future leadership athletic training and discipline; and to develop a spirit of competitiveness that will foster a desire to always strive for excellence. Our website is located at http://www.texasstallions.org.
Moines IA where 8,199 athletes representing 42 states and Washington D.C. were in attendance. The Stallions Junior Olympic team consisted of Brittany Collins, Christopher Collins, Freddie Moore, Harrison Moore, LaKayla LaFrance, Lamont Grow, and Lavoxkeia Carnes.
“I’m pleased with the way all of our athlete’s competed. They worked hard and gave everything they had. This was a new experience for all of them. I am so proud of them. I look forward to seeing what we can accomplish next year!” said, Head Coach Paul Durisseau.
All American Lavoxkeia Carnes, lead the team by finishing 10th in the Primary Girls 400m Dash with a personal best of 1:11.68. Lavoxkeia was also named on the Honor Roll in the Long Jump for her regional record-breaking jump of 11’4.25”. Harrison Moore a primary boy finished 13th in Long Jump at the Junior Olympics, was named on the Honor Roll for his Gold Medal jump of 11’11.75” at the Regional Championships in July. Midget girl, Zhanna Brooks, qualified for the Junior Olympics, but did not compete was also named on the Honor Roll in the 1500m Race Walk for her debuting race at district with a time of 10:33.26.
“We also want to thank our sponsors”, said Assistant Coach James Carnes, “without them some of our athlete’s would not have been able to attend”. Sponsors for the team included West Tabernacle Church, Wellness QB, Robert Harris Realty and many others. We would like to thank everyone for the contributions given to help the Stallions complete a very successful season.
The Stallions is now accepting early registration applications for the upcoming Spring/Summer season. For more information regarding The Texas Stallions Youth Track Club Call: 832-866-2026 or visit us online at http://texasstallions.teampages.com.
The Texas Stallions Track Club is a non-profit organization that is sanctioned by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Gulf Association and the USA Track and Field (USATF) Gulf Association youth track programs for boys and girls from ages 6 to 18 years old. Our track club is dedicated to the development of youth track and field athletes in the North Houston area. Our objectives are: to challenge our youth through track and field, and to strive for excellence in every life endeavor; to teach fundamental track and field principles that will equip youth athletes with the skills to compete on a national level; To develop the minds and bodies for future leadership athletic training and discipline; and to develop a spirit of competitiveness that will foster a desire to always strive for excellence. Our website is located at http://www.texasstallions.org.
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In the last regular track meet of the season, the Texas Stallions continue to shine
Spring, TX, July 5, 2009. – Texas Stallions Track Club continued to shine at the Visions Track Club meet Saturday, June 27 by accruing 12 top-six finishes, demonstrating readiness for this weekend’s regional meet. The Stallions top–six results include:
Girls
100m: Primary – 1st – Lavoxkeia Carnes; Midget – 5th – LaMika LaFrance
800m: Midget – 4th – LaMika LaFrance
100m Hurdles: Youth – 1st – LaKayla LaFrance
400m: Primary – 1st – Lavoxkeia Carnes
1500m Race Walk: Midget – 2nd – Zhanna Brooks
1500m: Midget – 5th – Zhanna Brooks
Long Jump: Youth – 1st – LaKayla Lafrance
Assistant coach James Carnes congratulating Alexander Brooks after 2nd place finish in the 1500 m.
Boys
800m: Midget – 5th – Kaylan Harris
1500m: Youth – 2nd – Alexander Brooks
Long Jump: Primary – 1st – Harrison Moore
Shot Put: Midget – 4th – Freddie Moore
The Visions Track Meet was the final competition to be held going into the Amateur Athletic Union Regional Junior Olympics Qualifier to be held Friday July 10 & 11. With one team member already through, Coach Durisseau is confident the rest of the Stallions will perform well and join Zhanna at the Junior Olympics in August.
About the Texas Stallions Track Club
The Texas Stallions Track Club is a non-profit organization that is sanctioned by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Gulf Association and the USA Track and Field (USATF) Gulf Association youth track programs for boys and girls from ages 6 to 18 years old. Our track club is dedicated to the development of youth track and field athletes in the North Houston area. Our objectives are: to challenge our youth through track and field, and to strive for excellence in every life endeavor; to teach fundamental track and field principles that will equip youth athletes with the skills to compete on a national level; To develop the minds and bodies for future leadership athletic training and discipline; and to develop a spirit of competitiveness that will foster a desire to always strive for excellence. Our website is located at http://www.texasstallions.org.
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