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KIM LAMB/LVN photo Competing on the boys' team are, from left, Nate Helton, Alan Gray and Mike Goodrick.
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Lady Wave returnees include, from left, Kayleigh McAviney, Markesha Wilson, Stephanie Munger and Sarah Burton. KIM LAMB/LVN photo
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The Greenwave boys' track team is preparing for a season without Josh Mauga, a standout who graduated last year.
Mauga, who won regional titles in the shot put and discus and a state medal in the discus, now plays football for the University of Nevada.
Fifth-year boys' coach Steve Heck said his multi-talented team still has depth in the throwing events.
"We are deep in the throws, and we have more guys now, but they will have to step it up and make up the points," Heck pointed out.
He said the Greenwave will have more speed this year, and the former Fallon prep track star said the team is well rounded.
"We should be able to pick up points in a lot of different areas," he said.
According to Heck, the team has 38 boys on the roster. Five are freshmen.
Mauga, who won regional titles in the shot put and discus and a state medal in the discus, now plays football for the University of Nevada.
Fifth-year boys' coach Steve Heck said his multi-talented team still has depth in the throwing events.
"We are deep in the throws, and we have more guys now, but they will have to step it up and make up the points," Heck pointed out.
He said the Greenwave will have more speed this year, and the former Fallon prep track star said the team is well rounded.
"We should be able to pick up points in a lot of different areas," he said.
According to Heck, the team has 38 boys on the roster. Five are freshmen.
Because of an average number of athletes on the roster, Heck said Fallon will not have as much depth in the distance events, pole vault or high jump. As in past years, the Wave will rely on quality, not quantity.
"We have some strong talent," he added.
Heck said Brandon Hockenberry finished second in the triple jump at state last year. Three members of the 4x100 relay team who set a school record are also returning. They include Michael St. Germain, Joe Leon and Anthony Woller. Mauga rounded out the relay team last year. Heck said Patrick Coleman may step into that fourth position this year.
Leon will also be one of the top Greenwave sprinters this season.
Tanner Jones returns to the pole vault, while Jon Bridges leads the distance teams.
"Jon has high hopes to qualify for state," Heck said.
The Greenwave is not short of leadership. Heck said he has a good group of approximately 11 upperclassmen who can lead and motivate others.
Heck said he is pleased with the improvement shown by his athletes. He said Dante Jabines, for exmple, looks fast and strong. Another pole vaulter who shows promise is Greg Heck.
"We have some strong talent," he added.
Heck said Brandon Hockenberry finished second in the triple jump at state last year. Three members of the 4x100 relay team who set a school record are also returning. They include Michael St. Germain, Joe Leon and Anthony Woller. Mauga rounded out the relay team last year. Heck said Patrick Coleman may step into that fourth position this year.
Leon will also be one of the top Greenwave sprinters this season.
Tanner Jones returns to the pole vault, while Jon Bridges leads the distance teams.
"Jon has high hopes to qualify for state," Heck said.
The Greenwave is not short of leadership. Heck said he has a good group of approximately 11 upperclassmen who can lead and motivate others.
Heck said he is pleased with the improvement shown by his athletes. He said Dante Jabines, for exmple, looks fast and strong. Another pole vaulter who shows promise is Greg Heck.
For the first time in several years, Heck has depth with his throwers including Fletcher Bowman, Corey Coval, Travis Gibson, Robert Harrison, Chris Hinkey, Buster Litton, Doug Newman, John Swanson and Rick Bogdanowicz.
Heck said football coach Ray Holladay has encouraged many of his players to compete in track.
Prominent newcomers include Ryan Seley and Brogan O'Toole.
"Ryan is out for the first time He is a great athlete and will help us in several areas," Heck said. "Brogan is out from the cross country team and will help strengthen the distance team."
Heck said T.J. Pearce, a transfer student from McQueen, also looks strong in the distance events.
Reno and Hug may be the teams to beat this season. Heck said Reno is strong in the distance events, and Hug is loaded with talented runners.
"I expect Galena, McQueen and Reed to be strong as usual," Heck said. "There is a lot of good talent at several schools, but I don't see any dominate teams. There should be some great matchups."
