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[Funk-d-fied]

Fort Stockton tries to keep tradition going in 1,600 relay
By Craig Craker
April 27, 2007 - 8:39AM
Last year the Fort Stockton Panthers were happy with a fourth-place finish in the 1,600-meter relay at the state meet.

This season they have dreams of winning it.

To accomplish those goals, the Panthers will need to have good performances today and Saturday in the Region I-3A Track and Field Championships at Ratliff Stadium.

Adrian Nevarez leads the Panthers this weekend by competing in five events while Sam Franklin is in three.

“If we qualify in both relays then we will start looking for a (team) state championship,” Franklin said.

The Panthers have an excellent chance at qualifying in the mile relay, which finished fourth with Nevarez and Franklin on it at state last season.

“It is what we work on every track season,” Nevarez said. “If you are a quarter runner you can basically run anything.”

Nevarez was the main reason the Panthers even advanced to the state meet last year, taking the baton in seventh place on his third leg and rallying his team to second place at the regional meet.

He may have to do the same this weekend, as the team has two newcomers in Desi Urias and Jonathan Pacheco.

“I don’t want to say we are cocky, but I would say we are pretty good,” Nevarez said. “I think we will turn out a pretty good race and some pretty good times.”

Nevarez will be competing in five events, including the 800-meter relay, mile relay, 400-meter dash, long jump and triple jump.

“This season has been a lot better,” Nevarez said. “More experience, better competition and I have improved my times.”

Now the Panthers will try to improve their standing in the state.


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[Corn Cob]

“If we qualify in both relays then we will start looking for a (team) state championship,” Franklin said.

That's a pretty bold statement! I have a feeling the 2-time defending State Champions will be hard to beat!

[Funk-d-fied]

and who are they?

they also said, quote:

“I don’t want to say we are cocky, but I would say we are pretty good,” Nevarez said. “I think we will turn out a pretty good race and some pretty good times

[Corn Cob]

Let's just say that they like to "talk turkey"!

Good luck to Fort Stockton this weekend!

[Funk-d-fied]

yeah... ok, they in region 1 or what? i am interested in watching them if possible.

[Funk-d-fied]

Finals
1 Hempstead 3:19.59 20
1) Reginald Kennedy 2) Xavier Smith
3) Terrance Toliver 4) Willie VanDuren
2 Giddings 3:20.16 16
1) Brock Fitzhenry 2) Bill Lawhorn
3) Brandon Johnson 4) Joel Green
3 Gainesville 3:21.03 12
1) Yusef Stevenson 2) Jacob West
3) Levi Millhollon 4) Lorenzo McBath
4 Fort Stockton 3:21.23 8
1) Sam Franklin 2) Marc Morales
3) Adrian Navarez 4) J.J. Hickman
5 Tatum 3:22.97 4
1) Darnius Moore 2) Carson Blackmon
3) Lennon Creer 4) Donovan Sammons
6 Cuero 3:23.01 2
1) Courtney Williams 2) Kyle Noack
3) Avery Sheppard 4) Domingo Ruiz
7 Daingerfield 3:23.06
1) Demarcus Hearn 2) Aquan Elliott
3) Michael Parker 4) Decarlus King
8 Wharton 3:25.15
1) Ruben Gutierrez 2) Xavier Jackson
3) Jamial Shelton 4) Kevin Turner
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Men - 3A - Team Rankings - 17 Events Scored
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1) CUERO 67 2) HEMPSTEAD 51
3) TATUM 36 4) GAINESVILLE 34
5) ATLANTA 30 5) DALLAS MADISON 30
7) BRIDGE CITY 26 8) GIDDINGS 24
9) FORT STOCKTON 20 10) MARLIN 18

[mustang04]

Originally posted by Funk-d-fied
yeah... ok, they in region 1 or what? i am interested in watching them if possible.

lets just say...they are green, and they have speed.....they are to central texas what sweetwater's relays usually are to west texas

[Funk-d-fied]

hmmmm? Cuero? they didn't win last year did they?

[44INAROW]

Originally posted by Funk-d-fied
hmmmm? Cuero? they didn't win last year did they?

yes

[Funk-d-fied]

they won the 4x100, the article above is the 1600 meter relay....

good luck nontheless.

[44INAROW]

Originally posted by Funk-d-fied
they won the 4x100, the article above is the 1600 meter relay....

good luck nontheless.

