Welcome Cabell Midland Track and Field Fans!!!

Before Jacob Burcham traveled to Lille, France, for the IAAF Youth World Track & Field Championship, he had 3 goals on his mind. He wanted to make the 1500 Finals, which he did. He wanted to place in the top 8 and score for Team USA, which he did. And lastly, he wanted to run sub 3:50, which he Crushed and set a new American Sophomore record with a time of 3:46.55, which the old record stood for 33 years. Jeff Warwick of Florida had the record of 3:48.40 set back in 1978.

Burcham had a specific game plan before the race, which was to stay in the middle of the "Chase Pack" and get pulled along to a great time. He wanted to make a move between 200-300 meters left in the race, which he went with 265 meters to go and hung tough to his record setting performance. Burcham's plan played out like a dream and now he holds the new American record.

Coach Chris Parsons and Mike Burcham (Jake's Dad) made the trip to France to cheer on the young runner from West Virginia. I was soooooooooooo pumped for Jacob after his race and just super proud of his 2011 accomplishments, says Coach "P". Jacob Burcham is the BEST West Virginia distance runner in state history at the high school level. Parsons also stated, "Jacob has completed his final chapter of his sophomore season and now can close the book to a stellar season."

Burcham's time equates roughly to a 4:03.20 1600 meters and a 4:04.61 actual mile. Jacob has set his Ultimate goal to breaking 4 minutes in the mile before he graduates and with two years left in his high school career, it has become a very realistic goal on anybody's standards.

Jacob will now take a much needed break, but it won't be long before he starts his training for the upcoming Cross Country Season, which you can count on more record breaking performances from the young distance star.

7/9/11 Burcham prepares for 1500 Finals

Less than 24 hours until his 1500 Final, Jacob Burcham took a relaxing day at the track cheering on teammates from the stands. Burcham even had time to trade running apparel with other athletes from different countries. So far Burcham has a jersey from Italy and shirts from China and Ethiopia.

Burcham will have two familiar faces in the crowd cheering him during the 1500 Finals. His Dad (Mike Burcham) and high school, Chris Parsons, made the trip to France. Also, West Virginian's have been able to watch livestream of the race on the net. Just remember there is a 6 hour difference in time. His 4:45pm race in France will be 10:45am back home on Sunday.

Livestream site is http://linkupvideos.com/

7/8/11 Burcham qualifies for 1500 finals

The best youth track & field athletes in the world gathered in Lille, France for the 2011 IAAF Youth World Championship. Cabell Midland's, Jacob Burcham, is among them. After being selected to Team USA, Burcham flew to France last Saturday to prepare for his 1500 heat on Thursday.

Burcham would face his toughest competition of his career in Lille. Burcham goal was to qualify for Sunday's 1500 Finals and run

The African runners do not play around in the heats and it was Teshome Dirirsa of Ethiopia charging to the lead and winning with a time of 3:45.32. Yonas Habtemical of Eritrea would make way with Dirirsa in the early stages of the race and separate himself from Burcham who lead the chase pack. By the beginning of the last curve on the final lap, Burcham had caught and passed Habtemical, but Burcham was passed back coming out of the curve. Emilio Perco of Italy would ease by Burcham in the final meters and Burcham would throw down a desperate dive to the finish to try and secure an automatic qualifying place into the finals. However, his 3:51.22 was fastest enough to advance him into Sunday's Finals.

Burcham has 2 more goals to accomplish on Sunday. He wants to run sub 3:50 and place in the top 8 to score for Team USA. He currently is ranked 9th, but only a second separates runner 5-9. Burcham has the ability to go faster, but he will have to do on Sunday against the best Youth in the World. 

6/29/11 Burcham selected for Team USA

After winning the 1500 meter trials, Jacob Burcham would have to wait just a little longer than the rest of Team USA to learn that he had been selected. When the team was announced, there was no mention of Burcham. That is until the USATF Distance Coach (Lisa Morgan) realized it was an oversight of the selection committee. The committee for some reason did not translate Burcham's 4:07.66 Dream Mile into a 3:50 1500 meter conversion. It was only a matter of  time before Coach Morgan starting announcing, "If Jacob Burcham is still here, please report to the front of the room." After receiving a quick phone call, he drove the 1 mile drive back to the selection room, and was officially placed on the team.

