The List
31. Elsa Rusthoven, DeWitt
- Elsa and a runner to be named later represent one of the better one-two punches on the girls side of the state
- She’s made steady jumps throughout her career, didn’t break 20 as a freshman, didn’t break 19 as a sophomore, and into the 18’s last fall
- Peaked at the right time last year, setting a PR at Regionals, then bettering that performance to an All-State berth
- Actually beat that regional time on a rain-soaked MITCA race in Shepherd (18:31.8, 155.7 rating)
31. Adugna Moritz, Holt
- Adugna is an example of someone who’s been at the top level of Michigan running for 3 years
- He’s spent every year in the 15’s
- He’s been All-State once, All-Region 3x, Top 10 at Greater Lansing 3x
- And this past year, he was able to celebrate a major PR
Michigan XC Speed Ratings 