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Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
11	Bryce Cahoon	15:51.9	Shepherd	197.0	MITCA	8-Nov	2025
11	Bryce Cahoon	16:02.4	Shepherd	194.9	D2 State Finals	1-Nov	2025
11	Bryce Cahoon	15:48.2	Shepherd	197.9	Region 15	24-Oct	2025
11	Bryce Cahoon	19:59.6	Shepherd	115.8	Northern Michigan MOC	18-Oct	2025
11	Bryce Cahoon	16:03.0	Shepherd	193.7	JPC 3	15-Oct	2025
11	Bryce Cahoon	16:25.4	Shepherd	186.5	Oiler Blue & Gold	11-Oct	2025
11	Bryce Cahoon	16:08.9	Shepherd	191.7	JPC 2	1-Oct	2025
11	Bryce Cahoon	15:47.3	Shepherd	204.9	Bluejay	27-Sep	2025
11	Bryce Cahoon	15:57.0	Shepherd	196.7	VSV	20-Sep	2025
11	Bryce Cahoon	17:29.7	Shepherd	189.8	JPC 1	17-Sep	2025
11	Bryce Cahoon	16:35.3	Shepherd	190.9	Lansing Catholic	11-Sep	2025
11	Bryce Cahoon	15:43.0	Shepherd	210.0	John Bruder Classic	3-Sep	2025
11	Bryce Cahoon	16:00.9	Shepherd	198.7	Saranac	27-Aug	2025
11	Bryce Cahoon	16:48.7	Shepherd	200.4	Early Season Warrior	19-Aug	2025
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
10	Bryce Cahoon	16:36.8	Shepherd	182.4	MITCA	9-Nov	2024
10	Bryce Cahoon	16:50.1	Shepherd	177.3	Division 2 State	2-Nov	2024
10	Bryce Cahoon	15:53.6	Shepherd	197.8	Region 15	25-Oct	2024
10	Bryce Cahoon	16:53.5	Shepherd	174.2	Northern Mich. Meet of Champions	19-Oct	2024
10	Bryce Cahoon	16:06.9	Shepherd	195.7	Portage	5-Oct	2024
10	Bryce Cahoon	15:56.3	Shepherd	198.2	JPC 2	2-Oct	2024
10	Bryce Cahoon	16:17.8	Shepherd	192.4	Bluejay	28-Sep	2024
10	Bryce Cahoon	15:40.5	Shepherd	202.5	VSV	21-Sep	2024
10	Bryce Cahoon	16:17.0	Shepherd	203.7	JPC 1	18-Sep	2024
10	Bryce Cahoon	16:51.3	Shepherd	190.6	Lansing Catholic	12-Sep	2024
10	Bryce Cahoon	15:42.6	Shepherd	209.5	John Bruder Classic	4-Sep	2024
10	Bryce Cahoon	16:39.1	Shepherd	196.0	Saranac	28-Aug	2024
10	Bryce Cahoon	16:34.6	Shepherd	206.8	Early Season Warrior	20-Aug	2024
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
9	Bryce Cahoon	15:59.4	Shepherd	193.2	MITCA	11-Nov	2023
9	Bryce Cahoon	16:38.3	Shepherd	181.2	Division 2 State	4-Nov	2023
9	Bryce Cahoon	16:06.6	Shepherd	190.8	Region 15	27-Oct	2023
9	Bryce Cahoon	17:00.1	Shepherd	178.3	Northern Michigan Championship	21-Oct	2023
9	Bryce Cahoon	16:59.8	Shepherd	194.4	Jack Pine 3	18-Oct	2023
9	Bryce Cahoon	16:12.9	Shepherd	192.7	Portage	7-Oct	2023
9	Bryce Cahoon	16:40.2	Shepherd	180.6	Bluejay	30-Sep	2023
9	Bryce Cahoon	16:09.7	Shepherd	191.8	Cadillac	23-Sep	2023
9	Bryce Cahoon	16:25.7	Shepherd	188.1	Lansing Catholic	14-Sep	2023
9	Bryce Cahoon	16:22.4	Shepherd	194.2	John Bruder Classic	7-Sep	2023
9	Bryce Cahoon	16:24.7	Shepherd	190.4	Saranac	30-Aug	2023
9	Bryce Cahoon	16:19.6	Shepherd	196.8	Under the Lights v2	25-Aug	2023
9	Bryce Cahoon	16:58.0	Shepherd	191.3	Early Season Warrior	22-Aug	2023

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 15:40
1600m – 4:22
3200m – 9:17

Accolades

XC

JPC Champion
4^th Place – Region 15
31^st Place – Division 2 State
3x Top-7 – Region 15

Track

JPC 800m/1600m Champion
2^nd Place – JPC 3200m
3^rd Place – Region 11 1600m
17^th Place – MITS/MITCA Indoor State DMR

His Breakout Race

Was probably this spring’s Bluejay Elite 3200m. Throughout his three years donning a Shepherd uniform, Bryce had racked up many accomplishments. Jack Pine Champion, state qualifier, sub-16 on many occasions. He’d moved up high on many Shepherd lists, finding himself in the top-10 all-time for the 1600m, 3200m, and in cross. Following a February where he unleashed a 9:24 to win the 3200m at Distance Fest, the Bluejay 3200m record was in sight. Two months and change later, Bryce was able to give his best effort, his 9:17.51 within a third of a second of the vaunted Caleb Rhynard’s mark. Evidence that progress has been made, but just a little motivation to conquer his senior year. Given Rhynard’s exploits (State Champ and FootLocker qualifier), Bryce is in rarefied air.

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 15:31
800m – 1:59
Mile – 4:19
3200m – 9:23

Accolades

XC

3^rd Place – Region 5
5^th Place – KLAA Championship
36^th Place – Division 1 State

Track

12^th Place – Division 1 State 3200m
5^th Place – MITS/MITCA Indoor State 3200m
15^th Place – MITS/MITCA Indoor State 1600m
Region 7 3200m Champion
4^th Place – KLAA Championship 1600m
7^th Place – KLAA Championship 3200m

His Breakout Race

Was sort of hidden in the 2025 track season, but it was part of the moment that Algahmi positioned himself as one of the better youngsters in the state, one with worlds of potential. Mourad closed his cross season on a high level, breaking into the 15’s after a season spent in the mid-16’s. Track had been exceptional, as Algahmi competed in both the 1600m and 3200m at Indoor State, then qualified for both outdoor. His 1600m qualifier gave him the opportunity to shine, as Mourad dropped a 4:24.71 at East Kentwood. That mark was the 2^nd fastest of any 9^th grader in the race and ranked him 3^rd amongst all Michigan freshmen. The momentum continued into his sophomore year, where he was a consistent sub-16 performer throughout the fall and earned a medal for the 3200m indoors.

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 15:24
800m – 1:58
1600m – 4:23
3200m – 9:39

Accolades

XC

13^th Place – Division 2 State
2x All-State
2024 Team State Champion
2x Region 11 Champion

Track

24^th Place – Division 2 State 1600m
25^th Place – MITS/MITCA Indoor State 1600m
2025 Division 2 State 4×8 Champion

His Breakout Race

Came at a time when Allendale most needed him. The ’24 Falcons were stacked, numerous runners in the 15’s, 16’s. Thoughts of a state title permeating their entire summer and season. Mason was projected to be a contributor, as he was coming off a 9^th grade year where he closed cross in the mid-16’s then pumped out multiple quick quarters on the oval. The speed and talent were evident and fully realized during the 2024 championship season. The big breakthrough came at Region 11, when Mason dropped over 30 sec. from his personal best to take the win. The next race at State built off that, another tiny time drop to 15:24, but most importantly a vital 13^th place finish on the Falcon title squad.

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 15:19
800m – 1:59
1600m – 4:20

Accolades

XC

7^th Place – Division 2 State
2^nd Place – Region 12
3^rd Place – OK White Conference Championship
2x Top-6 – Region 12

Track

6^th Place – Division 2 State 4×8
27^th Place – Division 2 State 1600m
3^rd Place – OK White Championship 1600m

His Breakout Race

Micah has been running at a high level for so long that it’s almost impossible to pick out ONE moment that stands out. A few come to mind from his freshman campaign, such as his 4:29 closer at Distance Night or the first sub-16’s to end his 9^th grade fall. While those performances popped at the freshman level, he reached a new one this past fall, particularly at the midseason mark. The Pioneers had raced sparingly prior to Bluejay, which meant there were plenty of reserves and pent-up energy for a big one. Becker produced a huge one, dropping a 15:33 and placing 9^th in the elite field. That day on the Shepherd course gave way to more great performances down the line, including a 7^th place D2 finish and another personal best to close the season out (15:19). Taking a peek at the EGR schedule, seeing that they’ll be at Shepherd again, and I know Micah will be ready for another advance.

