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Harman, Shemluck wrestle downstate Saturday, February 20 was the end of an era for the Maine South wrestling team. That weekend Brett Harman and Brad Shemluck, two of the most successful wrestlers in the recent history of Maine South wrestling, saw their last action at the State Meet in Champaign, Illinois. In fact, they turned out to
be the best duo in Maine South wrestling, totaling over eighty wins between them this season. Harman's meet was the crowning achievement of his illustrious career as he finished fifth in the state at 135 pounds and received All-State recognition. In his second trip to state, he won his first two matches before losing in the quarterfinals. Then he came through the bottom bracket to take the fifth position. Shemluck also won his first match in Assembly Hall but fell in the next round. It was hisfirstappearance at the meet after coming through an Brett Harman and Brad Shemluck extremely tough Southwards file photo sectional meet.
All-State wrestler Bret Harman gets the edge on another opponent. photo courtesy of Eyrie All of the program is extremely proud of their achievements. Said coach Fallico, "It is fitting that these two made it down there. They are the ones who have put in the hardest work in both the ofi'season and in practice." Each of them worked out ev-
ery day in the offseason a^ twice a day in the regular season to prepare for the rigors of the matches. This hard work resulted in numerous school records for each that will ensure their lasting legacy, including Harman's place on the school's wall of fame.
Girls' track prepares for indoor conference meet by Anna Kurtz As the conference meet culminating the indoor season draws near, the girls' track team continues their preparation. Each dual meet, triple meet or invitational is an opportunity to improve speed or form. Maine South hosted their first meet on February 11 against Simeon, Good Counsel and Resurrection. The Hawks took second in the meet behind Simeon. The distance events accumulated several high scores, beginning with the 4 x 880 yd relay which placed first in 11:17.7. Freshman Kelly Haas was victorious in the 1600 run with a time of 6:17.5. Senior Gina Kremer also had an excellent race, running the 880
yd run in 2:46 in order to finish second. The 440 yd runners had a good meet as well. Senior Amanda Wolf took second in the 440 yd open race while the 4 x 440 yd relay earned second place. The following Friday was the annual Hawk Invite. Maine South took several first places in this meet as well. Senior Shayna Robinson won the shot put with a throw of 32'3". The hurdle team race, in which the times of four hurdlers are added for the team score, also won in 36.3. The 4 x 440 yd relay finished off the meet with a victory, running 4:34.2 for another first place. Junior Jennifer Sagat also did well in the 3200 run, a race included only in invitationals. Sagat captured second
with her time of 13:20. Senior Cara Cordaro took third in the 880 yd open with 2:48. Running against the Mother McCauley and Fenwick teams on February 23, Maine South tied with Fenwick for second place. The Hawks ran an excellent 4 lap relay, winning in 1:15.5. Robinson was victorious once again in the shot put competition with a distance of 33'. Junior Theresa Weritz returned to competition after injury to take second in the 50 yd dash with a time of 6.8. Lina Liu^ excelled in the difficult triple jump, comi| in second with a jump of 30'2". In the coming meets the Hawks hope to be able to fend off all illnesses and injuries in order to be in the best shape possible.