6th Annual Oakland Dual
2011 Schedule of Events
Jumping Performance List
Throwing Performance List
Running Performance List
Both the men's and women's track and field programs will be in action over the weekend as Detroit will host Oakland on Saturday at Titan Field. Field events will begin at 4:00 p.m. while running events will get underway at 4:30 p.m.
“It is great to host a true home meet here at the corner of McNichols and Livernois,” head coach Guy Murray said. “This marks our fourth year of hosting the meet and it is still a great feeling. We always perform well as everyone gets to compete for the team and in front of the home crowd.”
Alumni, students, and fans of all ages are welcome to attend the 6th Annual UDM-Oakland Dual for free on Saturday. Special activities include a Tommy Titan vs. Oakland Grizzly Kid's Race (100m - 9 & Under), an alumni / open / student mile run, and a senior day presentation for both the men's and women's programs.
“Track and field is a unique sport and I enjoy getting everyone involved with the kid's race and open mile,” Murray explained. “Those two additions make the meet an event for all to enjoy. We are looking forward to a great day.”
Those seniors being recognized this year include
Brian Greenhoe (Sand Lake, MI, Grant),
Deonte Osayande (Detroit, MI, Winans Academy),
Earnest Cleary (Detroit, MI, Ferndale ),
Kevin Smalley (Gladwin, MI, Gladwin),
Lesley Hanna (Exuma, Bahamas, Coakley),
Matt Mahler (Thorold, ON, Denis Morris Catholic),
Patrick Liederbach (Petoskey, MI, Petoskey), and
Ryan Ayala (Coopersville, MI, Coopersville) for the men's team.
The women's team has four seniors. They are
Katie Taylor (Emmett, MI, Yale),
Kirstin Mooney (Stirling ON, St. Theresa Catholic),
Kristie Ferrans (Carleton, MI, Monroe), and
Sequoyia Calhoun (Belleville, MI, Belleville). The presentation for the senior class will be held towards the end of the meet. It will take place between the open run and the final two relay events which close the meet.
A year ago, the men's team defeated Oakland 105-78. The Titans won 12 events for the win. Leading the way for Detroit was
Vushaun Landrum (Windsor, ON, Sandwich Secondary). Landrum won four events including the 100-meter dash (10.91), 200-meter dash (22.76), long jump (22-3.75) and he was a part of the winning 4x100-meter relay team (42.71).
Lesley Hanna, the reigning Horizon League Runner of the Week, won the 400-meter dash at the dual a year ago (49.32). He also took top honors in the high jump (6-4).
Patrick Liederbach grabbed a first place finish in the mile with a time of 4:19.50. Other Titans looking to return victorious include
Kevin Smalley and
Ja'Quan Patterson (Ypsilanti, MI, Ypsilanti). Smalley won the steeplechase with a time of 10:09.56, while Patterson earned top ranks in the triple jump with a distance of 41-7.25.
The women's team was narrowly defeated last year by the final score of 94-89.
Amanda Hollern (Grand Rapids, MI, Catholic Central),
Sequoyia Calhoun,
Sarah Martinez (Grand Blanc, MI, Flint Powers), and
Susan Kalkstein (New Kensington, PA, Burrell) all took first place victories against the Grizzlies.
Hollern won the 200-meter dash in 26.93 and was second in the 100-meter dash clocking in at 12.87. Calhoun took first in the 400-meter dash (58.74), and Martinez claimed the top spot in the 800-meter run (2:23.53). Off the track, Kalkstein won the triple jump with a leap of 37-5.75.
Kirstin Mooney had a pair of second place finishes a year ago. Mooney ran 59.57 in the 400-meter dash. Later on that day she ran 1:07.41 in the 400-meter hurdles.
Mooney stayed busy as she also helped Detroit win the 4x400 meter relay. The team of
Megan Miller,
Tressanique Hampton (Flint, MI, Southwestern Academy ),
Olivia Smid (Ann Arbor, MI, Whitmore Lake), and Mooney clocked in at 4:03.17 to take the win. Detroit's other relay win came in the 4x100. The group of Calhoun, Hollern, Kalkstein, and
Sharonda Vesey (Westland, MI, Romulus) won with a time of 4:03.17.
Notes:
6th Annual Dual Meet
Past Scores:
2010 Men: Detroit 105 – Oakland 78
2010 Women: Oakland 94 – Detroit 89
2009 Men: Detroit 102 – Oakland 62
2009 Women: Detroit 106 – Oakland 63
2008 Men: Oakland 89 – Detroit 81
2008 Women: Detroit 86 – Oakland 46
2007 Men: Detroit 82 – Oakland 63
2007 Women: Detroit 104 – Oakland 55
2006 Men: Detroit 65 – Oakland 60
2006 Women: Detroit 69 – Oakland 39
