Indoor Track
Varsity Boys MVP: Tyrell Cook
Tyrell emerged as one of the indoor track team leaders this year through both his performances on the track and his encouragement and support of his teammates. Whether he was leading a warmup, striding at the front of the pack, or high-fiving another Royal after a race well run, Tyrell’s enthusiasm was infectious and added a much-appreciated spark to team events. In his chosen event of the 400 m, Tyrell proved to be a “student of the sport”. His steady dedication and commitment to training paid off this season. He steadily improved his performances through the indoor series, culminating in an impressive 5th place finish at the High School Series Championship meet. Tyrell also brought his enthusiasm to the varsity boys 4 x 200 m relay team that just narrowly missed the podium by fractions of a second.
This year, Tyrell took his racing to a new level. He harnessed his considerable physical abilities into one of track’s most difficult events. The 400 m race hurts. It’s not a question of “if”; it’s a question of “when” and “how much”. Tyrell proved this year that he had the “jam”, as well as the talent, to run with the province’s best.
Tyrell emerged as one of the indoor track team leaders this year through both his performances on the track and his encouragement and support of his teammates. Whether he was leading a warmup, striding at the front of the pack, or high-fiving another Royal after a race well run, Tyrell’s enthusiasm was infectious and added a much-appreciated spark to team events. In his chosen event of the 400 m, Tyrell proved to be a “student of the sport”. His steady dedication and commitment to training paid off this season. He steadily improved his performances through the indoor series, culminating in an impressive 5th place finish at the High School Series Championship meet. Tyrell also brought his enthusiasm to the varsity boys 4 x 200 m relay team that just narrowly missed the podium by fractions of a second.
This year, Tyrell took his racing to a new level. He harnessed his considerable physical abilities into one of track’s most difficult events. The 400 m race hurts. It’s not a question of “if”; it’s a question of “when” and “how much”. Tyrell proved this year that he had the “jam”, as well as the talent, to run with the province’s best.
Varsity Girls MVP: Carly Kazuk
Look up “versatile” in the dictionary and you might find a picture of Carly Kazuk. From the 60 m to the 400 m, Carly can take her pick of event and turn in a dominant, provincial-level performance. In this season’s indoor High School Series, she qualified easily in the 60 m, 200 m, and the 400 m, even though she was limited to just two individual events. Hampered by a mid-season injury, she “rehabbed”, gradually rebuilt her base, and battled to 2nd place finishes in both the 60 m and 200 m. To cap off her day, she ran a superb leg on the Royals 4 x 200 m team that captured a gold medal.
Carly’s enthusiasm for training and preparation is unparalleled. She is a constant fixture at practice and was often seen out at the track in the preseason. She possesses the speed to compete in the short sprints and the strength and endurance to succeed in the longer 400 m. She has yet to run her best races as she is still improving in her tactics and racing strategy. Thankfully, Carly will be continuing her track career at the University of New Brunswick next year. The Royals coaching staff wishes her “all the best” in her future adventures out east. We’ll be checking the meet results for her name!
Look up “versatile” in the dictionary and you might find a picture of Carly Kazuk. From the 60 m to the 400 m, Carly can take her pick of event and turn in a dominant, provincial-level performance. In this season’s indoor High School Series, she qualified easily in the 60 m, 200 m, and the 400 m, even though she was limited to just two individual events. Hampered by a mid-season injury, she “rehabbed”, gradually rebuilt her base, and battled to 2nd place finishes in both the 60 m and 200 m. To cap off her day, she ran a superb leg on the Royals 4 x 200 m team that captured a gold medal.
Carly’s enthusiasm for training and preparation is unparalleled. She is a constant fixture at practice and was often seen out at the track in the preseason. She possesses the speed to compete in the short sprints and the strength and endurance to succeed in the longer 400 m. She has yet to run her best races as she is still improving in her tactics and racing strategy. Thankfully, Carly will be continuing her track career at the University of New Brunswick next year. The Royals coaching staff wishes her “all the best” in her future adventures out east. We’ll be checking the meet results for her name!
Junior Varsity Girls MVP: Annessa Stasiuk
Annessa didn’t miss a step this year, moving from the 3 km cross country distance down to the sprints. She qualified in three individual events at the High School Series meets, recording top 10 finishes in the 60 m hurdles, 200 m, and 400 m. Annessa showed promise in the hurdles, quickly grasping the basics and refining her technique over the indoor season. At practice, she paid attention to the technical aspects of the event and was rewarded with a thrilling 4th-place finish, just hundredths of a second from a spot on the podium. She’ll be one of the athletes to watch in this event next year. Annessa’s dedication to sprint training paid off later that day with a bronze medal trip to the podium for her and her teammates in the 4 x 200 m.
