Aug23

The ladies and gentlemen of BSS/SAS put on a stellar performance on August 23rd in Mason City, defeating the Illini Central team handily by margins of 23 points and 11 points respectively. GREAT JOB TEAM! Two years ago in Mason City the heat index reached 115 degrees when we ran, and last year it was raining on us. So Tuesday's beautiful, sunny day was perfect!

Leading the pack for the BSS/SAS gals as well as placing first overall was distance veteran Jessica Megginson (13:23). Following Jessica and landing in the BSS/SAS TOP 7 were runners' extraordinaire Emily Delvo (13:53) and Mackenzie Wortley (14:09), who finished second and third overall. Next were standouts Kayla Kolis (14:26), Maria Lowis (14:29), Kristin Grimsley (14:36), and Madie Alexander (15:11). Other gals not far behind included Danielle Hoekzema (15:14), newcomer Jenna Hopkins (15:20), Kelly Korza (15:43) and Morgan Clem (15:53).

Finding the finish line first for BSS/SAS gentlemen and placing second overall in the meet was front-runner Sean Ryan (11:43). Next across with an outstanding run and placing third overall was Joe White (12:10), followed by veteran runner Sean Orlando (12:51). Also in the top of the pack were rambo runners Michael Ralph (13:14), Griffin Ludwig (13:25), Eric Delvo (13:26), and Mason Switzer (13:42). Other guys not far behind included Joey Showtis (14:02), Corbin Mapes (14:06), Josh Megginson (14:11), and Brendan Finnell (14:17)

We are SO VERY PROUD of every one of you! From the VETERAN RUNNERS who shaved significant time off of their last year's personal records to the NEW RUNNERS who ALL COMPLETED the 2 mile race, you all deserve a pat on the back for your hard work and diligent efforts. You are amazing and we look forward to watching you improve your times and enjoy being part of the cross country team.

This meet was fun to watch, with a notable atmosphere of good sportsmanship. Our team members do a great job of cheering each other on and encouraging one another to stretch the limits, and that is probably what we are most proud of. It is so important to support our fellow team members no matter where they cross the finish line. Keep up the fantastic work and let's try to encourage a continued spirit of camaraderie. It is an honor to be associated with such tremendous Christian athletes!

Complete results are as follows:

5TH GRADE

Isaac Bales 20:24

Caleb Bowman 18:14

Daniel Gerdes 17:37

Seth Hopkins 16:55

Jarred Kink 22:51

Matthew Loscher 21:09

Glen McClain 19:55

Meredith McClain 20:05

Kim Orlando 23:59

Kiel Pearce 14:32

Megan Rogers 24:02

Mickey Schaefer 17:47

Connor Sommer 21:38

Luke Criscione 18:01

Lucy Perlman 22:43

Joey Stannard 16:07

Pierce Yu 17:30

Adam White 16:09

6th GRADE

Brigid Cavanagh 17:22

Helen Cavanagh 21:59

Madison Clem 17:55

Ben Davis 15:59

Brendan Finnell 14:17

Sierra Gonzalez 22:30

Danielle Hoekzema 15:14

Michael Kelly 15:34

Gabe Krukowski 22:00

Nathaniel Langfelder 14:25

Christine Maillet 20:27

Josh Megginson 14:11

Mason Powell 15:11

Anthony Rocco 14:21

Bradley Vost 17:05

Lexi Enno 20:30

Victoria Farris 21:57

Emily Higgenbotham 21:54

Hannah Perrin 21:40

Grace Stannard 17:49

7th GRADE

Kristin Grimsley 14:36

Jenna Hopkins 15:20

Kayla Kolis 14:26

Mackenzie Wortley 14:09

Maddie Alexander 15:11

Emily Delvo 13:53

Eric Delvo 13:26

Molly Drake 16:55

Nick Enno 15:35

Kasi Korza 16:31

Joe LaFata 15:42

Maria Lowis 14:29

Michael Ralph 13:14

8th GRADE

Brendan Cavanagh 16:08

Morgan Clem 15:53

Katie Loscher 18:11

Alexandria Maillet 18:07

Corbin Mapes 14:06

Jessica Megginson 13:23

Sean Orlando 12:51

Sean Ryan 11:43

Michael Schaddel 17:42

Joey Showtis 14:02

Mason Switzer 13:42

Elizabeth Farris 18:06

Kelly Korza 15:43

Griffin Ludwig 13:25

Joe White 12:10