Track Results

Otterbein Invitational

The women’s 2018 track team opened their indoor season of competition at the Otterbein Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 13. The team scored 92 points on their way to a runner-up finish to host school Otterbein.

The meet started with Chanavier Robinson (Ravenna) winning the long jump with a leap of 16’. Taylor Wilson (Eastlake) took fifth place in the 20-lb. weight throw with a toss of just over 39’.

On the track, Kamry Brown (Lima) won the 200-meter dash in 27.46 and was the 60-meter runner-up at 8.23. After winning the long jump, Robinson finished fourth in the 60-meter with a time of 8.24.

In the 400-meter, Naomi Walker (North Olmsted) finished in the runner-up spot, covering the distance in 1:03.9. Walker was followed by Vanessa Lane (Tallmadge) in fourth place, Robinson in fifth and Angela Tiboni (Fairview Park) sixth.

Sonnie Sauvinsky (Rootstown) was the runner-up in the 1,000-meter run at 3:25.19. Caroline Lapish (Madison) finished sixth in the mile at 5:36.7 and in the 3,000-meter at 11:38.5. Other sixth-place finishes were recorded by Taylor Badamo (North Royalton) in the 500-meter and Shelbie Sporcich (Ashtabula) in the 800-meter.

The team travels to Tiffin University on Saturday, Jan. 20, to compete in the Tiffin Dragon Invitational.

Distance Medley Relay, High Jump Events Shine at Tiffin University Invitational

NJCAA National Qualifying Distance Medley Relay Team (L-R: Caroline Lapish, Shelbie Sporcich, Kamry Brown, Sonnie Sauvinsky)

The Tri-C® women’s track team got off to a fast start in the first event of the Tiffin Dragon Indoor Track Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 20.

The distance medley relay team ran 10 seconds under the national qualifying standard of 13:29, qualifying them to the 2018 NJCAA National Indoor Track Championship to be held at Texas Tech in early March. The team comprised Sonnie Sauvinsky (Rootstown), who ran the opening 1,200-meter leg in 4:12; Kamry Brown (Lima), with a 400-meter time of 1:01.00; Shelbie Sprocich (Ashtabula) in the 800-meter at 2:32.00; and Caroline Lapish (Madison) in the 1,600-meter with a time of 5:34.00.

Not to be outdone, Vanessa Lane (Tallmadge) won the high jump while posting a clearance of 5’ 5 3/8”. She also qualified to the NJCAA National Championship.

Other scoring performances at Tiffin included Chanavier Robinson (Ravenna) in the 60-meter dash. Robinson finished in sixth place with a time of 8.15, while also capturing third place in the long jump with a leap of 16’ 7” and fifth place in the triple jump. Naomi Walker (North Olmsted) finished fourth in the 400-meter dash at 1:04.6, while teammate Zakiyah Wesley finished sixth in the 300-meter at 45.51. Kamry Brown came back from her national qualifying performance in the distance medley relay to place seventh in the 200-meter dash, and Caroline Lapish came back to take ninth place in the 300-meter run at 11:21.6.

The women’s 4x400-meter relay team of Walker, Wesley, Lane and Brown completed the final event of the day with a fourth place finish.

Women's Track Team Shows Steady Improvement At University of Findlay Elite Meet

The Challenger women continued to lower individual running times while eclipsing marks in the field events as they prepared for the NJCAA Region XII competition in February. Chanavier Robinson (Ravenna) placed third in the long jump, with a personal-best jump of 17’ 6 ¾”, and eighth in the triple jump. Vanessa Lane (Tallmadge) continued her steady performance in the high jump with a fourth-place clearance of 5’ 3”.

On the track, Robinson placed ninth in the 60-meter dash in a personal-best time of 8.18. In other sprint events, Kamry Brown (Lima) placed seventh in the 400-meter dash in a season-best 1:01.3, and teammate Naomi Walker (North Olmsted) took fourth place in the 600-meter at 1:47.4.

In the distance events, Shelbie Sporcich (Ashtabula) placed ninth in the 800-meter and 5,000-meter, while Sonnie Sauvinsky (Rootstown) placed sixth in the 1,000-meter run with a time of 3:15.6. In the 3,000-meter run, Caroline Lapish (Madison) placed fourth with a season-best time of 11:06.6.

The team will travel next to the University of Mount Union to compete at the Jim Wuske Indoor Track Invitational on Saturday, Feb. 3.

Field Event Performances Shine at Mount Union Indoor Track Invitational

Strong performances in field events highlighted the Tri-C women’s indoor track team's overall effort at the Jim Wuske Mount Union Indoor Track Invitational.