Burcham had to go through the process of being fitted into Team USA outfits for his trip to Lille, France. Jacob will report to Coastal Carolina University Thursday for a 2 day camp and then fly out of Myrtle Beach to Lille, France on Saturday.

The 1500 meter qualifying heats for men are on Thursday, July 7th, and the Finals will be contested on Sunday, July 10th. Burcham's goal will be to qualify for the finals, run sub 3:50, and score for Team USA by placing in the top 8 on Sunday.

6/29/11 Burcham wins 1500 meter USA Youth World Trials

The gun sounded for the start of the 1500 meter final and the race immediately became tactical until Burcham decided to take command of the race with 600 meters left in the race. Burcham would surge to the front and never looked back until he crossed the line in 3:58.34 for the victory. Justin Brinkley from Texas was 2nd in 3:59.50, while Andrew Whetten was 3rd in 4:04.53.

Athletes must wait until 6:30pm to see whether they are selected to the USA Youth World Team that will compete next week in Lille, France. If athletes are selected, they will stay for a 2 day training camp at Coastal Carolina University and fly to France on Saturday for 10 days. The 10 day trip is fully paid by the USATF.

6/28/11 Burcham to compete in USA Youth World Trials

While most people head to Myrtle Beach, SC for their summer vacation, Jacob Burcham will be competing in the USA Youth World Trials attempting to earn a trip to Lille, France.

Burcham performances this past track season earned him a qualifying spot in the trials and if he finishes in the top 2, he should secure a spot on Team USA that will head to Lille, France to compete in the World Championship next week.

Jacob will be competing in the 1500 meter USA Trial finals on Thursday morning, July 7th, at 10:30am. The team will be announced at 6:30pm on Wednesday evening.

6/11/11 Burcham runs 4:07.66 !!!

Jacob Burcham set his sights on improving his WV All Time Mile record at the Jim Ryun Dream Mile in New York City against the best in the nation. Burcham would tuck in the pack and hung tough through out the race. At one point in the race, Burcham would drop to the back of the pack, but with 500 meters to go, he would make his long move to the finish. In the end, Burcham would dive across the finish to secure his 7th place finish and run an impressive 4:07.66.

A race of this caliber only invites the best of the best and any finish is deserving of a standing ovation.

Complete results can be found on:

http://www.diamondleague-newyork.com/Live-StartlistsResults/Overview/High-School-Boys-Dream-Mile/

Picture courtesy by PTXC

6/06/11 Burcham invited to "Dream Mile"

Jacob Burcham has been invited to compete this coming Saturday in New York City at the Adidas Dream Mile. There are 14 of the best high school milers invited including Lukas Verzbicas, Jantzen Oshier, Austin Mudd, and Elias Gedyon. 

More details to come later.

5/22/11 Midland Owns 4x800

When the final call for the 4x800 meter relay is announced at the WV State Track & Field Championship, Cabell Midland can be seen warming up as one of the favorites. One would expect this since Midland has won this event five times in the past six years. 

Midland's 4x800 team of David Jobe, Brian Lawhon, Matthew Edmunds, and Ryan Smith were just too strong for anybody else in the field and cruised to a 8:02.10 state championship. Their time was a new school record.

With two seniors on the winning squad, the Knights return 2 members and also have Jacob Burcham to add for next year's 4x800 squad. With a 1:53.88, 1:58.56, and a 2:00.11 returning next year, the possibilities of another 4x800 state champion team is very possible.

5/22/11 Burcham rewrites record books

When the new WV State Track & Field record books are written, Jacob Burcham's name will be entered three times. His 9:11.29 3200 meters, his 1:54.01 800 meters and his stellar 1600 meters, which Burcham ran 4:08.80 simply crushed the old mark of 4:13.84 and ranks him 5th in the nation. Jacob's Triple Crown performance goes down as one of West Virginia's most impressive performances in state history.

