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Neilski's Class 2A Boys Track State Meet Watch List

Malik Lee(sr) leads a talented senior class for Brooks.

(state sectional mark)

Long Jump
22-1 Victor Taylor(sr), King
21-5 Lonnie Washington(sr), Calumet

4x100
42.61 Robeson
43.02 North Lawndale
43.19 Phillips

110 hurdles
15.03 Imani Payton(jr), North Lawndale

100 meter
10.93 Jamal McNeeley(sr), Kelvyn Park
11.05 Lonnie Washington(sr), Calumet
11.20 Terry Magee(jr), North Lawndale
11.36 Sharvon Johnson(so), Phillips

800 meter
1:56.54 Malik Lee(sr), Brooks

4x200
1:29.98 Robeson

400 meter
49.69 Byron Kelley(sr), Brooks
49.98 Deshaun Jordan(sr), North Lawndale
50.09 Brandon Riley(jr), Morgan Park
51.46 Jeremiah Watson(sr), Urban Prep/Bronzeville

300 meter hurdles
39.00 Imani Payton(jr), North Lawndale
39.18 Daniel Medrano(sr), Brooks

200 meter
22.01 Deshaun Jordan(sr), North Lawndale
22.21 Terry Magee(jr), North Lawndale

4x400
3:29.76 Robeson

1:58.8 for Malik Lee of Brooks at CPS South Conference Meet

Results

Ahmad Bradshaw of Brooks Comitts to Army

Ahmad Bradshaw(5-10,185lbs) of Brooks comitted to play football for United States Military Academy at West Point (USMA), also known as West Point, Army.

The 5-10, 185lb dual threat quarterback led Brooks to one of its best football seasons ever as Brooks advanced to the state quarterfinals and finally won the Illini-Heartland conference.

I've personally seen Bradshaw play. He is dangerous with both his arm and his leg. "My idol is Peyton Manning," said Bradshaw. He is a smart thrower who makes right decisions and seldom throws ill advised throws. Running wise, he is has some speed, toughness, and athleticism. He also high jumped last year on Brooks track team.

Furthermore, I can attest to his character both on and off the field as he carries and represents himself well at all time.

Congrats to Bradshaw as he furthers his football career.

Brooks Holds off Steinmetz to Take Group B

Dominic Masciopinto(sr) and Steinmetz took Brooks down to the final event- the 4x400 before falling short by only 7 points.

Full Group B Results

Brooks at Lake Michigan Invite

Malik Lee(sr) runs a 4:30.27 in the 1600 meter run. I'm almost certain that is a Brooks school record.

Long jump
20'04" Luther Lockwood
19'04.50" Kenneth Crosby

55
6.86 Clifton Lloyd

1600
4:30.27 Malik Lee

800
2:03.43 Daniel Medrano

4x4
3:30.43 Crosby,Medrano,Lee,Kelley

http://harriersolutions.com/results/lakemichigan13/index.asp?Type=Evt

Lonnell Poole Invitational

Results

Fast First Meet for the CPS

CPS Impressive at Niles West City Meet #1


Start of the first heet of the varsity 600 meter run. Jeremey Rainey-Brown(sr-left front) and teammate Juan Aguirre(jr-front center) of Payton finished 1-2 in the heat. Malik Lee of Brooks ran one of the fastest times in years for a CPS runner in the 600 with an unofficial time around 1:26.

Overall, the CPS looked pretty good at the Niles West City Meet #1, the first major indoor track meet for many CPS teams. Here are just some of the highlights (when someone has full results please send them to Publisher@LaneTechFan.com and I'll put it up.) (All times are VERY VERY unofficial hand times and could be off).

