On Your Marks….
Photo Credit: Justin Pettigrew
Courtnay Buntyn and Antavich Mays
Justin Pettigrew, Junior reporter
February 17, 2012
Filed under Sports
Is there a phrase that immediately gets the adrenaline pumping in any event? Whether a jockey riding a horse or a track star in running position, No one can deny that the phrase “On your marks, get set, go!” gives you that anxious feeling.
On Monday, February 13, Madison Academic’s track team held their first practice of the year. During practice, the team lifted weights and talked about plans for the season. Coach Brooks stated, “I’m excited because we’ve got great talent and a lot of people this year.” He also spoke about how good he believed the sprinting team would be.
Darius Curry, a senior, talked about how enthusiastic he was about the season. Curry said, “I’m excited, I haven’t ran since freshman year and want to show what I can bring to the table. I also think we will have a great team this year.”
Senior Angela Tharpe talked about her views on the upcoming season. “I think we will have a lot of fast people on the team this year,” said Tharpe. She also said that she doesn’t care what she runs this year because she just has a passion for running.
From the looks of it, Madison’s track team is going to have a great year. The talent of the runners is sure to provide the school with a great season. The expectations are high and hopefully they will deliver a great performance