Jumps were the team's strength at Mount Union, with the Challengers taking first place in two of three jumping events. Taking the women’s long jump with a leap of 17’ 7” was Chanavier Robinson (Ravenna). In the high jump, Vanessa Lane (Tallmadge) was the only jumper over 5’ 3 ¼”.

On the track, Robinson claimed eighth place in the 60-meter dash with a time of 8.16. The highlight for the team on the track was Caroline Lapish’s (Madison) assault on the 3000-meter national qualifying standard. Her 10:51.4 was well under the qualifying standard of 11:02.24. The team travels to Baldwin Wallace University next week for its final indoor competitive tune-up before the NJCAA Region XII Championships on Feb. 17.

Challenger Women Place Second Out of 16 Teams at Baldwin Wallace Indoor Track Invitational/Final Tune-Up for NJCAA Region XII

The Tri-C women’s indoor track team finished second behind West Virginia Wesleyan at the Baldwin Wallace Mid-February Indoor Track Meet on Feb. 9. The team used balanced scoring between field events, sprints and distance races to propel themselves to the runner-up position in team scoring.

Field events once again saw Vanessa Lane (Tallmadge) and Chanavier Robinson (Ravenna) each place second in their specialty events, the high jump and long jump. In the sprints, Robinson captured fourth place in the 55-meter dash and second in the 200-meter. Naomi Walker (North Olmsted) won the 500-meter dash with a time of 1:23.3.

Also winning her event was Kamry Brown (Lima), who captured the 400-meter dash at 1:00.2. Other Challenger women who scored in the sprints included Zakiyah Wesley (Parma), sixth in the 55-meter and ninth in the 400-meter; Lane, who finished fourth in the 500-meter run at 1:33.2; and Kayla Reed (Parma), who finished sixth with a time of 1:41.8.

Distance events featured several personal-best marks by the Challenger women. Shelbie Sporcich (Ashtabula) captured second place in the 800-meter run with a career-best indoor time of 2:29.3. Jordan Kati (Eastlake) also ran a career-best indoor 5,000-meter time of 20:59.1, finishing third.

Other scorers included fifth-place finishes for both Caroline Lapish (Madison) in the mile and Sonnie Sauvinsky (Rootstown) in the 1,000-meter run. The team faces NJCAA competition next weekend at the NJCAA Region XII Indoor Track Championships.

Cuyahoga Women Repeat as NJCAA Region XII Indoor Track Champions

2018 NJCAA Indoor Track Region XII Champions

The Tri-C women’s indoor track team put it all together at the NJCAA Region XII Indoor Track Championship at Texas Tech University in March. The Challengers earned the Region XII Team Championship, placing in front of runners-up Vincennes University, Macomb Community College and Muskegon Community College.

In field events, Region XII titles were won by Vanessa Lane (Tallmadge) in the high jump (5’ 3 ¼”) and Chanavier Robinson (Ravenna) in the long jump (17’ 7”). Taylor Wilson (Eastlake) placed second in the weight throw at 41’ 5 ¾”.

On the track, Caroline Lapish (Madison) led a sweep of the first three Region XII places in the 5,000-meter, followed by Jordan Kati (Eastlake) and Tania French (Berea). Lane led a Tri-C sweep in the 60-meter hurdles, followed by Taylor Badamo (North Royalton) and Kayla Reed (Parma).

Robinson earned a second regional crown in the 60-meter dash, with a season-best 7.96. She was followed by third-place finisher Kamry Brown (Lima) and fourth-place finisher DeLisha McMiller (Streetsboro). Brown also won the 400-meter (1:01.2) and 200-meter (27.35) dashes.

Zakiyah Wesley (Parma) claimed the runner-up spot in the 400-meter, followed by Jocelyn Foster (Bedford) and Badamo. Robinson was the runner-up in the 200-meter, followed by Wesley and Badamo.

In the last distance event of the meet, Lapish added the 3000-meter crown to her 5,000-meter title with a winning time of 11:01.0, followed by third-place finishers Kati and French.

REGION XII CHAMPIONS

High Jump/60-Meter Hurdles: Vanessa Lane
Long Jump/60-Meter: Chanavier Robinson
3,000-Meter/5,000-Meter: Caroline Lapish
200-Meter/400-Meter: Kamry Brown

Cuyahoga NJCAA Indoor Track National Qualifiers

Following a strong NJCAA Region XII Indoor Track Championship performance, several Challenger women will represent Tri-C at the NJCAA Indoor Track National Championship at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, March 2-3.

Leading the women will be Vanessa Lane (Tallmadge), who is currently ranked sixth in the country in the high jump with a leap of 5’ 5 ¼”. Chanavier Robinson (Ravenna), currently ranked 16th on the NJCAA performance list (17' 7"), will compete in the long jump.

