Cole BriggsCollege Choice: University of Kentucky Events: 300 hurdles, 4x400 Years in Track: 3rd @ CHS & 6th overall
Best Track Memory: Getting 1st place in the 4x400 steeplechase & seeing JO jump over a guy as he raced to the finish!
Favorite Meet: Elk Relays
Favorite Concessions Food: Pizza & soft pretzel
Favorite Elks Track T-Shirt: 2011 Elk Relays
Favorite Quote: “Play like a champion today”
Favorite Theme/Motivation & Why: Pirate Up because I think it is really going to be the story of this year’s team, when we all come together as a team- that’s when we will have our greatest success!
Former athlete who influenced you the most:
Jon Overstreet
Advice to Teammates: Always do your best- work hard because what you put in is what you get out & run every practice like it’s your last.
Evan MillerCollege Choice: OSU Events: 200, 400 & 800
Years in Track: 4
Best Track Memory: Seeing my name on the indoor entry list junior year- I realized that I was moving up and could have some impact on the team. Favorite Meet: Elk Relays
Favorite Concessions Food: Hot Pretzel & Cheese
Favorite Elks Track T-Shirt: 8th Annual Criss & Rita Somerlot Field Event Classic Favorite Quote: “Know what needs to be done and go after it!”
Favorite Theme/Motivation & Why: Bring the Hammer- easy to get into the mindset and catchy Former athlete who influenced you the most: Evan Pennock- true meaning of a captain- he did what needed done! Advice to Teammates: Stay & think in the moment- seize the opportunities given to you because before you realize it, your time here will be over.
Jarrett BriggsCollege Choice: University of Kentucky Events: High Jump, 4x400 Years in track: 3rd @ CHS & 6th overall
Best Track Memory: Clearing 6’2 last year & being in a state runner up team in 2011.
Favorite Meet: OSU Indoor where is tied the school record & Dayton Relays
Favorite Concessions Food: Soft Pretzel w/cheese
Favorite Elks Track T-Shirt: White long sleeve from indoor 2011
Favorite Quote: “Are you here for something to do or to do something”
Favorite Theme/Motivation & Why: Bring the hammer because it was a huge motivator
Former athlete who influenced you the most: Matt Morgann because he was always looking after me
Advice to Teammates: Be confident, respect your teammates & try your hardest | Ifeadi OdenigboCollege Choice: Northwestern Events: 100, 400, 110 Hurdles & 300 Hurdles Years in Track: 8
Best Track Memory: Placing 3rd at the state meet in the 4x200 relay
Favorite Meet: Outdoor State Favorite Concessions Food: never have time to eat during meets Favorite Elks Track T-Shirt: Lock it Down from 2009 Favorite Quote: Slow & steady has never won a race! Favorite Theme/Motivation & Why: Lock it Down- I liked it because it tells me to protect what is mine Former athlete who influenced you the most: Michael Johnson Advice to Teammates: If you are not getting fast then you are not working hard enough.
Zack HouckCollege Choice: undecided (waiting till track is over) Event: Pole Vault Years in Track: 4
Best Track Memory: I have enjoyed everything so I would change nothing.
Favorite Meet: Florida Relays
Favorite Concessions Food: Gummies-any of them
Favorite Elks Track T-Shirt: Gold GWOC 2010
Favorite Quote: Give it all because then you have nothing to lose.
Favorite Theme/Motivation & Why: Bring the hammer- it was perfect for that team and year.
Former athlete who influenced you the most:
B Miller
Advice to Teammates: Always do your best & never say you can’t!
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