Congratulations 2023 STATE qualifers
jayden harberts, 4 x800m relay
Mariah belmont, 4 X800M RELAY
ava lamilza, 4 X800M RELAY
lindsay harvey, 4 X800M RELAY
danielle modock, 100m dash
Senior Night
April 25, 2023
Joe Jaster and his teammates achieved All-American status at the Indoor Nationals. Joe runs at Case Western Reserve University
Girls are Regional Champions once again!
2022 Meets hosted by Dakota
Saturday, April 9, 2022...Freshman -Sophomore Invite @ Dakota 12 pm
Tuesday, May 3, 2022..................................Anchor Bay @ Dakota 4 pm Tuesday, May 10, 2022..................Grosse Pointe South @ Dakota 4 pm Saturday, May 14, 2022.........18th Annual Dakota Cougars Invite 9 am Wednesday, May 18,2022............JV MAC-COUNTY Champs 3:30 pm Friday, May 20, 2022........................MHSAA Div. 1 Regional 4:30 pm |
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Thank you to all who participated in the Vraise fundraiser...our team raised over $28,000
Why do we do a fundraiser?
to raise money to pay for equipment not paid for by the school
*examples include, the Sprinters: Free LAP Timing system, Throwers: Shots/Discs, Pole Vaulters: Poles, Hurdlers: PVC hurdles, resistance bands, etc.*
to pay for additional assistant coaches, so our kids have a more individualized experience
to pay for awards for the end of the season
to pay for our catered banquet
to pay for State Finals expenses, such as meals for athletes and team T-shirts
What are we asking of you?
sign up and input 20 email addresses of friends and family, and test the info 10 people.
Sit back and collect the prizes
to raise money to pay for equipment not paid for by the school
*examples include, the Sprinters: Free LAP Timing system, Throwers: Shots/Discs, Pole Vaulters: Poles, Hurdlers: PVC hurdles, resistance bands, etc.*
to pay for additional assistant coaches, so our kids have a more individualized experience
to pay for awards for the end of the season
to pay for our catered banquet
to pay for State Finals expenses, such as meals for athletes and team T-shirts
What are we asking of you?
sign up and input 20 email addresses of friends and family, and test the info 10 people.
Sit back and collect the prizes
Parent's Meeting
March 8, 2022
6pm Community Room
if you missed the meeting...please review the agenda and the documents below.
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THERE is always time to Join the Track & Field team
Get started by following the links below
#1 Get an athletic physical from a Doctor. Must be dated after April 15, 2021 to be valid.
#2 Create/Login to www.Planeths.com. Complete and upload all documents
Physical Card, Insurance Consent Form, Code of Conduct, Concussion Form, Emergency Contact Info
#3 FILL OUT A PERSONAL INFO SHEET ONLINE
https://goo.gl/forms/FTW9UMN4Iq1SpGnH2
#4 Take the Life of an Athlete survey at a desktop computer
http://www.cvsloa.org/cvs-life-of-an-athlete/athlete-survey/
#5 Have parents review preseason athlete/parent video and volunteer to help
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER https://goo.gl/forms/i8MRoSCLd0psaPt82
#6 Show up ready to practice on March 14
Throwers - 2:45pm at Dakota discus circle on North East corner of track
Sprints/Jumps/Hurdles - 2:30 at Dakota indoor track (men on West side and women on the East side)
Men's Distance - 2:30 on the grass near the coaches parking lot between the NGC and 10-12 building
Women's Distance - 2:30 at the Dakota Stadium
Pole Vault will meet after completion of the sprint workout will meet with Coach Tanisha at approximately 3 pm
(location depends on weather)
High Jump will meet after completion of the sprint workout will meet with Coach Timpa at approximately 3:30 pm
(Location depends on weather on the indoor track until weather is favorable)
Long Jump will meet after completion of the sprint workout will meet with Coach Tanisha approximately 3 pm
(location depends on weather)
#2 Create/Login to www.Planeths.com. Complete and upload all documents
Physical Card, Insurance Consent Form, Code of Conduct, Concussion Form, Emergency Contact Info
#3 FILL OUT A PERSONAL INFO SHEET ONLINE
https://goo.gl/forms/FTW9UMN4Iq1SpGnH2
#4 Take the Life of an Athlete survey at a desktop computer
http://www.cvsloa.org/cvs-life-of-an-athlete/athlete-survey/
#5 Have parents review preseason athlete/parent video and volunteer to help
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER https://goo.gl/forms/i8MRoSCLd0psaPt82
#6 Show up ready to practice on March 14
Throwers - 2:45pm at Dakota discus circle on North East corner of track
Sprints/Jumps/Hurdles - 2:30 at Dakota indoor track (men on West side and women on the East side)
Men's Distance - 2:30 on the grass near the coaches parking lot between the NGC and 10-12 building
Women's Distance - 2:30 at the Dakota Stadium
Pole Vault will meet after completion of the sprint workout will meet with Coach Tanisha at approximately 3 pm
(location depends on weather)
High Jump will meet after completion of the sprint workout will meet with Coach Timpa at approximately 3:30 pm
(Location depends on weather on the indoor track until weather is favorable)
Long Jump will meet after completion of the sprint workout will meet with Coach Tanisha approximately 3 pm
(location depends on weather)
#7 SIGN UP FOR REMIND
Text
@sprintdhs to 81010 for sprinter info
@dhsbxc to 81010 for boys distance info
@dgxc to 81010 for girls distance info
@dhshurdles to 81010 for hurdler info
@dhshj to 81010 for high jumper info
@dhslj to 81010 for long jumper info
@dakotapv to 81010 for pole vaulter info
@throwdhs to 81010 for thrower info
#7 COMPLETE YOUR ATHLETIC FEE ONLINE (will be assigned once rosters are finalized)
payschoolscentral.com/#/user/login
Text
@sprintdhs to 81010 for sprinter info
@dhsbxc to 81010 for boys distance info
@dgxc to 81010 for girls distance info
@dhshurdles to 81010 for hurdler info
@dhshj to 81010 for high jumper info
@dhslj to 81010 for long jumper info
@dakotapv to 81010 for pole vaulter info
@throwdhs to 81010 for thrower info
#7 COMPLETE YOUR ATHLETIC FEE ONLINE (will be assigned once rosters are finalized)
payschoolscentral.com/#/user/login
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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
More photos...click here
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 63 college track & field athletes so far.
. Dakota has had 4 state champions, Jennifer Schornak (PV) and Kayla Dobies (HJ), Cale Snyder (PV), Zachary Webb (HJ)
· The program has had 25 All State girls and 24 All State boys
· 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
. 2016 was the 1st time both the Boys and Girls won the Regional in the same season
· The program has produced 63 college track & field athletes so far.
. Dakota has had 4 state champions, Jennifer Schornak (PV) and Kayla Dobies (HJ), Cale Snyder (PV), Zachary Webb (HJ)
· The program has had 25 All State girls and 24 All State boys
· 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
. 2016 was the 1st time both the Boys and Girls won the Regional in the same season