UCBAC Track and Field

[runfan]

CMW had to go to Bo Manor. I must say this has been a weird track season, whoever made the schedule didn't know alot about track and field.

[niteterror]

CMW had to go to Bo Manor. I must say this has been a weird track season, whoever made the schedule didn't know alot about track and field.

I agree with you. I forgot that CMW had to go to Bo Manor for the divisional. What are they gonna do when its time to go to Elkton for the conference championship?

[niteterror]

Are there any predictions for next week's conference championships? This is probably one of those years where it is very close on both sides.

[Captain30785]

Definitely not a landslide on either side, which will make it one of the more entertaining UCBAC's in a while. Aberdeen girls and Perryville girls will be right there. Perryville boys have too much depth and coverage to be caught on the boys side I feel, but Edgewood could put some pressure on them.

[niteterror]

I definitely agree with you that it will not be a landsilde. I think Edgewood boys may sneak up on Perryville's boys. But Edgewood's problem is depth and that's how you win a meet like this one.

[niteterror]

I'm truly surprise that there is not a lot of talk about this year's outdoor track season. Is it just me or is there a lack of excitement this year? There is parody in the league this year which some folks have wanted and still there is no clamour. What is going on?

[Captain30785]

I'm right there with you in terms of the competitiveness of the conference this year. Many events are deeper than they have ever been in terms of quality. Not many followers of the UCBAC though I guess. I see alot of State Champion contenders coming from the UCBAC this year however, so I guess eventually they will get recognized.
Teror, the more I look at results and seedings, I don't see anybody who can hold a candle to Edgewood's boys or Aberdeen's girls, if they show up produce those same results. Both are built in the same basic mold, 6-8 really stellar athletes that can win or place in multiple events. You really don't need more than that to win, especially with as much pairity as we've seen this year. Enjoy the meet, I know I will!

[niteterror]

Congratulations to the Aberdeen girls and Edgewood boys for winning conferences on tonight. I am expecting some great things from both teams as they head into regionals and states.

[runfan]

The one thing that bothers me with post-ucbac region and state competitions is that the general public doesn't understand how different the levels of competition are at the state level. For schools like Bel Air, North Harford, Aberdeen, and CMW there is a whole different level at 3a versus 1a and 2a. The quality in each division maybe good, but the depth of the quality is not the same.

I looked at the 3a north division, and it is a bear for the harford schools.

[niteterror]

The one thing that bothers me with post-ucbac region and state competitions is that the general public doesn't understand how different the levels of competition are at the state level. For schools like Bel Air, North Harford, Aberdeen, and CMW there is a whole different level at 3a versus 1a and 2a. The quality in each division maybe good, but the depth of the quality is not the same.

I looked at the 3a north division, and it is a bear for the harford schools.

I could not agree with you more. 3A North maybe the toughest region to get out alive. I think Harford County will be fine if each team "do their thing." I'm looking for CMW to challenge Hereford in the distance and Aberdeen is right there in the field and sprints. NH is somewhat rebuilding but still have a few squeakers in the pole vault and distance. The great thing is the meet is in our back yard which I am so glad that we are not on 95 AGAIN! Good luck to all UCBAC teams next week. Our league is no two pony show anymore.

[Captain30785]

Who were the "2 Ponies" before???? UCBAC has had solid performers at the state level across all classifications since the beginning in my opinion. There will be several more state champions this year I think, from mutliple schools,1a, 2a, and 3a.

[niteterror]

Who were the "2 Ponies" before???? UCBAC has had solid performers at the state level across all classifications since the beginning in my opinion. There will be several more state champions this year I think, from mutliple schools,1a, 2a, and 3a.

I go as far back as 2005 when CMW was dominating along with Fallston. Now, there is more than four state champion caliber teams. Trust me, it has certainly come a long way.

[runfan]

My kids went to cmw in the early part of 2000, and cmw was dominating back then especially in the distance areas.

In my opinion the ucbac has helped the smaller schools more than the bigger. This year it seemed the schedule was set up for the smaller schools. More schools at meets means less participants which hurts the larger teams.

Also schools like Aberdeen, NH, CMW and such need more invites since their state meets will be so much more competitive.

[niteterror]

My kids went to cmw in the early part of 2000, and cmw was dominating back then especially in the distance areas.

In my opinion the ucbac has helped the smaller schools more than the bigger. This year it seemed the schedule was set up for the smaller schools. More schools at meets means less participants which hurts the larger teams.

Also schools like Aberdeen, NH, CMW and such need more invites since their state meets will be so much more competitive.

True, but at the same time competition is competition. I think when you can run, jump or throw against better competition, then it is to everyone's advantage. Just looking at 2A this year, it is really deep in the field. 3A on the girl's side is too close to call. It's a matter of how you step up your training. Most of the meets during the week are just dressed up practices so you work with what is given. Plus, some schools just want to compete within their strengths. So, it is what it is.

[Captain30785]

I'm not sure I follow the "larger teams get hurt by bigger meets" argument. No matter where you go and who shows up only 3 kids can compete for points. If we're talking about finding space for exhibition kids in meets then I guess I see the point, but if I had 140+ kids on the team, we could have a pretty good meet at practice everyday and would probably be more productive than trying to cram 15 kids in the 1600 at an UCBAC league meet. I think what we've seen over the past 8 years or so in the UCBAC is that all classifications of schools are subject to cycles of kids which leads to up and down years for some of the "perrenial powerhouses". I wouldn't necessarily say that the UCBAC has only helped the smaller schools though.

[niteterror]

Congrats to the Aberdeen girls track team on winning the 3A North Regional Championship.

[runfan]

Congrats to the Aberdeen girls I guess the old saying holds true having a good group of quality sprinters will beat a good group of quality distance runners.

Also I notice the real good girl from Franklin was dq'd in all of her events did something happen.

[niteterror]

Congrats to the Aberdeen girls I guess the old saying holds true having a good group of quality sprinters will beat a good group of quality distance runners.

Also I notice the real good girl from Franklin was dq'd in all of her events did something happen.

Apparently she participated in five events. She ran one extra event. By rule, whatever she participated in those points are negated.

[niteterror]

I am so happy about the success the UCBAC had this past weekend. In addition to Aberdeen girls team winning, both Perryville's team won, Harford Tech girls won and Edgewood's boys were runner ups in 2A East. This weekend should be a great one for the league. Unfortunately none of the local papers are saying ANYTHING about this and I am quite confused and upset. This is ridiculous!

[Captain30785]

We'll see what kind of coverage Pville boys get when they win 1A... Aberdeen's girls could hold their own in 3A as well.