Kent State HS Open #3 2008

 Nick Vena (NJ) throws a new U.S. #1 in shot put with 66-00.75 toss(Photo from NJRunner.com)What a weekened it was!  Results poured in from all across the country, and an incredible amount of new U.S. #1's were achieved.  In this week's Monday News & Notes section, we highlight a few more top high school competitions, post a few tid-bit pieces and talk about the week ahead.Monday News & Notes Highlights- Ohio Summaries: Akron Rubber City & Kent State Open- Chris Derrick runs 9:03.1 for 3200m at Proviso West Inv.- Some top PA/NY stars compete at Kevin Dare Inv.- UK H.S. Inv. video highlights are posted- Bob Gourley's weight throw lists are out- The Week Ahead: Big meets in NY, MA, VA, PA & MI

View video of the Friends' Invite 800 Meter Run by Jayson Jackson USATF Champs: Chanelle Price finished 12th in 2:08.39 and will not advance to the finals on Sunday. Georganne Way, Indiana Elite, finished 13th in 2:08.47. She was a 2003 Warwick Valley grad who won the 2003 AAA state title in the 800. Hyleas Fountain, a 2000 Central Dauphin East grad, won the long jump championship. (Photo by PennTrackXC) Top performances were recorded at the Kevin Dare Invite in the boys 200 and 1600 relay. Juan Steward, Cumberland Valley, recorded a US #2 time of 21.67 with his win in the 200 meter dash. Harrisburg won the 1600 meter relay with a 3:21.35, good enough for US #5. The DVGTCA Last Chance Meet scheduled for Friday evening at Lehigh University and the Bloomsburg University HS Inv #2, were both canceled because of the weather. The meets will not be held this year.