BV Girls Win SJS D2 Title! (Friday, May 19 at Bella Vista High School) - For the second year in a row the Bella Vista Girls Track and Field team has won the Sac Joaquin Section Division 2 title! In a close contest BV defeated Ponderosa and Cosumnes Oaks with a score of Bella Vista 94, Ponderosa 85 and Cosumnes Oaks 78. The weather on Friday was in the low 90's, completely opposite from last years Finals when it was cold, windy and pouring rain. (Results) (Prelims pics 1 - Prelims pics 2) (Finals pics 1 - Finals Pics 2) (Prelim Video - Finals Video)
The scoring started off on Wednesday with the long jump and shot put field event finals. In the 5th round of the long jump Emma Barthel was sitting in second place with a 16-11.50 jump. With the leading jump at 17-01 and only one jump left Emma needed 2 inches to take the lead. Showing great poise Emma landed a 17-01.50 jump to win her first Divisional gold! Supporting Emma in the long jump was Zoe Pantis who took fifth place and earned 2 more points for BV. Over in the shot put Haley Miguel was able to enter the competition as an alternate from league and secured 5th place for a much needed two points leaving the Broncos Wednesday team total at 14 points.
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On Friday the Broncos started the meet off continuing their winning ways with the 4 x 100 Relay of Kendra Worthington, Sadye Peschke, Zoe Pantis and Emma Barthel taking the event in a season best 49.04. That was a quick 10 points for the girls making their total 24 (Video).
About the same time the relay was going off senior thrower Haley Miguel was earning a third place finish in the girls discus. That finish got her a medal and 6 more points for BV. The Broncos now had 30 points with their team strength ready to shine on the track.
Next Sadye Peschke cruised to victory in the 100 hurdles (Video) good for another 10 points. Peschke, the defending champ in this event, showed great form winning in 14.70. Backing her up was the always reliable Kendra Worthington running 16.33, taking fourth place and adding another 4 points to the team total. Bella Vista now had 44 points but would need many more to win the team title.
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For more points the Broncos looked to sprinter Emma Barthel. Two events after the 100 hurdles Emma was up in the 100 meters and she stayed true to form taking third in 12.60 (Video) and another six points for the team making 50 total.
The 800 meters was next and proved to be very productive for the two individuals entered and for the team as a whole. Victoria Dix and Hannah Gow showed how tough they could be setting personal bests and placing 2nd and 5th for a combined 10 points and 60 total team points (Video). Victoria moved to number 8 all time in school history with a 2:19.32 and Hannah is now 22nd all time with a 2:25.57.
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The next two events on the track were the 300 hurdles and the 200 meters where the Broncos were once again well represented. The 300 hurdles was likely the girls race of the day with Ponderosa's McKenzie Fletcher and Bella Vista's Sadye Peschke coming in as two of the top 10 in the state. In the end Sadye prevailed winning in a meet, stadium and school record time of 42.49 (Video) not to mention 10 big team points. A few minutes later Emma Barthel was back at it in the 200 meters (Video) taking another 3rd place running 25.97 and adding 6 points to the total. At this point the Broncos now had 76 points putting them in second place to Ponderosa's 85 points. With no entries in the 3200 meters or 4 x 400 Relay Ponderosa could score no more points meaning BV needed 10 points from these next two events.
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As it turned out the 3200 meters was all the Broncos needed because senior Cessair McKinney put the hammer down running a huge personal record of 11:00.25 (Video) for the win! Bella Vista 86 - Ponderosa 85. This was Cessair's first Divisional win and it couldn't have come at a better time. The icing on the cake was the 4 x 400 Relay where Kendra Worthington, Victoria Dix, Grace Zschokke and Sadye Peschke took 2nd with a time of 4:03.16 (Video) for 8 points finishing off the scoring at 94.
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Junior Jermain Worthy led the boys team to a 4th place finish at Sections with a championship in the 110 hurdles (Video) and a 2nd place finish in the 300 hurdles (Video). This was Jermain's first section championship following his first league championship last week.
