PRESS RELEASE

by Jane Ryan

 

Delavan Sectionals -- October 9, 2004

 

 

STATEBOUND!!!!

 

What a DAY in Delavan!  History was made today and tears of JOY abounded as both BSS/SAS girls and boys' teams qualified for STATE!  The ladies received a 1st place trophy as they defeated 8 other tough competitors at this sectional meet.  The guys brought a runner-up trophy home, as they placed 2nd out of 10 teams.  The excitement from the maroon and gold camp at the awards ceremony as the winners were announced was incredible!

 

Setting the pace for the BSS/SAS ladies was wonder runner Julia Wykoff (13:08), followed closely by queen of quick Jessica Megginson (13:13).  Third for BSS/SAS with an amazing run was 6th grade standout Kayla Kolis (13:18, a personal best), and fourth was super strider Madie Alexander (13:42, a personal best).  It is worth mentioning that both Kolis and Alexander cut a full 40 seconds off of their previous best times.  A notable accomplishment when already in this time range!  Crossing fifth for our team was super talented Emily Delvo (13:47, a personal best), amazing Mackenzie Wortley (13:50, a personal best), and reliable runner Kaylee Sables (14:07).

 

Cheering these gals on enthusiastically were sectional team alternates Morgan Clem, Katie Dresser, and Kelly Korza.  These ladies were warmed up, primed, and ready to step in and run should it be necessary.  They will also be alternates for the State team.

 

On the Boys' front, crossing first and second for BSS/SAS were rambo runners Mike Witsman (12:06) and Sean Ryan (12:07).  Both of these were season's best performances for these young men.  Next was a phenomenal run by super strider Joey White (12:24), who cut more than 30 seconds off of his previous best time!  Magnificent Michael Ralph was fourth, with a personal best time of 12:31 and two shoes on.  Fifth for the team was consistent contributer Sean Orlando (12:39), who ran through some pain to finish the race as his foot was hurting.  Next was distance mogul Eric Delvo, running a personal best of 12:50, a full 40 seconds faster than his previous best race.  Finishing up was an amazing run by Griffin Ludwig (12:56), who broke the 13:00 minute barrier and achieved a personal best!  For the first time this season, ALL SEVEN top runners were under 13:00 minutes.  What a supreme effort!

 

Supporting the team were ready, willing, and able alternates Joey Showtis, Peter McDermott, and Matthew Wesley.  These gentlemen were primed and ready to step up to the plate if needed, and will be doing the same at State next weekend.

 

CONGRATULATIONS to all of these super athletes and every member of the BSS/SAS team on a fantastic season!  With such hard-working runners, it is no wonder these teams are statebound on October 16th!!!