Annessa displays an impressive combination of speed, strength, endurance, and technique when she takes on two of the most challenging track events, the 400 m and the 60 m hurdles. She is dedicated to training and isn’t afraid to push into that uncomfortable zone where the gains are made. She supports her teammates and makes them better through her positive attitude and encouragement. She’s not afraid to accept a new challenge and can “gut it out” when the going gets rough. The coaches can’t wait to see what’s in store for this young athlete next season.
Annessa didn’t miss a step this year, moving from the 3 km cross country distance down to the sprints. She qualified in three individual events at the High School Series meets, recording top 10 finishes in the 60 m hurdles, 200 m, and 400 m. Annessa showed promise in the hurdles, quickly grasping the basics and refining her technique over the indoor season. At practice, she paid attention to the technical aspects of the event and was rewarded with a thrilling 4th-place finish, just hundredths of a second from a spot on the podium. She’ll be one of the athletes to watch in this event next year. Annessa’s dedication to sprint training paid off later that day with a bronze medal trip to the podium for her and her teammates in the 4 x 200 m.
Annessa displays an impressive combination of speed, strength, endurance, and technique when she takes on two of the most challenging track events, the 400 m and the 60 m hurdles. She is dedicated to training and isn’t afraid to push into that uncomfortable zone where the gains are made. She supports her teammates and makes them better through her positive attitude and encouragement. She’s not afraid to accept a new challenge and can “gut it out” when the going gets rough. The coaches can’t wait to see what’s in store for this young athlete next season.
Varsity Girls 4 x 200 m Gold Medalists at the High School Series Championship: Carly Kazuk, Emily Lazaruk, Julie Sowany, and Sayda Bloom
JV Girls B 4 x 200 m Bronze Medalists at the High School Series Championship:
Annessa Stasiuk, Zenya Ewanochko, Amanda Shupenia, & Thierney Dignadice
Annessa Stasiuk, Zenya Ewanochko, Amanda Shupenia, & Thierney Dignadice
JV Girls Shotput Bronze Medalist at High School Series Championships:
Morgan Lenchuk
Morgan Lenchuk
Junior Varsity Boys: Ian Gurney
This individual was a committed athlete, attending practices regularly and each of the indoor high school series track meets. He is the type of athlete that leads quietly by his example. His commitment, his willingness to try new events and his athleticism all contributed to his great indoor track season!
Among trying the 60m, 200m, shotput during the high school series meets, Ian also stepped on the track to run a 400m.
As is the norm at a track meet, everyone had one eye on the track and the other on the field events at the same time.….but not for long!!
Shortly after the gun went off and Ian began to circle the track, we STOPPED and our mouths dropped open as we turned our FULL attention to the track!
None of us had ever seen Ian run a 400m, and he was ripping up the track as he seemed to effortlessly (although we know a 400m is NEVER effortless!) complete the race in what seemed like only a handful of his long, well-executed strides.
As he completed the race, we all turned and said,
“Did you see that?! Where did that come from?! He found HIS race!”
Ian qualified for the High School Series championship meet in March and finished in the top eight as he pulled out a PB of 1:00:28 in the 400m.
After such a great season this year, it will be exciting to see what he can do next year!
Congratulations to this year’s Indoor Track and Field MVP—Ian Gurney!
This individual was a committed athlete, attending practices regularly and each of the indoor high school series track meets. He is the type of athlete that leads quietly by his example. His commitment, his willingness to try new events and his athleticism all contributed to his great indoor track season!
Among trying the 60m, 200m, shotput during the high school series meets, Ian also stepped on the track to run a 400m.
As is the norm at a track meet, everyone had one eye on the track and the other on the field events at the same time.….but not for long!!
Shortly after the gun went off and Ian began to circle the track, we STOPPED and our mouths dropped open as we turned our FULL attention to the track!
None of us had ever seen Ian run a 400m, and he was ripping up the track as he seemed to effortlessly (although we know a 400m is NEVER effortless!) complete the race in what seemed like only a handful of his long, well-executed strides.
As he completed the race, we all turned and said,
“Did you see that?! Where did that come from?! He found HIS race!”
Ian qualified for the High School Series championship meet in March and finished in the top eight as he pulled out a PB of 1:00:28 in the 400m.
After such a great season this year, it will be exciting to see what he can do next year!
Congratulations to this year’s Indoor Track and Field MVP—Ian Gurney!