National Scholastic HS Nationals Sponsorship

MVS Sponsors High School Team at Nationals

Merrimack Valley Striders supported our coach Scott Ouellette's high school team for the second year in a row.  We encourage initiatives that promote youths' interest in running for life-long fitness and to build character by meeting the challenges of training and competition.  

Scott assembled a team to attend this year's National Scholastic Sports New Balance Nationals Track Meet held in Greensboro, NC on 6/16 to 6/18/2011. 

The following is a report from Coach Scott Ouellette:

The MVS High School team had a very impressive & successful weekend.  MVS places 3rd in the 4xmile Relay @ National Scholastic HS Outdoor Track Championship Meet held in Greensboro @ North Carolina A&T University.  

MVS ran a strong race and actually led the field with a lap to go before falling to a still impressive 3rd place, which allowed them to capture the bronze medal & National All-American status.

Participating for MVS were: Nathan McCarthy (junior), Patrick Coppinger (sophomore), Alexis Andujar (junior) and Mike Giardina (senior). 

All 50 states were represented at this meet and the competition was held over 3-days @ Aggie Stadium.  A record number of participants & spectators contributed to the meet sponsor New Balance, claiming this to be the most successful National Meet of all time.

MVS was also well represented in many other events including:

• Freshmen Mile
• Javelin Throw
• Sprint Medley
• Relay Shuttle
• Hurdle Relay

The attached pictures show the entire MVS crew outside of the "Dean Dome" @ the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill).  As part of the tour of the University, the student/athletes were able to view all of the impressive athletic facilities @ UNC.  The other attached picture is of the 4 All-Americans from the 4xmile relay dressed in there "crowns" and awarded t-shirts & medals.