Salute to Seniors - Boys Field Events

We continue our Salute to Seniors with our Boys Field Events. Man this is quite a crew. On our journey to a state title, this was to be our secret weapon. This year we were able to bring together veterans who have contributed for years and some new throwers who were having an immediate impact on and off the field. Sometimes we wonder what good it does to say it, but right now I think it does a lot... You guys are champions; I have no doubt you would have sealed up the state title for us this year. Thanks for being you. You're all amazing and your contributions - whether sort or over four years - are going to be felt for a very long time.

Filipo Tavita - Filipo came out for track for the first time this year and was already an impact thrower. In his very first meet ever, Filipo took 5th at the SC Invite in the shot with a throw of 42'1". In the jav he threw a 139'3" to take 8th. Two events and two finals is a pretty big deal and we have no doubt that State Qualifying marks were just around the corner. His positive attitude and encouragement are contagious and a huge reason for his success.

Brennan Costa - Brennan would have thrived as a decathlete: he's strong, fast, explosive, and slow in the 1500! Last year (his first in track), Brennan was able to run a few relays and an open 100 where he put up a mark of 12.9. We were looking forward to seeing even more growth from him there this year, but his real strength is in his strength. At the SC Invite, Brennan just missed finals and put up a PR of 39'7" and was well on his way to earning a State Qualifying mark. Another athlete who is very coachable and positive, Brennan was very excited to help his team accomplish its goals.

Uelese Matavao - Another athlete in his first year of track, Uelese was just beginning to learn his disciplines and was poised for a huge breakthrough throughout the season. Lese recorded very respectable marks of 38'4" (shot) and 100'4.5" (disc) in his first and only meet of his career. We are very grateful for his willingness to come learn something new and commit to his teammates.

Nick Fiame - The most polite, caring, and wonderful guy you'll ever meet, Nick's big breakout came his Sophomore season at the Orem Tiger Trials when he hit a huge PR in the disc and State Qualified where he eventually finished 13th. Over his remaining three seasons, no one was more committed to seeing his teammates and his program succeeding than Nick. He often spent much of his practice time teaching and coaching new athletes. As a Junior, Nick once again qualified for State in the disc where he made finals for the first time and placed 9th. he also recorded his PR in the jav (134'4") and shot (36'7") as a Jr. This season, Nick's hard work was really coming together as he set a PR and hit a State Qualifying mark in his very first meet with a 139'3" throw in the disc. An amazing young man, there'll be no one like him ever again.

AJ Mccarroll - Wow, another first year track athlete (you can see we were pulling some guys in and were all in this year!), AJ showed great promise in the throws. Despite hurting his finger the week of the SC Invite which really hampered his grip and definitely dropped his marks a little lower than he was throwing in practice, AJ went out and threw at SC because he was quickly developing a love for this sport. The SUU bound place-kicker put up marks of 35'3" (shot) and 76'4' (jav). Thanks for coming out and being part of this team AJ.

Jake Swinson - Fake Steven has been a valuable part of our throwing crew for three years. A jav specialist, Jake was also finding success in the other throws. In the off-season, Jake could always be found in the weight room or out working on his jav and setting the standard for his teammates for time put in at practice. Jake ends his career with a jav PR somewhere 132' and 152' (ha!),

Jacob Nobili - New to PV this year, Jacob was ready to contribute to the long jump right away. In his only meet as a Panther, Jake hit a LJ of 19'6". Another athlete who was ready for big breakthroughs with a season of development, Jacob was becoming a valuable member of the jump squad and was learning to take on the high jump as well.

Dallin Hancock - Probably the biggest bummer of the year, was Dallin didn't get to participate in any meets this year. Dallin absolutely loves the jump and no one works harder on reaching his goals than him. Dallin is a track guy through and through. He loves track, he loves his teammates, he was so excited to help his team bring home something big this season. Dallin ends his career with PRs from a spectacular Jr. season that had set him up for huge things this year - PRs that were surely going to be broken this season of 6'0" in the high jump and 21'1.25" in the Long Jump were he took 2nd at Region and 14th in State. Dallin's hard work has been evident from his Freshman year, showing up as a skinny blonde haired idiot who worked, then a Sophomore year where he worked hard, a Junior year where he worked VERY HARD, to a a Senior year where he was now driven and although he was still just a skinny dumb haired kid there was going to be no stopping him reach his and the team's goals.