2014 Methacton PAC 10 record 7-2

All Area First Team Selections

Stephen Fiorentino, Medaled at District 1-AAA Championships in 110 hurdles, placing fifth with a 14.93, and qualified for states, Captured gold in 110 hurdles at PAC-10 Championships with a 14.99, Captured gold in 300 hurdles at PAC-10 Championships with a 39.28, Placed 15th in 300 hurdles (40.85) at districts.

Pat Hopkins, Medaled at District 1-AAA Championships in 1,600, placing eighth with a 4:22.60, to qualify for states, Won silver in 3,200 (9:58.19) and bronze in 1,600 (4:31.22) at PAC-10 Championships.

Nick Shaffer, Medaled at PIAA-AAA Championships placing sixth in the 200 with a 22.05, Captured District 1-AAA Championships silver in 100 with a 10.92, Medaled at districts in 200, placing fourth with a 22.62, Captured gold in 100 with a 10.94 at PAC-10 Championships,  Captured gold in 200 with a 22.20 at PAC-10 Championships.

Honorable Mention All Area: Kevin Capizzi, Michael Cassidy

First Team PAC 10 Selections:

Nick Shaffer: 100m, 200m, Stephen Fiorentino; 110HH, 300m Hurdles, Methacton 4x100m Relay= Griffin Bilicic, Dontae Thomas, Akeem Walcott, Nick Shaffer 

Second Team PAC 10 Selections:

Pat Hopkins: 3200m Run, Mike Cassidy: Discus

Honorable Mention PAC 10 Selections:

Pat Hopkins: 1600m Run

Making the Boy’s Track and Field Team:

Signing-up for Boy’s Track and Field does not guarantee candidates a spot on the team. We will be able to support a boy’s team of approximately 65 athletes. Coaches will consider multiple factors including: ability, effort, performance, conditioning, and attitude in relation to team needs in order to develop our roster.

Conditions permitting, coaches will make roster cuts by Friday, March 20th. Candidates are encouraged to try their best at all times in order to increase their chances of making the team.

Itinerary for William & Mary College Williamsburg Va.

Colonial Relays/ Bush Gardens Trip

Miles: 310 miles - Hotel 3 miles from college

Estimated Drive Time: 5.5 hours travel from Methacton High School

Hotel Info: 

Country Inn and Suites Williamsburg East

7135 Pocahontas Trail Williamsburg, VA 23185 US +1-757-229-6900

Check in: Thursday, April 2, 2015

Check out: Sunday, April 5, 2015

Duration: 3 nights

Room type: 2 Queen Nonsmoking Guest Room (4) Athletes per Room

Meals: Thursday thru Sunday

3 - Full Breakfast courtesy of the Hotel

4 - Lunches estimated cost $10 = $40

4 - Dinners estimated cost $20 = $80

Total: $120

Thursday April 2, 2015 Leave for William & Mary College

09:00 - Departure time High School

12:30 to 13:30 – Lunch near Fredericksburg VA 

15:30 - Arrival Check into Hotel

16:00 to 17:00 - Practice

18:00 to 19:30 – Team Dinner

19:30 to 20:00 – Meeting - Athletes Event run times 

22:00 - Bed Check lights out

Friday April 3, 2015

07:30 - Breakfast

09:00 – Depart hotel for College

09:00 to 16:30 Track Events Lunch at track

16:30 to 17:30 Dinner

17:30 to 19:30 Track Events

19:30 – Return to Hotel

22:00 – Bed Check Lights out

Saturday April 4, 2015

07:30 - Breakfast

09:00 – Depart hotel for College

09:00 to 16:30 Track Events Lunch at track

17:30 to 19:00 Dinner

19:00 – Return to Hotel

22:00 – Bed Check Lights out

Sunday April 5, 2015

08:00 – Breakfast

09:45 – Leave for Bush Gardens Park

10:00 to 16:00 Bush Gardens Park

16:00 – Leave for Methacton School

18:00 to 18:30 Dinner near Fredricksburg

22:00 Approximate Arrival time at School 

Bush Gardens Group Rate Ticket 15 or more = $52.00

Total Cost per Athlete including Meals = $305.00

Package 1 - Hotel, Meals & Bush Gardens

3 - Night Stay 

(20) Athletes, $185 Hotel and Park ticket + $120 meals = $305 each

Methacton's Boys Winter Track Team traveled to Penn State University this weekend to compete at the Indoor State Championship Meet. Individually, Senior Stephen Fiorentino competed in the 60m hurdles, Senior Pat Hopkins ran the fastest time by a Methacton athlete at the state meet in the mile and Sophomore standout Nick Shaffer ran his fastest 200 meter dash time and a new school record of 22.37 seconds, placing 8th and qualifying him for the indoor National championships. The 4x200 meter relay of Shaffer, Fiorentino, Kevin Capizzi and Griffin Bilicic took a 6th place, setting a new school record of 1:31.00 which also qualifies them for the National Championships. The mile relay team of Senior Tom Duffy, Sophomore John Lozinak, Senior Stephen Fiorentino and Sophomore Griffin Bilicic ran their fastest time of the year.  Duffy and Lozinak both ran strong legs breaking the 52 second barrier.  Duffy ran 51.9 and Lozinak ran 51.7 placing them among Methacton's top 400 meter runners of all time. Please congratulate these guys when you see them! 

Zach Saunders and Nick Shaffer ran personal best in freshman 100m dash at NB nationals 11.25 and 11.28 finishing 11th and 13th. The 4x200m relay of Nick Shaffer, Kevin Capizzi, James Richet and Zachary Saunders finish 9th and set a new school record of 1:31.79. 

Locker Room Guidelines and Expectations:

1. All athletes are to use the 2nd Floor East Wing Locker Room area next to the showers

2. Freshman and Sophomores will double up with lockers if there is not enough, If they prefer, they can use their gym locker.

3. T&F Athletes are expected to be gentleman and make good choices at all times

4. Athletes are responsible for and should secure their personal belongings

5. Athletes are expected to keep their respective locker room areas clean and organized

6. Any locker room damage should be reported to the head coach

7. If any problem occurs it should be reported immediately to the head coach

Basic Expectations:

All Boys Track and Field members are expected to:

1. Come to practice on time, prepared and ready to perform. (Meet in the Boy's Gym - Attendance will be taken at 2:45pm, Note required for missed or late practice)

2. Be gentleman demonstrating respect to others

3. Be responsible for their own safety and the safety of others

4. MAKE GOOD CHOICES

* See  the "Team Files" section  for a copy of the more detailed content contained in the team's 2014 Rules and Info Packet        

Failure to comply with the above can result in suspension or dismissal from the team

The first day of practice is Monday March 2nd. All paperwork should be turned in to the boys track team mailbox, located in the athletic office prior to the first day of practice. You should be prepared to practice outside in all weather conditions. It is strongly suggested that you come to practice having done some conditioning prior to the first day. In order to determine our junior varsity and varsity rosters, time trials will be held as soon as the weather will permit prior to the first meet on Saturday March 21st.