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 15:20
800m – 1:58
1600m – 4:20
3200m – 9:11

Accolades

XC

16^th Place – Division 1 State
2x All-State
2^nd Place – OK Red Championship
4^th Place – Region 4

Track

9^th Place – Division 1 State 3200m
4^th Place – MITS/MITCA Indoor State 3200m
2^nd Place – OK Red Conference 3200m
2^nd Place – Region 3 3200m

His Breakout Race

Season in, season out, the guy is consistent. We saw it this past year, where every effort was the equivalent of a sub-16. We’ve seen it the past two track seasons, where Justin has qualified for D1 State in the 3200m, running his fastest times at season’s end. But there’s a point before he’s gotten to this point, way back to his sophomore fall. Back when Johnson was only running above 16, as he had all year even through late October. Until the State Finals, where the then 10^th grader busted through into the 15’s, dropping over 25 sec. from his previous best. His 15:41 earned him a spot on the medal stand and established the standard that he’s carried to this day, and will hopefully carry onto his senior year.

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 15:13
800m – 1:56
1600m – 4:16
3200m – 9:20
5k (Track) – 14:58

Accolades

XC

5^th Place – Division 2 State
Division 2 Team State Champion
Region 15 Champion
SVL Champion

Track

4^th Place – MITS/MITCA Indoor State 1600m
7^th Place – MITS/MITCA Indoor State 800m
SVL 3200m Champion
2^nd Place – Region 20 1600m

His Breakout Race

Just as Bluejay was the day for Becker, the same occurred for Naswell. Lennox had already done a standup job of positioning himself as one of the state’s better sophomores. He’d broken through into the 15’s late in his freshman fall. He’d qualified for the 1600m and 3200m the previous spring, even placing at D2 State with his Powers 4×8 team. He’d won everything in sight throughout the first half of the season. The real break and time reduction came at Bluejay. The Elite race was a test for both Powers, hoping to set themselves as the D2 favorite, and for Naswell, to prove his winning streak was no fluke. Both succeeded, as Powers won the meet and Lennox dropped a 15:13 (20+ sec. PR), setting the stage for his championship season heroics.

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 15:27
800m – 1:55
1600m – 4:13
3200m – 9:14

Accolades

XC

22^nd Place – Division 1 State
2x All-State
2^nd Place – Region 3
2^nd Place – SMAC Championship (2025 Champion)

Track

4^th Place – Division 1 State 1600m
Region 3 1600m/3200m Champion
SMAC 1600m/3200m Champion
11^th Place – Division 1 State 4×8

His Breakout Race

Sam’s been a kid who can excel in a ton of surroundings. This was shown early in his career, running 4:24 for the full mile as a freshman and earlier in that year, breaking 16:00 late. Further examples came during his shortened sophomore season, where he came out swinging out of the gates and never let up, walking out of MIS with a 14^th place finish. Track has been a spot where he’s especially found new heights, with one major breakthrough that has precipitated his greatness these past few seasons. That came at Barnyard in April of ’25. Coming into Romeo, Baker was the owner of a 4:22 personal best in the 1600m. Faced with adverse conditions, weather delays, and every reason NOT to run fast, Baker did just the opposite, popping a 4:13. Since that day, he’s racked up another medal in the fall and matched that performance with a 4^th place finish in Rockford. Throw anything his way and you’ll get a positive response.

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 15:33
800m – 2:00
1600m – 4:20
3200m – 9:10

Accolades

XC

8^th Place – Division 2 State
2^nd Place – OK White Championship
2^nd Place – Region 11

Track

2^nd Place – Division 2 State 3200m
Region 13 1600m Champion
OK White 1600m Champion

His Breakout Race

Mitchell had been patiently biding his time throughout the years, gradually making improvements, whittling time down. And then boom, he had arrived. His career began inauspiciously, above 20:00 for the first few races, then by the end of his 9^th grade season he was able to sneak into the 17’s. A year passed and late in his sophomore championship season, he’d found his way into the low-16’s on multiple occasions. Track had followed this same pattern, getting better, but nothing out of the ordinary. 2025’s eye-popping opener at Michigan Catholic was out of the ordinary. One of the tougher courses in the state, typically on a warm August day, Mitchell was able to race to a 16:19 (44 sec. course PB). That mark was one that could find him as one of D2’s best, which he continued to prove all year, ending in a 8^th place finish in November. It kept playing out in track and all signs point to the trend staying in this next season.

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 15:34
1600m – 4:21
3200m – 9:08
5k (Track) – 15:31

Accolades

XC

21^st Place – Division 1 State
3^rd Place – Region 4
4^th Place – SEC Red Championship

Track

17^th Place – Division 1 State 3200m
2^nd Place – Region 4 3200m
2^nd Place – SEC Red Championship 3200m

His Breakout Race

Coen’s quick rise lends itself to many examples coming forth. Three stand out to me – all at the same place, all representing a new level he’d find himself at. Hill always runs well at Jackson. The Ella Sharp track was home to his first sub-19 ever as a freshman, a time range he’d stay at for the rest of that ’23 season. A year later, he’d grown tremendously, all the way down into the 16’s, where he closed his 10^th grade season. This past fall, that late September setting was where Coen truly established himself in the upper reaches of D1. A 15:42 placed 11^th amongst the deep D1 field and set the stage for a championship season where he’d hang in races with all those big dogs. I’m sure in just under two months, we’ll receive another gem.

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 15:18
800m – 2:00
1600m – 4:14
3200m – 9:11

Accolades

XC

23^rd Place – Division 1 State
RCA Conference Champion
8^th Place – Region 3

Track

11^th Place – Division 1 State 3200m
RCA Conference 800m/1600m Champion
4^th Place – RCA Conference 3200m
5^th Place – Region 3 1600m

His Breakout Race

An easy selection could showcase the manner in which Marshall sprung onto the scene as a sophomore. After closing his first season with a string of mid-17’s, the then Lowell sophomore ripped the bandage off with a 16:19 opener, paving the course for a sophomore season where he’d flirt with breaking 16:00. That time never came, it’d just have to wait. Though when it arrived, he embraced every last bit of it. Another great opener came at Portage Central, but the real advancement came a week later at Under the Lights. His 15:27 placed 2^nd in the race and was the springboard for many superb races, including a 23^rd place in Brooklyn. His season-to-season drops are stupendous and we’re ready to see one more.

It’s baaack. A summertime tradition has returned, the 50 Tickets to Brooklyn. These lists celebrate the top 50 returners – based on a concoction of the ’25 XC season, projected improvements, the ’26 Track season, and a tiny bit of my own input.

Enjoy!

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Many of these photos are sourced from either MLive or Miles Postema. Any others will find credit in the caption.

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
11	Lucia Lachapelle	19:30.9	Northville	122.7	D1 State Finals	1-Nov	2025
11	Lucia Lachapelle	18:39.9	Northville	142.0	Region 7	25-Oct	2025
11	Lucia Lachapelle	18:53.8	Northville	136.7	KLAA Championship	16-Oct	2025
11	Lucia Lachapelle	19:14.7	Northville	138.4	Portage	4-Oct	2025
11	Lucia Lachapelle	18:45.7	Northville	140.4	VSV	20-Sep	2025
11	Lucia Lachapelle	19:45.6	Northville	136.8	Spartan	12-Sep	2025
11	Lucia Lachapelle	19:00.3	Northville	138.2	Bath	6-Sep	2025
11	Lucia Lachapelle	19:40.4	Northville	136.5	Northville Mustang	26-Aug	2025
11	Lucia Lachapelle	18:47.8	Northville	156.4	Lamplighter	15-Aug	2025
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
10	Lucia Lachapelle	20:08.0	Northville	111.0	Division 1 State	2-Nov	2024
10	Lucia Lachapelle	20:18.5	Northville	110.5	Region 6	26-Oct	2024
10	Lucia Lachapelle	20:15.2	Northville	112.9	KLAA Championship	17-Oct	2024
10	Lucia Lachapelle	20:18.7	Northville	114.8	River Rat Open	11-Oct	2024
10	Lucia Lachapelle	20:33.0	Northville	107.7	Portage	5-Oct	2024
10	Lucia Lachapelle	20:47.9	Northville	101.7	Jackson	21-Sep	2024
10	Lucia Lachapelle	21:04.0	Northville	109.0	Spartan	13-Sep	2024
10	Lucia Lachapelle	20:56.1	Northville	110.6	Tri of the Year	10-Sep	2024
10	Lucia Lachapelle	21:28.1	Northville	97.0	Bath	7-Sep	2024
10	Lucia Lachapelle	21:49.7	Northville	101.8	Mustang	27-Aug	2024
10	Lucia Lachapelle	21:01.8	Northville	106.1	Lamplighter	23-Aug	2024

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 18:39
1600m – 5:04
3200m – 10:48
5k (Track) – 17:31

Accolades

XC

3^rd Place – Region 7
7^th Place – KLAA Championship

Track

MITS/MITCA Indoor State DMR Champion
20^th Place – MITS/MITCA Indoor State 1600m
2^nd Place – KLAA Championship 3200m
2^nd Place – Region 6 3200m
3^rd Place – Region 6 1600m
4^th Place – KLAA Championship 1600m

Her Specialty

Improvement from year to year, season to season. I mean, just look at the time chasms. As a sophomore, Lucia’s efforts were in the 20-21 min. range. A year later, the 19’s with a few dropping into the 18’s (my very rough estimate has, on average, a 1:30 difference between the years). Season to season however is why she’s included on this list. Even her racing at a high level this fall, that was taken to another level in the spring. Lucia was sub-11 on four occasions during the regular season and closed the year with a 10:53 in the New Balance Outdoor 2 Mile. Times such as those indicate a much higher level of fitness, one that can translate to greater time jumps this fall.

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
10	Tiya Feldpausch	18:18.9	Olivet	148.4	MITCA	8-Nov	2025
10	Tiya Feldpausch	18:32.2	Olivet	142.3	D3 State Finals	1-Nov	2025
10	Tiya Feldpausch	18:41.8	Olivet	139.7	Region 23	24-Oct	2025
10	Tiya Feldpausch	18:17.4	Olivet	144.5	CAAC White 3	15-Oct	2025
10	Tiya Feldpausch	18:41.7	Olivet	140.8	Greater Lansing	11-Oct	2025
10	Tiya Feldpausch	18:36.9	Olivet	139.7	Country Mill Classic	7-Oct	2025
10	Tiya Feldpausch	18:59.2	Olivet	145.6	CAAC White 2	30-Sep	2025
10	Tiya Feldpausch	18:47.7	Olivet	143.4	DeWitt	27-Sep	2025
10	Tiya Feldpausch	18:55.5	Olivet	137.2	Jackson	20-Sep	2025
10	Tiya Feldpausch	18:48.6	Olivet	142.8	CAAC White 1	16-Sep	2025
10	Tiya Feldpausch	19:27.5	Olivet	142.8	Spartan	12-Sep	2025
10	Tiya Feldpausch	19:29.1	Olivet	124.6	Homer	6-Sep	2025
10	Tiya Feldpausch	19:48.4	Olivet	119.2	Marauder	3-Sep	2025
10	Tiya Feldpausch	19:15.1	Olivet	133.0	Barney Roy	26-Aug	2025
10	Tiya Feldpausch	19:47.2	Olivet	132.6	Under the Lights	22-Aug	2025
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
9	Tiya Feldpausch	20:06.2	Olivet	110.3	Division 3 State	2-Nov	2024
9	Tiya Feldpausch	20:03.4	Olivet	112.2	Region 21	26-Oct	2024
9	Tiya Feldpausch	20:00.7	Olivet	114.1	CAAC White 3	17-Oct	2024
9	Tiya Feldpausch	19:52.9	Olivet	116.7	Gabriel Richard	12-Oct	2024
9	Tiya Feldpausch	20:39.8	Olivet	97.7	Olivet Pink	5-Oct	2024
9	Tiya Feldpausch	20:33.7	Olivet	106.1	DeWitt	28-Sep	2024
9	Tiya Feldpausch	21:09.2	Olivet	105.6	Lansing Catholic	12-Sep	2024
9	Tiya Feldpausch	21:14.9	Olivet	94.0	Centreville	7-Sep	2024
9	Tiya Feldpausch	21:26.5	Olivet	93.8	Marauder	4-Sep	2024
9	Tiya Feldpausch	21:46.4	Olivet	91.5	Under the Lights	23-Aug	2024

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 18:17
800m – 2:19
1600m – 5:05
2 Mile – 10:51

Accolades

XC

5^th Place – Division 3 State
CAAC White Champion
2^nd Place – Region 23
6^th Place – Greater Lansing

Track

2^nd Place – Division 3 State 3200m
3^rd Place – Division 3 State 1600m
4^th Place – Division 3 State 800m
6^th Place – Division 3 State 4×8

Her Specialty

Laying it all on the line at the State Finals. That would be the case in either cross or track. Both of her MIS appearances involved a continuation of the good things she had going throughout the year. Her freshman version was the culmination of a streak of low-20/high-19 efforts. This past November, a 5^th place finish and one of her better times from the ’25 season. The real effort and energy came from the D3 Track Finals, where Feldpausch contributed to 22 of Olivet’s 82 points. Tiya’s efforts were much needed, as her Eagles won the title by a mere 6 points. A selfless effort by one of the more talented juniors in the state.

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
10	Avery Engbers	18:05.0	Holland Christian	151.7	D2 State Finals	1-Nov	2025
10	Avery Engbers	18:04.8	Holland Christian	154.4	Region 11	25-Oct	2025
10	Avery Engbers	17:49.7	Holland Christian	156.8	OK Black Championship	15-Oct	2025
10	Avery Engbers	18:29.6	Holland Christian	153.5	Portage	4-Oct	2025
10	Avery Engbers	18:24.0	Holland Christian	152.7	OK Black 2	1-Oct	2025
10	Avery Engbers	17:59.5	Holland Christian	153.2	Otsego Bulldog	27-Sep	2025
10	Avery Engbers	18:28.1	Holland Christian	148.6	Chargers Autumn Sunrise	20-Sep	2025
10	Avery Engbers	18:30.4	Holland Christian	157.9	OK Black 1	17-Sep	2025
10	Avery Engbers	18:21.3	Holland Christian	151.2	Ottawa Hills	12-Sep	2025
10	Avery Engbers	18:50.4	Holland Christian	146.2	Bredeweg	6-Sep	2025
10	Avery Engbers	18:38.9	Holland Christian	151.7	Under the Lights v2	22-Aug	2025
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
9	Avery Engbers	18:10.3	Holland Christian	150.2	Division 2 State	2-Nov	2024
9	Avery Engbers	18:17.2	Holland Christian	147.6	Region 11	26-Oct	2024
9	Avery Engbers	18:11.7	Holland Christian	148.8	OK Black Conference	16-Oct	2024
9	Avery Engbers	18:56.2	Holland Christian	139.9	Portage	5-Oct	2024
9	Avery Engbers	18:53.9	Holland Christian	142.4	OK Black 2	2-Oct	2024
9	Avery Engbers	18:59.7	Holland Christian	135.5	Otsego Bulldog	28-Sep	2024
9	Avery Engbers	19:27.0	Holland Christian	134.3	Cougar Falcon	21-Sep	2024
9	Avery Engbers	19:27.9	Holland Christian	146.0	OK Black 1	18-Sep	2024
9	Avery Engbers	19:25.9	Holland Christian	132.0	Ottawa Hills	13-Sep	2024
9	Avery Engbers	20:05.1	Holland Christian	120.3	Bredeweg	7-Sep	2024
9	Avery Engbers	19:30.9	Holland Christian	131.0	Under the Lights v2	23-Aug	2024

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 17:49
1600m – 5:07
3200m – 10:59

Accolades

XC

6^th Place – Division 2 State
2x All-State
2025 Team State Champion
Region 11 Champion
2^nd Place – OK Black Championship

Track

7^th Place – Division 2 State 1600m
10^th Place – Division 2 State 3200m
3x All-State
Region 12 1600m/3200m Champion

Her Specialty

Being consistent in the late season. We have two years of evidence, both in cross and track, that Avery can handle the big stage. At the D2 Track Finals, she’s toed the line four times, earning a medal on three of those occasions. Season bests occurred twice, and even her medal stand miss was in line with previous performances. The pattern holds as well during the fall months, as Engbers was a consistent low-18 performer as a freshman, then a regional winner that backed it up with nearly the same mark as a sophomore. On a team as high level as the Maroons, a reliable frontrunner is necessary.

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 18:18
800m – 2:19
1600m – 5:02
3200m – 10:52

Accolades

XC

Region 18 Champion
27^th Place – Division 2 State (2025)
2^nd Place – SEC White Championship
2^nd Place – Lenawee County Championship

Track

5^th Place – Division 2 State 1600m
6^th Place – Division 2 State 3200m
10^th Place – MITS/MITCA Indoor State 3200m
21^st Place – MITS/MITCA Indoor State 1600m
SEC White 3200m Champion
Lenawee County 800m Champion

Her Specialty

Picking herself back off the mat. After a disappointing 40^th place at the 2025 State Finals, Skeels could’ve definitely spent the winter pouting on the couch, not training. Instead she did just the opposite, first racing at MITCA, then finding a tiny PR at the Indoor State Finals. Her 11:10 in early March turned into a 10:52 at Bluejay. From there, the momentum kept rolling, all the way to two podium finishes at the D2 Finals (one of three girls to medal in both the 1600m/3200m), her first individual All-States on the oval. There’s still more redemption at hand and Ayda is surely ready for it.

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
10	Julia Bambach	18:16.9	Holly	149.0	MITCA	8-Nov	2025
10	Julia Bambach	18:23.3	Holly	145.2	D1 State Finals	1-Nov	2025
10	Julia Bambach	18:38.4	Holly	139.5	Region 2	25-Oct	2025
10	Julia Bambach	19:00.9	Holly	137.0	FML 3	15-Oct	2025
10	Julia Bambach	20:17.5	Holly	128.2	Oakland County	4-Oct	2025
10	Julia Bambach	19:39.1	Holly	128.6	Bluejay	27-Sep	2025
10	Julia Bambach	20:05.0	Holly	131.0	FML 2	24-Sep	2025
10	Julia Bambach	19:30.3	Holly	136.9	Holly	13-Sep	2025
10	Julia Bambach	19:36.3	Holly	126.3	Bath	6-Sep	2025
10	Julia Bambach	20:14.3	Holly	113.6	FML 1	3-Sep	2025
10	Julia Bambach	20:25.0	Holly	116.3	Birch Run Early	21-Aug	2025
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
9	Julia Bambach	22:25.4	Holly	70.5	Region 4	26-Oct	2024
9	Julia Bambach	22:51.6	Holly	65.1	FML 3	16-Oct	2024
9	Julia Bambach	24:10.4	Holly	46.2	Oakland County	5-Oct	2024
9	Julia Bambach	23:26.5	Holly	50.8	Bluejay	28-Sep	2024
9	Julia Bambach	23:49.1	Holly	46.0	FML 2	25-Sep	2024
9	Julia Bambach	21:45.3	Holly	80.2	VSV	21-Sep	2024
9	Julia Bambach	23:31.7	Holly	59.4	Holly	14-Sep	2024
9	Julia Bambach	22:43.4	Holly	71.9	Bath	7-Sep	2024
9	Julia Bambach	23:18.2	Holly	56.6	FML 1	4-Sep	2024

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 18:16
1600m – 5:00
3200m – 10:46

Accolades

XC

32^nd Place – Division 1 State
8^th Place – Region 2
16^th Place – Oakland County

Track

9^th Place – Division 1 State 3200m
Region 9 3200m Champion
FML 1600m Champion
17^th Place – MITS/MITCA Indoor State 1600m

Her Specialty

The longer the distance, the greater her abilities grow. We saw an inkling of this back in ’25, when Julia exploded onto the scene during the final few races of the cross season. Further evidence came during track, as Bambach excelled in the 3200m. The first big break came at Distance Fest, where she ripped apart her previous PR (12:31), nearly breaking 11 with an 11:01. It took awhile to find that form once more, but she was able to summon personal bests at both Region 9 (win) and the D1 Finals (9^th place), establishing herself as one of the better endurance-based athletes in Michigan.

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
10	Charlotte Jones	18:29.7	Rochester	144.8	MITCA	8-Nov	2025
10	Charlotte Jones	18:12.8	Rochester	148.7	D1 State Finals	1-Nov	2025
10	Charlotte Jones	18:24.3	Rochester	144.2	Region 8	24-Oct	2025
10	Charlotte Jones	18:46.9	Rochester	141.4	OAA Red Championship	16-Oct	2025
10	Charlotte Jones	19:55.4	Rochester	135.5	Oakland County	4-Oct	2025
10	Charlotte Jones	19:13.9	Rochester	132.0	Hansons	27-Sep	2025
10	Charlotte Jones	19:48.7	Rochester	128.4	OAA Red 1	10-Sep	2025
10	Charlotte Jones	19:16.3	Rochester	131.2	Golden Grizzlies	29-Aug	2025
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
9	Charlotte Jones	18:59.8	Rochester	133.7	Division 1 State	2-Nov	2024
9	Charlotte Jones	18:56.7	Rochester	132.4	Region 8	25-Oct	2024
9	Charlotte Jones	19:39.1	Rochester	122.3	OAA White League	17-Oct	2024
9	Charlotte Jones	19:53.2	Rochester	131.9	Oakland County	5-Oct	2024
9	Charlotte Jones	19:56.1	Rochester	120.0	Hansons	28-Sep	2024
9	Charlotte Jones	19:33.0	Rochester	126.7	Jackson	21-Sep	2024
9	Charlotte Jones	21:03.9	Rochester	104.4	OAA White 1	10-Sep	2024
9	Charlotte Jones	21:57.0	Rochester	108.0	Milford	29-Aug	2024

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 18:12
1600m – 5:05
3200m – 10:45

Accolades

XC

30^th Place – Division 1 State
4^th Place – Region 8
4^th Place – OAA Red Championship
10^th Place – Oakland County

Track

8^th Place – Division 1 State 3200m
8^th Place – MITS/MITCA Indoor State DMR
Region 8 3200m Champion
3^rd Place – Oakland County 1600m

Her Specialty

Clutch performances when it matters. Two State Finals, two unexpected medals. The first instance was at the D1 XC Finals. I had Jones pegged with a projection of 42^nd place and a 17% chance of hitting the podium. This was the continuation of a championship season filled with forward progress, one where she laid down personal bests in the OAA Red Championship, Region 8, and then at MIS, where her 18:12 gained her 30^th place. Track may have been an even greater chasm, as Jones entered the Rockford track with a 11:07 personal best. Then left the west side having dropped 22 seconds from that, nabbing the final All-State spot in the 3200m. She’s got more championship races to come over the next few years and more chances to prove her cool in the clutch.

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 18:02
400m – 60.94
800m – 2:13
1600m – 4:56
3200m – 10:58

Accolades

XC

29^th Place – Division 1 State
4^th Place – Region 7
5^th Place – KLAA Championship
8^th Place – Oakland County

Track

5^th Place – Division 1 State 800m
7^th Place – Division 1 State 1600m
Oakland County 800m Champion
MITS/MITCA Indoor State DMR Champion
4x All-State

Her Specialty

Is that she doesn’t have just one specialty. Take track for example, where Egli placed 13^th in my All-Around Athlete list. Katelynn consistently competed in the 800m, 1600m, and 3200m, ranking within the top-50 Michiganders in all of ‘em (the 800m and 1600m being in the top-15). Some say you lose your speed while distance running, Katelynn did not, sprinting to a 60.94 in the quarter. Some say you lose your explosiveness while distance running, Katelynn did not, leaping 4’ 10” in the high jump. She performed throughout the season with her Wildcat teammates, leading them to a state qualifier in the 4×8. And as a returning All-Stater, she can run cross as well. Throw Egli in anything.

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 17:29
800m – 2:20
1600m – 5:07
3200m – 10:46
5k (Track) – 17:23

Accolades

XC

Region 1 Champion
OK Red Conference Champion
47^th Place – Division 1 State
3x State Qualifier

Track

3^rd Place – OK Red Conference 3200m
5^th Place – OK Red Conference 1600m
17^th Place – Division 1 State 4×8
8^th Place – 2025 Division 1 State 3200m

Her Specialty

Changing the direction of the Hudsonville program. I’m not on the team, I’m not there every day, but I know what I observe. I’ve observed Cassie improve a ton over her time with the Eagles, but also perform at a high-level while doing so. She’s been a 3x MIS qualifier and was reaching down into the 17’s on a few occasions last fall. In 2022, the season before she arrived, Hudsonville placed 7^th in Region 1 and 7^th of 8 in the OK Red. This past fall, she led her teammates to championships in both the OK Red and Region 1. Sure, talent has been added, but it’s clearly no coincidence that Cassie’s presence has coincided some of the better Hudsonville teams ever.

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 18:04
1600m – 5:05
3200m – 10:46

Accolades

XC

3^rd Place – Holly (D1)
6^th Place – Bluejay (Elite)

Track

13^th Place – Division 1 State 3200m
2^nd Place – Region 9 3200m
5^th Place – Oakland County 1600m

Her Specialty

The 3200m and most likely, longer distances. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to witness a full fall from Moore, as her season was cut short after Bluejay. The early returns were a potential podium finisher, easily one of the better 9^th graders in Michigan. Those returns were realized in the spring, when Taryn was able to complete the entire season. The 3200m is where she made her mark, hovering around the 11 min. mark for much of April/May, before breaking through into the 10’s at Region 9 and at D1 State. An opportunity awaits this fall for Taryn to prove how she’s capable of competing with the state’s best.

