That was different! For the first time in team history, the Spartans ran in a cross country meet after dark as we traveled to Lake Mills for the Nightfall Classic. The energy was off the walls as teams from all over the area ran on a golf course that was lit up like a decorated holiday scene. The boys really enjoyed the experience even though not all quite figured out the best way to control their energy to put into the race. We competed in the D1/D2 race which was a really strong field of 22 teams. Our team ran to a 10th place finish in the D1 race led by Will L-S who finished 4th amongst the D1 runners. Our seniors had a good night with Liam B running a season best and David B, Jack C, & PJ M adding in lifetime best times. Nathan Z continues to improve each meet with another season best performance. Elliot D and Asher W ran great grabbing lifetime PRs on the night. Andy E just missed breaking 20 minutes but set a lifetime PR nonetheless while Grey H and Kaiden S also saw lifetime PRs. It was great to see so many smiling faces (even in the darkness) and was a fun competition as we prepare for the stretch run of the season. We head next to Lake Farm Park for both the City & Conference meets as our JV team has just 2 weeks left...time to get serious and take care of some business.
Ben L's sweet light up sign &
Will L-S earning 4th place finish in D1 race
Will L-S earning 4th place finish in D1 race
NEXT COMPETITION
Thursday October 10thDon Loker City Cross Country Championships @ Lake Farm Park (Course)
NO BUS - Early Release = 2:00pm
2:30pm - Arrive at Lake Farm Park
3:30pm - 1st Race
4:00pm - Boys Varsity (2023 Results) (Box 5-6)
5:10pm - Boys JV (2023 Results) (Box 5-6)
5:45pm - Awards - Varsity = 10 individuals, JV = 15 individuals
**We will NOT stop to eat...approximate return to VPM is 6:45pm
NEWS & NOTES
Saturday 10/5 Practice = Captain's Practice @ 10:00am at Pheasant Branch Conservancy
Championship season...JV = City & Conference, Varsity = City, Conference, Sectional, & State
JV athletes will have practice through/including Monday Oct 21st
JV athletes will have practice through/including Monday Oct 21st
