Hard to contain the excitement and the emotions that I have. You work all year and set expectations for kids - and they didn’t disappoint! Congrats to an amazing group of athletes that left a LASTING LEGACY @ ONW! Thank you!KS 6A GIRLS STATE CHAMPIONS!!!
It was a special day for a special group of kids. They competed, they supported each other and they won the first state track and field Championship in ONW History. They will always hold a special place in my heart.
Coaching is a passion. My staff is very passionate about coaching kids. I’m so fortunate to work with some of the best. The ultimate payoff - relationships with athletes and coaches. Thanks for an amazing ride this year. I
Finally - my coaching staff…NONE of this happens without this group of people. Extra hours after practice, timeless commitment to coaching kids to get better and being an example to our student athletes! Thank you!
This group of boys was so fun to coach. Tough, competitive, hard working and resilient. They were 3rd at the state meet - highest place in ONW history! Congrats Boys!!
The ONW Raven Girls Track and Field team scratched and clawed their way to 80pts and a 2nd place finish at the state meet!! So many amazing things! Congrats girls!
Congrats go out to the ONW Girls team as they got 2nd place at the State Track and Field Meet!! It was an amazing ride, so glad I could be on it with these amazing girls. Thanks!!
NEW SCHOOL RECORD ALERT!!
@kyarnell77
throws 141’8” to set the school discus record - just edging out teammate
@val_galligan
who threw 141’5” which also broke the record. Looking forward to the upcoming battles over the course of the season.
And saving the best for last…the Raven Shot Put team of Val Galligan, Adrienne Locke-Garcia and Kendall Yarnell go 1-2-3 highlighted by a NEW SCHOOL RECORD by Val Galligan with a throw of 42’00.5” - just edging out Adrienne @ 41’11”. The are 1-2 in the entire state of KS!!!
It was a long grueling weekend but worth every second of it. So many things happened and the emotional highs and lows are crazy! I have a lot to post about - but have time a couple hours on hand as WE travel back from Wichita…
Congrats to Maddie Righter for committing to run track and field at Kansas State University! I’m looking forward to watching her grow as a student and an athlete!
The Ravens Track and Field team had an unbelievable weekend full of School Records, PR’s, State Medals and memories that will last a lifetime! I am thankful and blessed for the opportunity I get to coach some of the best kids I’ve been around.
ONW Ravens Track and Field had a great Regional meet with 30 qualifiers. Both teams finished 2nd and are looking to make some
@noise
in Wichita next weekend!
The ONW Girls Track team finishes 3rd at the state meet!!! These senior girls were on the podium ALL 4 YEARS!! Congratulation and thanks for your dedication to ONW Track!!
Back to Back Sunflower League Champions!! Couldn’t be more proud of these amazing hard working girls. So many stepped up when they needed to! Congrats.
Bret Beard stole the show during the 800m run! Not only did he win in SCHOOL RECORD TIME - 1:53.23 - he set the 70 year old SMN Relays record. He has the
#1
time in KS and
#49
in the US! Congrats Bret - you deserve it! (Rare picture of a smile-usually it’s game face!)
State Champion Alert!! Val Galligan defends her state title in the Javelin! She is now a 2 time State Champion!! Congrats! Jillian Huckabey picks up a 5th place finish and Emmy Sher 10th.
The girls 4x800 relay team of Brynn Lewis, Kate Schneider, Olivia Norris and Lydia McGlocklin ran 9:39.32 a NEW SCHOOL RECORD (by 14 seconds) and
#4
in Kansas. Congrats Ladies!!!
State Champion
#2
-
@val_galligan
in the Javelin! (3 time state champion!). This time she brought along with her
@jillianhuckabey
with a 4th place finish. So proud of these 2 amazing Senior Athletes!!
New School Record in the girls 4x400m Relay - Brynn Lewis, Andie Hafner, Olivia Cooper and Lydia McGlocklin - 4:05.36!! So proud of you and the work you have put in!
The ONW Raven Track and Field teams kicked off the season last night. It was great to get back out and start competing - even if it was cold and rainy. Results to follow...
So proud of
@bret33beard
for representing ONW Track and field at the
@FestivalofMiles
in the 800m run. New PR of 1:52.98!! Congrats Bret and best of luck at UMKC!
A big thank you to the City of Olathe for recognizing the ONW Girls Track and Field State Champions!! I’m so lucky to have had the opportunity to coach these amazing student athletes!!! Thank You Girls!!!!!!
The girls 4x100m Relay of Ashlyn Gaughan, Olivia Cooper, Cassidy Boyd and Michena Aritus place 3rd at the KS State Meet!! Great job ladies! Shout out to Elle Williams for running in the prelims.
The boys 4x800m relay team set a school and meet record! 8:02.09! It’s the
#1
time in Kansas! Congrats!!
Andrew Tracy, Braeden Beard, Bret Beard, Cole Morris.
@val_galligan
has gotten off to an unbelievable start this season. She took 1st in the Javelin - 161’, NEW SCHOOL RECORD AND
#3
throw in the nation! 1st in Discus - 140’ - NEW SCHOOL RECORD. 1st in SP - 38’8.5”. Congrats Val!
@val_galligan
there aren’t enough accolades to begin to express the absolute stud Val is. State Champion Softball, 3 time Jav Champ, 2 time Discus Champ, 1 time Shot Put Champ and 2-time T&F Team Champ! Congrats on a stellar Career!
To kick things off the boys 4x800 relay team of Alex Ling, Jack Beard, Jackson Kuhl and Bret Beard ran 7:53.24 - a NEW SCHOOL RECORD,
#1
in KS and
#24
in the NATION!! Congrats boys - that’s an amazing accomplishment!
Jaleesa McWashington jumped 19’8” to win the Long Jump. That jump is a new school record,
#1
in Kansas this year and in the top 10 in the history of Kansas track and field!! She also won the Triple Jump and placed 3rd in the 300 hurdles. Congrats!
Brynn Lewis continues to shine…and improve! The freshman ran a NEW SCHOOL RECORD of 59.81 in the 400m dash! Congrats Brynn - you are truly a blessing to coach!
Olathe Northwest powers through for 10-4 win over Campus, wins the 6A softball state championship.
Kendall Yarnell, Taylor Johnson and Bre Severino each go yard. Val Galligan arrives in time for final after winning some more gold at state track.
#KSHSAACovered
x
@CapFed
@kyarnell77
has been such a vital part of our success - all while balancing being a State Champion Softball Player! What a stud! Thank you
Kendal for everything you did for our program. 3rd in Shot Put and 2nd in Discus!
#Legend