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In all Bella Vista will be sending 14 athletes to the SJS Masters Meet next week at Elk Grove HS. The prelims will be on Thursday, May 25 and the Finals on Friday, May 26. Our qualifiers include - Emma Barthel (100m, long jump), Max Bjorni (pole vault), Ben Blankenburg (1600m), Victoria Dix (800m, 4x400R), Garrett Dozier (triple jump), Chris Gilmer-Wren (discus), Jaden Koenig (long jump), Cessair McKinney (3200m), Zoe Pantis (4x100R), Sayde Peschke (100h, 300h, 4x100R, 4x400R), Raul Steed (300h), Kendra Worthington (4x100R, 4x400R), Jermain Worthy (110h, 300h), Grace Zschokke (4x400R). I hope to see many, many Bronco supporters at Elk Grove cheering on the BV athletes as they attempt to qualify for the CIF State Meet. A live results link will be posted on the home page for those who can't make it down. Thanks to all who came out and supported us at the Divisional meet. It has been another amazing year! (Posted 5-21-17)
BV Track & Field Families! The Awards Banquet is scheduled for Tuesday, May 23th from at 6:30 pm in the Bella Vista Cafeteria. Instructions are below:
- Last name starts with A-K – Please bring a side dish to serve 6-8 people (green salad, pasta salad, grain dish, etc)
- Last name starts with L-Z – Please bring a main dish to serve 6-8 people (grilled meat, lasagna, enchiladas, etc)
- Drinks and Dessert will be provided by the Booster Club
- Return your uniform! If you have borrowed a uniform, please wash and return it in a brown paper bag with your name on it (unless you are participating in the SJS Finals)
Athletes - you are all excused for all of 6/0 period for tomorrows meet. Be at Roseville HS by 2:00. Below is a message from the Roseville coach about parking and not going into the Roseville campus. When you arrive STAY IN THE STADIUM!
A reminder that the track meet will start at 3pm tomorrow. Because students will be here prior to school getting out, please ask your coaches to stress that the athletes need to remain in the stadium while school is in session. Also, please have your coaches send out an email warning about parking – there is none J We are insanely short on parking and in the surrounding neighborhood, some of the spots require a permit until 3pm. The back parking lot is always full with student parking and the gate is closed and locked. I will man the gate and let cars in as cars leave. I would rather athletes/parents have a heads up now. Thank you!
Bronco Invitational Schedule:
Running events will be run in what we call a "rolling schedule" meaning they will start at 9:00 am and after that follow the order on the schedule. However, after the 9:00 am start the times for each running event will be uncertain. Field event times are listed on the order of events and are fairly accurate. Field event athletes should figure each division will take approximately 2.5 hours to complete for each event. Below is an estimated time schedule for the running events. Click for pdf of field event times.
| Event | Estimated Time | |
| 1. | 100 Meter Hurdles - Varsity Girls | 9:00 |
| 2. | 110 Meter Int. Hurdles - Frosh/Soph Boys | 9:15 |
| 3. | 110 Meter High Hurdles - Varsity Boys | 9:20 |
| 4. | 1600 Meters - Frosh/Soph Boys | 9:25 |
| 5. | 400 Meter Relay - Frosh/Soph Boys | 9:50 |
| 6. | 400 Meter Relay - Varsity Girls | 10:00 |
| 7. | 400 Meter Relay - Varsity Boys | 10:10 |
| 8. | 1600 Meters - Varsity Girls | 10:20 |
| 9. | 1600 Meters - Varsity Boys | 10:45 |
| 10. | 400 Meters - Frosh/Soph Boys | 11:10 |
| 11. | 400 Meters - Varsity Girls | 11:25 |
| 12. | 400 Meters - Varsity Boys | 11:45 |
| 13. | 100 Meters - Frosh/Soph Boys | 12:00 |
| 14. | 100 Meters - Varsity Girls | 12:12 |
| 15. | 100 Meters - Varsity Boys | 12:30 |
| 16. | 300 Meter Low Hurdles - Varsity Girls | 12:45 |
| 17. | 300 Meter Low Hurdles - Frosh/Soph Boys | 1:00 |
| 18. | 300 Meter Int. Hurdles - Varsity Boys | 1:20 |
| 19. | 800 Meters Frosh/Soph Boys | 1:35 |
| 20. | 800 Meters - Varsity Girls | 1:45 |
| 21. | 800 Meters - Varsity Boys | 1:55 |
| 22. | 200 Meters - Frosh/Soph Boys | 2:05 |
| 23. | 200 Meters - Varsity Girls | 2:17 |
| 24. | 200 Meters - Varsity Boys | 2:33 |
| 25. | 3200 Meters - Frosh/Soph Boys | 2:50 |
| 26. | 3200 Meters - Varsity Girls | 3:20 |
| 27. | 3200 Meters - Varsity Boys | 3:50 |
| 28. | 1600 Meter Relay - Frosh/Soph Boys | 4:20 |
| 29. | 1600 Meter Relay - Varsity Girls | 4:30 |
| 30. | 1600 Meter Relay - Varsity Boys | 4:45 |
Practice Schedule for Spring Break (April 10 to April 14):
- High Jump, Long jump, Triple Jump - Monday through Friday at the track at 2:00 pm.
