Buchanan High School
Track & Field (Boys & Girls)
"Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you." Deuteronomy 31:6
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Boys Wrap Up Article
Crean Lutheran boys track and field team sets five top 10 marks
And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
Ecclesiastes 4:12
Crean Lutheran High School’s boys track and field had some memorable meets before spring sports were cancelled throughout the state, said Coach Robby Cherry.
“The boys team set five top 10 marks on our all-time lists this season,” Cherry said. “The boys team lost to Cypress and Pacifica in our league dual meets, but they competed well, setting at least 49 personal best marks in those two meets.
“The top-scoring athlete for our team this season was Jack Fairchild, a sophomore standout hurdler and jumper. Michael Vasquez, a senior, was our second-highest individual scorer this season and was undefeated in the 800-meters in league competition.
Cherry had a message to the athletes who had their seasons cut short.
“The Lord does amazing things with faithful people in difficult circumstances,” the coach said. “Remember to continue being consistent and making good choices and remember that it is the Lord God who you are performing for. This reminds me of the bible verse from Colossians 3:23, ‘Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters."
Cherry talked about the seniors:
Andrew Deborde: “Andrew was our top thrower of the year. He was well on his way towards 40 feet in the shot put with several throws in the upper 30s already this season. I appreciate Andrew’s quiet competitive demeanor.”
CJ Koerber: “A leader on our team and one of our top boys distance runners. CJ competed well in his final meet of the season, finishing second place in both the 1,600 meter and 3,200 meter in the varsity competition against Pacifica.”
Gabriel Lauro: “Gabriel was a member of our 4x400-meter varsity team and one of the fastest sprinters on our team.”
Justin Takiguchi: “No one works harder in the weight room than senior Justin Takiguchi. All his hard work manifested into a nice pole vault personal record of 10-6 set in our first meet of the season. Justin was also a great leader and someone who served his teammates well.”
Michael Vasquez: “Michael ran every race with great intensity and fearlessness. Michael remained undefeated in the 800 meter race for our league competition this year and was hoping to be the league champion in that event.”
Girls Wrap-Up Article
Crean Lutheran girls track and field team had a bright outlook
Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6
Crean Lutheran High school’s girls track and field team had shown tremendous promise in the first two dual meets before spring sports around the state were cancelled.
“Our girls team was maybe one of the strongest all-around teams we have ever had,” said Coach Robby Cherry. “In the short season our girls team set 19 top 10 marks for our program and was on pace to contend for a league title this year. Our top six scorers this season were Leah Ellwein (junior), Kaela Brenner (sophomore), Kylie O’Rourke (senior), Marisa Maas (sophomore), Julie Koyamatsu (senior) and Elsa Ashmon (freshman).
“Leah was undefeated in our league in both hurdle events and Kaela was undefeated in league in the 1,600-meter and 800-meter, both athletes would have had a chance to be league champions in their events. Our girls team also would have had a chance to contend for a top-three finish at CIF finals this season as a team.”
Cherry had some encouraging words for his athletes who saw their seasons shortened.
“Remember to be consistent and put in the work every day,” he said. “On our team we tell a story about a farmer who lifts a cow every day. Remember to lift the cow and be consistent in your work always remembering to trust in the Lord in the process. In time of uncertainty it sometimes feels as though we are powerless, but the truth is that through consistent work and by trusting in the Lord we can experience a lot of growth and improvement. A verse which comes to mind is from Proverbs 3:5-6: ‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him and He will make your paths straight.’”
Cherry also talked about his seniors:
Julia Bharwani: “First year track athlete as a senior and we wish she could have joined us much sooner. Julia was just discovering her abilities as a distance and middle distance runner as the season prematurely came to an end.”
Megan Diaz: “Megan was one of our top two girls throwers and was a four year veteran on our team. Megan was a natural leader on our team, especially amongst our throwers. Megan had a very good start to her season in the discus event, breaking into the top 10 in our team’s records.”
