Dakota Track and FIeld athletes volunteer at the special olympics field day
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4 field event athletes earn all-state honors
Brandon ross-Discus
Zachary Webb-High Jump
Kaylee Koch-Pole Vault
Janan Khalil-Discus
Boys and Girls win the MAC RED division meet
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BOYS ANd girls win regional titles
state finalist include:
Joe Jaster-1600m
Dylan Marx-High Hurdles
Brandon Michalak-300m Hurdles, 4x100m
Trevor Duff-4x100m
Johnnie Small-4x100m
Gabe Holman-4x100m
Nathan Parker-4x800m
Jacob Sand-4X800M
Jacob Williams-4X800M
Matt SInger-4X800M
Brandon Ross-Discus, Shot Put
Zachary Webb-High jumP
McKenna Wojcicki-High Hurdles, 300m Hurdles, 4x400m
Chelsea Harvey-4X400M
Airiana Louie-Cameron-4X400M
Alexa Hempel-4X400M, Pole Vault
Janan Khalil-Discus
Savannah McLauchlan-High Jump
Kaylee Koch-Pole Vault
Zoe' Galloway-Long Jump
Macomb CC's Slone went from reluctant runner to NJCAA finalist
Macomb Community College photo
Ally Slone didn’t want to take up running.
Now she’s glad she did.
Slone, along with her Macomb Community College teammate Morgan Markel, will compete at the 2019 NJCAA Division I National Outdoor Track and Field Championships at New Mexico Junior College, May 16-18.
“I really didn’t want to run,” Slone recalled. “I mean I kind of did, but I was scared. I thought I would be slow and suck.
“I remember my dad dropping me off at my first practice and leaving,” Slone added. “That’s kind of how I got going.”
By the end of her sophomore year at Dakota High School she started falling in love with running.
“What made me stay were the people,” Slone said. “Everyone is very welcoming. Cross country kids are the most welcoming group of people to be a part of. Everybody contributes something to the group and everyone is valued.”
“That’s when I really started to think about running in college,” Slone added. “I knew it was possible. My goal was to get a scholarship.”
Slone, who was named all-state and all-region in cross country, had offers from other schools but chose Macomb Community College to get her feet wet.
“I’ve got three other siblings so this kept me close to home and I could continue running,” Slone said. “Macomb ended up being the best of both worlds.
“I feel a lot of kids don’t view Macomb as an option because they’re not the fastest of the fastest even though they love to run,” Slone continued. “With Macomb there is that opportunity that otherwise you might not have.”
Slone will continue competing at Rochester College after this season.
“It’s nice now being able to go away to school,” Slone said. “People always asked why I didn’t go away to school. I wanted to, but if you can’t afford it. At Macomb I got to continue to compete and get my school paid for.
“We still competed against the big schools, Michigan State and Oakland,” Slone continued. “So it’s no different, but if I were running at a bigger school they have so much more talent and so many other kids to focus on. Here at Macomb I got the training and a lot of individual attention from the coaches that I may not have been able to get somewhere.”
Slone believes the more focused training has helped her get to where she’s at today.
“Coaches at a bigger school tend to care more about the runners there on scholarship,” Slone said. “Unless you’re sitting in a position where you could potentially be earning a scholarship in a season or two I think they kind of focus on the rest.”
Slone qualified for nationals in cross country both years. This season she qualified for both indoor and outdoor nationals.
“I think I competed well, but it’s an eye opener,” Slone said of her trip to nationals. “From last year to this year I’m more prepared.
“Going there last year was intimidating,” Slone added. “I know what I’m doing now. We’ve earned our spot to be here and that’s why we’re here.”
Slone will compete in the 1,500 meters this coming week.
“I know what’s going on now,” said Slone, who has a 4.0 grade-point average. “It’s a new experience too. I feel like without cross country or track I wouldn’t be who I am today. At this point the thought of not running after Macomb is really a ridiculous thought because there’s nothing else I’d rather be doing more.
“I’m a better runner today than I was when I started,” Slone ended.
- By Chuck Pleiness For The Macomb Daily
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- May 14, 2019
Macomb Community College photo
Ally Slone didn’t want to take up running.
Now she’s glad she did.
Slone, along with her Macomb Community College teammate Morgan Markel, will compete at the 2019 NJCAA Division I National Outdoor Track and Field Championships at New Mexico Junior College, May 16-18.
“I really didn’t want to run,” Slone recalled. “I mean I kind of did, but I was scared. I thought I would be slow and suck.
“I remember my dad dropping me off at my first practice and leaving,” Slone added. “That’s kind of how I got going.”
By the end of her sophomore year at Dakota High School she started falling in love with running.
“What made me stay were the people,” Slone said. “Everyone is very welcoming. Cross country kids are the most welcoming group of people to be a part of. Everybody contributes something to the group and everyone is valued.”
“That’s when I really started to think about running in college,” Slone added. “I knew it was possible. My goal was to get a scholarship.”
Slone, who was named all-state and all-region in cross country, had offers from other schools but chose Macomb Community College to get her feet wet.
“I’ve got three other siblings so this kept me close to home and I could continue running,” Slone said. “Macomb ended up being the best of both worlds.
“I feel a lot of kids don’t view Macomb as an option because they’re not the fastest of the fastest even though they love to run,” Slone continued. “With Macomb there is that opportunity that otherwise you might not have.”
Slone will continue competing at Rochester College after this season.
