2004 Track and Field Summary
Congratulations to our 2004 State Qualifiers and their efforts at the IHSA State Meet:
• Pete Meersman, Pole Vault, 13' 6"
• Andy Ryan, Pole Vault, 13' 0"
• Pete Rog, High Jump, 6' 2"
• Charlie Larson, Triple Jump, 45' 5 1/4"
• Christian Escareno, 1600m, 4:26.75
Varsity Boys 2004 Summary
Mustangs 49 Conant 97
Mustangs 82 Buffalo Grove 68 Elk Grove 36
Mustangs 53 Palatine 88
Mustangs 49 Prospect 97 (MSL East Championship)
Bartlett Invite 7th of 15
Glenbard South Invite 6th of 8
Mustang Classic 4th of 9
Lisle Invite 11th of 22
Conference 11th
The 2004 Mustang Boys Track & Field Team began their season posting a 5-4 indoor season record. Charlie Larson and Nick Trapani were invited to the Illinois Prep Top Times Meet. Charlie broke the fieldhouse and indoor school record in the triple jump and Nick broke the fieldhouse record in the 400 meters. In addition, the 1600 meter relay of Greg Hart, Christian Escareno, Tom Odon and Nick Trapani broke the fieldhouse record. In addition, Christian Escareno broke the indoor school record in the 3200 meter run.
The outdoor season was highlighted by many personal and team achievements. The Varsity completed its season with a record of 2-3 and finished 2nd in the divisional standings.
In Invitationals, the Mustangs placed 6th at Glenbard South, 4th at the Mustang Classic, 7th at Bartlett, 11th at the Lisle Invite and 11th at the MSL Conference Meet, each of these is the same or better than last year.
At the 2004 IHSA Sectional Meet, Peter Rog cleared 6'-8" to become the Sectional Champion in the High Jump to earn his berth to the state meet. Peter Meersman cleared 13'-9" to qualify in the Pole Vault for the second straight year. Freshman Andy Ryan also cleared the qualifying height on 13'-9" on his final attempt. This was a new freshman school record and an improvement of 12 inches from the previous Tuesday! Charlie Larson jumped 46'-5" on his final attempt to qualify for the IHSA State Meet in the triple jump. Finally, Christian Escareno ran a 4:23.5 in the 1600 meter run to qualify in a truly exciting race and a tremendous effort!
Frosh/Soph Boys 2004 Summary
Rolling Meadows F/S Invite 5th of 11
Bartlett Invite 6th of 15
Glenbard South Invite 1st of 8
Conference 4th
The Frosh/Soph was often split due to athletes competing at the Varsity level. However, during the season the team ran together in three meets: the F/S Invite, the Bartlett Invite and the Glenbard South Invite. At the F/S Invite the Mustangs finished 5th, the Bartlett Invite 6th, and the team won the Glenbard South Invite for the second straight year. In addition they were 4th at the MSL Conference Meet. This indicates the strength of this young team and the talent that lies within our midst.