2011 Cross Country Highlights
9/24/11 Weekend
Six Flags Wild Safari Invitational, NJ
Coverage
Highlights
- In the girls Varsity A race Julie Macedo (Charter School of Wilmington) obliterated the course with a 16:53 clocking to win by 1:03 over North Penn PA's Meghan McGovern.
Passaic County Coaches Invitational, NJ
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Highlights
- US#1 Edward Cheserek (St. Benedict's Prep) made a strong statement that he belongs at the top, as he tore down a CR at Garret Mountain by 22 seconds with his winning effort of 14:53. Cheserek won the varsity group 3 race by 1:47!
- In the girls varsity group 3 race Sarah Disanza (High Point) won in 18:48 over Claudia Disomma (Sparta) who ran 18:50.
- In the girls varsity group 4 race Samantha Jones (Randolph) won with a time of 18:52. Randolph took the team race as well with only 31 points.
Stanford Invitational, CA
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- Photos
Highlights
- Darren Fahy (Sr., La Costa Canyon) shot into the lead at the start and held it thoughout the race finishing in 14:54 over the 5K course. Cameron Miller (Sr., Stockdale) finished 2nd in 15:09.
- Amy Eloise Neale (Jr., Glacier Peak WA) won the girls race with a very swift 17:09. Neale looked strong as she widened the gap to second place with every mile. Teammate Katie Bianchini, also a junior, finished 2nd in 17:37.
- Carrie Verdon (Sr., Campolindo) had the fastest time of the day with 16:59 while running in the Division 3 race. Karlie Garcia (Jr., Oakmont) finished 2nd with a 17:09 to tie Amy Eloise Neale for the 2nd fastest time of the day.
- The La Costa Canyon girls won the team championship with 42 points placing all 5 runners in the top 18. Glacier Peak finished second with 93 points.
- Stockdale won the boys team championship with 109 points followed by Bellarmine with 114 points and La Costa Canyon with 120 points.
- In the college race, Kathy Kroeger (Jr., Stanford) won the women's college 6K race in 20:07 with Aisling Cuffe (Fr., Stanford) in 2nd with a time of 20:12. Stanford won the women's title with 24 points placing all 5 scoring runners in the top 10. UC Davis finished 2nd with 138 points.
- Chris Derrick (Sr., Stanford) won the men's college 8K race in 23:15 followed by teammate Jake Riley in 23:21. Stanford men won the team title with 27 points placing 4 runners in the top 5. UCLA took 2nd with 52 points.
Nike Pre-Nationals, OR
Colter (red) and Meyers (maroon) in the lead pack (Photo by Leo Collins)
Coverage
- Photos
- Video Interviews: Maddie Meyers | Jordyn Colter | Jacob Smith and Korey Krotzer | More
Highlights
- In the girls Danner Championship Maddie Meyers (Northwest) blasted a time of 17:38.25 to win but budding star Cherry Creek CO frosh Jordyn Colter was closing hard as she finished 2nd in a time of 17:41.88. Mountain View ID lost the team title on a tie-breaker with Redondo Union CA as both teams scored 103 points and Redondo repeated.
- In the boys Danner Championship Jacob Smith (Wenatchee) won a close one over Dylan Blankenbaker (Ramona) 15:10.19 to 15:12.54. Gig Harbor won the team title with 126 points.
UF Mt. Dew Invitational, FL
Coverage
- Photo albums - Jeff Adams | Ralph Epifanio | Barryfry | jramirez15
- Summary
Highlights
- Elliot Clemente (Belen Jesuit Prep) won the varsity boys race over Andres Arroyo (Colonial) 15:26 to 15:37. Belen Prep won the team title with 52 points.
- In the girls varsity race Shelby Davidson (Cocoa Beach) won with a time of 18:12 as Estero won the team title with 116 points.
FSU Seminole Invitational, FL
Coverage
- Photo albums - Rese Ammons | Rhett Scott
- Summary
Highlights
- Daniel Moore (Holy Trinity) won the boys Varsity race with a time of 15:43.81 over Thomas Howell (Niceville) who ran 15:46.95.
- In the girls Varsity race Lily Williams (Chiles) won in 18:00.60 as frosh Julie Woolrath (Holy Trinity) finished 2nd in 18:08.40.
Bob Firman Invitational, ID
Highlights
- Katie Knight (North Central) travelled from Washington to win against some tough competition as she clocked an 18:07.89 winning time. Kelsey Braithwaite (Box Elder) finished 2nd in 18:15.01.
