Taunton Gazzette All-Scholastics

Congrats to Billy Sullivan and Jess Greco who were named to the Taunton Daily Gazzette All-Scholatics Cross Country team!!

Division 5 State Championship Results

Team Placements:
Girls - 24th/27
Boys - 16th/27

Varsity Girls:
Jesssica Greco - 99th: 23:12
Stacie Linfield - 121st: 24:41
Katie D'Onofrio - 126th: 24:33
Brittany Alioto - 142nd: 26:46
Allison Alioto - 163rd: 26:46
Melanie Morris - 168th: 28:25
Rebekah Sargent - 176th: 27:28

Varsity Boys:
Billy Sullivan - 46th: 18:19
Max Marcotte - 85th: 19:02
Michael Tierney - 108th: 19:30
Mason Roulliard - 11th: 19:32
Cam Eisnor - 117th: 19:44
Tom Hanlon - 137th: 20:00
Brian Acker - 15th: 20:50

TVL AWARDS ANNOUNCED!!

CONGRATS TO NORTON'S BILLY SULLIVAN WHO WAS VOTED A TVL ALL-STAR FOR THE 2011 CROSS COUNTRY SEASON!! WELL DONE BILLY!

ALSO, CONGRATS TO THE NORTON GIRLS AND BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS WHO WERE EACH VOTED #1 IN SPORTSMANSHIP IN THE TVL!! ONCE AGAIN EVERYONE, THIS SAYS A GREAT DEAL ABOUT YOUR CHARACTER!

MSTCA INVITE RESULTS: Sullivan & Tierney Shine!

Congrats to Billy Sullivan who placed 7th overall in the Sophomore 5K with a time of 18:06 (5:50 pace)!

Congrats to Mike Tierney for placing 8th overall in the Freshman 3K with a time of 11:12 (6:00 pace)!

Other results:

9th Grade Girls 3K
Laura Carlson - 85th: 15:46
Melanie Morris - 108th: 17:07
Marissa Eisnor - 124th: 19:51

9th Grade Boys 3K
Eric Sanford - 49th: 11:59
Sean Eykle - 52nd: 12:01
Troy Parker - 86th: 12:53
Mike Travers - 92nd: 12:56
Tony Chen - 125th: 13:45
Ben Skotny - 135th: 14:04
Noah Beauchamp - 141st: 14:19

10th Grade Girls 5K
Jess Greco - 43rd: 23:40

10th Grade Boys 5K
Josh Kelleher - 53rd: 20:17
Brandon Durocher - 89th: 21:45
Nathan DiOrio - 91st: 21:48

11th & 12th Grade Girls 5K
Stacie Linfield - 123rd: 24:47
Katie D'Onofrio - 124th: 24:48
Brittany Alioto - 141st: 25:05
Allison Alioto - 197th: 27:22
Bekah Sargent - 200th - 27: 34

11th & 12th Grade Boys 5K
Cam Eisnor - 75th: 19:06
Mason Roulliard - 79th: 19:11
Tom Hanlon - 199th: 21:26
Evan DaSilva - 204th: 21:35
Nick Skotny - 225th: 22:14

Norton's next meet will be the DIVISION 5 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS this Saturday at Franklin Park in Boston.

TVL Results

Girls Varsity 5k:

1. Dover-Sherborn: 51
2. Medfield: 57
   
3. Hopkinton: 78
   
4. Westwood: 84
   
5. Holliston: 86
   
6. Ashland: 171
   
7. Medway: 193
   
8. Norton: 226
   
9. Bellingham: 226+

40th - Jess Greco: 25:03
43rd - Stacie Linfield: 25:14
44th - Katie D'Onfrio: 25:34
48th- Laura Carlson: 28:36
51st-Bekah Sargent: 29:14
53rd-Melanie Morris: 29:30

Girls Freshman 2.2 Miler:
40th - Marissa Eisnor: 23:40

Boys Varsity 5K:

1. Westwood: 31
   
2. Medfield: 37
3. Hopkinton: 68
4. Dover-Sherborn: 117
5. Medway: 142
6. Norton: 152
7. Holliston: 158
8. Ashland: 223
9. Bellingham: 223+

