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Review of the year

Wow what a great year we had.  We pretty much equaled our best year which was 2010.  We did things this year we have never done in the history of our program.  First time we took home both individual boys and girls title at a Meet and take the girls team title.  First time we took a Sectional and beating Edgar in the process and finally placing 5th at State which puts us in the top tier of the state.  We beat Lourde who took the Iola Sectional.  Now looking at State for a moment several things are interesting.  2011 our ave. time was a 17:06 2012 16:38.  That is pretty significant because of the better times we had better placings by each runner.  Lets look at times and places.
  Name        place          2011          2012       place
Megan          16              15:49          15:33     12
Miranda        50             16:31           16:01    32
Alanna           113           17:54          16:56    74
Amanda         102          17:27           17:12     93
Catherine                                             17:26   105
Danielle          149          19:16           18:51    146
Teagen                                                 19:16   148

John   42 17:27

Everyone had better times and better places.  Alanna had the best race since last year.  Kind of interesting looking at Teagyns and Danielles time and placing.  Almost identical.

How about our seniors.  Our four young ladies Megan, Miranda, Alanna and Amanda(yes I know I forgot you at Laona's pep rally sorry which is why I hate talking at pep rallies)   who have carried our team these past four years.  These seniors have made it exciting and rewarding for our sport. The Tarlton twins are a great story for running and I hope they continue at my alma mater UW-Milwaukee.  The other set of  twins are  the shin splint sisters, Amanda and Alanna.  They have suffered with alot of icing with their shins after each race, but not once did they ever give up.  Catherine is our savior this year.  We needed someone to come in as the 5th runner in order to go for a 4th time.  Catherine was that person like Marissa P. did it for us 2 years ago as Marissa B. was injured.  She helped us win at Wittenburg and Sectionals.  Lets not forget Danielle who carried us when Catherine was not available.  We still pulled a top half at Smiley because of the hard work Danielle put in at the race.  It has been my sincere honor to have coached you these past four years.  Keep on running.

Finally, many coaches look at success by the hardware they take home or if they go to state.  Every year we plan on going to state and that is our goal.  BUT, I also look at the success of a program as to what happens after the season.  I started the cross country program because several students wanted a different sport, a lifetime sport and I have a passion for endurance sports.  Lets face it, when a high school student ends football or volleyball that is it, unless they do it as an intramural in college.  Cross country a person can continue until they die.  When I hear that our former athletes continue with the sport it warms my heart.  Like Elysia(Newtie) doing the Tough Mudder, others doing the Lakewood race, or a father starting to run because his daughter is doing it are great stories.  Even a former runner doing an ad for Vibram toe shoes.  Continue the success and continue running.

state informaton

2012 State Cross Country Championships
Saturday, Oct. 27
Ridges Golf Course, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.

Competition Schedule

9 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. - Course Open for State Competitors to walk/run

11 a.m. - Division 3 Boys

11:40 a.m. - Division 2 Boys

12:20 p.m. - Division 1 Boys

1 p.m. - Division 3 Girls

1:40 p.m. - Division 2 Girls

2:20 p.m. - Division 1 Girls

Edgar Sectionals

Overall the Northern Lakes Conference has shined at the sectionals. With John and our girls team moving on to state. Then to have a Sectional champion with Natalie Miller. Jenny from Florence also making it. It shows we do not have a weak conference in cross country.

WOWW....Still in cloud nine as I am sure the girls are from winning sectionals....Lets say it Sectional Champions. It has been a great accomplishment for the seniors on the team. Coming second for the past 3 years to finally win it. Now off to state and to show how good we really are. I think Edgar got a big surprise..Not counting on us to be this good. All the girls had great races.

Parents and fans were really awesome yesterday. It was nice the football game was just down the road so our students were able to go to both games. It was great to see our former varsity runners Marissa Bartels, Hannah and Whitney. Seeing the Zimmers supporting us. Gary had to see the Tarlton twins run last time. Thank you everyone for coming, cheering and supporting the team.

 

John Mangold pushed himself into a 3rd place finish behind the twins from Marathon. What is it about twins running fast. By the way I am a twin too. We haven't had male runner earn a berth to state since JJ Aschinger. It is great to see it. The rest of the guys team ran gutsy races. Andrew had one of his best races this year and he didn't come out until school started. Austin had a fine finish with an injury in the beginning of the season. Good job guys.

Information for Sectionals

Location is at Nine mile Recreation Area
Schedule:
Bus leaves Laona at 12:20
2:30 Course opens
3:20  Coaches meeting
4pm Boys race
4:30 pm Girls race
This a VARSITY only race. JV can come on the bus and help coaches at the meet as long as you are in good academic standing.  Meaning nothing less than C-

State qualifiers:  First 2 teams and 5 individual NOT on those teams

T-shirts need to be preordered $12 Need number by Friday Oct 12th
Any questions ask Coach Twardowski or Coach Sorenson

Parents

It was great to see all the parents and grandparents at the last several meets. Suffering through the wind and cold. Even the Aschingers and Zimmers came out to cheer on the teams. Thank you to all of our wonderful parents.

Conference meet information

Conference meet information
Is being hosted by 3-Lakes at Sugar camp
go North Hwy 17 in Rhinelander until you get to Sugar camp and then turn left onto Camp 4 road. 
Girls start 4:30 and Guys at 5pm
Bus leaves at 1:30pm
Top 7 will earn All-Conference medals and honors