Texas Stallions Track Club Blog

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 10^th 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 13^th 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 10^th 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 13^th 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.