• 800
  Patrick Brennan(sr) of Northside Prep is the first CPS runner in with a time of 2:09. Sam Lasota(so)of Payton, Luis Gomez(jr) of Lake View, and new name Matthew Tomaszewski(sr) of Taft all ran well with times around 2:15'ish. Tomaszweski is vastly improved over last year when he was a 2:30 type 800 meter runner from Taft. More on him in future articles.
• 4x160
  North Lawndale wins with a very unofficial hand time of 1:15. If that time holds in the official results, that is faster than North Lawndale's(and the CPS) season best indoor time in the event from last year of 1:16.5 It will also be one of the fastest run by any CPS team in years. Brooks, running in a different heat than North Lawndale, also ran well as they won their heat with a time of 1:18'ish. They did it without the services of one of their top sprinters Ahmad Bradshaw(sr)  who was not at the meet. Tall man Daniel Medrano(sr) showed great speed. Medrano can do it all for Brooks. He hurdles, and can run anything from the 160 to the mile.
• 600
  Malik Lee(sr) of Brooks blazes with a 1:26. Again, one of the fastest times in the CPS since David Timlin ran a 1:26 for Lane Tech in 2011. Guys, a 1:26 is so fast, that is about a 1:57 800 meter pace. Jeremy Rainey Brown(sr) and Juan Aguirre(jr) ran Leaderboard cailber tyep times as they ran about a 1:36 to finish 1-2 in the fast heat. Ironically, Lee was placed in the slow heat because he was the only Brooks runner in the event.
• 400
  Jeremiah Watson(jr) of Urban Prep won his heet in dominating fashion with a time of 52.9. Who is Watson? A lot of people on this board may not be too familiar with him, but believe me this man is a force. He ran a 50.62 at the class 2A state prelims last season- AS A SOPHOMORE.  He is big, built and very talented. Look out for him as the season heats up.

With 2 laps to go in the 1600 meter run, Malik Lee(sr-left) of Brooks and Justin Suh of Niles North lead. Lee, who ran 1:59.89 indoors in the 800 last year won the race in an unofficla time of 4:52.

• 1600
  Malik Lee(sr) of Brooks runs a 4:52 to win the varsity race. He beat out Niles North veteran distance runner Justin Suh of Niles North. Taft sophomore Abraham Tobias (so) made some noise by winning the 1600 meter run at the sophomore level. His time of 4:59 or 5:00 is good enough to make the varsity Leaderboard. That is the first time I can remember a Taft runner making the varisty Leaderboard in a distance event.

These were just some of the story lines in this very exciting first meet. I'm curious to hear what you all have to say. If you have something to say, please comment.

 

Chris Head Fired as Boys Basketball Coach at Brooks

Brooks boys basketball coach Chris Head was relieved of his duties as head coach of the Brooks boys basketball team. No reason was given, although the move came swiftly and unexpectedly.

Returning CPS Class 2A Boys Track All-State Finishers

Malik Lee(sr) of Brooks returns after finishing all-state last year in the 800 and the 4x400.

Below is a list of CPS runners who are returning this year after finishing all-state at last year's class 2A state boys track meet. I listed the place they finished last year and their mark from last year. Class year are the athletes current class I also listed relay legs who are returning.

note: Not all of the teams may necessarily be in class 2A this spring in track.

4x100
7. 42.79 - Fenger
Joshua Cephus(sr)  - is only returning leg

3200
3.    9:22.29 Jamison Dale(sr)- Jones
5.    9:33.34 Luke O'Connor(sr)- Jones

100
2. 10.65 Jamal McNeeley(sr)- Kelvyn Park

800
9. 1:57.83 Malik Lee(sr)- Brooks

4x200
4. 1:30.01- Fenger
Joshua Cephus(sr) - Fenger - is only returning leg

1600
7. 4:23.45 Jamison Dale (sr.), Chicago (Jones) 

200
1. 22.00 Jamal McNeeley (sr.), Chicago (Kelvyn Park)

4x400
5. 3:23.00  Chicago (Brooks)
    Malik Lee (Jr.), Byron Kelley (Jr.), Daniel Medrano (Jr.)

As you can see the CPS has 7 returning athletes who finished all-state last year in class 2A boys track.

