THE SUMMER PREVIEW
Take three kids in the 17’s and below for much of the year, add two freshmen that ran sub-12 for their 8th grade seasons, and that’s five who can compete in many Division 3 races.
2022 Accomplishments
3rd Place – LCAA Championship
8th Place – Region 23
Top Returners
Showed some serious gains this past track season, qualifying for his first individual berth at the State Finals. His 3200m at Kent City placed him 18th in Division 3.
Concentrated on the 800m this outdoor season, resulting in a marked improvement from his freshman year and medals at the LCAA and Hillsdale County championships.
His 17:45 at Stockbridge may be his personal best, but the regional effort might be his best effort. 17:46 to close the year there gives hope for a senior year spent in the 17’s.
First year of XC started in the 20’s but closed with sub-19’s in five of his final six races.
Two minute improvement from his freshman to sophomore year. No fluke either, Braden was in the mid-20’s on a variety of courses the entire year.
3+ minute reduction from his September 13th opener to October 15th jaunt through Hudson Mills.
Potential Newcomers
Sub-12 on six of his seven middle school races. And for those that have doubts on the validity of middle school courses, Logan went 10:33 on the track.
Joined Logan in the 11’s on two separate occasions.
I don’t take this into account when making projections, but you gotta think he’s on the right trajectory. High-14’s as a 7th grader, busting into the 12’s in 8th grade. Maybe a ways from contributing, but that’s solid progress.
Michigan XC Speed Ratings 