Track and tees for Marion's Cannoy (updated)

Marion's Quinn Cannoy has never really experienced an off-season in high school.He has been an active athlete year-round for the Indians and now his free time has become scarcer this spring.Cannoy decided to add a fifth sport to his activities, balancing track and golf during this season. The Marion senior is also a standout athlete in football, basketball and baseball.He participated in both golf and track as a freshman, but focused on track the last two years. A more open schedule has allowed him to manage conflicts between the two sports' schedules.“It's working out great so far,” said Cannoy, who has narrowed his college choices to Coe and Wartburg. “My plans are to participate in football and track in college. Golf has always been a sport I've wanted to play and something I do in my free time with family and friends. I figured I only had time to do it all once in your life and that's in high school, so I might as well make the most of it.”Cannoy said his coaches have been supportive. He played qualifying rounds with the team Wednesday. A track meet is set for Thursday and golf dual Monday. On Tuesday, a possibility exists of Cannoy playing an 18-hole golf meet at DeWitt in the morning and then compete at a track meet in Dubuque that evening.He has handled the rigorous schedule, admitting he has to take time out when breaks in both sports align.“It gets pretty hectic and wears on your body a little bit,” Cannoy said. “During down time, I make sure I rest up and keep the body in good shape and don't do anything stupid outside of sports that can hurt it in any way. I'm just making smart decisions in my free time.”Marion Coach Dave Messerli recalled former Indian Bryan Seedorf achieve the same feat for the 1991 Class 3A state title team. Seedorf practiced track in the morning and golf in the afternoon. He wasn't sure if any others had done the same but Cannoy has the ability to manage it."Quinn is a very focused young man," Messerli said. "Once he sets his mind on wanting to do something he pretty much and tries to accomplish it."Messerli welcomed Cannoy's decision to participate in both sports. They have tried to set up morning practices, hitting shags, chipping and putting, and playing nine holes after school occasionally. He wanted to make it fair for everyone on the team. The Marion golfers have been receptive to the situation."They like Quinn and feel if he can help then have him help," Messerli said. "He's doing fine. He has a good attitude about it."Cannoy admits to being a well-organized person, agonizing anything assignment or activity that slips through the cracks – which is rare. He has had help to stay on top of things from family.“I've always kept everything in line,” Cannoy said. “I like to make sure I have the times of all practices and planned out ahead of schedule, so I make sure I don't miss much. My parents are a big help, too. They always make sure I stay on top of things.“It's been a challenge but it's been going well so far.”It hasn't affected his performance on the track. He has won multiple events this spring. He posted a time of 15.44 in the 110-meter high hurdles, which ranks 12th in 3A. Cannoy was on the Indians' fastest shuttle-hurdle and 1,600-meter relays, and is part of the 1,600-meter medley relay that is ranked fifth.Cannoy has golfed in two events. He played qualifying rounds with the team Wednesday night at Gardner Golf Course. He is currently sixth on the team with a 46.5 9-hole average. He carded a 41 in one round, which is the second best for Marion, according to quikstats.“Playing varsity is definitely an accomplishment,” Cannoy said. “I'm looking to improve week in and week out, trying to better myself. Down the stretch when it comes to the (postseason) for golf, if it's meant to be it will happen. If it doesn't, at least I tried my best and I did everything I could to make it happen.”

Hawks start strongWest Delaware demonstrated how it earned a Wamac title last year with a strong start to this season. The Hawks captured the team title at Benton Community's Bobcat Invitational on Saturday at Tara Hills Country Club in Van Horne.West Delaware posted a 316 total, 12 shots better than the rest of the seven-team field. Hawks sophomore Clayton Larsen led the way with a 2-over par 74, earning medalist honors by three strokes over Benton's Hunter Livermore.Bryce Frick shot 79, Harrison Guetzko had 80 and Carter Frick added 83 for West Delaware. Benton was second with Williamsburg one shot back in third.

CRANDIC MeetThe annual CRANDIC girls' golf meet will be hosted by Cedar Rapids Jefferson on Wednesday, April 23 at Jones Park Golf Course. The nine-team event will feature all of the Cedar Rapids/Marion Metro schools and Iowa City High and Iowa City West.Cedar Rapids Xavier will look to repeat its team title with Saints senior Maddie Bertsch returning as meet medalist. Linn-Mar, led by Katie Harding, was second last year, and West, powered by Tiffany Danger, was third.Cedar Rapids Washington's M.J. Kamin was a runner-up medalist last season. All four individuals, as well as Xavier's Grace Winker and Kara Zwanziger and Linn-Mar's Jordan Postma, were juniors in the top-10 a year ago.