2012 Wayne Invitational Preview
2012 Wayne Invitational Preview - Girls -- 2012 Wayne Invitational Preview - Boys
*Athletes and events entered for each athlete are subject to change at the discretion of their coaching staff. This preview was written the weekend before by looking at teams entered and top athletes in each event from the various teams*
Teams participating: Archbishop Alter Knights, Bellbrook Eagles, Vandalia Butler Aviators, Carroll Patriots, Centerville Elks, Chaminade Julienne Eagles, Fairmont Firebirds, Hilliard Bradley Jaguars, Hilliard Davidson Wildcats, Lebanon Warriors, Mason Comets, Miami East Vikings, Miamisburg Vikings, Middletown Middies, Cincinnati Mt. Healthy Fighting Owls, Northmont Thunderbolts, Piqua Indians, Princeton Vikings, Reynoldsburg Raiders, Springboro Panthers, Stivers School for the Arts Tigers, Thurogood Marshall Cougars, Tippecanoe Red Devils, Trotwood-Madison Rams, Troy Trojans, Westerville North Warriors, Xenia Buccaneers, Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions (Girls), St. Xavier Bombers (Boys), Cincinnati Mt. Notre Dame Cougars (Girls), St. Charles Prep Cardinals (Boys), Columbus School for the Girls Unicorns (Girls), *Defiance Bulldogs, *Greenville Green Wave, *Western Brown Broncos, * Napoleon Wildcats, *Xenia Christian Ambassadors, *Clinton-Massie Falcons, *Cincinnati Turpin Spartans, *Waverly Tigers, Wayne Warriors (*Partial teams/Select athletes*)
Conferences represented (17): Central Catholic League, Greater Western Ohio Conference, Greater Catholic League, Western Buckeye League, Southern Buckeye Athletic/Academic Conference, Northern Lakes League, Metro Buckeye Conference, South Central Ohio League, Fort Ancient Valley Conference, Southern Ohio Conference, Southwestern Buckeye League, Dayton City League, Ohio Capital Conference, Greater Miami Conference, Cross County Conference, Central Buckeye Conference, Northern Lakes League
Defending Event Champions returning;
Taylor Reid of Mason (G 100h)
Khara Walker of Mason (G 200m)
Jacob Dumford of Westerville North (B 800m)
Rachael Mahle of Springboro (G 3200m)
Courtney Ballard of Wayne (G PV)
Michael Shiverdecker of Wayne (B PV)
Devanae Mitchell of Chaminade Julienne (G LJ)
Tia Jones of Chaminade Julienne (G SP)
The 2012 Wayne Invitational will be a true balance of sprints, hurdles, distance and field events. The team championship is truly up for grabs, for both boys and girls. Let's break down the events: