Author: mixcspeedratings

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50 Tickets to Brooklyn: Boys #1

mixcspeedratings

SUMMER PREVIEW

Accomplishments & Accolades

  • 2nd Place – Division 1 State (XC)
  • 2x All-State (XC)
  • 16th Place – CHAMPS National Championship (XC)
  • 2x Region 1 & OK Red Champion (XC)
  • Division 1 State 3200m Champion
  • 2nd Place – Division 1 State 4x800m
  • Region 2 & OK Red 800/1600m Champion



Ratings Throughout the Years

GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDate
11Seth Norder16:33.1Grand Haven204.3Eagle23-Aug
11Seth Norder15:55.6Grand Haven205.8Bredeweg10-Sep
11Seth Norder14:58.7Grand Haven225.4Spartan16-Sep
11Seth Norder15:40.6Grand Haven202.5OK Red 120-Sep
11Seth Norder15:52.0Grand Haven198.7Allendale Falcon1-Oct
11Seth Norder15:46.3Grand Haven204.6OK Red 24-Oct
11Seth Norder14:45.4Grand Haven220.9Portage8-Oct
11Seth Norder15:41.6Grand Haven197.8OK Red Championship20-Oct
11Seth Norder15:52.5Grand Haven199.2Region 129-Oct
11Seth Norder15:18.9Grand Haven213.4Division 1 State5-Nov
GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDate
10Seth Norder16:56.3Grand Haven193.6Fruitport Eagle24-Aug
10Seth Norder16:08.5Grand Haven202.2Bredeweg11-Sep
10Seth Norder15:56.5Grand Haven205.5Ottawa Hills17-Sep
10Seth Norder16:04.8Grand Haven192.1OK Red 121-Sep
10Seth Norder15:51.5Grand Haven200.2Allendale Falcon2-Oct
10Seth Norder16:21.1Grand Haven194.6OK Red 25-Oct
10Seth Norder15:33.8Grand Haven211.4Portage9-Oct
10Seth Norder15:43.7Grand Haven198.4OK Red Conference21-Oct
10Seth Norder15:24.4Grand Haven207.2Region 130-Oct
10Seth Norder15:19.9Grand Haven211.4Division 1 State6-Nov
GradeNameTeamRatingMeetDate
9Seth NorderGrand Haven178.2Grand Haven/Zeeland East24-Aug
9Seth NorderGrand Haven161.3Grand Haven/Grandville10-Sep
9Seth NorderGrand Haven176.8Spring Lake Laker12-Sep
9Seth NorderGrand Haven178.9EK/GH22-Sep
9Seth NorderGrand Haven159.7Grand Haven/Rockford29-Sep
9Seth NorderGrand Haven182.5Grand Haven/Jenison6-Oct
9Seth NorderGrand Haven166.9GH/HWO13-Oct
9Seth NorderGrand Haven180.9Pre-Region 123-Oct

The Rundown

Finishing off a sophomore cross season that was trending upward, kicking into a 2nd place finish. That was a minor shock.

Giving Riley Hough everything he can handle in the final stretches of the Division 1 1600m. What if he actually pulled the upset?

Trading blow for blow with Benne Anderson down the final straight of MIS, succumbing in the final meters. Will the running gods ever rule in his favor, will he ever win one?

This spring’s Division 1 3200m was an assertive and resounding YES. Seth patiently bided his time early, slowly working toward grabbing the lead at 800m. When he moved into first, he moved into first for good, extending his lead throughout the whole race, finishing in 9:04, 8 seconds clear of any competitor. After many heartbreaks, his first State Title.

That title only added to a career full of greatness. Earlier in the spring, his 8:46 in the Bluejay Elite 3200m earned him the #6 time throughout all of Michigan HS history. He’s won a ton, sweeping the OK Red and Regional distance events, both on the white line and around the oval. He’s helped his Grand Haven team on their way to a state podium, running 1:52 on the anchor to grab 2nd place. Competing against the entire country, he placed 16th at CHAMPS Nationals, the 7th fastest returner (Alford 5th).

His 3200m crown in track was a weight off his back, now one final crack at a XC title remains.