- Sprinters - Monday through Friday at the BV track at 3:00 pm.
- Hurdlers - Monday through Friday at the BV track at 3:00 pm.
- Throwers - Monday through Thursday at the BV track at 3:00 pm.
- Pole Vaulters - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday at BV Track at 3:00 pm. Thursday at the BV track at 2:00 pm.
- Girls Distance Runners (800m 1600m, 3200m) - Monday - 3:00 pm BV Track, Tuesday - 8:00 am Village Park, Wednesday - 8:00 am BV Track, Thursday - 8:00 am Stables, Friday - 8:00 am BV Track, Saturday - 8:00 am Fish Hatchery,
- Boys Distance Runners (800m 1600m, 3200m) - Monday - 4:00 pm Village Park, Tuesday - 4:00 pm BV Track, Wednesday - 4:00 pm Stables, Thursday - 4:00 pm Village Park, Friday - 4:00 pm Phoenix Park, Saturday - 9:00 am Cavitt Middle School,
(posted 4-3-17)
Lancer Invitational Estimated Time Schedule: Running events will be run in what we call a "rolling schedule" meaning they will start at 9:00 am and after that follow the order on the schedule. However, after the 9:00 am start the times for each running event will be uncertain. Field event times are listed on the order of events and are fairly accurate. Field event athletes should figure each division will take approximately 2.5 hours to complete for each event. Below is an estimated time schedule for the running events. Click for pdf of field event times.
| Event | Estimated Time | |
| 1. | 100 Meter Hurdles - Varsity Girls | 9:00 |
| 2. | 110 Meter Int. Hurdles - Frosh/Soph Boys | 9:10 |
| 3. | 110 Meter High Hurdles - Varsity Boys | 9:15 |
| 4. | 1600 Meters - Frosh/Soph Boys | 9:25 |
| 5. | 1600 Meters - Varsity Girls | 9:40 |
| 6. | 1600 Meters - Varsity Boys | 10:00 |
| 7. | 400 Meter Relay - Frosh/Soph Boys | 10:10 |
| 8. | 400 Meter Relay - Varsity Girls | 10:20 |
| 9. | 400 Meter Relay - Varsity Boys | 10:45 |
| 10. | 400 Meters - Frosh/Soph Boys | 10:55 |
| 11. | 400 Meters - Varsity Girls | 11:10 |
| 12. | 400 Meters - Varsity Boys | 11:30 |
| 13. | 100 Meters - Frosh/Soph Boys | 11:45 |
| 14. | 100 Meters - Varsity Girls | 12:00 |
| 15. | 100 Meters - Varsity Boys | 12:20 |
| 16. | 800 Meters Frosh/Soph Boys | 12:35 |
| 17. | 800 Meters - Varsity Girls | 12:50 |
| 18. | 800 Meters - Varsity Boys | 1:05 |
| 19. | 300 Meter Low Hurdles - Frosh/Soph Boys | 1:20 |
| 20. | 300 Meter Low Hurdles - Varsity Girls | 1:30 |
| 21. | 300 Meter Int. Hurdles - Varsity Boys | 1:45 |
| 22. | 200 Meters - Frosh/Soph Boys | 1:55 |
| 23. | 200 Meters - Varsity Girls | 2:10 |
| 24. | 200 Meters - Varsity Boys | 2:35 |
| 25. | 3200 Meters - Frosh/Soph Boys | 2:50 |
| 26. | 3200 Meters - Varsity Girls | 3:15 |
| 27. | 3200 Meters - Varsity Boys | 3:35 |
| 28. | 1600 Meter Relay - Frosh/Soph Boys | 3:50 |
