League Championships – 10/23/2021
Course Length – 1.5 miles
General Notes – The course is mostly flat
through the first mile then rolls up and down through the last half mile. The
footing is either grass or soft dirt which does tend to slow down the times a
bit. At race time, the weather was in the high 40's to low 50's with some sun
coming out later in the day. Almost all of the middle schools in attendance
were from our league.
The girls won with 21 points. Manson was 2nd
with 45 points. There were 3 teams and 45 athletes in the race.
The boys won with 31 points. Bridgeport was 2nd
with 33 points. There were 4 teams and 39 athletes in the race.
Wylie – One mile: 7:22. Finish: 11:02, 9th
place. Average: 7:21.
You showed a lot of strength at this race and
ran an extremely well paced race! I think your calm attitude gives you great
focus during your races and the energy to leave it all out there. That
combination really sets you up for a fantastic race – finding a rhythm running
with your teammates and the drive to compete with those around you!
Maren – One mile: 7:24. Finish: 11:23, 14th
place. Average: 7:35.
Wow, what a stellar race! You had a fast first
mile and then continued to stay steady even through that hillier last bit. That
shows a lot of determination! I think the combo of nerves and excitement
beforehand helped you get into the zone and find a big PR. An amazing
improvement, despite having to run some sections by yourself. Nice job!
Nina – One mile: 8:12. Finish: 12:35, 28th
place. Average: 8:23.
I know you wanted to get a faster mile split,
but I still think that your ability to find motivation within helped you have a
strong race. You continually do a wonderful job working with a group of
teammates through the whole race, which I think helps you find the extra
“oomph” for the finish. I can’t wait to see what the next cross-country season
brings for you!
Violet – One mile: 8:37. Finish: 13:06, 35th
place. Average: 8:44.
Awesome job! You ran your fastest race yet!
That’s a superb way to end the season. You may have looked calm and collected
through the race but internally you were giving it your all. I think it was
smart that you ran your own race in the beginning and didn’t go out too fast,
this allowed you to run more evenly and dig in deep at the end.
Kylie – One mile: 9:04. Finish: 13:58, 43rd
place. Average: 9:18.
Great job at your first XC race! You might have
gone out a little fast, but I think that your excitement for this race helped
you find energy throughout the whole thing. You did a fantastic job of running
with your teammates in the beginning and even though you had to run that tricky
last half mile by yourself, you found motivation within to finish strong.
Bodie – One mile: 5:40. Finish: 8:36, 2nd
place. Average: 5:44.
That was a tough race! You went out in your
fastest opening mile (yes, even faster than at Omak) and managed to hold on.
Plus, that was with you knowing that you had not one but two soccer games
coming up right afterwards. Impressive! Every time we race we get a little
better at laying out a plan. I know you're well prepared for a stellar high
school career!
Ben K – One mile: 6:12. Finish: 9:13, 3rd
place. Average: 6:08.
It was so great getting to watch you race this
year and this weekend! You've consistently been able to go out and then get
faster towards the end. That was especially true on Saturday. What's even more
impressive is that you were running those times without the speed work! That
just means you can only go up!
Keller – One mile: 6:41. Finish: 10:07, 12th
place. Average: 6:44.
You went out pretty fast, but that only seemed
to help you, as you had a much faster pace than two weeks ago. That's a lot of
improvement in a short amount of time! This was actually your fastest average
for any course other than Omak, which is saying something. Nice job putting in
the work this season and good luck with you next adventure!
Marcel – One mile: 7:14. Finish: 10:53, 19th
place. Average: 7:15.
Talk about peaking at the right time! That was
your fastest average all season, and you looked so strong during the race! You
were super consistent from start to finish and managed to hold your own on the
hilly section. As always, nice job running in a pack and finding your speed!
Wyatt – One mile: 7:29. Finish: 11:06, 22nd
place. Average: 7:24.
I know you were a bit nervous going into the
race, but you stayed on top of things and had a great run! You've always been
great about running with your teammates, and Saturday was no exception. It's so
exciting to see how much more confident you've become in your races. Good luck
next year!
Girls:
Posey – One mile: 6:43. Finish: 10:30, 3rd
place. Average: 7:00.
Anja – One mile: 6:51. Finish: 10:36, 5th
place. Average: 7:04.
Taylor – One mile: 7:12. Finish: 10:47, 6th
place. Average: 7:11.
Ingrid – One mile: 7:09. Finish: 10:50, 7th
place. Average: 7:13.
Ava – One mile: 7:23. Finish: 11:03, 11th
place. Average: 7:22.
Josie – One mile: 7:24. Finish: 11:41, 15th
place. Average: 7:47.
Elsa – One mile: 7:51. Finish: 12:04, 20th
place. Average: 8:02.
Freya W – One mile: 8:07. Finish: 12:11, 21st
place. Average: 8:07.
Elaine – One mile: 7:53. Finish: 12:12, 22nd
place. Average: 8:08.
Juniper – One mile: 8:12. Finish: 12:17, 24th
place. Average: 8:11.
Alida – One mile: 8:12. Finish: 12:30, 26th
place. Average: 8:20.
Freya P – One mile: 8:12. Finish: 12:33, 27th
place. Average: 8:22.
Yasmin – One mile: 8:00. Finish: 12:41, 29th
place. Average: 8:27.
Clara – One mile: 8:32. Finish: 13:09, 36th
place. Average: 8:46.
Bailey – One mile: 9:04. Finish: 13:48, 42nd
place. Average: 9:12.
Cora – One mile: 13:11. Finish: 20:42, 45th
place. Average: 13:48.
Boys:
Landon – One mile: 6:21. Finish: 9:38, 7th
place. Average: 6:25.
Oliver – One mile: 6:35. Finish: 10:00, 9th
place. Average: 6:40.
Ben N – One mile: 6:40. Finish: 10:03, 11th
place. Average: 6:42.
Hugo – One mile: 7:12. Finish: 10:55, 20th
place. Average: 7:16.
Sawyer – One mile: 7:13. Finish: 11:02, 21st
place. Average: 7:21.
Luke – One mile: 7:17. Finish: 11:15, 25th
place. Average: 7:30.
Liam – One mile: 7:40. Finish: 11:50, 28th
place. Average: 7:53.
Orlo – One mile: 8:18. Finish: 12:02, 30th
place. Average: 8:01.
Kimball – One mile: 8:18: Finish: 12:28, 32nd
place. Average: 8:18.
Dylan – One mile: 8:31. Finish: 13:15, 33rd
place. Average: 8:50.
Elliot – One mile: 10:25. Finish: 15:41, 38th
place. Average: 10:27.
Coaches
Haida – One mile: 7:05. Finish: 10:40. Average:
7:06.
They say consistency is key. I think you showed
that! Congratulations on your first race in a while! The minimal training
didn't seem to slow you down at all, as you powered up those final hills. Plus,
you blew away your goal! That is certainly something to celebrate and build
upon next year!
Liam – One mile: 5:43. Finish: 8:38. Average: 5:45.
Well, that was definitely a rust-buster! You
went out a bit faster than you planned, which seems like it might have slowed
you down a bit in the later part of the race. That's ok! That's why we have
these races so that you can build your experience. Next time, you know what to
expect. Also, way to warm up this time! It really seemed to help!