In the 3200 meters, Burcham's strategy of sit in 2nd place and wait for his competitors to make a move didn't happen until 1100 meters to go in the race. After an opening lap of 70.89, the next laps were 73.04, 72.18, 73.50, which totaled a 4:49.38 opening mile. On lap 5, the pace SLOWED to a 76.64 and continued at this pace until Dayton McVicker made a move on the backstretch. Burcham and Doughty immediately responded and the race was on. Burcham pushed the pace down to a 64.04, then lap 7 went to 63.04, and Burcham ran away from Doughty with a 57.86 on the last lap to set a new state record in 9:11.29. His last mile was 4:21.68, 1200 was 3:04.94, and the last 800 was 2:00.90. One event down, one state title, one state record.

After his 3200 meter victory, Burcham told his coach that he wanted to go in the 4:08 range in the 1600 meters the next morning. Knowing he had successfully completed work-outs designed at 4:08 pace, Burcham toed the line on Saturday morning in quest of his goal race. Just like in the 3200 meters, Brandon Doughty would control the early laps opening in 63.48. Doughty would hold that lead for another 300 meters until Burcham took over with about 900 meters to go in the race. The 2nd lap crossed in 64.57 (2:07.67) with Burcham still leading. Doughty would attempt to take over with 600 meters to go, but Burcham denied him the lead and cranked the pace up to cross the 3rd lap in 61.08. Burcham proved too strong for Doughty on the last lap finishing in 59.67 (2:00.75) and crossing the line in an amazing 4:08.80 for a New State Record. His 4:08.80 also broke the All-Time 1600 meters, which he held at 4:10.15. Two events down, two state titles, two state records.

Later that afternoon, Burcham would attempt to claim the "Triple Crown" by winning the 800 meters. This time it would be Burcham leading from the gun with Doughty on his shoulder. The 1st lap would cross in 58.42 with Burcham still leading. Doughty would make a bid for the lead with 250 meters left in the race, but Burcham was not having any part of relinquishing his lead. He would open a 5 meter lead coming off the final turn with Doughty making one final push for the lead. Only meters from the finish line, Doughty would make one final desperate "DIVE" to the finish, but it wasn't enough to beat the Sophomore sensation. Burcham would cross in 1:54.01 (55.59) for another state record. Three events, three state titles, three state records.

There have been many great distance runners over the years compete at the West Virginia State Championship, but none quite the talent level as Jacob Burcham. His "Triple Crown" performance setting state records in each event goes down as the "BEST" performance ever by a high school distance runner in West Virginia State history. The exciting thing for the track fans is that they get to enjoy watching Burcham for 2 more years. 

The above graphic is from Ryan from Flotrack. Check out the coverage and video on Burcham.

http://www.flotrack.org/article/6410-West-Virginia-Sophomore-Jacob-Burcham-rolls-out-at-State-Meet

5/22/11 Midland 4x400 sets school record

From day one of this track season, Cabell Midland's 4x400 meter relay team set it's sights on breaking the school record of 3:27.08 set back in 2000. With athletes like Jacob Reynolds, Ryan Smith, Jacob Burcham and Brian Lawhon the record was a very realistic goal.

The record attempting opportunity wouldn't take place until this year's state meet when Midland would put the 4-some together for the first time. It would be Jacob Burcham leading off in 51.49 passing off to Ryan Smith who clocked in 52.57. Brian Lawhon would take over and hold close to Jefferson's, Brandon Doughty, with a split of 50.93. Jacob Reynolds would anchor in 50.30 giving Midland the state runner up spot in a new school record of 3:25.29.

5/22/11 Midland State Runner up

Cabell Midland went into the WV State Championship as the number #2 ranked team in West Virginia and came home with the State Runner up trophy. The Knights racked up a total of 80 points and were crowned state champions in 4 different events.

Midland's speedster, Jacob Reynolds, racked up 22 points for the Knights in the 100, 200, and 400 meters. Reynolds was edged out by Dante Price in the 100, but placed 2nd and added 8 valuable points to Midland's team score. In the 200 and 400 meters, Reynolds placed 3rd in both events giving Midland an additional 12 points. He anchored Midland's school setting 4x400 meter relay team to round out his his 22 points. Only a junior, Reynolds will be back next season in anticipation of improving his 22 point total. 

