News - Titan Distance

Will Kelly ('20) named USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week

Senior Will Kelly of the St. Olaf College men's cross country team was selected as the Everything Track & Field NCAA Division III Men's National Athlete of the Week, as announced by the U.S. Track...

Published on September 18, 2023 // Categorized under Alumni in the News

Starting Strong

Boys Cross Country opened their season with a win over Glenbrook North on Tuesday. The Varsity runners combined with the GBS girls for their annual District 225 Cross Country Relay. GBS prevailed 26-2...

Published on September 7, 2023 // Categorized under Cross Country 2023

July 2023 Alumni Update

Cross Country season is quickly approaching...Official practice starts Monday, August 7th. But, before we move on to the CC season let's wrap up what our alums accomplished this past year in the colle...

Published on July 18, 2023 // Categorized under Alumni Update

Coach: Meet Glenbrook South's longest standing record holder, and the track champion who broke it

There are some records that stand the test of time and, in doing so, become legendary in sports lore. Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak, Wilt Chamberlain's 50 points per game average for a season...

Published on July 12, 2023 // Categorized under Track 2023

'It really hasn't set in yet': Glenbrook South senior on winning state title in 300-meter hurdles

Two days later, Ryan Schaefer still couldn't quite believe it. On May 27 at the Illinois High School Association Class 3A boys track and field state finals in Charleston, Schaefer became Glenbrook So...

Published on June 1, 2023 // Categorized under Track 2023

Ryan Schaefer crowned State Champion in 300 Meter Hurdles!

Senior Ryan Schaefer became the 5th Glenbrook South Track and Field athlete to win a state title when he crossed the line first in the 300 Meter Hurdles at the IHSA State Championships this weekend. R...

Published on May 28, 2023 // Categorized under Track 2023

Many impressive moves at 3A Deerfield boys track and field sectional (Daily Hearld)

Glenbrook South's James Hiltebrand added to the family legacy at the Class 3A Deerfield boys track and field sectional on May 18. Fifteen 800-meter runners at the sectional had broken the landmark 2-...

Published on May 23, 2023 // Categorized under Track 2023

Boys track: Ryan Schaefer, Glenbrook South, have a day to remember (Daily Hearld)

Ryan Schaefer arced cleanly over the bar, sprang off the high jump pit and put both hands to his head, amazed at his accomplishment. It was that kind of day for the Glenbrook South senior at the John Davis Titan Invite May 5 in Glenview.

Published on May 8, 2023 // Categorized under Track 2023

"Coach: Glenbrook South volunteer track coach remains dedicated despite life's obstacles" (Daily Hearld)

This is one of those stories. The kind that makes me realize how fortunate I am to be able to write a column, and on an even more personal level (and somewhat selfishly) to benefit from the telling o...

Published on April 19, 2023 // Categorized under Titan Distance News

Alumni Will Kelly '20 has won MIAC Athlete of the Week for the Second Consecutive Week

For the second week in a row, the St. Olaf College men's track and field team collected both of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Men's Outdoor Track & Field Athlete of the ...

Published on April 18, 2023 // Categorized under Alumni in the News

First Invite of the Season!

This past Saturday the boys traveled to Schaumburg high school for the Mikias Tibebu Invite. GBS took 1st at the frosh/soph level with a solid mile from Cole Branstrom (4:43) and a blazing fast 2 mile...

Published on April 13, 2023 // Categorized under Track 2023

That's a Wrap to Indoor!

The Titans took on the other CSL South member schools at the CSL South Indoor Invite. The Titans had another successful week with many PR’s. Some notable distance performances include Cole Brans...

Published on March 23, 2023 // Categorized under Track 2023

The 2023 Indoor season is coming to a close!

The 2023 Indoor season is coming to a close. We will head to Evanston this coming Friday for the Indoor CSL Championships. The past few weeks we have been challenging a young group to step up and be r...

Published on March 12, 2023 // Categorized under Alumni Update

Another great week for the Titans!

This past Thursday, the Titans hosted Glenbrook North, Conant, and Highland Park in their third quad meet of the year! This meet marked another outstanding week for the Titans, with many personal best...

Published on March 7, 2023 // Categorized under Track 2023

Titans Tie for 1st at Titan Indoor Relays

The Titans hosted Glenbrook North, Deerfield, Conant, Maine West, and Fenton this past Saturday at the annual Titan Indoor Relays. It was another successful meet with the Titans tying Glenbrook ...

Published on February 27, 2023 // Categorized under Track 2023