Sports | NHS Track Team Season Preview 2018
By Louie Pasculli
NHS has an elite track team. They have sprinters known throughout the state, hurdlers who are nationals veterans, and a young, yet experienced distance team. The only obstacle that that would present itself for this winter track year is the lack of seniors. Being that there are only two, this could seem alarming to some. NHS’s competitors are most likely thrilled to discover just how many seniors graduated with the class of 2017. Yet the coaches as well as the runners know this is not going to be a major factor in the upcoming year. From the very beginning of the season, more responsibility has been placed on juniors and underclassmen to step up and take a larger role than previously needed in past years.
The track team’s expectations are always set very high by head coach Jon Adams and this year is no different. With a state championship ring in mind, it is imperative the underclassmen contribute just as much as the upperclassmen. A prime example is NHS’s 4x4 team. Emilio Selznick and Dana Ridley look to improve on last year as they take the place of seasoned veterans.The 4x4 team went to nationals last year as sophomores. They look to reclaim glory and lead the talented sprint team of NHS. As far as hurdlers are concerned, they want to follow in the footsteps of the previous great NHS hurdlers. The likes of Boaz Madeus, now a college hurdler at Rutgers University, have passed through NHS. The current shuttle hurdle team is looking to be best in the state. The team is led by one of the only two seniors, Alix Oge, and has a new addition prodigy Shamali Whittle. As for distance, a new member of the team could lend some help into cementing their place as an elite group. Noobie Erik Patrone shows promising signs as a mid distance runner and looks to bolster the prowess of the team.
Despite the lack of seniors, NHS track teams looks as good as ever. Nottingham looks viciously at opponents with want for revenge. Just two years ago, NHS was co-state champs instead of outright. Coach Adams wont stop at that this year. From the help of underclassmen and experienced juniors, Nottingham High school is a promising bet in the bid for greatness.
The track team’s expectations are always set very high by head coach Jon Adams and this year is no different. With a state championship ring in mind, it is imperative the underclassmen contribute just as much as the upperclassmen. A prime example is NHS’s 4x4 team. Emilio Selznick and Dana Ridley look to improve on last year as they take the place of seasoned veterans.The 4x4 team went to nationals last year as sophomores. They look to reclaim glory and lead the talented sprint team of NHS. As far as hurdlers are concerned, they want to follow in the footsteps of the previous great NHS hurdlers. The likes of Boaz Madeus, now a college hurdler at Rutgers University, have passed through NHS. The current shuttle hurdle team is looking to be best in the state. The team is led by one of the only two seniors, Alix Oge, and has a new addition prodigy Shamali Whittle. As for distance, a new member of the team could lend some help into cementing their place as an elite group. Noobie Erik Patrone shows promising signs as a mid distance runner and looks to bolster the prowess of the team.
Despite the lack of seniors, NHS track teams looks as good as ever. Nottingham looks viciously at opponents with want for revenge. Just two years ago, NHS was co-state champs instead of outright. Coach Adams wont stop at that this year. From the help of underclassmen and experienced juniors, Nottingham High school is a promising bet in the bid for greatness.