Also scoring for the Knights were Ryan Smith and Matthew Edmunds in the 800 meters. Burcham would win the race, while both Smith and Edmunds would finish 3rd and 4th for a total of 20 points in the event. Smith would run 1:58.38 and Edmunds 1:59.72 for an 800 meter domination.

5/18/11 Midland gears toward State Meet

The boys from Cabell Midland will load a bus on Friday morning and make the 32 mile trip to Laidley Field for the 2011 WV State Track & Field Championship. Midland goes in as the number #2 ranked team in WV behind Jefferson High School from the Eastern Panhandle.

5/11/11 Midland wins Region IV

Cabell Midland's, "Jacob", was heard 6 times during the Region IV Championship as an individual Region Champion. The reason, Jacob Burcham & Jacob Reynolds. Burcham the distance sensation and Reynolds the super speedster.

Reynolds won the 100, 200, and 400 meters and came away with one track record in the 100 meters. Burcham won the 800, 1600, and 3200 meters and also came away with a new track record in the 800 meters.

Cabell Midland compiled 128 points to win the team title finishing 16 points ahead of runner-up Parkersburg South. The Knights qualified in 10 events for next week's WV State Championship.

Midland's 4x800 (Brian Lawhon, Jared King, Ryan Smith, Matthew Edmunds) and 4x400 (Brian Lawhon, Ryan Smith, Mason Dino, Jacob Burcham) both won and set new stadium track records. Also qualifying for the state meet were Matthew Edmunds and Ryan Smith (800 meters), David Jobe (1600 meters), Niles Dailey and Nate Moore (110HH), Tyler Salmons and Jeremy Waugh (3200 meters), and Shuttle Hurdle relay team of Niles Dailey, Nate Moore, Evan Shoemaker, and Davey Freeman.

The WV State Championship is May 20th and 21st in Charleston at Laidley Field.

Pictures of Region IV Championship in the picture section. 

5/9/11 Midland boys ready for Region IV Championship

The Cabell Midland boys team will take to the track on Wednesday for the AAA Region IV Championship. the meet serves as the WV State Championship, which is May 20th & 21st at Laidley Field.

The top 3 athletes in each running events automatic qualify and the next 4 fastest times among all Regions advance too. In the Field events, the same format as running will be in the Long Jump, Shot Put, and discus. In the Pole Vault top 4 and 12-0 qualifies, while in the High Jump the top 4 and 6-2 advance.

There are 4 strong teams who should battle for the top spot including Midland, Winfield, Parkersburg South, and Huntington High.

Midland will host the event with Field events starting at 4:30pm and Running events at 5:00pm.

5/8/11 Midland boys defend their MSAC Crown

Despite backing off athlete's event list, Midland piled up 102 points to defend their MSAC Track & Field Crown. Just 5 days later, Midland will be hosing the Region IV Championship, which acts as the 2011 WV State Championship qualifying meet.

Midland would have 5 individual MSAC champions along with two relay champion teams. Jacob Burcham would be a double winner in the 400 and 800 meters. Burcham's 1:53.88 was a new MSAC meet record. Teammate, David Jobe would run the 1600 meters for the first time of the season and win in 4:33.42, while Tyler Salmons took the 3200 meters doing it in workout fashion with a time of 10:05.11. Speedster, Jacob Reynolds would take the 200 meters in a season PR of 22.49.

In the relay events, Midland's 4x800 of Matthew Edmunds, Brian Lawhon, Jared King, and Tyler Salmons won in a comfortable 8:18.41. The 4x400 would capped off the meet with a first place finish. Brian Lawhon, Jacob Reynolds, Zach Sellards, and Mason Dino would run 3:31.69.

Other top performers for Midland were Matthew Edmunds 800 meters (2nd-1:59.70), Ryan Smith 800 meters (3rd-2:02.72) and 400 meters (5th-52.65), Jeremy Waugh 1600 meters (6th-4:42.69), Niles Dailey 110HH (5th - 16.31), Nate Moore 110HH (6th-16.83), Steven Egnatoff 3200 meters (5th-10:21.94), Jacob Reynolds 100 meters (4th-11.27), Matt Merson Shot Put (42-2), Connor Henson Discus (118-10.50) and the Shuttle Hurdles (Dailey, Moore, Freeman, Shoemaker 3rd-62.63).