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 17:44
800m – 2:16
Mile – 4:58
3200m – 10:24

Accolades

XC

2x Division 4 State Champion
3x All-State
3x Division 4 State Team Champion
3x MIAC Champion
3x Region 33 Champion

Track

Division 4 State 1600m Champion
2024/2025 Division 4 State 3200m Champion
2024 Division 4 State 4×8 Champion
9x All-State

Her Specialty

Winning Division 4 titles. Throughout her tenure at Whitmore Lake, she and her Trojan teammates have toed the MIS line three times. All three of those occasions have led to the Red n’ White hoisting the D4 team trophy. Over in Hudsonville for the Division 4 Track Finals, she’s competed individually in the 1600m/3200m each year. Each year, she’s won at least one of the two, this past spring finding her first 1600m title of the bunch. To be at this high level for three straight years, that has to be much responsibility and much on the mind. Here’s for a capper, done with the same style and grace as years past.

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
10	Ben Romero	16:00.3	Forest Hills Central	193.9	Division 1 State	2-Nov	2024
10	Ben Romero	16:16.5	Forest Hills Central	192.8	Region 3	25-Oct	2024
10	Ben Romero	15:44.8	Forest Hills Central	198.4	OK White Championship	16-Oct	2024
10	Ben Romero	16:15.5	Forest Hills Central	197.8	OK White 2	2-Oct	2024
10	Ben Romero	15:44.5	Forest Hills Central	203.5	Bluejay	28-Sep	2024
10	Ben Romero	15:55.3	Forest Hills Central	201.2	OK White 1	18-Sep	2024
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
9	Ben Romero	16:07.2	Forest Hills Central	191.9	Division 1 State	4-Nov	2023
9	Ben Romero	16:12.3	Forest Hills Central	193.9	Region 3	27-Oct	2023
9	Ben Romero	16:18.7	Forest Hills Central	188.8	OK White Championship	18-Oct	2023
9	Ben Romero	16:13.0	Forest Hills Central	192.7	Portage	7-Oct	2023
9	Ben Romero	16:08.4	Forest Hills Central	194.2	Ottawa Hills	15-Sep	2023
9	Ben Romero	17:16.2	Forest Hills Central	177.0	Bredeweg	9-Sep	2023

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 15:44
800m – 1:53
1600m – 4:15
3200m – 9:08

Accolades

XC

2x Top-60 – Division 1 State
2x Top-12 – Region 3
2x Top-7 – OK White

Track

Division 2 4×8 Champion
7^th Place – Division 1 State 3200m (2024)
Region 13 800m Champion
OK White 800m Champion

His Championship Season

This past spring was a return to the form we had seen in the past. Romero only had a few races for Grand Rapids Christian, but they were mostly all meaningful. In just three individual races over the two-lap distance, Romero managed to pick up a regional and league title. Passing the baton with his teammates, he went undefeated, teaming up for an OK White and Division 2 title. An exciting preview of what we may see come fall.

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
11	Cameron Cochran	16:13.8	Midland	189.7	MITCA	8-Nov	2025
11	Cameron Cochran	15:54.0	Midland	196.0	D1 State Finals	1-Nov	2025
11	Cameron Cochran	15:46.3	Midland	198.2	Region 2	25-Oct	2025
11	Cameron Cochran	15:53.0	Midland	196.3	SVL Championship	15-Oct	2025
11	Cameron Cochran	16:31.1	Midland	192.3	Portage	4-Oct	2025
11	Cameron Cochran	16:54.9	Midland	189.0	SVL North 2	23-Sep	2025
11	Cameron Cochran	16:05.8	Midland	194.4	Jackson	20-Sep	2025
11	Cameron Cochran	16:37.2	Midland	194.9	Holly	13-Sep	2025
11	Cameron Cochran	16:47.7	Midland	188.1	SVL North 1	9-Sep	2025
11	Cameron Cochran	16:06.9	Midland	194.7	Oiler	29-Aug	2025
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
10	Cameron Cochran	16:08.3	Midland	191.9	MITCA	9-Nov	2024
10	Cameron Cochran	16:17.6	Midland	188.1	Division 1 State	2-Nov	2024
10	Cameron Cochran	16:25.3	Midland	187.2	Region 2	25-Oct	2024
10	Cameron Cochran	16:49.8	Midland	177.4	SVL Championship	16-Oct	2024
10	Cameron Cochran	16:41.2	Midland	185.6	Cedar Bend	5-Oct	2024
10	Cameron Cochran	17:01.7	Midland	189.8	Holly	14-Sep	2024
10	Cameron Cochran	16:58.4	Midland	187.9	SVL North 1	10-Sep	2024
10	Cameron Cochran	16:20.4	Midland	193.9	Northwood	7-Sep	2024
10	Cameron Cochran	17:26.8	Midland	179.1	Oiler	30-Aug	2024
10	Cameron Cochran	16:49.4	Midland	190.2	Under the Lights	23-Aug	2024
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
9	Cameron Cochran	16:47.2	Midland	177.3	Region 2	27-Oct	2023
9	Cameron Cochran	16:49.8	Midland	174.7	SVL Championship	18-Oct	2023
9	Cameron Cochran	17:32.6	Midland	169.1	Freeland Falcon	14-Oct	2023
9	Cameron Cochran	16:58.8	Midland	174.4	Bluejay	30-Sep	2023
9	Cameron Cochran	17:32.0	Midland	175.0	Holly	16-Sep	2023
9	Cameron Cochran	17:43.9	Midland	163.4	Northwood	9-Sep	2023
9	Cameron Cochran	17:22.3	Midland	170.6	Oiler	1-Sep	2023
9	Cameron Cochran	18:17.8	Midland	160.1	Under the Lights	18-Aug	2023

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 15:46
800m – 1:54
1600m – 4:17
3200m – 9:47

Accolades

XC

3^rd Place – Region 2
3^rd Place – SVL Championship
45^th Place – Division 1 State

Track

8^th Place – Division 1 State 800m
7^th Place – Division 1 State 4×8
Region 1 800m Champion
SVL 800m/1600m Champion

His Championship Season

This past spring contained his best close to a season yet. In May of ’25, Cochran proved he can spin his best material during championship time, claiming victories in the 800m & 1600m in the SVL, along with a regional 1600m win as well. This past spring, he took those honors a step further. After defending the league titles and taking home a regional 800m crown, Cochran proved he can run with the best in Michigan. In the 800m, he moved from 21^st as a sophomore to 8^th as a junior. His Chemic teammates came along for the ride as well, their 4×8 improving from 15^th to 7^th. May the positive momentum and progress continue into cross.

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
11	Matii Tarekegn	18:34.6	East Kentwood	142.5	D1 State Finals	1-Nov	2025
11	Matii Tarekegn	16:00.7	East Kentwood	196.8	Region 3	25-Oct	2025
11	Matii Tarekegn	15:35.0	East Kentwood	201.7	OK Red Championship	16-Oct	2025
11	Matii Tarekegn	16:01.4	East Kentwood	199.9	OK Red 2	24-Sep	2025
11	Matii Tarekegn	15:43.5	East Kentwood	201.8	Jackson	20-Sep	2025
11	Matii Tarekegn	15:29.4	East Kentwood	209.2	Ottawa Hills	12-Sep	2025
11	Matii Tarekegn	16:14.2	East Kentwood	198.6	OK Red 1	9-Sep	2025
11	Matii Tarekegn	16:36.9	East Kentwood	201.7	Milford	28-Aug	2025
11	Matii Tarekegn	16:04.1	East Kentwood	204.0	Under the Lights v2	22-Aug	2025
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
10	Matii Tarekegn	16:21.2	East Kentwood	187.6	MITCA	9-Nov	2024
10	Matii Tarekegn	16:07.7	East Kentwood	191.4	Division 1 State	2-Nov	2024
10	Matii Tarekegn	16:23.2	East Kentwood	190.6	Region 3	25-Oct	2024
10	Matii Tarekegn	16:24.6	East Kentwood	185.5	OK Red Championship	17-Oct	2024
10	Matii Tarekegn	17:28.8	East Kentwood	168.4	Portage	5-Oct	2024
10	Matii Tarekegn	17:10.5	East Kentwood	189.2	OK Red 2	25-Sep	2024
10	Matii Tarekegn	16:25.2	East Kentwood	189.6	Jackson	21-Sep	2024
10	Matii Tarekegn	16:41.2	East Kentwood	186.3	Ottawa Hills	13-Sep	2024
10	Matii Tarekegn	17:30.7	East Kentwood	178.1	OK Red 1	10-Sep	2024
10	Matii Tarekegn	17:16.2	East Kentwood	185.9	Queen City	30-Aug	2024
10	Matii Tarekegn	16:49.7	East Kentwood	184.4	Under the Lights v2	23-Aug	2024
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
9	Matii Tarekegn	16:43.8	East Kentwood	179.7	Division 1 State	4-Nov	2023
9	Matii Tarekegn	17:13.7	East Kentwood	173.4	Region 3	27-Oct	2023
9	Matii Tarekegn	16:59.9	East Kentwood	173.7	OK Red Conference	19-Oct	2023
9	Matii Tarekegn	18:01.7	East Kentwood	158.4	Kent Ottawa	13-Oct	2023
9	Matii Tarekegn	17:28.2	East Kentwood	167.6	Portage	7-Oct	2023
9	Matii Tarekegn	17:10.3	East Kentwood	173.6	Jackson	23-Sep	2023
9	Matii Tarekegn	17:03.0	East Kentwood	176.0	Ottawa Hills	15-Sep	2023
9	Matii Tarekegn	18:00.8	East Kentwood	171.4	Averill	9-Sep	2023
9	Matii Tarekegn	17:40.3	East Kentwood	169.9	Under the Lights v2	25-Aug	2023

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 15:29
1600m – 4:32
3200m – 9:27

Accolades

XC

4^th Place – OK Red Championship
13^th Place – Region 3

Track

2^nd Place – D1 Team State 3200m

His Championship Season

In both cross and track, Matii’s had some tough races and successes, which makes him easy to root for. Some days haven’t gone his way, such as last fall’s State Finals or this spring’s 3200m at Regionals. During October, Tarekegn showed considerable progress from his sophomore year, moving from 12^th to 4^th in the perennially tough OK Red, continuing his season of many mid-15 efforts. Just two months back, he showed the ability to bounce back. Following a subpar regional performance, he came through at MITCA for his Falcons, delivering many critical points in the 3200m (along with nearly matching his personal best). Hopefully the lessons learned from his junior year can be applied to his senior season.

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
10	Christian Craanen	15:24.0	Monroe St. Mary CC	206.3	MITCA	8-Nov	2025
10	Christian Craanen	15:35.8	Monroe St. Mary CC	202.7	D3 State Finals	1-Nov	2025
10	Christian Craanen	15:55.9	Monroe St. Mary CC	196.4	Region 27	25-Oct	2025
10	Christian Craanen	16:31.4	Monroe St. Mary CC	196.9	Haunted Harvest	18-Oct	2025
10	Christian Craanen	16:05.0	Monroe St. Mary CC	192.7	Huron League Championship	16-Oct	2025
10	Christian Craanen	16:12.1	Monroe St. Mary CC	193.6	Dave Bork Classic	11-Oct	2025
10	Christian Craanen	16:08.7	Monroe St. Mary CC	199.8	Portage	4-Oct	2025
10	Christian Craanen	16:00.8	Monroe St. Mary CC	199.4	Huron League 2	30-Sep	2025
10	Christian Craanen	16:42.2	Monroe St. Mary CC	191.9	Huron League 1	16-Sep	2025
10	Christian Craanen	15:42.8	Monroe St. Mary CC	204.1	Huron	13-Sep	2025
10	Christian Craanen	16:32.0	Monroe St. Mary CC	199.0	Michigan Catholic	23-Aug	2025
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
9	Christian Craanen	15:56.0	Monroe St. Mary CC	196.0	MITCA	9-Nov	2024
9	Christian Craanen	15:56.0	Monroe St. Mary CC	194.0	Division 3 State	2-Nov	2024
9	Christian Craanen	16:20.1	Monroe St. Mary CC	190.3	Region 27	26-Oct	2024
9	Christian Craanen	16:36.1	Monroe St. Mary CC	185.6	Haunted Harvest	19-Oct	2024
9	Christian Craanen	16:57.6	Monroe St. Mary CC	178.1	Huron League Championship	17-Oct	2024
9	Christian Craanen	16:51.0	Monroe St. Mary CC	180.7	Dave Bork Classic	12-Oct	2024
9	Christian Craanen	16:44.4	Monroe St. Mary CC	183.2	Portage	5-Oct	2024
9	Christian Craanen	16:53.2	Monroe St. Mary CC	187.6	Huron	14-Sep	2024
9	Christian Craanen	17:34.0	Monroe St. Mary CC	179.3	Michigan Catholic	24-Aug	2024

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 15:23
800m – 1:59
1600m – 4:18
3200m – 9:13

Accolades

XC

3^rd Place – Division 3 State
2x All-State
Region 27 Champion
2^nd Place – Huron League

Track

2^nd Place – Division 3 State 3200m
3^rd Place – Division 3 State 1600m
6^th Place – Division 3 State 800m
Huron League 1600m Champion
Region 26 800m Champion

His Championship Season

Talk about putting it on the line for his team. At the Division 3 State Finals:

1600m – 4:21.5, 3^rd place, 6 points
800m – 1:59.5, 6^th place, 3 points
3200m – 9:29.3, 2^nd place, 8 points

St. Mary Catholic Central won the D3 title with 39 points. Craanen contributed 17 of ‘em.

Then in accordance of being a great teammate, Christian was then able to find some great times of his own. The following week at MITCA, he lowered his personal bests from 4:21 to 4:18 and 9:29 to 9:13. Sacrifice, then reaping the benefits of that unselfishness.

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
9	Avi Elabed	15:33.7	Lowell	203.1	MITCA	8-Nov	2025
9	Avi Elabed	15:39.7	Lowell	200.8	D1 State Finals	1-Nov	2025
9	Avi Elabed	15:46.0	Lowell	201.7	Region 3	25-Oct	2025
9	Avi Elabed	16:08.3	Lowell	198.9	RCA Championship	18-Oct	2025
9	Avi Elabed	15:38.6	Lowell	200.8	RCA 2	8-Oct	2025
9	Avi Elabed	16:18.6	Lowell	196.5	Portage	4-Oct	2025
9	Avi Elabed	15:37.8	Lowell	208.1	Bluejay	27-Sep	2025
9	Avi Elabed	16:23.5	Lowell	198.8	RCA Jamboree	17-Sep	2025
9	Avi Elabed	15:56.0	Lowell	200.4	Ottawa Hills	12-Sep	2025
9	Avi Elabed	16:30.0	Lowell	194.3	Bredeweg	6-Sep	2025
9	Avi Elabed	16:09.0	Lowell	202.3	Under the Lights v2	22-Aug	2025
9	Avi Elabed	16:45.1	Lowell	196.0	PC Early Bird	15-Aug	2025

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 15:33
1600m – 4:29
3200m – 9:47

Accolades

XC

28^th Place – Division 1 State
5^th Place – Region 3
6^th Place – RCA Conference

Track

6^th Place – RCA Conference 1600m/3200m
15^th Place – MITS/MITCA Indoor State 3200m

His Championship Season

Proved the potential to be true. Elabed had been ripping it all season. He opened with a sub-17, then brought it to a new level a week later at Under the Lights. By mid-September, he was sub-16, by late September, welllll into the 15’s. But those fast times early don’t mean much if they’re not backed up. With an All-State, 5^th place finish in a hellish region, and a 15:33 personal best at MITCA, Elabed affirmed that he’s a championship season factor.

