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Riding for MS.... Each year, the National MS Society puts together a bike ride aimed at raising money for research, keeping with the mission of eradicating Multiple Sclerosis from the face of the planet. This year, Jerrod Jones, formerly of Van Horn and son of John and Vicky Jones, will be riding from Houston to Austin in the BP MS150 and it will be a very special occasion because he will be riding in the name of one of his longtime friends, Mike Ward, and his cousin, Robin Gates, both of whom are stricken with this disease.
The bike route is 180 miles and will be a physical trial, but it is much more important than a simple exercise of heart health and lung capacity. The impact of this disease has hit very close to home in Jerrod’s group of family, friends and hometown and it’s imperative that we do something to fund the ongoing research effort for a cure. Bottom Line: We need your support for this ride. Any donation that you would be willing to contribute would greatly benefit the cause - no matter how small. On the internet, the MS Society has made it so easy to give: |
- Last Thursday, the Van Horn Eagle track teams traveled to Iraan to compete in the District Track Meet.
The girls team ran well but did not place in the meet, however, the boys team placed 2nd behind district champ Iraan amassing some 87 points.
Coach Luis Garcia reported that all three of our relay teams will be advancing to region as well as our 100 meter hurdler, 100 meter dash runner, our 300 meter hurdler,our shot put guy and one girls relay team.
Shown below is how our kids did at the District Meet:
Boys Division:
400 Meter Relay: Team of Jesus Baca, Ricky Ramirez, Leo Hapeman, and Alex Baca took 2nd Place with a time of 43.85 seconds. Regional qualifier
100 Meter Hurdles: Roman Corrales took 2nd Place with a time of 15.85 seconds. Regional qualifier
100 Meter Dash: Ricky Ramirez took 2nd Place with a time of 11.27 seconds. Regional qualifier
800 Meter Relay: Team of Jesus Baca, Alex Baca, Leo Hapeman, and Ricky Ramirez took 1st Place with a time of 1:32.12. Regional qualifier
300 Meter Hurdles: Roman Corrales took 2nd Place with a time of 41.5 seconds. Regional qualifier
1600 Meter Relay: Team of Jesus Baca, Alex Baca, Roman Corrales, and Alex Virdell took 1st Place with a time of 3:33.59. Regional qualifier
Discus: Jermanicus Stanford took 6th Place with a toss of 120’ 1”.
Shot Put: Jermanicus Stanford took 3rd with a throw of 42’ 7 3/4”. Regional qualifier
Triple Jump: Alex Virdell took 7th Place with a jump of 37’ 6 1/2”.
Girls Division:
400 Meter Relay: Team of Marina Ramirez, Gloria Quintana, Aubry Durbin, and Brizelda Urias took 5th Place with a time of 55.7 seconds.
800 Meter Run: Alex Quintana took 5th Place with a time of 2:46.5
800 Meter Relay: Van Horn girls team took 6th Place with a time of 1:59.69.
400 Meter Dash: Janice Martinez took 4th Place with a time of 1:04.76.
1600 Meter Relay: Team of Brizelda Urias, Diana Padilla, Alex Quintana, and Janice Martinez took 2nd Place with a time of 4:30.58. Regional qualifier
Discus: Sabrina Gonzales took 7th Place with a toss of 77’ 9 1/2”.