Julie Koyamatsu: “Julie is a four year veteran as well for us, specializing in the pole vault and hurdles. Julie tied our school record in the pole vault with a jump of nine feet.”
Jasmine Lopez-Powers: “Jasmine was one of our team’s fastest sprinters and contributed to our 4×100 meter relays as well. Jasmine was always kind and hard working and was showing great improvement this season already.”
Kiley O’Rourke: “Kiley has had a tremendous impact on our team over the past two seasons. Kiley was one of the best 400-meter sprinters in the Empire League and was an outstanding relay runner as well. Kiley competed in CIF finals last season in the 4×400-meter and would have likely returned this year.”
Christina Volz: “One of our top female throwers this year. She managed to be in our top 10 all time in both the shot put and the discus. Christina was just beginning her second season with us and was improving quickly.”
Boys Track & Field Records
Track & Field Varsity Points
Coaches
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Mr. Robby Cherry - track & field Head Coach
"I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing." John 15:5
Education
Bachelors of Science Degree
Mathematics
Westmont College
Masters Degree
Education- Instructional Leadership
Lipscomb University
Experience
8+ years in education (math)
11+ years in coaching (cross country and track & field)
Hello and blessings to you in the name of Jesus. My name is Robby Cherry and I am entering my eighth year teaching at Crean Lutheran High School. I am excited to be returning to Crean Lutheran and feel extremely blessed to be teaching in this rich Christ-centered environment.
I will be entering my eighth year of teaching math here at Crean Lutheran. This year I will be teaching AP Calculus AB and BC. In addition to these classes I will also be involved in our school's math club, which is an outstanding academic club offered at Crean Lutheran led by some of our very own students. I am also honored to serve as Crean Lutheran's Math Department Chair. In this role I will be leading our math department to fulfilling our school's mission of proclaiming Jesus Christ through excellence in education.
This will be my eighth year coaching cross country and track and field at Crean Lutheran, and my third year as the Head Cross Country Coach and Head Track and Field Coach for the Saints. Overall, I will be in my eleventh year coaching these sports at the college or high school level. In particular I was a graduate assistant coach at Lipscomb University for two years and an assistant coach at Biola University for one year before coming to Crean Lutheran.
Please read below to find out more about myself and how the Lord has brought me here.
I feel privileged to have received a Christ-centered education from Westmont College, in Santa Barbara. At Westmont, I pursued my passion of studying mathematics and competing in cross country and track and field, but also grew in my faith tremendously. After four years of studies, I earned a bachelors of science degree in Mathematics. In addition to a degree I also met my wife Elizabeth, whom I have been married to for six years now! Together we have two children Lauren and Cameron who are a joy and amazing blessing to us.
Upon graduating I took a Graduate Assistant Coach position at Lipscomb University (a Christian University in Nashville, TN). This position consisted of two years of assistant coaching at an NCAA Division I University as well as two years of studying to earn a Masters degree. After completing the program I earned a Master’s Degree in Education with an emphasis in Instructional Leadership.
Having received degrees both in education as well as in mathematics, I felt a strong calling to teach math and coach at the high school level. In 2011 I was fortunate to be called not only to teach, but also to coach here at Crean Lutheran High School. I can’t describe what a perfect match Crean Lutheran has been for me over the past few years. It is clear to me that God is sovereign over bringing me to this place for His purposes. It is my hope reflect God's love in this place through education.
