Intrasquad - The CORE Wins

Intrasquad is the beginning of the race season for cross country and if Saturday is any indication, 2019 should be a fun and productive season. The season is off to a great start with 55 guys working hard to become their best at running 5,000 meters. We have been putting in the miles, will continue to develop our speed, and work at getting stronger. If we take care of our bodies there are big things to be had by this team at both varsity and JV as we get to the end of October and championship season. Intrasquad is step one and today was a great leap forward. Our mantra is...Stay healthy and keep improving. Every runner, every run, every day!

In the team competition we learned the importance of every runner and every point counts. The 3 teams were separated by 6 points and in an Intrasquad first...we had a TIE for 1st Place. The CORE and Warhawks scored 354 points each...using the tiebreaker (college rules) The CORE pulled off the victory. The Thundercats were only 6 points back with 360. It was fun to see guys competing each step of way and next week we get to do it against someone from another team.

In the individual competition, Dylan led the way with the seventh fastest time run at Intrasquad with a 17:10. Our next pack included Brett N, Cole W, and AJ K running between 17:42 - 17:47. AJ ran the fastest time by a freshman at Intrasquad. Avery G rounded out the top 5 in 18:15. Our gap of 1 - 5 was at :55 today which is a good place to start the year and we will see if we can get it closer as the season goes on. Mick S and Henry B earned varsity spots in 6th and 7th. Sam S and Henry B battled to the finish for the last spot of varsity. Our varsity is currently made up of 2 seniors, 2 juniors, 2 sophomores, and 1 freshman...that is fun to see! A continued healthy competition for varsity is going to make our varsity and JV really strong this season. It was exciting to see 13 guys under 19:00 and everyone under 28:00. Jack G made it onto our top frosh list also with his 19:41 being the 7th best frosh on this course.

School begins this week...GET SOME SLEEP! Also, get off to a good start in the classroom so we can have a successful fall. Practices go to 3:45 - 6:15pm for the remainder of the season and we finally get to go compete against other school. We are excited about the season...take care of yourself. Sleep, hydrate, eat well, stretch, & Sleep.

RESULTS
2019 Results & Stats (use tabs)

NEWS & NOTES
Clothing Order - LAST CHANCE (closes Mon Sept 2)
Sept 2nd - Captain's Practice - UW-Arboretum (visitors center) 8am - 9:15am
Sept 3rd - School starts - practice 3:45 - 6:15pm

NEXT MEET
Saturday September 7th
Verona Invitational - Verona HS
NO BUS - Arrive 7:30am (remember to arrive early)
8:30 - Middle School Race
9:40 - Boys Varsity (2018 Results)
11:00 - Boys JV (2018 Results)
11:40 - Open Race (sign up at concessions)
12:40 - Awards - Varsity = 2 teams & 40 individuals, JV = 30 individuals
** Reminder NO BUS...but ALL athletes need to stay until after the final race and cool down are completed before they leave with parents (around 12:00)**