“Projected Top 2012 Iowa HS T&F Teams” Interview – with Tim O’Neill, head girls track coach, Davenport Assumption HS Girls, 3A Division
1. Keys to your success as a team in 2012? Staying Healthy with our Sprinters, adding some depth in those events and getting points from our distance crew
2. Team goals for 2012? Class 3A State Champions
3. Strongest event areas? Sprints
4. Top returning athletes (and their class & event(s))? Maddie Irmen, Rose Ripslinger, & Emma Bassier in the Sprints; and Remi Ricciuti in the 400 M Hurdles
5. Top newcomers (and their class & event(s))? Clare Carroll(9) 200-800M, Riley Behan(9) 800-3000M, Lexi Flynn(11) 200-800M, Danielle Moore(11) 400-800M
6. Other top teams in your division? Solon, Dubuque Wahlert, Decorah and Mt. Vernon