| 29. | 1600 Meter Relay - Varsity Girls | 4:00 |
| 30. | 1600 Meter Relay - Varsity Boys | 4:25 |
Randy Sturgeon Invitational Schedule: Team members who will be competing on Saturday, March 11 will be announced in practice on Thursday, March 10. Athletes should arrive at Granite Bay High School one hour before their event is scheduled to start. Running events will be run in what we call a "rolling schedule" meaning they will start at 9:00 am and after that follow the order on the schedule. However, after the 9:00 am start the times for each running event will be uncertain. Field event times are listed on the order of events and are fairly accurate with the exception of the pole vault. It will begin at 8:30 am and follow a rolling schedule. Vaulters should figure at least 2 hours per division so plan your arrival accordingly. Below is an estimated time schedule for the running events. Remember this is a best guess so plan to be at Granite Bay High School well in advance of this guess. Click for pdf of field event times.
| Estimated Time | Event |
| 9:00am | Varsity Boys 110 HH |
| FS Boys 110 HH | |
| FS Girls 100 HH | |
| Varsity Girls 100 LHH | |
| 10:00am | FS Boys 1600 |
| FS Girls 1600 | |
| 10:35am | FS Boys 4 x 100 |
| FS Girls 4 x 100 | |
| Varsity Girls 4 x 100 | |
| Varsity Boys 4 x 100 | |
| 11:00am | Varsity Girls 1600 |
| Varsity Boys 1600 | |
| 11:35am | FS Boys 400 |
| FS Girls 400 | |
| Varsity Girls 400 | |
| Varsity Boys 400 | |
| 12:35pm | FS Boys 100 |
| FS Girls 100 | |
| Varsity Girls 100 | |
| Varsity Boys 100 | |
| 1:20pm | FS Boys 3200 |
| FS Girls 3200 | |
| 2:05pm | FS Girls 300 LH |
| Varsity Girls 300 LH | |
| FS Boys 300 LH | |
| Varsity Boys 300 LH | |
| 2:50pm | FS Boys 800 |
| FS Girls 800 | |
| Varsity Girls 800 | |
| Varsity Boys 800 | |
| 3:40pm | FS Boys 200 |
| FS Girls 200 | |
| Varsity Girls 200 | |
| Varsity Boys 200 | |
| 4:25pm | Varsity Girls 3200 |
| Varsity Boys 3200 | |
| 4:55pm | FS Boys 4 x 400 |
| FS Girls 4 x 400 | |
| Varsity Girls 4 x 400 | |
| Varsity Boys 4 x 400 | |
| 5:40pm | end |
(posted 3-8-17)
Sac State High School Track Classic (March 4 @ CSUS) Information: This meet is only for a select few varsity athletes. If your event coach hasn't talked to you about this meet then you were not entered. Below are a few things you will need to know if you are competing.
- Park in lot 10 South of the stadium (click for CSUS parking map). I am told you will not need a parking permit if you park here (cross your fingers).
- Athletes should contact their event coach to get an entry wrist band when they arrive. Athletes will enter through gate 2 on the Northeast side of the stadium after they receive their wrist band.
- Spikes must be 1/4 inch pyramid.