12th - Billy Sullivan: 18:40
28th -Mike Tierney: 19:17
33rd -Mason Roulliard: 19:33
38th -Cam Eisnor: 19:54
41st -Brian Acker: 20:19
48th-Tom Hanlon: 21:57
49th-Troy Parker: 22:11

Boys Freshman 2.2 Miler:
4th - Sean Eykle: 14:12
5th - Eric Sanford: 14:12
13th - Mike Travers: 15:08
22nd - Tony Chen: 16:05
25th - Ben Skotny: 16:20
29th - Noah Beauchamp: 16:46
37th - John Munger: 19:18

Boys Junior Varsity 5K:
33rd - Caleb Tripp: 21:39
37th - Nathan DiOrio: 21:45
40th - Josh Kelleher: 21:48
42nd - Chris McCready: 21:51
44th - Evan DaSilva: 21:52
68th - Nick Skotny: 23:16
74th - Brandon Durocher: 23:38
90th - Austin Cheda: 24:30
101st - Dalton Weir: 25:22

Norton's next meet will be the MSTCA Invite at the Wrentham Developmental Center on Saturday, November 5th.

Check Out the New Track Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!

http://norton.patch.com/articles/track-and-bleachers-opening-ceremony-video#video-8241785

A CLOSE Win and a CLOSE Loss In Norton's Last Regular Season Matchup VS Medway

The Norton girls pulled out a VERY close win against Medway yesterday beating them 28-29. It came down to the last 400 meters of the race and the Norton girls took 2nd, 5th-8th and a very gutsy performance from Laura Carlson and Becca Sargent to displace Medway's fifth runner.

The boys took a tough loss by one place with the score being 28-27 Medway. Billy Sullivan and Mason Rouillard took 1st and 2nd place overall and edged out Medway's top runner by a half of a second. Mason Rouillard got a PR on the day running a 5:41 pace. Other PR's on the day were Eric Sanford, Josh Kelleher, and Nathan DiOrio.

A special mention goes out to Troy Parker who placed for varsity today as well. Congrats on earning a varsity letter Troy!

Placements on the day:

GIRLS:
2.) Jess Greco
5.) Stacie Linfield
5.) Brittany Alioto
7.) Allison Alioto
8.) Katie D'Onofrio
10.) Laura Carlson
11.) Becca Sargent

BOYS:
1.) Billy Sullivan
2.) Mason Rouillard
6.) Brian Acker
9.) Cam Eisnor
10.) Max Marcotte
11.) Mike Tierney
12.) Troy Parker

Norton's next meet will be away at McCarthy Park in Medfield for the TRI-VALLEY LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP Tuesday, November 1st.

Norton Boys Beat Holliston for the 2nd Time in History!

The Norton boys XC team had a fantastic meet against close-ranked Holliston today beating them 17-40. Norton's Billy Sullivan took charge and won it for the Lancers with a 5:42 pace per mile over the 2.85 mile course. Close behind Billy were teammates Max Marcotte (5:45 pace) and Mason Rouillard (5:46 pace) in second and third. The boys had 5 boys place in the top six!

This was only the second time in Norton's history they have beat Holliston in the Tri-Valley League! Congrats boys on a great run today!

The Norton girls struggled to follow suit. Norton's lead runner Jess Greco placed first again for Norton and broke up the Holliston sweep placing 5th overall. The girls lost 47-16.

Placements on the day:

GIRLS:
1.) Jess Greco
2.) Brittany Alioto
3.) Stacie Linfield
4.) Allison Alioto
5.) Katie D'Onofrio
6.) Melanie Morris
10.) Becca Sargent

BOYS:
1.) Billy Sullivan
2.) Max Marcotte
3.) Mason Rouillard
4.) Cam Eisnor
5.) Mike Tierney
6.) Brian Acker
7.) Tyler Anderson

Norton's next meet will be away against MEDWAY this Wednesday the 26th.

Norton Trounces Randolph in Non-League Matchup!

The division 5 Norton girls and boys cross country teams beat division 4 Randolph in easy fashion today. The girls won 15-45 and the boys won 15-50. The girls placed the top 6 and the boys placed the first 17 before letting any Randolph runners come in.