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
10	Xavier Solgot	15:15.5	Macomb L’Anse Creuse North	209.2	MITCA	8-Nov	2025
10	Xavier Solgot	15:18.0	Macomb L’Anse Creuse North	208.0	D1 State Finals	1-Nov	2025
10	Xavier Solgot	15:46.5	Macomb L’Anse Creuse North	196.8	Region 9	25-Oct	2025
10	Xavier Solgot	16:28.8	Macomb L’Anse Creuse North	181.4	MAC Division	18-Oct	2025
10	Xavier Solgot	15:58.6	Macomb L’Anse Creuse North	196.5	Macomb County	11-Oct	2025
10	Xavier Solgot	15:59.3	Macomb L’Anse Creuse North	193.2	Dakota	1-Oct	2025
10	Xavier Solgot	15:31.7	Macomb L’Anse Creuse North	210.1	Bluejay	27-Sep	2025
10	Xavier Solgot	16:41	Macomb L’Anse Creuse North	188.3	MAC White 2	23-Sep	2025
10	Xavier Solgot	16:20.2	Macomb L’Anse Creuse North	192.9	Cleverly	18-Sep	2025
10	Xavier Solgot	16:48.6	Macomb L’Anse Creuse North	194.1	Spartan	12-Sep	2025
10	Xavier Solgot	17:05	Macomb L’Anse Creuse North	182.3	MAC White 1	9-Sep	2025
10	Xavier Solgot	16:06.9	Macomb L’Anse Creuse North	191.4	Muskrat Classic	6-Sep	2025
10	Xavier Solgot	16:49.6	Macomb L’Anse Creuse North	193.1	Night Light	22-Aug	2025
10	Xavier Solgot	16:12.2	Macomb L’Anse Creuse North	206.3	Lamplighter	15-Aug	2025
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
9	Xavier Solgot	17:22.7	Macomb L’Anse Creuse North	166.4	Division 1 State	2-Nov	2024
9	Xavier Solgot	16:38.9	Macomb L’Anse Creuse North	181.4	Region 9	26-Oct	2024
9	Xavier Solgot	17:14.4	Macomb L’Anse Creuse North	169.5	MAC Division Championship	19-Oct	2024
9	Xavier Solgot	16:32.6	Macomb L’Anse Creuse North	185.5	Macomb County	12-Oct	2024
9	Xavier Solgot	17:34	Macomb L’Anse Creuse North	164.3	MAC White 2	24-Sep	2024
9	Xavier Solgot	16:56.0	Macomb L’Anse Creuse North	178.3	Brooks Mid-Season Spectacular	21-Sep	2024
9	Xavier Solgot	17:08.8	Macomb L’Anse Creuse North	176.4	Autumn Classic	14-Sep	2024
9	Xavier Solgot	18:38	Macomb L’Anse Creuse North	148.0	MAC White 1	10-Sep	2024
9	Xavier Solgot	17:18.2	Macomb L’Anse Creuse North	172.3	Muskrat Classic	6-Sep	2024
9	Xavier Solgot	17:15.7	Macomb L’Anse Creuse North	180.4	Lamplighter	23-Aug	2024

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 15:15
1600m – 4:27
3200m – 9:24

Accolades

XC

11^th Place – Division 1 State
Region 9 Champion
Macomb County Champion
MAC White Champion

Track

Macomb County 3200m Champion
Region 10 3200m Champion
MAC Blue 3200m Champion
40^th Place – Division 1 State 3200m

His Championship Season

Demonstrated his wisdom and portrayed his progress. At a few points during the fall, Solgot had flashed his fitness, opening with a 16:12 at Lamplighter and on a trip north to Shepherd, unleashing a 15:31 to finish 7^th in their loaded elite field. During the meets between those two were many wins, but not necessarily the fastest times. When it came time to earn crowns and prove it against Michigan’s best, Xavier used the energy saved from those conservative efforts. He won a trio of championships at Macomb County, MAC White, and Region 9 – dominating races captured by an average of 20+ seconds. At MIS, he sped to a beauty of a PR, his 15:18 good for 11^th places. The selectively fast efforts underrate him by the numbers, but make no doubt, he’s a contender at every level.

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
9	Tommy McCormick	15:52.3	Grand Blanc	196.9	MITCA	8-Nov	2025
9	Tommy McCormick	16:21.0	Grand Blanc	187.0	D1 State Finals	1-Nov	2025
9	Tommy McCormick	15:46.7	Grand Blanc	198.1	Region 2	25-Oct	2025
9	Tommy McCormick	15:55.7	Grand Blanc	195.4	SVL Championship	15-Oct	2025
9	Tommy McCormick	15:52.3	Grand Blanc	201.2	Greater Flint	4-Oct	2025
9	Tommy McCormick	15:59.3	Grand Blanc	200.9	Bluejay	27-Sep	2025
9	Tommy McCormick	16:53.8	Grand Blanc	203.1	SVL South 2	23-Sep	2025
9	Tommy McCormick	16:05.4	Grand Blanc	205.5	Holly	13-Sep	2025
9	Tommy McCormick	16:38.1	Grand Blanc	196.0	SVL South 1	9-Sep	2025
9	Tommy McCormick	16:14.4	Grand Blanc	194.5	Northwood	6-Sep	2025
9	Tommy McCormick	16:09.2	Grand Blanc	193.9	Oiler	29-Aug	2025

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 15:46
800m – 1:56
1600m – 4:20
3200m – 9:26

Accolades

XC

4^th Place – Region 2
3^rd Place – Greater Flint
4^th Place – SVL Championship

Track

20^th Place – Division 1 State 1600m
18^th Place – MITS/MITCA Indoor State 1600m
2^nd Place – SVL Championship 1600m/3200m
3^rd Place – Region 1 1600m

His Championship Season

Was one where he had clutch races in big spots, but also experiences with the opportunity to grow in the future. One particular breakthrough was his regional performance in the 1600m. Coming into May 15^th, his personal best in the event was a 4:24 from the beginning of May. The state qualifying standard was a 4:23, thus he’d have to turn in the best race of his life. McCormick did just that and crushed the standard, racing to a 4:20.9 (the 20^th fastest mark of any 9^th grader in the US). The State Finals didn’t go as well as that regional day, but the experience of competing at Rockford (and from MIS) will pay off in the coming years.

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
11	Caiden Caswell	15:44.0	Vicksburg	199.7	MITCA	8-Nov	2025
11	Caiden Caswell	15:41.1	Vicksburg	202.0	D2 State Finals	1-Nov	2025
11	Caiden Caswell	16:11.0	Vicksburg	193.0	Region 13	25-Oct	2025
11	Caiden Caswell	16:02.8	Vicksburg	203.1	Wolverine Conference	14-Oct	2025
11	Caiden Caswell	16:00.5	Vicksburg	202.5	Portage	4-Oct	2025
11	Caiden Caswell	15:26.1	Vicksburg	204.3	Otsego Bulldog	27-Sep	2025
11	Caiden Caswell	16:06.8	Vicksburg	208.1	Spartan	12-Sep	2025
11	Caiden Caswell	15:42.9	Vicksburg	202.7	Lakeview	6-Sep	2025
11	Caiden Caswell	15:37.7	Vicksburg	203.1	SW Rustbuster	27-Aug	2025
11	Caiden Caswell	16:06.7	Vicksburg	203.1	Under the Lights v2	22-Aug	2025
11	Caiden Caswell	19:20.5	Vicksburg	141.2	St. Joseph	19-Aug	2025
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
10	Caiden Caswell	16:48.6	Vicksburg	178.5	MITCA	9-Nov	2024
10	Caiden Caswell	16:44.0	Vicksburg	179.3	Division 2 State	2-Nov	2024
10	Caiden Caswell	16:16.1	Vicksburg	191.3	Region 13	26-Oct	2024
10	Caiden Caswell	16:13.8	Vicksburg	188.7	Wolverine Conference	15-Oct	2024
10	Caiden Caswell	16:16.1	Vicksburg	192.6	Portage	5-Oct	2024
10	Caiden Caswell	16:09.1	Vicksburg	191.3	Otsego Bulldog	28-Sep	2024
10	Caiden Caswell	16:27.0	Vicksburg	199.7	Spartan	13-Sep	2024
10	Caiden Caswell	16:02.1	Vicksburg	193.6	Lakeview	7-Sep	2024
10	Caiden Caswell	17:38.7	Vicksburg	175.4	SW Rustbuster	28-Aug	2024
10	Caiden Caswell	16:31.2	Vicksburg	190.6	Under the Lights v2	23-Aug	2024
10	Caiden Caswell	17:03.9	Vicksburg	193.0	St. Joseph	20-Aug	2024
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
9	Caiden Caswell	18:03.5	Vicksburg	152.8	Division 2 State	4-Nov	2023
9	Caiden Caswell	16:40.1	Vicksburg	181.3	Region 13	28-Oct	2023
9	Caiden Caswell	16:33.3	Vicksburg	174.6	Wolverine Conference	17-Oct	2023
9	Caiden Caswell	16:38.4	Vicksburg	184.2	Portage	7-Oct	2023
9	Caiden Caswell	16:35.2	Vicksburg	181.9	Otsego Bulldog	30-Sep	2023
9	Caiden Caswell	16:59.1	Vicksburg	178.3	Cougar Falcon	23-Sep	2023
9	Caiden Caswell	19:05.5	Vicksburg	140.8	Spartan	15-Sep	2023
9	Caiden Caswell	17:48.9	Vicksburg	158.7	SW Rustbuster	30-Aug	2023
9	Caiden Caswell	17:12.2	Vicksburg	179.3	Under the Lights v2	25-Aug	2023
9	Caiden Caswell	18:05.0	Vicksburg	174.7	St. Joseph	22-Aug	2023

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 15:26
1600m – 4:26
3200m – 9:35

Accolades

XC

12^th Place – Division 2 State
Wolverine Conference Champion
2^nd Place – Region 13
3x Top-10 – Region 13

Track

6^th Place – Division 2 State 3200m
Wolverine Conference 1600m/3200m Champion
Region 14 3200m Champion

His Championship Season

Was the stretch of time where Caiden put everything together. Throughout his first two years at Vicksburg, Caswell was a runner that showed tremendous potential or was justtt on the cusp of doing great things. He’d run well into the 16’s as a freshman and popped into the very low-16’s early in his sophomore year, but that success hadn’t translated over to MIS. In 2025, he turned the corner. Set the stage for it at Otsego, ripping a 15:26 to win the D2 race. Backed that up on a steamy day at Portage, then captured the Wolverine Conference crown. And finally in early November, stepped onto the stage at MIS, placing 12^th in D2. Much more of the same, perhaps even better, can definitely be achieved this fall.