- Link to meet information
- Map to stadium
- Meet schedule
| Running Events | Field Events | |||
| Girls' 4x100 Relay | 10:15 AM | Boys' Discus | 10:00 AM | |
| Boys' 4x100 Relay | 10:30 AM | Girls' Shot Put | 10:00 AM | |
| Girls' 3200 Meters | 10:50 AM | Boys' Long Jump | 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM Open West Pit | |
| Boys' 3200 Meters | 11:05 AM | Girls' Long Jump | 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM Open East Pit | |
| Girls' 100m Hurdles | 11:35 AM | Boys' High Jump | 10:30 AM | |
| Boys' 110m Hurdles | 11:50 AM | Boys' Pole Vault | 11:00 AM | |
| Girls' 400 Meters | 12:05 PM | Girls' Pole Vault | 11:00 AM | |
| Boys' 400 Meters | 12:20 PM | Boys' Shot Put | 1:00 PM | |
| Girls' 100 Meters | 12:35 PM | Girls' Discus | 1:00 PM | |
| Boys' 100 Meters | 12:50 PM | Boys' Triple Jump | 1:00 PM | |
| Girls' 4x200 Relay | 1:05 PM | Girls' Triple Jump | 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM Open East Pit | |
| Boys' 4x200 Relay | 1:20 PM | Girls' High Jump | 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM Open West Pit | |
| Girls' 800 Meters | 1:35 PM | |||
| Boys' 800 Meters | 1:50 PM | |||
| Girls' 300m Hurdles | 2:05 PM | |||
| Boys' 300m Hurdles | 2:20 PM | |||
| Girls' 200 Meters | 2:35 PM | |||
| Boys' 200 Meters | 2:45 PM | |||
| Girls' 1600 Meters | 3:05 PM | |||
| Boys' 1600 Meters | 3:25 PM | |||
| Girls' 4x400 Relay | 3:40 PM | |||
| Boys' 4x400 Relay | 3:55 PM | |||
Parent Meeting: The Bella Vista track and field team will be having our annual parent meeting Tuesday, February 28 at 7:00 PM in the BV Big Gym. Topics of discussion will be team rules and expectations, season schedule, transportation to away meets, and ways you as parents can help your son or daughter as well as the BV track community. We have a very large team this year so it is important that we get everyone involved and this meeting is the first step. Also please check out our donation letter. Hope to see you all there! (posted 2-26-17)
Clarke Massey Relays Recap (posted 2-25-17): (full results) The Broncos had another awesome showing at the Clarke Massey Relays on Saturday at Cordova High School. The Varsity Girls and Frosh/Soph boys won their divisions and the Varsity Boys took third. The day was highlighted with a school record by the girls shuttle hurdle relay team of Kendra Worthington, Grace Zschokke, Grace Holmes and Sadye Peschke. The team broke a 33 year old record dating back to 1984 by running a winning time of 40.71 (video) . Other all time list marks came from Dennis Strelchik - long jump, 20-08.5, Jermain Worthy - long jump 21-05, varsity boys 4x800 - 8:34.03, girls 4x100 - 51.26, Emma Barthel - long jump, 16-07.75, girls sprint medley - 1:53.67, girls 4x400- 4:22.09, varsity boys sprint medley - 1:43.35,
2017 Bella Vista Girls Shuttle Hurdles Relay Team
Clarke Massey medalists included Kinsey Stephen - 3200 meters 5th, F/S boys 4x100 - 2nd, Girls PV 1st, Girls 4x100 - 1st, F/S boys 4x800 - 2nd, Varsity boys 4x800 - 1st, F/S boys shot put - 1st, Girls sprint medley - 1st, Varsity boys triple jump - 2nd, F/S boys DMR - 2nd, Girls DMR - 1st, F/S boys long jump - 1st, F/S boys triple jump - 1st, Varsity boys DMR - 2nd, F/S boys high jump - 1st, F/S boys discus - 2nd, Girls 4 x 400 - 2nd, Girls long jump - 3rd, Varsity boys 4x400 3rd.
Clarke Massey Relays Schedule: Team members who will be competing on Saturday (click to view BV entries) were announced in practice on Thursday, February 23. Athletes should arrive at Cordova High School one hour before their event is scheduled to start. Running events will be run in what we call a "rolling schedule" meaning they will start at 8:45 am and after that follow the order on the schedule. However, after the 8:45 am start the times for each event will be uncertain. Below is an estimated time schedule for the running events. Remember this is a best guess so plan to be at Cordova High School well in advance of this guess.