Jess Greco, once again, was 1st for Norton with a PR 7:06 pace (20:34 for 2.9 miles) and worked with captain Stacie Linfield, who was close behind her by the finish. The girls team had 8 personal records on the day!

Max Marcotte was back to his winning ways barely beating Billy Sullivan at the line by one second to take the overall spot. Both Norton athletes ran a blistering 5:32 pace over the 2.9 mile course for new personal records. Twenty two boys ran personal records today, while six boys ran a sub-six minute per mile pace.

Placements on the day:

GIRLS:
1.) Jess Greco
2.) Stacie Linfield
3.) Alison Alioto
4.) Brittany Alioto
5.) Katie D'Onofrio
6.) Melanie Morris
10.) Becca Sargent

BOYS:
1.) Max Marcotte
2.) Billy Sullivan
3.) Mason Rouillard
4.) Brian Acker
5.) Cam Eisnor
6.) Mike Tierney
7.) Tyler Anderson

Norton's next meet will be away against HOLLISTON on Wednesday the 19th.

Westwood Handles Norton

The Norton boys & girls XC teams took another loss in Westwood on Wednesday. The girls lost 48-15 and their varsity team was broken up once again by Norton's lead runner Jess Greco in 6th place. The boys lost 35-19 taking places 5-8, and tenth. Sophomore Billy Sullivan led for Norton with a 5:57 pace per mile over the 2.9 mile course.

PR's (personal records) on the day for Norton included: Marissa Eisnor, Noah Beauchamp, Austin Cheda, Evan DaSilva, Josh Kelleher, John Munger, Troy Parker, Ben Skotny, Mike Tierney, Caleb Tripp, & Dalton Weir.

Placements on the day:

GIRLS:
6.) Jess Greco
11.) Brittany Alioto
12.) Stacie Linfield
13.) Alison Alioto
16.) Katie D'Onofrio
19) Laura Carlson
20.) Marissa Eisnor

BOYS:
5.) Billy Sullivan
6.) Max Marcotte
7.) Mason Rouillard
8.) Mike Tierney
10.) Cam Eisnor
11.) Tyler Anderson
14.) Brian Acker

Norton's next meet will be away against non-league competitor Randolph High School.

Dover-Sherborn Takes Care of Norton

The State contending DS girls cruised past the Norton girls easily with an almost perfect score of 15-49. Jess Greco (Norton) broke up their perfect score. The boys score favored Dover-Sherborn 23-38. Sophomores Billy Sullivan (first for Norton) and Max Marcotte (second for Norton) placed 2nd & 3rd overall.

Norton Varsity Placements were as follows:

Girls Placements:
7.) Jess Greco
14.) Stacie Linfield
18.) Katie D'Onofrio
20.) Brittany Alioto
24.) Melanie Morris
25. Laura Carlson
26.) Becca Sargent

Boys Placements:
2.) Billy Sullivan
3.) "Waxy" Maxy Marcotte
10.) Cam Eisnor
11.) Mike Tierney
12.) Mason Rouillard
14.) Tyler Anderson
17.) Tom Hanlon

Norton's next meet will be AWAY against WESTWOOD on Wednesday 10/5.

NORTON TRACK BOOSTERS 5K REGISTRATION AVAILABLE NOW!!

Online REGISTRATION can be done at:

https://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1989564

Or you can print the below form and send with check made out to "Norton Track Boosters" to:

JoAnne D'Onofrio
3 Hadley Road
Norton, MA 02766

REGISTRATION: A $20 (5K) / $10 (1 Mile) non-refundable entry fee prior to November 7th, 2010, $25 (5K) / $10 (1 Mile) thereafter. Make checks payable to “Norton High School Track and Field Boosters,” and mail them to: Norton High School XC & Track and Field 5K c/o Joanne D’Onofrio, 3 Hadley Road, Norton, MA 02766. Race day registration from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the Mansfield Holiday Inn.