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
11	Ryan Good	15:55.8	Parma Western	197.1	D2 State Finals	1-Nov	2025
11	Ryan Good	15:55.4	Parma Western	195.5	Region 14	24-Oct	2025
11	Ryan Good	16:02.0	Parma Western	189.3	I-8 Championship	16-Oct	2025
11	Ryan Good	17:02.3	Parma Western	181.9	Portage	4-Oct	2025
11	Ryan Good	17:18.2	Parma Western	182.6	I-8 2	30-Sep	2025
11	Ryan Good	16:36.8	Parma Western	188.7	DeWitt	27-Sep	2025
11	Ryan Good	16:43.7	Parma Western	181.8	Jackson	20-Sep	2025
11	Ryan Good	16:59.1	Parma Western	184.6	I-8 1	9-Sep	2025
11	Ryan Good	16:50.3	Parma Western	180.2	Lakeview	6-Sep	2025
11	Ryan Good	16:26.1	Parma Western	189.0	Barney Roy	26-Aug	2025
11	Ryan Good	16:42.5	Parma Western	189.8	Sturgis Kickoff Classic	23-Aug	2025
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
10	Ryan Good	15:58.6	Parma Western	195.1	MITCA	9-Nov	2024
10	Ryan Good	15:39.0	Parma Western	201.0	Division 2 State	2-Nov	2024
10	Ryan Good	15:54.4	Parma Western	195.9	Region 14	25-Oct	2024
10	Ryan Good	17:20.9	Parma Western	175.4	I-8 Championship	17-Oct	2024
10	Ryan Good	16:41.9	Parma Western	184.0	Portage	5-Oct	2024
10	Ryan Good	16:28.1	Parma Western	187.0	DeWitt	28-Sep	2024
10	Ryan Good	16:44.5	Parma Western	183.2	Jackson	21-Sep	2024
10	Ryan Good	16:37.9	Parma Western	181.7	Lakeview	7-Sep	2024
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
9	Ryan Good	17:03.7	Parma Western	172.8	Division 2 State	4-Nov	2023
9	Ryan Good	17:10.3	Parma Western	182.2	Region 14	27-Oct	2023
9	Ryan Good	17:05.8	Parma Western	167.1	I-8 Championship	21-Oct	2023
9	Ryan Good	16:29.4	Parma Western	187.2	Portage	7-Oct	2023
9	Ryan Good	16:58.8	Parma Western	179.4	DeWitt	30-Sep	2023
9	Ryan Good	17:04.0	Parma Western	184.3	Holly	16-Sep	2023
9	Ryan Good	16:39.1	Parma Western	182.6	Lakeview	9-Sep	2023
9	Ryan Good	16:20.0	Parma Western	183.3	Barney Roy	29-Aug	2023

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 15:39
400m – 48.20
800m – 1:50
1600m – 4:13

Accolades

XC

21^st Place – Division 2 State
2x All-State
3^rd Place – I-8 Conference
5^th Place – Region 14

Track

Division 2 State 800m/1600m Champion
7^th Place – Division 2 State 4×4
6x All-State
I-8 1600m Champion
Region 15 1600m Champion

His Championship Season

Had to be terrifying for any rival competitor. Ryan put himself on the map two years ago, significantly dropping under 2:00 in the 800m as a freshman, registering the 2^nd fastest 9^th grade mark of that ’24 season. He followed that up with an All-State on the grass, a runner-up 800m as a sophomore, and another podium this past fall. He’s always been progressing and this May was no shocker. What was shocking was the substantial amount of time he dropped. A 4:23 became 4:13, a 1:54 became 1:50. And with the times came two wins, two decisive and devastating kicks to win the D2 Finals in the 1600m and 800m.

*personal opinion time* Does his racing remind you of Trent McFarland? Really came on as a junior, wise tactics, and a kick that’s so lethal that if it’s close… it’s over. Just sayin’!

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
10	Nole Lorenzen	15:31.0	Rochester Hills Lutheran NW	204.0	MITCA	8-Nov	2025
10	Nole Lorenzen	15:43.6	Rochester Hills Lutheran NW	200.1	D3 State Finals	1-Nov	2025
10	Nole Lorenzen	15:44.6	Rochester Hills Lutheran NW	194.5	Region 26	25-Oct	2025
10	Nole Lorenzen	15:24.5	Rochester Hills Lutheran NW	202.2	Larry Steeb	18-Oct	2025
10	Nole Lorenzen	15:35.4	Rochester Hills Lutheran NW	201.2	MIAC Championship	14-Oct	2025
10	Nole Lorenzen	16:28.6	Rochester Hills Lutheran NW	204.8	Oakland County	4-Oct	2025
10	Nole Lorenzen	16:00.2	Rochester Hills Lutheran NW	197.6	Hansons	27-Sep	2025
10	Nole Lorenzen	16:12.0	Rochester Hills Lutheran NW	203.3	Holly	13-Sep	2025
10	Nole Lorenzen	16:32.4	Rochester Hills Lutheran NW	188.9	OCS Small School	3-Sep	2025
10	Nole Lorenzen	16:23.0	Rochester Hills Lutheran NW	188.0	Anchor Bay Early Bird	28-Aug	2025
10	Nole Lorenzen	16:42.9	Rochester Hills Lutheran NW	196.0	Lamplighter	15-Aug	2025
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
9	Nole Lorenzen	16:15.0	Rochester Hills Lutheran NW	189.7	MITCA	9-Nov	2024
9	Nole Lorenzen	16:03.5	Rochester Hills Lutheran NW	191.5	Division 3 State	2-Nov	2024
9	Nole Lorenzen	16:13.8	Rochester Hills Lutheran NW	182.4	Region 26	26-Oct	2024
9	Nole Lorenzen	16:54.8	Rochester Hills Lutheran NW	181.4	Dryden Cardinal Classic	19-Oct	2024
9	Nole Lorenzen	17:03.2	Rochester Hills Lutheran NW	188.3	Oakland County	5-Oct	2024
9	Nole Lorenzen	16:31.5	Rochester Hills Lutheran NW	187.8	Hansons	28-Sep	2024
9	Nole Lorenzen	16:48.2	Rochester Hills Lutheran NW	194.3	Holly	14-Sep	2024
9	Nole Lorenzen	17:06.4	Rochester Hills Lutheran NW	184.2	OCS Small School	5-Sep	2024
9	Nole Lorenzen	17:27.6	Rochester Hills Lutheran NW	181.1	Lake St. Clair Early Bird	28-Aug	2024

Personal Records

5k (XC) – 15:24
5k (Track) – 15:03
1600m – 4:21
3200m – 9:10

Accolades

XC

5^th Place – Division 3 State
2x All-State
2x Region 26 Champion
2x MIAC Champion
3^rd Place – Oakland County

Track

3^rd Place – Division 3 State 3200m
4^th Place – Division 3 State 1600m
3x All-State
9^th Place – MITS/MITCA Indoor State 3200m
Oakland County 3200m Champion
MIAC 1600m/3200m Champion

His Championship Season

It wasn’t just championship time, it was a season long endeavor for Nole. Fresh off a 9^th grade year where hit the podium in the fall and threw down the fastest 3200m time of any freshman, Nole stepped up to the plate early in his sophomore season. Holly was the first major meet of the season, Springfield Oaks the spot where he hit a 16:12, 30+ seconds faster than he had a year prior. If you can run fast at Holly, you can run fast anywhere. And that’s what Lorenzen did the rest of the year, placing 3^rd in Oakland County. Then closing the fall with five consecutive sub-16’s, including a 15:24 at Larry Steeb and a 5^th place D3 finish.