Monday, June 2, 2014

Schleicher Breaks 28 Year Old School Record in Discus; O'Leary Places Second Overall at States with a new school record!





The Norton boys placed 13th overall at the Division 4 State Championships this year out of 68 schools.  They have had some injuries and sickness this year, hurting their placement somewhat, but overall, it was a pretty successful day.

Norton will be sending 2 boys to the All-State meet this Saturday: Paul Schleicher in the discus (139'0") and Kevin O'Leary in the Javelin (177'3").  Congrats to both of you boys for making it!

Paul Schleicher's discus throw of 139'0" broke a 28 year old record from 1986 previously held by Greg Crum (138'5")! Congrats to you Paul!!

Kevin O'Leary broke his own record once again by 9 inches this season hurling a mammouth toss of 177'3"!

Placements on the day included: 
2nd Javelin - Kevin O'Leary - 177'3"
3rd Discus - Paul Schleicher - 139'0"
6th 400 - Mike Tierney - 52.39
7th Mile - Max Marcotte - 4:40.28
7th 110 Hurdles - Cam Stalters - 16.40
7th 4x800 Relay - Mike Tierney, Max Marcotte, Chris Wrenn, & Parker Cleathero-8:51.82
8th Long Jump - Zach Sicard - 19'3"

Non-scoring placements on the day included: 
10th High Jump - Camden Cleathero - 5'9" 
10th Javelin - Cam Stalters - 146'9"
12th 200 - Justin Ireland - 23.79
12th 4x100 - Zach Sicard, Justin Ireland, Adam Winairz, & Kevin O'Leary - 46.60 
14th Triple Jump - Zach Sicard - 38'7"
17th 200- Adam Winiarz - 23.99
19th Javelin - Alex Buchan - 127'6"
24th Triple Jump - Josh Kelleher - 37'1.75"
25th 200 - Camden Cleathero - 24.68
26th 110 High Hurdles - Elliot Ariola - 17.50 
28th 1 Mile - Joey Annand - 4:58.06

The Norton boys compete at All-States this weekend with Kevin O'Leary in the javelin and Paul Schleicher in discus.  The meet is at Bridgewater State College and the meet starts at 2:00 in the afternoon.

Next Monday and Tuesday is the MSTCA DECATHLON at Bishop Feehan High School.  Competitors in the decathlon from Norton include: Kevin O'Leary, Cam Stalters, Zach Sicard, Brandon Durocher, Mike Tierney, & Justin Ireland.

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