Athlete of the Week goes to Julia Weithofer of East Longmeadow indoor track
Bill Wells, The Republican, February 18, 2012 6:30 a.m.

Julia Weithofer, East Longmeadow indoor track - JULIA WEITHOFER, East Longmeadow indoor track

Class: Junior

Accomplishments: Helped Spartans repeat as Pioneer Valley Interscholastic Athletic Conference champion; easily won long jump with a leap of 17 feet, placed third in the 55-meter dash in 7.62 seconds and ran the second leg of the winning 4x200 relay team.

Of note: Also plays soccer and outdoor track; considering a career as a veterinarian.

INTERESTS/FAVORITES

Athlete: Alex Morgan of USA women’s national team

Event: Long jump

Sneaker: Nike

Pre-meet habit: Eats a asiago bagel from Panera Bread the day of meets

IMMEDIATE REACTION

Weithofer on how she thought she performed at the championship meet: “I did better than I thought I would in the 55 because all season I was running in the 7.7s and I ran a 7.62, which was a surprise for me and a reward for me. In the long jump I didn’t think I’d get 17 feet again but I did.”

Weithofer on East Longmeadow repeating as regional champions: “It was a reward for all of us. It was awesome to win it all.”

LOOKIE WHAT WE HAVE HERE!

Red Robin, Red Raven, Kazbah and CSI bring home the BLING and break a school record in the process 1:48.06 in the 4 x 200!

Picture THIS!

OPTION ONE

This was by far our finest hour. Red Raven showed us the way this time. Let's not overlook the relay connection of Jelly, V-Sizzle, Champipple and Red Robin who sealed the deal. Celebrate in style this weekend (heck, go to Olive Garden again and run up a $430 bill!). I don't care.

Monday we have to get prepared for the State Sectionals on Friday. Team meeting after school and then back to work. We'll have two visitors with us from New Leadership.

We wanted it even more than last year and we got it...but we ain't done!

LEAGUE CHAMPIONS AGAIN

Led by Juniors Pooh Bear and Red Raven, the Ladyspartans held off a very upset minded South Hadley Tiger team in a thrilling contest. Seventeen personal best performances were achieved along the way.

Next up are the Western Mass Championships.

STILL A TOPIC OF CONVERSATION!

It's been two years since Mount Everett has left the Ladyspartans for the promised land of Morgan State. Today she is still a topic of discussion at meetings.

It's all about respect, baby (AND the Western Mass Meet record in the Triple Jump!)

Go Morgan State Bears!