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50 Tickets to Brooklyn: Girls #1

mixcspeedratings

SUMMER PREVIEW

Accomplishments & Accolades

  • 2021 Division 1 State Champion (XC)
  • 2x All-State (XC)
  • 2x Team State Champion (XC)
  • 33rd Place – 2021 Eastbay National Championship (XC)
  • Division 1 State 800m, 1600m, 4x800m Champion
  • 7x All-State (Track)
  • 6th Place – New Balance Outdoor Mile
  • 2022 New Balance Indoor DMR and 4x800m Champion



Ratings Throughout the Years

GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDate
11Rachel Forsyth18:51.5Ann Arbor Pioneer141.8SEC Red 228-Sep
11Rachel Forsyth18:26.7Ann Arbor Pioneer147.4Portage8-Oct
11Rachel Forsyth18:25.0Ann Arbor Pioneer142.4SEC Championship20-Oct
11Rachel Forsyth18:39.4Ann Arbor Pioneer134.2Region 529-Oct
11Rachel Forsyth19:30.3Ann Arbor Pioneer128.9Division 1 State5-Nov
GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDate
10Rachel Forsyth17:45.0Ann Arbor Pioneer168.7Pete Moss28-Aug
10Rachel Forsyth17:23.9Ann Arbor Pioneer175.0John Bruder Classic8-Sep
10Rachel Forsyth18:37.6Ann Arbor Pioneer154.1SEC 114-Sep
10Rachel Forsyth17:48.3Ann Arbor Pioneer173.9Spartan17-Sep
10Rachel Forsyth18:17.3Ann Arbor Pioneer158.6SEC Red 228-Sep
10Rachel Forsyth17:26.0Ann Arbor Pioneer175.3Portage9-Oct
10Rachel Forsyth18:30.7Ann Arbor Pioneer166.1Freeland Falcon16-Oct
10Rachel Forsyth17:48.3Ann Arbor Pioneer162.9SEC Championship21-Oct
10Rachel Forsyth18:28.3Ann Arbor Pioneer176.2Region 530-Oct
10Rachel Forsyth17:09.3Ann Arbor Pioneer173.9Division 1 State6-Nov
GradeNameTeamRatingMeetDate
9Rachel ForsythAnn Arbor Pioneer149.7Pioneer/Chelsea2-Sep
9Rachel ForsythAnn Arbor Pioneer153.7Pioneer/Tecumseh12-Sep
9Rachel ForsythAnn Arbor Pioneer131.0Brighton/Pioneer16-Sep
9Rachel ForsythAnn Arbor Pioneer148.8Northville/Pioneer23-Sep
9Rachel ForsythAnn Arbor Pioneer156.3Pioneer/Saline3-Oct
9Rachel ForsythAnn Arbor Pioneer161.8SEC Red17-Oct
9Rachel ForsythAnn Arbor Pioneer155.0Pre-Region 924-Oct
9Rachel ForsythAnn Arbor Pioneer160.2Region 531-Oct
9Rachel ForsythAnn Arbor Pioneer163.5Division 1 State6-Nov

The Rundown

What a joy it has been to see Rachel back at the front of races. If you’d like to delve more into her backstory, I highly recommend Jeff Hollobaugh’s newsletter. Back in March, he interviewed Rachel and she details why she had to miss her sophomore track season, the struggles of her junior cross season, and how she’s regained that racing feeling.

I’d like to pick up where that interview left off, at least in terms of some stats and facts. Bringing it to you raw, because solely words don’t do her justice:

2023 Michigan Ranks:

400m – 56.7, 4th in State
800m – 2:06.8, 1st in State, 6 of top 10 efforts
Mile – 4:41.48, 1st in State
3200m – 10:17.4, 1st in State

All-Time Michigan Ranks:

800m – #6 All-Time (2:06 indoors is #1 All-Time)
Mile – #4 All-Time (greater contested 1600m would likely convert to #5 All-Time, will gladly correct this if need be)
3200m – #15 All-Time (her 10:02 indoor is #2 on an oversized track)

In terms of competition, you know too she dominated there. 21 individual races in Michigan, 21 wins. A quad at the State Finals, where she clinched the 4x800m, held off Anna Delgado in the 1600m, held off Kylee King in the 800m, then valiantly powered her Purple girls toward an All-State in the 4x400m. The following week, her and Madison Osterberg blasted through 400m in the very low 60’s before each etched their name into the history books. To cap it off, she entered in four relays at New Balance, contributing to four All-American spots and registered that 4:41.48 mile, placing 6th amongst the nation’s best.

It’s easy to get lost in all these numbers. Read her interview and use it to inspire you. Her story will live on in Michigan and we’re blessed to see it unfold for another year.

