PRESS RELEASE

by Jane Ryan

 

 

BSS/SAS GIRLS LOOKIN' GOOD AT FRANKLIN

 

Franklin Lake -- September 18, 2004

 

Our girls looked fantastic at Franklin on a beautiful sunny day last Saturday.  We placed THIRD out of 25 teams -- WOW!  The course in Franklin defines true cross country running, with numerous hills, dips, and cattle hoof tracks scattered throughout!  This did not seem to deter the ladies of BSS/SAS, all of whom bravely faced the tough course and the intense competition.  To give you an idea how intense the competition was, the first place female runner in this meet ran a 12:52 and was from Chatham.  The first place male from Bloomington finished with a 10:11.  Gulp.

 

In the starring role for the BSS/SAS team was Julia Wykoff, with a personal best time of 13:28.  Second in command was super strider Jessica Megginson (13:41), also a personal best time.  Next to cross for our team was up and coming runner Kayla Kolis (14:59) with yet another personal best time!  Following Kolis were consistent contributors Emily Delvo (15:12), Kaylee Sables (15:19), Mackenzie Wortley (15:28), and Madie Alexander (15:32).

 

A BIG pat on the back is need for a few other superstars who attained personal best times on this most difficult course.  Kudos to Madison Clem, Brittany Clasen, and Carlye Marzalek.  GREAT JOB ALL!

 

BOYS GIVE VALIANT EFFORT AT FRANKLIN

 

The men of BSS/SAS put on a super show on this picture perfect day in Franklin, placing 6th out of 25 teams.  Our presence was definitely felt by the competition! 

 

Taking the reins on this most challenging of courses for BSS/SAS was trailmaster Sean Ryan (13:14).  Following were super striders Sean Orlando (13:27) and Michael Ralph (13:36).  Not far behind with amazing personal best runs were Eric Delvo (13:55) and Griffin Ludwig (14:14).  Next was consistent contributor Joey Showtis (14:35) with a fantastic time, and superstar Matthew Wesley with a personal best time of 15:03. 

 

Other gentlemen showing what they had on this difficult course and attaining personal best times were Brendan Cavanagh, Kevin Cavanagh, Gabe Krukowski, Joe Lafata, and Michael Schaddel. 

 

I apologize for leaving Joey Showtis and Mason Switzer off of the list of distance demons attaining personal best times in the last press release (Rotary Park).  Both of these young runners have done an outstanding job and just keep the times creeping down....keep up the good work guys.

 

FANTASTIC JOB EVERYONE!