Contact:
robby.cherry@creanlutheran.org
(949) 916-0897 ext. 2104
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Girls Track & Field Records
CIF Finals Videos
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2018
Boys 1600m
Garrett Miller (5th place 4:24.27 )
Craig Odenwald (7th place 4:25.43 )
Girls 100m Hurdles
Megan Horn - (7th place 16.12 )
Boys 110m Hurdles
Jack Johnson (2nd place 15.38)
Girls 300m Hurdles
Collette Wang (9th place 49.66)
Boys 300m Hurdles
Jack Johnson (3rd place 40.79)
Boys 3200m
Peter Weiss (3rd place 9:37.82)
Garrett Miller (6th place 9:45.66)
Boys 4x400m
Jack Johnson, Robert Morris, Dylan Kochan, Tyler Johnson (6th place 3:30.96)
Girls Long Jump
Megan Horn (3rd place 17-9)
Girls High Jump
Christina Baker (5th place 5' 1")
Girls Triple Jump - video coming soon
Megan Horn
Sarah Fallon
2017
Boys 1600
Craig Odenwald (5th place 4:33)
Girls 100m Hurdles
Christina Baker (9th place 16.57)
Boys 110m Hurdles
Jack Johnson (4th place 15.68)
Boys 300m Hurdles
Jack Johnson (4th place 41.66)
Boys Pole Vault
Aaron Fink (6th place 12'0")
Girls Long Jump
Sarah Fallon (9th place 15'0")
Girls Triple Jump - no video available
Christina Baker (33'11")
2016
Girls Long Jump
Megan Horn (16'6")
Boys Pole Vault
Aaron Fink (5th place 12'0")
2015
Sean Pino (6th place 1:58.91)
Girls High Jump - no video available
Christie Kittleson
2014
Boys 1600m
Sean Pino (7th place 4:27.52)
Boys 800m
Sean Pino (4th place 1:58.47)
2013
Boys 1600m
Sean Pino (9th place 4:44.53)
Boys 800m
Michael Sciarra (8th place 2:01.01)
Boys Discus- no video available
Isaiah Hobus (133' 1")
Girls 400m
Maddie Beavers (9th place 1:00.07)
Girls 100m Hurdles
Tori Occhipinti (6th place 15.49)
College Athletes
CJ Koerber, Class of 2020, Clarkson University, Track & Field
garrett miller, class of 2019, westmont college, track & field and cross country
robert morris, class of 2019, concordia university irvine, track & field and cross country
craig odenwald, class of 2018, westmont college, track & field and cross country
peter weiss, class of 2018, george fox university, track & field and cross country
bryn williams, class of 2017, pacific lutheran university, track & field
mandy reyes, class of 2016, biola university, track & field and cross country
ariana sciarra, class of 2016, the master's college, track & field and cross country
sean pino, class of 2015, lipscomb university, track & field and cross country
tyler arnold, class of 2015, concordia university irvine, track & field and cross country
maddie beavers, class of 2014, westmont college, track & field
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2019-20 Boys and Girls Season Preview Article
Crean Lutheran girls and boys track and field teams reaching for high goals
And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
Ecclesiastes 4:12
Crean Lutheran’s girls and boys track and field athletes will be out to represent the school well and follow their mission to the Lord through the team’s Bible verse. “This verse teaches us the value of teamwork and cooperation when in a competitive environment,” said Coach Robby Cherry.
“We must learn to rely on one another and work together to accomplish our goals. Furthermore, the threefold cord represents our relationship with our teammates held together by our common relationship with the Lord. When Jesus is at the center of our relationships and at the center of our team we will be impossible to break. I hope to continue to put Christ first in everything we do at Crean Lutheran.”
Girls team
The team finished in a tie for second place in the Empire League last year and returns seven of its top nine scorers. The top returning scorers are Kaela Brenner, Leah Ellwein, Taylor Feldman, Julie Koyamatsu, Daelyn Mooney, Kiley O'Rourke, and Marissa Maas. “Kaela holds the school record in the 800m (2:19.90) and Daelyn holds the school record in the 100m (12.63),” Cherry said.
Boys team
The squad is the defending Empire League champion, winning the co-championship. “We graduated many top athletes from last season's team, but we are still returning a strong group of boys who will likely contend for top finishes in our league,” Cherry said. “Joseph Friske is our top returning scorer. His best event last season was the high jump.”
Seniors Michael Vasquez and CJ Koerber are “among the fastest returning distance runners in the league,” Cherry said. Also returning is Jack Fairchild, who according to Cherry, was the top scoring freshman in the Empire League last season.