The distance medley relay team of Sonnie Sauvinsky (Rootstown), Kamry Brown (Lima), Shelbie Sporcich (Ashtabula) and Caroline Lapish (Madison) have the 10th best time in the NJCAA, at 13:11.05. Coming back to run in open individual events after the distance medley relay will be Lapish in the 3,000-meter (currently ranked 14th in the NJCAA), Sauvinsky (ranked 25th in the 1,000-meter run at 3:13.5) and Kamry Brown in the 400-meter, with a season-best time of 59.45.

Women's Track Team Places 28th at NJCAA Indoor National Championship

NJCAA Long Jump All-American, Eighth Place, Chanavier Robinson

CHANAVIER ROBINSON EARNS ALL-AMERICAN HONORS IN THE LONG JUMP

The women’s track team completed the 2018 indoor track season by placing 28th at the NJCAA Indoor Track National Championship, held at Texas Tech University. The team was paced by Chanavier Robinson (Ravenna) in the long jump. Robinson's jump of 17’ 11 ¾” earned her All-American honors with an eighth-place finish.

The distance medley relay team of Sonnie Sauvinsky (Rootstown), Kamry Brown (Lima), Shelbie Sporcich (Ashtabula) and Caroline Lapish (Madison) finished ninth, missing out on All-American recognition by two seconds. Vanessa Lane (Tallmadge) finished 11th in the high jump, and Lapish finished 11th in the 3,000-meter run. Sauvinsky placed 18th in the 1,000-meter run, and Brown finished 22nd in the 400-meter dash.

Indoor Track NJCAA National Qualifiers (L-R: Shelbie Sporcich, Kamry Brown, Chanavier Robinson, Sonnie Sauvinsky, Vanessa Lane, Naomi Walker, Caroline Lapish)

Women's Track Team Turns in Steady Performance at First Outdoor Meet at Coastal Carolina University

The Challenger women competed in a field of more than 40 NJCAA Division I and II universities at Myrtle Beach in their first outdoor competition, hosted by Coastal Carolina University.

Day One of the competition featured Tania French (Berea) and Jordan Kati (Eastlake) in the 10,000-meter run. Both women ran the distance near the 46-minute flat mark, finishing in 12th and 13th place respectively. The highlight of Day Two was Caroline Lapish (Madison) covering the 3,000-meter steeplechase in 12:29.4 to earn qualification to the NJCAA Outdoor Track National Championship in May.

Shelbie Sporcich (Ashtabula) also ran a strong time in the steeplechase, finishing in 13:01.0. Sonnie Sauvinsky (Rootstown) ran her first outdoor 5,000-meter in 20:42.

In the sprints, the 4x200-meter relay team of Zakiyah Wesley (Parma), Naomi Walker (North Olmsted), Kamry Brown (Lima) and Chanavier Robinson (Ravenna) ran a 1:45.8 to score in the top ten. The 4x100-meter relay of Wesley, DeLisha McMiller (Streetsboro), Brown and Robinson turned in a time of 50.1.

In field events, Robinson jumped a career-best 30’ 4 ¾” in the triple jump, while Taylor Wilson (Eastlake) threw the hammer 121’ 6”.

10,000-meter runners Tania French and Jordan Kati

Field Events/Sprints Stand Out at Wooster Track Invitational

Despite windy conditions and temperatures hovering in the upper 30s, the Tri-C women’s track team put together a strong performance in sprints and field events at the 2018 Wooster Invitational, held March 30-31.

The 4x100-meter relay team of Zakiyah Wesley (Parma), DeLisha McMiller (Streetsboro), Kamry Brown (Lima) and Chanavier Robinson (Ravenna) captured the team event in 50.34. Sonnie Sauvinsky (Rootstown) joined the team in the 4x400-meter relay to take fourth place overall.

Scoring in other sprint events were Robinson, who finishing third in the 100-meter and seventh in the 200-meter dash; Brown, who claimed fourth in the 400-meter dash; and Vanessa Lane (Tallmadge), who finished fifth in the 100-meter hurdles and ninth in the 400-meter intermediate hurdles.

In field events, Lane placed fourth in the high jump, while Robinson finished seventh in the long jump and eighth in the triple jump.

Taylor Wilson (Eastlake) was runner-up in the hammer throw (124’ 9”) and finished seventh in the javelin.

Frigid Temperatures and Snow Dominate Mount Union Invitational

It was tough going for all teams entered at the Mount Union Outdoor Track Invitational, as snow had to be removed from the track and temperatures hovered in the upper 20s to low 30s. Despite the conditions, the Challenger women recorded strong performances in several events.

