I was away for a few days and returned last night to find that the Boston Globe had published their 2008 All-Scholastics for the spring season. Frequently, I have mixed feelings about the Boston Globe's selections because they have been known to leave out deserving athletes (e.g., Jess Barton 2007, Emily Mepham, Robert Gibson 2008). But I have come to realize that they should not be viewed as the be-all, end-all validation of athletic accomplishments. instead, they are a nice addition to other honors and opportunities to shine.
Having said that, I couldn't agree more with the selections of Jim Blackburn and Steve McChesney as the Div I Boys and Girls Coaches of the year. The Newton South girls team won the state championship and had an overall amazing season. The Newton North boys came within 2 points of the state championship and set a high standard of excellence all year, through dual meets, the state relays, and the end-of-season championships.
Although Steve and Jim coach in very different ways, each brings a vast reservoir of experience, knowledge, and caring to the task of inspiring and guiding high school track and field athletes. Congratulations to both of them!
(By the way, it seems odd that both coaches have been forced to use the same beat up track at Newton South H.S. this year.)
Many congratulations as well to Bay State athletes making the All-Scholastic honor roll: Milton's Paul Connor in the 400, Brookline's David Wilson in the 2-Mile, Newton North's Adam Bao in the Triple Jump, and Newton North's Carolyn Ranti in the 800.
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Thanks Jon. Let's not forget Adam Bao in the TJ. Nobody on our team deserved it more.
I can't believe I forgot Adam, since his was the first name I read as I looked over the article! Adam had a tremendous outdoor season and his state meet performance speaks for itself.
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