8:45 am - 3200's
9:30 am - shuttle hurdles
10:30 am - 4 x 100's
11:30 am - 4 x 800's
12:15 pm - Sprint Medley Relays
1:15 pm - 4 x 200's
2:00 pm - Distance Medley Relays
2:50 pm - 4 x 400's
3:40 pm – end
Link to meet order of events | Meet Program!
The first round of field events start at 9:00 am and you should figure it will take about 2 hours for each division so if you are scheduled for a 9:00 am field event be at Cordova at 8:00 am. If you are schedule for the second field event be at Cordova at 10:00 am and for the third field event be there at 12:00 pm. Field event athletes click the "order of events" link above for when you are scheduled to compete.
Everyone should exchange cell numbers with someone on their relay team and/or field event team just in case the schedule moves faster than expected. That way we can call you and let you know to arrive earlier.
You will need to provide your own transportation to Cordova High School so secure that in advance! (posted 2-22-17)
Practice Schedule for February Break (Feb 20-24):
- High Jump - Monday through Friday at the track at 2:00 pm.
- Long jump, Triple Jump - Monday and Thursday at the track at 3:00 pm (with sprinters). Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at the track at 2:00 pm.
- Sprinters and Hurdlers - Monday through Friday at the track at 3:00 pm.
- Throwers - Monday through Friday at BV at 3:00 pm.
- Pole Vaulters - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at the track at 3:15 pm. Thursday at 2:00 pm.
- Girls Distance Runners (800m 1600m, 3200m) - Monday 2/20 - 8:30 AM at Village Park; Tuesday 2/21 - 8:30 AM at Stables; Wednesday 2/22 - 8:30 AM at Village Park; Thurday 2/23 - 8:30 AM at Nimbus; Friday 2/24 - 8:30 AM at BV Track;
- Boys Distance Runners - Monday 2/20 - 9:00 AM at Bella Vista; Tuesday 2/21 - 9:00 AM at Stables; Wednesday 2/22 - 9:00 AM at Village Park; Thurday 2/23 - 4:00 PM at at BV Track; Friday 2/24 - 4:00 PM at BV Track;
(posted 2-17-17)
Track and Field Pre-Season Conditioning: The Bella Vista Track and Field Team will begin pre-season conditioning starting Monday, January 17 at 3:15 pm. Meet at BV in the stadium and wear something you can work out in. You will need to be cleared through the BV athletics department before you can participate. For information on the clearance process follow this link.
It's January and it could be cold so bring a sweatshirt and sweatpants that you can warm up in and wear when you are done. We will meet every week day Monday through Friday with the exception of Monday, January 16 because of the Holiday. Follow this link for a conditioning calendar.
Athletes who are currently in a winter sport (basketball, soccer & wrestling) need to finish the winter sport season before they can join the track team. (posted 1-12-17)
Still Need To Sign-up For The Bella Vista Track and Field Team? You can sign up here by emailing Coach U the following information: Your first and last name, grade in school, parents/guardians names, parents/guardians email address, parents/guardians cell phone number, your cell phone number, t-shirt size. Click here to email your sign-up information to Coach U. You can also see Coach U during the day at BV to sign up. For all other information on the up coming 2017 Bella Vista track and field season follow this link to the frequently asked questions page. (posted 12-7-16)
2017 Track and Field Team Sign Ups: The Bella Vista Track and Field Team will be having sign-ups on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at lunch in the big gym. Those wanting to join the team will need to be there to sign up and collect important information on the upcoming 2017 season. If you have any friends who want to come out make sure that they stop by! Pre-season conditioning begins Tuesday, January 17 (conditioning schedule). Our season officially begins Monday, February 6. You must go through the clearance process to be able to participate with the team during pre-season conditioning! Click the "clearance process" link above for more information on athletic clearance, grades, etc... (posted 11-24-16)