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50 Tickets to Brooklyn: Boys #2

mixcspeedratings

SUMMER PREVIEW

Accomplishments & Accolades

  • Division 2 State Champion (XC)
  • 3x All-State (XC)
  • 14th Place – CHAMPS National Championship (XC)
  • Region 18 Champion (XC)
  • SEC White Champion (XC)
  • 4th Place – Division 2 State 3200m
  • 8th Place – Division 2 State 1600m
  • 5x All-State (Track)



Ratings Throughout the Years

GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDate
11Connell Alford15:31.2Chelsea216.9Saline Early Bird1-Sep
11Connell Alford15:31.8Chelsea207.1SEC 114-Sep
11Connell Alford15:06.8Chelsea222.8Spartan16-Sep
11Connell Alford15:46.2Chelsea205.3SEC White 228-Sep
11Connell Alford14:53.2Chelsea218.3Otsego Bulldog1-Oct
11Connell Alford15:01.8Chelsea215.4Portage8-Oct
11Connell Alford15:18.5Chelsea204.8Gabriel Richard15-Oct
11Connell Alford15:06.4Chelsea208.5SEC Championship20-Oct
11Connell Alford14:53.0Chelsea210.7Region 1829-Oct
11Connell Alford15:12.6Chelsea216.8Division 2 State5-Nov
GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDate
10Connell Alford16:23.8Chelsea205.4A2 Fall Preview26-Aug
10Connell Alford15:59.8Chelsea206.4SEC 114-Sep
10Connell Alford16:05.4Chelsea206.2Spartan17-Sep
10Connell Alford16:37.1Chelsea206.0SEC White 228-Sep
10Connell Alford15:54.1Chelsea204.0Coaching Legends2-Oct
10Connell Alford16:00.7Chelsea202.4Portage9-Oct
10Connell Alford15:38.1Chelsea200.3Gabriel Richard16-Oct
10Connell Alford16:00.6Chelsea199.5SEC Championship21-Oct
10Connell Alford16:56.9Chelsea199.7Region 1830-Oct
10Connell Alford15:42.6Chelsea203.1Division 2 State6-Nov
GradeNameTeamRatingMeetDate
9Connell AlfordChelsea182.7Adrian/Chelsea/Tecumseh Tri26-Aug
9Connell AlfordChelsea188.6Chelsea/Homer/Stockbridge28-Aug
9Connell AlfordChelsea196.6Chelsea/Pioneer2-Sep
9Connell AlfordChelsea196.9Jackson19-Sep
9Connell AlfordChelsea190.3Chelsea/Dexter29-Sep
9Connell AlfordChelsea201.5Bulldog Elite3-Oct
9Connell AlfordChelsea187.6Pre-Region 3524-Oct
9Connell AlfordChelsea192.6Region 1831-Oct
9Connell AlfordChelsea198.9Division 2 State6-Nov

The Rundown

Forever he’s been a force, his junior year is where it all came to fruition. Through his first two years in high school, Connell racked up a number of honors. Multiple All-States on the grass and track, sub-16’s in each of his two years, 4th place as a sophomore. Somers, Jarema, Lambers all graduating, a strong senior class moving on, titling opportunities opened up for plenty.

Connell seized every bit of that opportunity. After two wins in the Saline Early Bird and the first SEC White Jamboree, he raced with the big boys at Spartan, hanging with all the way to 3rd place finish, a 15:06 and Chelsea school record. The D2 mid-season is packed with teams racing against each other, two prominent examples being Otsego Bulldog and Portage, and each were substantial victories, 100+ meters the gap. Post-Spartan, he picked up win after win, an undefeated and unchallenged streak growing in numbers. At State, it was more of the same, leading the field through a pedestrian first mile (5:03), before laying down the hammer, closing his last 2.1 in 4:50 pace.

Post-season cross and spring season track showed more of that strength. In the late fall, he powered through the Midwest Regional and into Nationals, placing 14th in San Diego. Come spring, he was one of the few to double AND medal in both the 1600m and 3200m at State.

If Lamplighter is any indication, he’ll only continue his domination. The race was over quite early, as he ran away from a D1-centric field en route to a 25-second victory. It’s a dare to anyone in D2 or the entire state – can you withstand the pain and pressure I’ll put you through? We have a whole season to find out if anyone is up to the task.