I misunderstood what you were asking - I had just read this part
“If we qualify in both relays then we will start looking for a (team) state championship,” Franklin said.

then I saw - "did they win last year" so I thought that's what you were asking.. sorry

- that's what I get for skipping around while reading posts - I would never brag on Cuero winning the Mile Relay (not with a 3:30 - I know better) - and Cuero won the 4x100 and 4x200 last year - -

[Curly]

Ft. Stockton has got to get out of Odessa before they start talking about winning in Austin

1600 m Relay times coming out of the Dist meets

Sanger 3:22.00
Argyle 3:23.41
Vernon 3:27
F. Stockton 3:30.75
Sweetwater 3:31.03
Graham 3:34.22
Sorry but sittin 4th in region one leaves a lot of time to make up
you can say well they have run faster or
our boys will run faster when pushed is one thing,
but you got to remember the boys from Sanger Argyle Vernon and yes even Sweetwater and Graham will also run faster when pushed
best bets
Sanger and Argyle with Vernon 3rd

[Funk-d-fied]

Stockton jogged to a 10 second win in district, the week before they ran a 3:22:00, I think they will show up.

[Curly]

How do you know that Sanger and Argyle didn't jog to a 10 second dist win and runner up AND run 3:22 and 3:23.41 respectivley

They have already shown up

[Funk-d-fied]

all i am saying is that experience (4th last year in state by a second) and good times + health + rest ( had no competition in district) should = something good.

But that's why the kids run the event on friday and saturday and not on computer screens.

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by Funk-d-fied
But that's why the kids run the event on friday and saturday and not on computer screens. It's a good thing! I've seen that race and it wasn't pretty. :D

[44INAROW]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
It's a good thing! I've seen that race and it wasn't pretty. :D

was it wind-aided and FAT? :D :D :D :D

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by 44INAROW
was it wind-aided and FAT? :D :D :D :D At the very least lots of hot air.....and I'm not stupid enough to talk about what those jeans do. :eek: :eek: :D

[ThE_OnE_lObOe]

I think stockton will run a 3:19 tomorrow they coasted at 3:25 today they've only ran there 4 fastest at one meet and that was west texas(FAT) and they left everyone behind i'm not a stockton fan whatsoever but i give credit where its due they'll be able to compete at state in the 4x400, but sendin the 4x200 to state is wishful thinkin but i've seen strangers things(Sanger DQ'd in the 4x100 and 4x200 today)

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by ThE_OnE_lObOe
(Sanger DQ'd in the 4x100 and 4x200 today) That stinks for them!

[44INAROW]

Originally posted by ThE_OnE_lObOe
i've seen strangers things(Sanger DQ'd in the 4x100 and 4x200 today)

I hate to see those kinds of things happen....... what happened? stepped out of the lane? too long of an exchange? dropped baton?

[injuredinmelee]

wow DQ'ed (ot the blizzard dq right) in both? Thats brutal.
Where can we find some results from today?

[ThE_OnE_lObOe]

i don't think there are any results posted yet but they droped the stick in both same exchange..........some results
Discus
1st Washington Greenwood 159'8
2nd Curry Read Dalhart 158'2
3rd Michael Murphree Monahans 154'9

Long Jump
1st Arnold RodriguezMonahans 23'
2nd Adrian NevarezStockton 22'7
3rd Banyardsweetwater i think

4x100
Sweetwater 41.9
Monahans 42.9
4x200
Sweetwater 1.27.7
Vernon 1.28.75
Stockton 1.29.4
Monahans 1.29.7
Thats just off the top of my head

[injuredinmelee]

so is that you that qualified?

[ThE_OnE_lObOe]

3rd is an alternate

[44INAROW]

Originally posted by ThE_OnE_lObOe
i
4x100
Sweetwater 41.9

4x200
Sweetwater 1.27.7



that is smokin............:eek:

[GetRDoneStangs]

Originally posted by 44INAROW
that is smokin............:eek:

Very good times yes......BUT....will it beat Cuero????


It could be a very interesting Austin...


OPPs, we have to get through finals first...:D :D :D Good Luck Stangs!!!

[44INAROW]

Originally posted by GetRDoneStangs
Very good times yes......BUT....will it beat Cuero????


It could be a very interesting Austin...


OPPs, we have to get through finals first...:D :D :D Good Luck Stangs!!!

I was going to say the same thing GetRdoneSTangs..... gotta get out of Regionals 1st :)

sure hope the Gobblers do well tomorrow and advance to State :cool:

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by ThE_OnE_lObOe

Discus
1st Washington Greenwood 159'8
I watched him throw a couple of months ago - not surprised at all by this distance.