June 2 Edition
The Bridgeport News

by Jeff Toquinto
News Editor

When it comes to Bridgeport High School's track
program, Jeff Weimer has seen it all. Along with
experiencing the high of competing at the state track
meet, he's also experienced the low of missing out due to injury.
Last week, Weimer was part of another high. He was one
of four Bridgeport High School track athletes - Grant
Burton, Alex McElfresh and Philip McElfresh were the
the others - that signed to continue their track
career at West Virginia Wesleyan College.
"I talked to their coach (Jesse Skiles) about advice
for some of my track meets and, because of those
conversations, ended up going down for a visit," said
Weimer. "I really like the way coach Skiles ran things
and the way his team seemed like one big family, which
was similar to the way coach (Jon) Griffith ran things here."
While running for Griffith, success came not only for
the Indians as a team it came for Weimer as an
individual. He was a standout for the Indians in the
100 meter and 200 meter dash events, while serving as
part of the school-record setting 4x100 and 4x200 meter relay teams.
"Jeff is willing to do whatever it takes to improve,"
said Griffith about Weimer's strengths. "He is very
dedicated."That dedication will be directed at a
familiar venue with the Bobcats. Weimer said he'll
likely be involved with 100, 200 and the 4x100 at
WVWC. He'll also look at the 60 and 50 indoor dash
events, which was not part of the prep slate.
"I have to work on my top-end speed a bit more," said
Weimer, who plans on studying exercise science and go
into physical therapy and sports medicine.
Griffith said Weimer should do well. But, there is
some tweaking that needs to take place.
"Jeff will need to work on his endurance for the
longer sprints," said Griffith. "He'll also have to
continue improving his running mechanics."
That, said Weimer, should come with time. Although
he'll look forward to a chance to get into the mix
immediately, he said he'll wait if that is what it requires.
"If you don't contribute immediately, you can watch
and really learn how to do things," said Weimer.
"Eventually, your time will come."