Jamal McNeeley(sr) of Kelvyn Park returns as the defending state champ in the 100 meter and the runner up in the 200 meter. He will get a lot more attention this year now that teammate Brian Carter has graduated. McNeeley could dominate the CPS in any sprint event he chooses.

Joshua Cephus(sr)of Fenger is the only returnee from a Fenger team that scored in the 4x100 and 4x200. Fenger will need to find adequate replacements if it wants to get times close to what they did last year. If they do not focus on relays, you may see Cephus in the individual 100 and/or 200.

Brooks will be strong this year both at the state and city level. They return 3 all-state runners in Malik Lee(sr), Daniel Medrano(sr), and Byron Kelley(sr). Lee ran a 1:57.83 to place 9th in state last year in the open 800. Medrano is tall, versitle, and athletic. He could run a number of events and relays. He also hurdles. Kelley is a strong 400 runner.

Jones returns all-staters Jamison Dale(sr) and Luke O'Connor(sr). It's too early to say what they will run at state this year. I do know that Jones has several athletes from their state championship cross country team that will aid in the decision making. Dale and O'Connor could run 1 or 2 open individual distance events or who knows maybe even do a relay or two. Every action that Jones takes from here on out will be heavily scrutinized.

 

Sun-Times 2012 All-City Football Team

Egypt Johnson(right, 6-2,230lbs,sr, LB) is one of 5 Brooks players to make the all-city team.

2012 ALL-CITY FOOTBALL TEAM
OFFENSE
Pos.  Player                        School                 Ht. Wt. Yr.
QB    Ahmad Bradshaw      Brooks                   5-11 175 Sr.
RB    Sharoid Roach           Simeon                  5-9 166 Sr.
RB    Devon Sanders*         Robeson                5-10 190 Sr.
FL    Cleveland Clark           Brooks                   5-7 165 Sr.
WR  Terry McDonald            Raby                      5-11 175 Sr.
TE    John Gardner               Simeon                  6-4 205 Sr.
OL    Jonathan Harris           Morgan Park          6-2 230 Jr.
OL    Derrick Jackson           Robeson                6-3 280 Sr.
OL    Jon De La Cruz            Lane                      6-1 225 Sr.
OL    Devante Lee                Simeon                  6-5 250 Sr.
OL    Martin Shine                Taft                         6-1 220 Sr.

DEFENSE
Pos.  Player                         School          Ht. Wt. Yr.
LB    Antoryo Barton*            Harper           5-10 180 Sr.
LB    Egypt Johnson              Brooks           6-2 230 Sr.
LB    Reggie Spearman         Simeon           6-1 215 Sr.
LB    Carl Young                    Orr                  5-10 190 Sr.
DB   Joshua Smith                 Brooks            6-0 170 Sr.
DB   Darnell Crockwell           Simeon           5-9 160 Jr.
S      Jamal McDowell*           Orr                  5-10 180 Sr.
S      Quinell Johnson             Marshall          6-2 185 Sr.
DL    Khairi Bailey                  Morgan Park   6-4 265 Sr.
DL    Johnny Daniels             Foreman          6-4 260 Sr.
DL    Kendall Moore              Simeon             6-5 270 Sr.

SPECIAL TEAMS
Pos. Player                 School         Ht. Wt. Yr.
K    Jesus Miranda*     Brooks          6-0 140 Jr.
P    Jack McLaughlin    Lane            6-3 190 Sr.
KR  Lorenzo Herbert    Harper         5-9 170 Sr.
PR  Darien Henderson Hubbard      6-0 180 Jr.
*Repeat selection

Honorable Mention: Charles Bournes, Morgan Park; Alex Bressler, Payton; Elcee Burke, Simeon; Christopher Carpenter, Raby; Jabari Dunn, Robeson; Travis Hank, Young; Leon Harmon, Brooks; Lance Robinson, King; Santino Thomas, Hubbard; John McCain, Brooks; David Underwood, Vocational; Eric Williams, Julian