RACE DIRECTOR/INFORMATION: Kent Taylor (508) 789-8791

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Street Address:___________________________________________________


City, State, Zip:___________________________________________________


Phone#:_________________________


E-mail:_____________________________________________________


Age:__________Date of birth:__________________Gender: (circle one ) Male or Female


Race (check one): 5K_____ 1 Mile Fun Run (12 & Under):________


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WAIVER OF LIABILITY: I know that running is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I assume all risks including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, and the effects of weather, traffic and road conditions, all such risks being known and accepted by me. In consideration of your accepting my entry, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, do release and discharge the City of Mansfield, the City of Norton, the Mansfield Holiday Inn, all persons and/or sponsors, their directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives, and successors officially connected with this fundraising event from and against all damages and/or actions which might arise out of my traveling to, participating in, and returning from this event. PUBLICITY WAIVER: I grant permission for photos, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.

Participant Signature: _______________________________________________Date:________________

(Parent/Guardian must sign if participant is under 18 years of age)

2ND ANNUAL ROAD RACE INFORMATION

The 2nd Annual Norton Track Boosters 5K Road Race/
Walk& 1 Mile Kids Fun Run

Sunday, November 20th, 2011
@ 11:00 a.m. 5K / 10:15 a.m. 1 Mile (Rain or Shine)

Mansfield Holiday Inn at 31 Hampshire Street in Mansfield, MA 02048 (Mansfield Industrial Park)

SUMMARY: The Norton Track & Field Boosters was established in the fall of 2009 by a group of ambitious parents eager to provide the best services, equipment, gear, etc. to the Norton cross country and track and field athletes. Portions of the race proceeds will go toward senior scholarships and local area food banks.

COURSE: A mostly flat, fast wheel measured USATF certified 3.1 mile course. The course is open to all runners, walkers, and wheelchair athletes. The race will start at the side of the Holiday Inn. TIMING: Rick Kates Timing.

AMENITIES/ AWARDS: MICROFIBER T-SHIRTS to the first 150 pre-registered participants. After 150, t-shirts will sell on race day for $15.00. New running shoes to the overall first place female and male runners donated by DB Sports (North Attleboro). Turkeys and Medals to the top three finishers in six age group categories male & female (18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+), as well as to the top Norton finisher. There will be medals to the top three finishers for girls and boys in the Kids 1 Mile Fun Run (12 & Under). Look also for our post race food, drinks, and raffle!

REGISTRATION: A $20 (5K) / $10 (1 Mile) non-refundable entry fee prior to November 7th, 2010, $25 (5K) / $10 (1 Mile) thereafter. Make checks payable to “Norton High School Track and Field Boosters,” and mail them to: Norton High School XC & Track and Field 5K c/o Joanne D’Onofrio, 3 Hadley Road, Norton, MA 02766. Race day registration from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the Mansfield Holiday Inn.

RACE DIRECTORS/INFORMATION: Kent Taylor (508) 789-8791 or www.nhstrackandfieldroadrace.blogspot.com

Norton Boys Clean the Ashland Clockers! Many HUGE PR's On the Day!!

The Norton Lancer boys cross country teams almost swept the Ashland Clockers with a near perfect score of 15-49. Norton took the top 6 places with all the top six athletes running a SUB-SIX MINUTE PER MILE PACE! Almost every athlete on both teams (girls & boys) got a personal record! The boys move their record to 2-2 on the season.

The Norton girls put up a strong fight but came just short with a score of 29-26. Almost every girl achieved a big PR!

Norton Varsity Placements were as follows:

Girls Placements:
3.) Jess Greco
4.) Stacie Linfield
6.) Alison Alioto
7.) Brittany Alioto
9.) Katie D'Onofrio
11.) Becca Sargent
12.) Laura Carlson

Boys Placements:
1.)"Waxy" Maxy Marcotte (5:46 pace)
2.) Billy Sullivan (5:47 pace)
3.) Mason Rouillard (5:57 pace)
4.) Brian Acker (5:58 pace)
5.) Cam Eisnor (5:58 pace)
6.) Tyler Anderson (5:59 pace)
8.) Mike Tierney (6:09 pace)

Norton's next meet will be AWAY against Dover-Sherborn on Wednesday 9/28.

ANNUAL CAR WASH ANNOUNCED!

The Norton Cross Country Boosters are hosting their annual car wash this Saturday September 24th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm.

It will be at the McDonald's in the Roche Brothers parking lot in Norton.

Donations are accepted!

Hope to see you there!!

Medfield Cruises Past Norton; 3 Norton Boys Go Sub-6!

