Will L-S breaks 16:00 at the Midwest Meet
The weather wasn't perfect at the Midwest Invitational but it was much improved over the last couple weeks of racing. A cool breeze and some shade helped racers feel more like fall as they chased season best times. The competition in Janesville is some of the strongest we see all season long because of the depth in the 55 team field. Many of our athletes took advantage of the day to run season PRs and continue to chase those end of the season goals.
The best performance of the day goes to Will L-S in the varsity race as he ran 15:57 for his first sub 16 minute race earning him a 16th place overall finish and the 2nd fastest sophomore on the day (fastest from WI). Anthony L had a lifetime PRs in the varsity race too as he dipped under 19 minutes for the first time running 18:56. Finn A ran his season best as our varsity finished in 36th place out of 55 teams at the Midwest invite.
The best performance of the day goes to Will L-S in the varsity race as he ran 15:57 for his first sub 16 minute race earning him a 16th place overall finish and the 2nd fastest sophomore on the day (fastest from WI). Anthony L had a lifetime PRs in the varsity race too as he dipped under 19 minutes for the first time running 18:56. Finn A ran his season best as our varsity finished in 36th place out of 55 teams at the Midwest invite.
Our blue JV team was small but all five racers ran season bests helping us finish in 24th place in this race. They were led by Jack who ran a lifetime best going under 19 minutes in 18:59. He was followed closely by Ian G who took off a minute from his lifetime PR running 19:01. Jamie I had a good race in a season best while Andy E also ran a lifetime PR of 20:13. Mitchell S rounded out our scorers in this race also running his season best time.
The white JV race concluded the day and saw a lot of our guys make great strides in their performances on the season. Bowen earned a top 40 finish with his lifetime PR of 20:47. Liam B ran his season best in this race. Grey broke 23 minutes for the first time in 22:49. Kaidan was not too far behind in a lifetime PR of 23:17. Easton ran a season best to round out our scorers on the day that saw the team finish in 26th place. Elliot D ran a lifetime PR as did Abhi and Asher. It was a great day of racing all around for the Spartans as we look forward to the second half of our season and even faster times.
NEXT COMPETITION
Friday October 4th
Nightfall Classic @ Lake Mills GC (Course)
Team Picture - 6:15pm
Bus - 6:45pm
7:10pm - 1st Race (D3 Girls)
9:00pm - Boys D1/D2 Race (box 13) (2023 results)
(Varsity & JV together)
9:40pm - Awards - top 3 teams and 20 individuals
Friday October 4th
Nightfall Classic @ Lake Mills GC (Course)
Team Picture - 6:15pm
Bus - 6:45pm
7:10pm - 1st Race (D3 Girls)
9:00pm - Boys D1/D2 Race (box 13) (2023 results)
(Varsity & JV together)
9:40pm - Awards - top 3 teams and 20 individuals
** Entry fee for spectators is $8
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Parking map is HERE
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Parking map is HERE
Plan time for parking and walking to the course...although at the course it will be lit "well"...you will probably want a flashlight/headlamp for the walk to and from parking
NEWS & NOTES
-Clothing orders were handed out at practice this past week...put your name in items
-Team Picture...we are going to take it prior to loading the bus on Friday...have top & bottom of uniform
-Oct 3rd & 4th = No School...practice like usual on Thurs at 3:45...meet on Friday
-We are going to attempt a return to practicing behind Memorial HS starting Monday 9/30...athletes can use the team room at school (bring locks for a locker), we will have better access to the trainers room, weight room, and school in general. We recommend pickup still near the stadium as the middle school parking lot is very busy with youth football but your family is welcome to make these plans that work best for you. We will keep kids/families updated if this will be a temporary or permanent change.
-Clothing orders were handed out at practice this past week...put your name in items
-Team Picture...we are going to take it prior to loading the bus on Friday...have top & bottom of uniform
-Oct 3rd & 4th = No School...practice like usual on Thurs at 3:45...meet on Friday
-We are going to attempt a return to practicing behind Memorial HS starting Monday 9/30...athletes can use the team room at school (bring locks for a locker), we will have better access to the trainers room, weight room, and school in general. We recommend pickup still near the stadium as the middle school parking lot is very busy with youth football but your family is welcome to make these plans that work best for you. We will keep kids/families updated if this will be a temporary or permanent change.
