Rails Track XC Girls

A little over a week ago, I had the opportunity to watch our 2023 Seniors walk across the stage as they received their diplomas. This group achieved a lot of milestones during their time with the program. Nothing more impressive than persevering through COVID. The commitment displayed by this group will be missed. They were heavily relied upon by their teammates and coaches. Thank you Seniors for everything you have done for us. Your influence will be missed but not forgotten! With those things being said, I cannot think of a better group to exit as a head coach with. These past 8 years have been a tremendous journey for me. I have learned a lot from the student-athletes, parents, and coaches I have had the blessing to work with. Thank you all for allowing me the opportunity to coach and trust in my direction. Our accomplishments will forever stay with me as I pursue a different career path in life. I wish you all well and the best of luck. I will always be around when any of you need! As always, GO RAILS!!! Take care.

District Medalists:
Jade Kennedy (Jr), Meadow Dalhauser (Soph), Mariana Greene (Fr), Jaenelle Bryant (Sr), Jaide Harris (Fr), Trinity Vansylalom (Soph), Elizabeth Fong (Soph), and Jade Anderson (Sr). Great work this season! Congratulations 🎊!

Conference Medalist:
Jaenelle Bryant (Sr), Ava Manning (Jr), Tosh Cherniss (Soph), Jordyan Cherniss, Jaide Harris (Fr), Elizabeth Fong, Jade Anderson, and Lily Dillon (Fr-Not Pictured). Congratulations Ladies!!!

Winterset: Runners of the Meet. Elizabeth Fong (Soph.) set a new Personal Best time in the 100 meter Dash. She was also apart of 2 relay teams that medaled and set new team Season Best times by more than 5 seconds in each relay. Ayva Torres(Soph.) added another time drop accomplishment in the 1500 meter run to set a new Personal Best time. Ava Manning (Jr.) joined her teammate accomplishing a time drop and Personal Best time in the 800 meter dash. The 4x200 meter relay team of Elizabeth Fong (Soph.), Trinity Vansylalom (Soph.), Jade Kennedy (Jr.), and Jaide Harris (Fr.) earned a medal and set a team Season Best time by 8 seconds. A group of 400 meter dash runners wanted to have some fun and give the 4x100 meter relay a try. This relay team of Jaide Harris (Fr.), Elizabeth Fong (Soph.), Jade Anderson (Sr.), and Jaenelle Bryant (Sr.) earned a team Season Best time by 5 seconds. Way to go, Ladies. Good luck at Conference!

Indianola: Runners and Thrower of the meet! The 4x400 Relay Team of Jaide Harris(Fr.), Elizabeth Fong(Soph.), Jade Anderson(Sr.), and Jaenelle Bryant(Sr.) dropped 10 seconds off their previous Season’s Best time. They have created great momentum nearing the Conference and District Meets to accomplish big things in this event. Brisney Vasquez is continuing to add length to her Discus performance. This has led her to a new Personal Record length. We hope you all continue to fight complacency to reach your goals! Good luck, to everyone.

East: Runners,Thrower, and Jumper of the Meet. The 4x800 Meter Relay Team of: Jade Anderson(Sr.),Jordyn Cherniss(Soph.), Tosh Cherniss, and Jaenelle Bryant finished 4th and cut over 35 seconds off of the team’s previous best time. Jade Anderson(Sr.) also finished 3rd in the 800 Meter Dash. Elizabeth Fong(Soph) finished the 400 Meter Dash with a new Personal Best time. Joining her in accomplishing that feet were Ahtziri Sanche(Fr.) in the 800 Meter Dash and Ayva Torres in the 1500 Meter Run. The Thrower and Jumper of the Meet were Brisney Vasquez(Jr.) and Trinity Vansylalom(Soph.) who both finished with Season Best feets and finished in the top 4 in their events! Great job, Ladies. Keep up the good work.

Jim Duncan: Runners of the Meet. Trinity Vansylalom (Soph.) and Jade Kennedy (Jr.) both set new Personal Best times in the 100 meter dash on Saturday. They are coming on strong towards the end of the season. We are excited to see where they end up! Congratulations 🎊 on the growth! Enjoy the moment.

(Better late than never)
Urbandale Invite: Runners of the Meet.
Aiyana Pack (Fr.) has had back to back meets where she has displayed great upside in 200 meter events. We are excited to see where she ends up by the end of this year! Aanice Owens (Soph.) was our workhorse today. She filled in many events when runners were needed. Student-athletes, like her, make our job as coaches a lot easier! (Not pictured, Fr.), Lily Dillon has dropped 40 seconds off her 1500 meter run time since the beginning of the season. The young talent is coming in strong.

(Better late than never)
I35 Invite: Runners of the Meet.
Elizabeth Fong (Soph.) ran her new PR(Personal Record) in the open 400 meter dash by 4 seconds. Earning her the top spot in this event on the team. Jordyn Cherniss (Soph.), a former Sprinter, wanted to step out of her comfort zone and try an open 800 meter dash. This decision resulted in her earning the third overall best time on the team! Like her, Tosh Cherniss wanted the same challenge! The result was similar. Her finishing time earned her the fourth best time on the team! Way to lead by example!

(Better late than never)
Waukee Invite: Runners of the Meet. Ava Manning (Jr.) dropped 12 seconds off her previous open 800 meter dash time during her first open in 2 years due to injury. Jade Kennedy (Jr.) came out in the 100 meter dash and ran her best season opening time by .6. Finally, Jaide Harris (Fr.) ran in her first meet and open 400 meter dash. She finished with a solid 1:08.07 as a freshman! Keep up the good work, Ladies. .

(Better late than never) Wartburg Invite: Runners of the Meet. The 4x800 Relay Team of Jade Anderson (Sr.), Jaenelle Bryant (Sr.), Isabel Naderman (Not pictured, Sr), and Ava Manning (Jr) finished with the best opening season time in this event under their current head coach. Jade Anderson (Sr) also started off with her best opening 800 meter dash time by 5 and her best split by 10 seconds. Congratulations Ladies! Great start.

2023 Time Trials 🔥