Next up for Midland is the AAA Region IV Championship on Wednesday at Cabell Midland.

5/7/11 Burcham Hammers 1:53.88

Just 2 weeks after setting an All Time West Virginia Mile record, Burcham stepped on the track for the 2 lap race at the MSAC Championship on Laidley Field's track. Burcham's opening lap of 57.67 was followed by an amazing 56.21 2nd lap finishing the 800 meters in 1:53.88 for a new MSAC meet record.

Burcham's time ranks him the number #2 All Time West Virginia 800 meter runner behind Wilson Smith (1968) from Huntington High.

Picture to the left is Jacob Burcham finishing his 1:53.88 in the 800 meters. Notice how relaxed he is after running an amazing time. Jacob had already won the 400 meters in 51.11 earlier in the meet.

More pictures of the MSAC are under the picture section to the left of the web page.

5/5/11 Midland ranked #2

The latest runwv power rankings have the boys from Cabell Midland ranked number #2 behind powerhouse Jefferson.

Rounding out the top 10 teams are Winfield, Wheeling Park, Parkersburg South, Hurricane, Elkins, Musselman, Huntington, and Martinsburg. 

5/4/11 JV and MSAC coming up

Midland will be busy on Thursday and Friday with two track meets scheduled. On Thursday, Midland will host a JV meet at Cabell Midland. Field events will start at 5:00pm, while running events begin at 5:30pm.

On Friday, Midland will travel to Laidley Field for the MSAC Championship meet. Field events begin at 4:30pm, while running events begin at 5:00pm.

4/30/11 Midland finished Gazette Relays Strong

Despite not having Ace runner, Jacob Burcham, the boys from Midland stepped up and produced some impressive performances at the Gazette Relays.

Jacob Reynolds proved Saturday he could race among West Virginia's fastest runners. Reynolds dashed down the 100 meter straight way and crossed first in 11.27. This marks only the 2nd time Reynolds has run the 100 meters, but will remain in the event for the final 3 meets. He also finished 3rd in the 200 & 400 meters, while helping Midland finish 2nd in the 4x400 meter relay.

In the 800 meters, Midland showed why they set a new Gazette Relay record with Ryan Smith and David Jobe both breaking the 2 minute barrier. Smith would finish 2nd in 1:58.95 and Jobe was close behind in 1:59.94 for 3rd place overall.

Matt Edmunds and Tyler Salmons both PR'd in the 1600 meters. Edmunds would finish 5th in an impressive 4:29.68, while Salmons ran a solid 4:35.92.

The final event on the track would be the infamous 4x400 meter relay. Midland would face Jefferson the number #1 team in WV. Jefferson has already run 3:25, which is 4 seconds better than anybody in the state. Jefferson would cross first in 3:24.55 and Midland finished 2nd in a season best of 3:30.20. Relay members were Ryan Smith, Jacob Reynolds, Brian Lawhon, and Mason Dino.

Next up for Midland is the MSAC Championship on Friday at Laidley Field. Midland will also host a JV meet on Thursday at home.

-Pics added under picture section.

4/29/11 Burcham breaks 34 year old mile record

When Jacob Burcham was selected to compete in the prestigious Penn Relays, he set his sights on Bill Posey's 34 year old West Virginia mile record of 4:12.30 set back in 1977. Despite the windy and overcast weather conditions, Burcham took the lead at the 800 meter mark passing through in 2:07.61. Burcham would force the pace and lead until Chad Noelle out of New York took over with about 210 meters left in the race. Burcham would follow Noelle's move, but it would be Matt Jablonski from Maryland charging to win in 4:10.36. Chad Noelle was 2nd in 4:10.37, while Burcham finished a solid 3rd in 4:11.63. Jacob's last 800 meters was in 2:04.02. Jacob's mile time converts to a 4:10.17 1600 meters.

Burcham would walk away from the Penn Relays as the fastest West Virginia high school miler in state history. Jacob is certainly not done with records considering he is only a sophomore. Also, Burcham's time is ranked number #1 Sophomore in the Nation and number #6 among all grade levels.