Medfield cruised past Norton easily with a perfect 15-50 score on the girls side and a 17-41 score on the boys side.

3 Norton boys ran sub six minute per mile paces in the race with their best races on the season: Max Marcotte, Billy Sullivan, and Mason Rouillard.

Norton Varsity Placements were as follows:

Girls Placements:
9.) Jess Greco
15.) Stacie Linfield
17.) Alison Alioto
21.) Brittany Alioto
24.) Katie D'Onofrio
33.) Becca Sargent
34.) Melanie Morris

Boys Placements:
5.) "Waxy" Maxy Marcotte
6.) Billy Sullivan
8.) Mason Rouillard
10.) Brian Acker
12.) Cam Eisnor
13.) Mike Tierney
15.) Tyler Anderson

Norton's next meet will be HOME against Ashland on Wednesday 9/21.

Hopkinton Reinforces Why They are Called the Hillers With An Easy Win Over Norton...

The Hopkinton Hillers cruised up their hilly course to beat the Norton girls and boys soundly. The girls lost the meet 44-17 and the boys lost 49-15.

Norton's Jess Greco ran a good race and broke up the girl's top 5 placing 4th overall, while Stacie Linfield took 6th overall.

Norton's Waxy Maxy Marcotte placed 7th overall on the boys side to prevent the Hillers from a perfect score.

Norton Varsity Placements were as follows:

Girls Placements:
4.) Jess Greco
6.) Stacie Linfield
9.) Alison Alioto
12.) Katie D'Onofrio
13.) Brittany Alioto
15.) Becca Sargent
18.) Melanie Morris

Boys Placements:
7.) "Waxy" Maxy Marcotte
12.) Mason Rouillard
13.) Billy Sullivan
4.) Tyler Anderson
5.) Mike Tierney
6.) Cam Eisnor
8.) Tom Hanlon

Norton's next meet will be HOME against Medfield on Thursday 9/15.

Sophmores Greco and Marcotte Lead the Teams to Victory!

The Start

Max Marcotte Leading the Race (and Overall Winner)

Allison Alioto Trudges Through the Wet Course

Jess Greco Leads and Wins the Race for the Lancers

Stacie Linfield a Close Second Place Behind Greco

Freshman Melanie Morris (front) and Laura Carlson (rear) Experience Real Cross Country

End of the Race Gathering

The Norton girls and boys cross country teams won their first match against the Bellingham Hawks today! The girls won 18-45 and the boys won 15-49!

Sophomore Jess Greco won it for the girls with Stacie Linfield a close second behind.

Sophomore Max "Waxy" Marcotte won it for the boys with 4 of his teammates within 7 seconds of him. The boys took places 1-6!

Girls Placements:
1.) Jess Greco
2.) Stacie Linfield
4.) Alison Alioto
5.) Brittany Alioto
6.) Katie D'Onofrio
7.) Becca Sargent
8.) Melanie Morris

Boys Placements:
1.) "Waxy" Maxy Marcotte
2.) Billy Sullivan
3.) Mason Rouillard
4.) Tyler Anderson
5.) Brian Acker
6.) Mike Tierney
8.) Cam Eisnor

Norton's next meet will be away against Hopkinton on Monday 9/12.

2011 Schedule Posted!!

Look to the right to see the 2011 schedule posted ------>

1st Practice is Thursday, August 25th @ 10:00 a.m.

Pre-season schedule:
Thursday 25th: 10:00 a.m.
Friday 26th: 10:00 a.m.
Monday 26th: 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday 27th: 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday 28th: 10:00 a.m.
Thursday 29th: 10:00 a.m.
Friday 30th: 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday 6th: 2:30 p.m.

Norton Track and Cross Country Participate in Norton's 300th Anniversary Parade!

Norton XC & Track Scholarship Winners Announced!!

Congrats to the following athletes who were selected by the Norton Cross Country and Track and Field Boosters to receive scholarships* of $400.00 a piece:

~Annie Ledbetter

~Jill Wry

~Keegan Campbell

~Tim Johansmeyer

~Mike Gillis

~Jon Sicard

*(Winners of the scholarships were selected by how many seasons of cross country and track and field they participated in, how they represent themselves, their team, and the school, participation in fundraising activities, and completing the scholarship application form.)