Jumping into a snowy pit, Chanavier Robinson’s (Ravenna) mark of 17’ earned her second place in the long jump. Robinson also placed fourth in the 100-meter dash with a time of 12.84. Caroline Lapish (Madison) survived the cold water of the steeplechase to finish fifth in 12:38. The 4x100-meter relay team of Zakiyah Wesley (Parma), DeLisha McMiller (Streetsboro), Kamry Brown (Lima) and Robinson placed second with a time of 50.74.

In the 400-meter relay, Wesley, Naomi Walker (North Olmsted), Shelbie Sporcich (Ashtabula) and Brown garnered fifth place. Brown also earned fifth in the 400-meter dash. In the 5000-meter run, Sonnie Sauvinsky (Rootstown) knocked 20 seconds off her previous season-best to finish in 20:25.0.

Track Performances Lead the Way at Westminster Invitational

Long Jump All-American Chanavier Robinson. — Long Jump All-American Chanavier Robinson

Several season-best marks were recorded at the Westminster Track Invitational on April 14. With temperatures climbing out of the 30s and with more than 24 teams at the meet, the Challengers responded in a big way on the track.

Chanavier Robinson (Ravenna) recorded a season-best 12.56 in the 100-meter dash, taking fourth place overall. Robinson also anchored the 4x100-meter relay team of Zakiyah Wesley (Parma), DeLisha McMiller (Streetsboro) and Kamry Brown (Lima) to a third place finish with a season-best time of 49.11. Brown also placed fourth in the 400-meter dash, covering the distance in 59.07.

In the 800-meter run, Shelbie Sporcich (Ashtabula) cracked the 2:30.00 barrier by running 2:29.46. Tania French (Berea) ran a personal best in the 10,000-meter, shaving 45 seconds off her last 10K with a 45:13.00 finish.

Sprints Carry the Day at Baldwin Wallace Invitational

With temperatures close to 50 degrees, the Cuyahoga women sprinters responded with numerous seasonal and personal bests at the Sparky Adams Invitational at Baldwin Wallace University on April 21.

Chanavier Robinson (Ravenna) bested the field in the 100-meter dash, finishing with a career-best time of 12.40. Robinson also finished fourth in the 200-meter dash with another career-best, at 26.10. Kamry Brown (Lima) took first-place honors in the 400-meter dash with a season-best 57.88.

In the longer distances, Caroline Lapish (Madison) placed third in the steeplechase, finishing in 12:32.5, while teammate Shelbie Sporcich (Ashtabula) finished under 13:00.00 for the first time, placing fifth with a time of 12:50.2.

The 5000-meter run produced two season bests, as Jordan Kati (Eastlake) finished fifth in 20:45.2 and Tania French (Berea) finished in 21:36.1. The field event highlight was achieved by Taylor Wilson (Eastlake), who threw a career-best hammer throw of 132’ 5”.

The team travels to Vincennes University in early May for the NJCAA Region XII Competition.

Cuyahoga Women's Track Team Sweeps to 2018 NJCAA Region XII Outdoor Track Championship

2018 NJCAA Region XII Track Championship Team

The Cuyahoga women’s team scored 297.5 points to take the NJCAA Region XII Outdoor track title for the 16th time since 2000. The women outdistanced runner-up Vincennes University (162.5 points), Lansing Community College (110 points) and Muskegon Community College. The team had eight individual event winners in addition to the 4x100-meter relay team.

Chanavier Robinson (Ravenna) captured four regional titles and one relay title, winning the 100-meter (12.6) and 200-meter (26.5) dashes as well as the long jump (17’) and triple jump (33’ 8”). Vanessa Lane (Tallmadge) won both the 100-meter and 400-meter intermediate hurdle events.

Jordan Kati (Eastlake) won the 10,000-meter run, while teammate Taylor Wilson (Eastlake) won the javelin. The 4x100-meter relay team of Zakiyah Wesley (Parma), DeLisha McMiller (Streetsboro), Kamry Brown (Lima) and Robinson also finished in first, in 49.39.

Other scoring athletes included McMiller (second) and Kamry Brown (third) in the 100-meter dash. In the 200-meter, Brown took second and Taylor Badamo (North Royalton) took third. Brown was runner-up in the 400-meter with a season-best 57.63, followed by Naomi Walker (North Olmsted) in third.

Caroline Lapish (Madison) took runner-up honors in the 1500-meter run (5:04.6), third in the 5000-meter (19:55.0) and second in the 3000-meter steeplechase (12:04). Tania French (Berea) placed second in the 10,000-meter run and third in both hurdle events.

The 4x800-meter relay team of Walker, Badamo, Lane and Sonnie Sauvinsky (Rootstown) placed second, while the 4x400-meter relay team of Robinson, Lane, Badamo and Brown finished third.

In the field events, runner-up finishes were recorded by Brown in the triple jump, Wilson in the hammer and Badamo in the javelin.