Burcham will step back on the track next Friday at the MSAC Championships at Laidley Field in Charleston.

News article:

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x337880485/Burcham-runs-third-in-mile-at-Penn-Relays

4/29/11 Midland's 4x800 sets new Gazette Record

Despite not having sophomore sensation, Jacob Burcham, Midland's 4x800 meter relay team took to the track at the Gazette Relays on Friday evening. David Jobe would lead things off with a 2:01.97 and handoff a few meters back from Jefferson to teammate Brian Lawhon. Lawhon wasted no time and charged to the lead handing off in 2:00.32 to teammate Ryan Smith. Smith would extend Midland's lead with a 2:00.78 and handoff to Midland's final leg, Matthew Edmunds. Edmunds would finish in 2:01.60 for a total time of 8:04.77, which set a new Gazette Relay meet record.

Also running impressive for Midland was Jacob Reynolds who qualified for Saturday's 100 and 200 meters finals. His 100 meter qualifying time is tied for 1st with 2 other competitors. His 200 meter qualifying time of 22.73 ranks him 3rd. Reynolds will have a full day on Saturday starting things out in the morning with the 400 meters. He'll have 3 other events in the afternoon (100, 200, and 4x400 meter relay).

Daniel Parlock would PR in the Pole Vault with a leap of 12-0. Parlock was in a singing competition at the State Capital and sang in between his jumps. Tyler Salmons finished 6th in the 3200 meters with a respectable time of 9:43.94, while the Shuttle Hurdle relay team of Evan Shoemaker, Davey Freeman, Nate Moore and Niles Dailey ran a season PR of 63.54 for a 6th place finish.

After one day of events, Midland is tied for 2nd place with 22 points.

News article: http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/PrepSports/201104300005

4/27/11 Relays this weekend

A busy weekend is in store for the Cabell Midland Boys Track Team. Most of Midland's boys team will be heading to Laidley Field for the Gazette Relays, while Jacob Burcham is taking the long trip to Philadelphia, PA. Burcham is one of only 15 runners to be selected to compete in the mile run at the Penn Relays set for Friday at 6:00pm. The Penn Relays is the largest track meet in the world and includes athletes from elementary age up to the Master division. Burcham is the first Cabell Midland athlete to compete in the prestigious Penn Relays.

The boys will not only be attempting to make moves on the track, but also the dance floor too. This is also Prom weekend for Cabell Midland High School.

4/26/11 Egnatoff produces a Triple

Some of Midland athletes headed to the "Hill" at Huntington High School for a JV Invitational. These meets ensure that all Midland athletes get enough opportunity to compete during season.

Steven Egnatoff would start things off in the 3200 meters with a victory followed by an 800 meter victory later in the meet. Egnatoff also anchored Midland's winning 4x400 meter relay team giving him a triple victory for the evening. Other 4x400 relay members were Cade Mills, Josh Perry, and Josh Neal.

In the field events, Matt Kingery would take first in the Shot with a heave of 40-11. Teammate, Zach Sellards leaped 18-4 taking first in the Long Jump. Sellards added a 100, 200, and 400 meters runner-up performances giving him 34 points for the meet.

Gazette Relays, Penn Relays and Prom coming up this weekend. This will be an interesting weekend with high expectations set in place.

4/16/11 Midland splits team

Spring Break didn't stop Midland from practicing or competing. However, the team did split up on Saturday in order to give all athletes an opportunity to compete.

A select group went to Louisville for the Male Invitational, while a select group competed in the Ray McCoy Invitational at Huntington High School.

Once again, the weather was a challenge with gusty winds at both meets and rain was included in the Louisville meet. However, the boys still managed to thrown down some impressive performances despite the conditions.

In Louisville, Jacob Burcham would compete in his first 3200 meters of the season and went untouched in a state leading 9:21.82. He later anchored the winning Distance Medley cruising the 1600 in a comfortable 4:25. Teammates included Tyler Salmons (1200), Brian Lawhon (400), and Ryan Smith (800).

David Jobe would be the big surprise of the meet winning the 800 meters in a PR of 2:02.27. While Jobe was winning the 2 lap race, his teammate, Jacob Reynolds was winning the one lap race. Reynolds winning time of 50.80 in the 400 meters ranks number #1 in the state so far this season.

