Simplot 2008

February 14-16, 2008 - Pocatello ID
by Donna Dye

Part 1 - getting there
Part 2 - winners
Part 3 - the wave
Part 4 - on the side
Part 5 - sprints
Part 6 - distance
Part 7 - relays
Part 8 - hurdles
Part 9 - jumps
Part 10 - throws
Part 11 - ceremonies

On The Side

Army Shoots Shirts to the crowd

I got one!
From Edmonton Canada, Karlene Hurrell hold the shirt while Lauren Simpson and james Riley smile on the side.

We got one too!
Paige Korten and Abby Jones

 

From Lode Track Anthony Rodriguez (l) with father-in-law Bob Nelson. They are cheering on the side for Anthony's daughter Jordan.
 
Wyoming's Kelly Walsh 4x4
(from left) Shanae Hedlund, Kate Nyffeler, Jordan Mestas, Jordan Merback
 
Reno NV's finest
(from left) Kyle Stodtmeister, Coach Laz, Kevin Kahan and his brother Mike Kaden
 
Fremont CA Gals
(from left) Amber Tingey, Jessie Chugg, Cherice Chugg
 
Alpha T-Wolves - Orem UT
Taylor Lyons and Logan Packer (r)
 

Jasmine Guy so NC and her father, Trenton Guy
Trenton Guy is Coach of the Racer-X from North Carolina and father of Trenton Guy Jr an elite sprinter and DyeStat graduate who is now at Virginia Tech. Until recently, Jasmine has been doing other activities such as cheerleading. But this year she decided to give track and her dad a chance. So far Jasmine says Dad is doing good.
But Jasmine is not the only family on Coach Guy's team. There is also his two nieces, Nyosha Bryant and Sheqyre Guy. Together with Malia Walker they formed the winning 4 x 200 relay.

 

Maya Richards and Coach Tiyo Smith
Coach Smith coaches the MZA Greyhounds. The group's athletes at Simplot this year include Maya Richards, Aaron Engel and Dominic Roberts. Dominic won the 400m and was 2nd in the 200m. Visit the club at www.mzagreyhounds.org


Gordan Garrett from Moab UT, and from Skyline UT Jeff Daw, and Megan Combe
 
Durango CO: (from left) Ty Otteson, Ian Cross, Erin Shepard, Ashley Desko
 
From Edmunton Canada
Kevin Blimke and James Riley
 
St. Mary's CA jumpers
Chance Moss, Freeman Lewis, Aziza Baker and Shelby Lindsay
 
From Sheridan WY
Kyle Grammons, Mark Galloway, Eugene Wang, Keegan Korpela, Taylor Beard
 
Kieran Newcomb fr NY with his dad, Charles
Kieran ran in the 3200 meters race.
 

Racer-X NC Team
(from left) Coach Trenton Guy, Nyosha Bryant, DeMario House, Malia Walker
(front row) Sheqyra Guy, Bobby Grier, Kim Walker, Jazmine Guy, Miashi McDowell

 
The Spanish Fork Stewart Sisters - Natalie (l) and Nachelle
 
Taylor Baird CO with mom Susan

ATS Elite CO

Time to Eat and Play

 
 

   

 

DONNA ON THE SIDE at SIMPLOT 2008
Part 1 - getting there
Part 2 - winners
Part 3 - the wave
Part 4 - on the side
Part 5 - sprints
Part 6 - distance
Part 7 - relays
Part 8 - hurdles
Part 9 - jumps
Part 10 - throws
Part 11 - ceremonies

 

Now a look at Marlton.