Heck said football coach Ray Holladay has encouraged many of his players to compete in track.
Prominent newcomers include Ryan Seley and Brogan O'Toole.
"Ryan is out for the first time He is a great athlete and will help us in several areas," Heck said. "Brogan is out from the cross country team and will help strengthen the distance team."
Heck said T.J. Pearce, a transfer student from McQueen, also looks strong in the distance events.
Reno and Hug may be the teams to beat this season. Heck said Reno is strong in the distance events, and Hug is loaded with talented runners.
"I expect Galena, McQueen and Reed to be strong as usual," Heck said. "There is a lot of good talent at several schools, but I don't see any dominate teams. There should be some great matchups."
Lady Wave track
Lady Wave track coach Paul Orong may have a small number of girls competing this year, but his team has more athletes on the roster than what it did last season.
He has 11 returning athletes on a 26-person roster.
"We had only 12 girls at the end of last year," Orong explained. "We have a great attitude, and we like to work hard."
Orong said he will be able to place girls in almost every event this year.
The team's strength will include three jumpers who placed in the top six at regionals last year.
The 4x200 relay team set a school record in 2005, and every girl who ran the relay returns.
In assessing the weaknesses, Orong said the team has only five seniors.
Lady Wave track coach Paul Orong may have a small number of girls competing this year, but his team has more athletes on the roster than what it did last season.
He has 11 returning athletes on a 26-person roster.
"We had only 12 girls at the end of last year," Orong explained. "We have a great attitude, and we like to work hard."
Orong said he will be able to place girls in almost every event this year.
The team's strength will include three jumpers who placed in the top six at regionals last year.
The 4x200 relay team set a school record in 2005, and every girl who ran the relay returns.
In assessing the weaknesses, Orong said the team has only five seniors.
"We are very young," Orong stressed.
Sarah Burton, the best jumper in the Northern 4A, will compete in the long, triple and high jumps. Stephanie Monger and Amber Johnson are also long and triple jumpers, and each girl runs on the relay teams.
Orong said Kayleigh McAviney is the team's top sprinter in the 100- and 200-meter runs. She also runs on the relay teams and throws shot put.
Markesha Wilson brings her speed to the 100- and 200-meter springs and to the relays. Wilson is also a hurdler. Autumn Wassmuth is the team's top long distance runner in the 800-, 1600- and 3200-meter runs.
Orong said Jessica Thurber and Shoshone Campbell have shown the most improvement since last season in the shot put and discus. Sharina Robinson has been looking good in the hurdles, and Ire Holding will pole vault.
Prominent newcomers to the team are Jasmine Mauga, shot put and discus; Amanda Bracher, 800 and 1600 , Molly Moser, 800 and 1600; Pam White, hurdles; Alyssa Stephens, 1600 and 3200; and Catherine O'Toole, 300-meter hurdles and the 800.
Orong said Galena, Reno, Reed and Carson should be the top teams because of their depth.
"I would watch out for Elko," he said. "They are going to be real strong this year."
Sarah Burton, the best jumper in the Northern 4A, will compete in the long, triple and high jumps. Stephanie Monger and Amber Johnson are also long and triple jumpers, and each girl runs on the relay teams.
Orong said Kayleigh McAviney is the team's top sprinter in the 100- and 200-meter runs. She also runs on the relay teams and throws shot put.
Markesha Wilson brings her speed to the 100- and 200-meter springs and to the relays. Wilson is also a hurdler. Autumn Wassmuth is the team's top long distance runner in the 800-, 1600- and 3200-meter runs.
Orong said Jessica Thurber and Shoshone Campbell have shown the most improvement since last season in the shot put and discus. Sharina Robinson has been looking good in the hurdles, and Ire Holding will pole vault.
Prominent newcomers to the team are Jasmine Mauga, shot put and discus; Amanda Bracher, 800 and 1600 , Molly Moser, 800 and 1600; Pam White, hurdles; Alyssa Stephens, 1600 and 3200; and Catherine O'Toole, 300-meter hurdles and the 800.
Orong said Galena, Reno, Reed and Carson should be the top teams because of their depth.
"I would watch out for Elko," he said. "They are going to be real strong this year."