Back in Huntington, it would be Freshman Zach Sellards taking 2nd in the 100 meters with a time of 11.30. However, due to electronic malfunction, his time was hand held and can not be counted as a new Freshman record. His 11.67 in the trials would be just short of the 11.66 record set back in 2002 by John Saunders. Sellards would also place 2nd in the Long Jump with a leap of 19-1.50.

Midland's Shuttle Hurdle Relay Team of Davey Freeman, Evan Shoemaker, Niles Dailey, and Ethan Smith would take first place honors. Jeremy Waugh and Steven Egnatoff would lead Midland distance crew placing 3rd and 4th in the 3200 meters and 4th and 5th in the 1600 meters.

Other highlights for Midland were Evan Shoemaker (2nd High Jump & 3rd Long Jump), Daniel Parlock (3rd Pole Vault), Ethan Smith (3rd 300IH), Mason Dino (4th 400meters), Nile Dailey (4th High Jump), and Matt Kingery (4th Shot Put).

Next up for Midland is the Huntington JV Invitational, Gazette Relays and Penn Relays in 2 weeks. 

4/8/11 Midland produce at Hurricane Invitational

Cabell Midland boys team allowed most athletes to select only one event at the Hurricane Invitational in order to produce PR's for the season. It would allow the coaches to gauge the athletes current racing level and plan future training for the athletes.

Jacob Reynolds wasted no time in the 400 meters where he ran a state leading 51.40 victory. Avery Campbell would produce a 3200 victory in a season PR time of 10:02.14, while teammate, Matthew Edmunds, would take the 1600 meters in a PR of 4:30.98. The 4x800 team of Brian Lawhon, David Jobe, Jared King, and Steven Egnatoff would win in a state leading time of 8:23.67. Ryan Smith would make it a distance sweep by winning the 800 meters in 2:01.49.

Other noted Midland performances were Niles Dailey winning the 110HH in 16.32, Tyler Salmons 2:04.12 in the 800 meters, and Evan Shoemaker 3rd in the High Jump.

Spring Break begins for Cabell Midland, but practice and meets are set for the entire week. Some athletes will make the trip to Louisville for the Male Invitational, while the rest of the team will go to Huntington High School for the Ray McCoy Invitational.

4/2/11 Burcham opens with a 4:13.69

Jacob Burcham 1600 season debut of 4:13.69 at the Carlos Akers Memorial acknowledges that he is starting off ahead of where he left off last season. Despite the windy conditions and running by himself, Burcham impressive time should ensure him a spot at the prestigious Penn Relays at the end of April. He later came back in the 800 meters with a state leading time of 1:57.47.

While Burcham was setting fast distance times, teammate, Jacob Reynolds was making some noise himself in the sprint events. Reynolds 1st place time in the 200 meters was a respectable 22.92. Reynolds also was a winner in the long jump with a leap of 19-11.25.

Tyler Salmons set a new meet record in the 3200 meters with a time of 9:42.21. Midland's 4x800 team of Brian Lawhon, David Jobe, Jared King, and Matthew Edmunds ran to a first place finish with a time of 8:26.83. Midland would end the meet with a winning 4x400 victory with a time of 3:40.30. Team members were Jacob Burcham, Brian Lawhon, David Jobe, and Matthew Edmunds.

Midland would compile 120 points to take home the team championship trophy. 

3/22/11 Burcham Crowned "King"

On a warm, sunny, and breezy day at Cabell Midland's track, the boys spiked up for the 17th annual Cabell Midland's Boys King & Dukes event.

Jacob Burcham would lead the way by breaking a 9 year old record and setting a new one with a time of 51.05. He was closely followed by Jacob Reynolds in 51.46, David Bias in 51.47, and Ryan Smith in 51.55. All 4 runners went under the old record. 

Burcham was crowned "King" and class "Dukes" were the following;

Senior - Ryan Smith (51.55)

Junior - Jacob Reynolds (51.46)

Sophomore - Brian Lawhon (53.87)

Freshman - Jacob Cliborn (60.47)

In all, 19 athletes would crack the 60 second barrier.

Full results in meet section