“It’s nice now being able to go away to school,” Slone said. “People always asked why I didn’t go away to school. I wanted to, but if you can’t afford it. At Macomb I got to continue to compete and get my school paid for.
“We still competed against the big schools, Michigan State and Oakland,” Slone continued. “So it’s no different, but if I were running at a bigger school they have so much more talent and so many other kids to focus on. Here at Macomb I got the training and a lot of individual attention from the coaches that I may not have been able to get somewhere.”
Slone believes the more focused training has helped her get to where she’s at today.
“Coaches at a bigger school tend to care more about the runners there on scholarship,” Slone said. “Unless you’re sitting in a position where you could potentially be earning a scholarship in a season or two I think they kind of focus on the rest.”
Slone qualified for nationals in cross country both years. This season she qualified for both indoor and outdoor nationals.
“I think I competed well, but it’s an eye opener,” Slone said of her trip to nationals. “From last year to this year I’m more prepared.
“Going there last year was intimidating,” Slone added. “I know what I’m doing now. We’ve earned our spot to be here and that’s why we’re here.”
Slone will compete in the 1,500 meters this coming week.
“I know what’s going on now,” said Slone, who has a 4.0 grade-point average. “It’s a new experience too. I feel like without cross country or track I wouldn’t be who I am today. At this point the thought of not running after Macomb is really a ridiculous thought because there’s nothing else I’d rather be doing more.
“I’m a better runner today than I was when I started,” Slone ended.
April 17, 2019
Seniors sign their letter of intent
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#3 COMPLETE YOUR ATHLETIC FEE ONLINE
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#4 Take the Life of an Athlete survey at a desktop computer
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#5 Complete a paper copy of the Code of Conduct (see files below)
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2019 Meets hosted by Dakota
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Monday, March 18, 2019...........Dakota vs. Chippewa Scrimmage @ MCC 5-8pm
Thursday, March 28, 2019.........Indoor Championships @ MCC 4:30pm Friday, April 5, 2019...................Freshman -Sophomore Invite @ Dakota 12 pm Thursday, April 18, 2019 .............Chippewa Valley @ Dakota 3:45 pm Tuesday, April, 30, 2019 ............Grosse Pointe South @ Dakota 3:45 pm Saturday, May 11, 2019..........15th Annual Dakota Cougars Invitational 9 am Tuesday, May 14, 2019...........JV MAC-COUNTY Championships 3:30 pm Thursday, May 23, 2019.........Macomb County Meet of Champions |
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cale snyder signs to pole vault
at washburn university in kansas
Dakota Track and Field athletes, Jacob Bonacorsi and Brennan Buckner assist a runner (Vince Biondo) in the 800m run at the District Special Olympics field day on April 30th, 2013.
Kayla Dobies is State champion in high jump
5'7"
Dakota Track & Field Alumni at the MAC Championships meet at Kent State University this past weekend.
Kyle Allinder (2010)-Central Michigan and Lauren Burnett (2013)-Kent State. Both athletes placed 5th in the 800 meters. Kyle ran 1:51.68.
Lauren ran 2:10.77 helping her team win the team title. She was the only Freshman to medal in the 800m run.
Kyle Allinder (2010)-Central Michigan and Lauren Burnett (2013)-Kent State. Both athletes placed 5th in the 800 meters. Kyle ran 1:51.68.
Lauren ran 2:10.77 helping her team win the team title. She was the only Freshman to medal in the 800m run.
Dakota Track & Field alumni at the GLIAC track & field meet at Hillsdale college this past weekend.
(From Left to Right) Phil Baldick(2009)-Wayne State, Lindsay Bartz(2013)-Wayne State, Jennifer Schornak(2011)-Grand Valley, Christina Micale(2013)-Saginaw Valley, Dayle Micale(2011)-Saginaw Valley, Nick Culbertson(2011)-Wayne State and Brandon Hein(2011)- Lake Superior State.
In the meet Jennifer Schornak place 3rd in the pole vault with a personal best of 12’ 7.5” and qualified for the indoor national meet to be held in North Carolina.
Stephanie Cuniberti(2010)-Uof D, tied for 3rd in the High Jump at her conference meet.
(From Left to Right) Phil Baldick(2009)-Wayne State, Lindsay Bartz(2013)-Wayne State, Jennifer Schornak(2011)-Grand Valley, Christina Micale(2013)-Saginaw Valley, Dayle Micale(2011)-Saginaw Valley, Nick Culbertson(2011)-Wayne State and Brandon Hein(2011)- Lake Superior State.
In the meet Jennifer Schornak place 3rd in the pole vault with a personal best of 12’ 7.5” and qualified for the indoor national meet to be held in North Carolina.
Stephanie Cuniberti(2010)-Uof D, tied for 3rd in the High Jump at her conference meet.
Home of the cougars
· Dakota Track and Field was established in 1996.
· The program has produced 35 college track & field athletes so far.
· The program has had 31 All State athletes.
· 2006 Marked the 1st time both the boys and Girls won the Division meet in the same season
. 2014 was the 1st time both the boys and Girls won the County meet in the same season
. Dakota has had 3 state champions, Jennifer Schornak (PV) and Kayla Dobies (HJ), Cale Snyder (PV)
· The program has produced 35 college track & field athletes so far.
· The program has had 31 All State athletes.
· 2006 Marked the 1st time both the boys and Girls won the Division meet in the same season
. 2014 was the 1st time both the boys and Girls won the County meet in the same season
. Dakota has had 3 state champions, Jennifer Schornak (PV) and Kayla Dobies (HJ), Cale Snyder (PV)