- US#1 Arcadia CA boys won the Elite division with 81 points as Sergio Gonzalez and Ryan Vargas went 3-4 in the race. Dallin Farnsworth (Highland) won the individual title with a time of 15:45.25 over Brad Nye (Davis) who ran 15:50.42.
Rim Rock Farm XC Classic, KS
Jacob Morgan and Samantha Nightingale (Photos by Paul Everett)
Coverage
Highlights
- Jacob Morgan (Washburn) blasted a new course record on this famous XC course with a blazing 15:13 clocking to win the Gold race, 9 seconds up on 2nd place.
- Samanthana Nightingale (Blue Springs) won the girls Gold race with a time of 14:15.40 over 4k.
Nebo Invitational, UT
Highlights
- American Fork UT scored just 17 points to take the team win as Clayton Young won individually for the Cavemen with a time of 14:52.12 for the 3 mile course at 4700 feet.
- Kaylee Boyer (Pine View) won the girls race with a time of 18:22.13.
Palatine Invitational, IL
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Highlights
- Kaylee Flanagan (Lake Park) blistered another 3 miler this weekend going 16:51.30 to win the girls varsity race. Assumption won the team race with 80 points.
- Leland Later (New Trier) won the boys varsity race in 14:34.40 while Palatine took team honors with 110 points.
Midwest Invitational, WI
Highlights
- Molly Seidel (University Lake) won big with a 13:19.99 clocking over 4k while 2nd place was 13:58.96.
Bowdoin Park XC Classic, NY
Highlights
- US#2 Christian Brothers Academy NJ flat-out dominated the boys varsity race, winning with just 26 points over Don Bosco Prep who had 72 points. CBA had a team average of 16:30 and put 5 runners in the top-10 and all 7 in the top-18. George Kelly won the race overall to lead the charge with a time of 16:22.02.
PIAA Foundation XC Invitational, PA
Coverage
- Photo albums - PTXC | PMPhotography
- Video interviews - Sara Sargent
Highlights
- In the girls Gold race Sara Sargent (Pennsbury) led her team to the victory with her winning time of 19:07. Pennsbury scored 72 points in the victory.
- In the boys Gold race Cardinal O'Hara topped Mount Lebanon 79 to 85 as Sam Hibbs (Hatboro Horsham) took the win in 16:34.
Carlisle Invitational, PA
Shearn begins his charge (Photo by Charles Stone)
Coverage
- Photo Albums - Charles Stone | Megan Clugh
- Video Interviews - Brendan Shearn | Greta Lindsley
- Race Footage - Boys Puma Challenge | Girls Puma Challenge
Highlights
- North Allegheny PA won the boys Puma Challenge with 76 points and a 16:36.28 average. Brendan Shearn (North Schuylkill) won the boys title with a time of 16:05.76.
- In the girls Puma Challenge Chambersburg PA upset North Allegheny PA 102 to 118. Greta Lindsley (Penn Manor) won the individual title with a time of 18:44.55.
Culver Invitational, IN
Highlights
- US#2 Carmel IN girls won big with 76 points as Columbus North IN was 2nd with 129. Kelcy Welch led the way for Carmel with a 18:07 winning time.
- Carmel IN boys upset US#4 Columbus North IN with a close score of 92 to 100. Tyeson Mundy crossed the line ahead of Andrew Diehn 15:41.8 to 15:43.5.
Maymont XC Festival, VA
Highlights
- US#3 Tatnall DE girls looked very good as they won the girls Invitational race without US#4 Haley Pierce as they scored just 39 points. Reagan Anderson and Rebecca Salter went 1-2 for Tatnall in 18:28.86 and 18:45.36.
- In the boys Invitational race Patrick Joseph (Loudon County) won with a time of 16:11.04.
Queensbury Invitational, NY
Highlights
- US#6 Shaker NY boys get upset by US#20 Arlington NY boys in a tight battle 46 to 51 points. Mike Libruk and Jon Vallecorsa went 1-2 for Shaker with times of 15:52.49 and 15:55.21.
- In the girls race US#7 Saratoga Springs NY put 7 runners inside the top-9 to win with 17 points! Taylor Driscoll led the way for Saratoga with a winning time of 18:24.38.
Greensboro XC Invitational, NC
Coverage
Preview
- US#4 Green Hope NC girls will compete in this NC classic. Sammy George (Millbrook) should be an individual favorite as she ran 17:45 last weekend.
Roy Griak Invitational, MN
Highlights
- US#5 Bismarck ND boys won the Gold varsity race with 102 points and a 16:21 team average. Jake Leingang led the way with his winning effort of 15:33.44.
- In the girls Gold varsity race Allie Fons (Franklin) won the race with a time of 18:12.3. Dowling Catholic won the team title with 130 points.