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The Top Tens: Division 4 Girls #7

THE SUMMER PREVIEW

2022 Results

MeetDivisionPlace
Under the Lights v2Twilight7th of 12
SpartaSilver2nd of 7
BluejayJays4th of 17
PortageD36th of 31
GMAA3rd of 8
Late Season Warrior2nd of 16
Region 212nd of 12
Division 3 State14th of 26

Top Returners

Grace VanderKooi

Regional post focused on her overall picture, let’s hone in on what Grace has done on the cross country course. Twice All-State, running faster in 2022 than she did 2021. If you were there both years, you know the varying conditions, and 2022 was a much slower year, so don’t just pay attention to places. Grace also picked up top-5’s at Shepherd and Region 21, along with a win at GMAA. At any D4 race, she’ll be adding very little to the Warriors score.

Grace Folkema

Has mastered the art of peaking at the right time during each of her high school seasons. October of ’22 contained a number of mid-20 efforts. Grace essentially ran her personal best twice, first at GMAA, then with the heightened pressure of Regionals. Both 20:31 efforts, both a minute faster than her freshman best.

Eleanor Kingshott

Comes into her element when October rolls around. During these past two years, from the GMAA Championship onward, Eleanor has been sub-22 in 75% of her races. I think she’ll benefit from competing with the track girls this year, the strength from running 65’s and participating in an All-State 4×8 will pay dividends come cross.

Morgan Lawrence

Dropped a good minute from her freshman to sophomore year and I think more is in store. Morgan’s late season contained a bundle of 22-min. efforts. Then her track season contained a 6:08, a good 45 seconds faster than the previous spring.

Paige Chapel

Remarkably consistent during her freshman year. Began the season in the 23’s and stayed in the 22-23 range throughout the year, the only deviation being Hill & Bale (and as someone who’d fall on their face there – I completely understand).

Potential Newcomers

Leah Sneller

Finished 11th at the GMAA Championship, then toughed out a mid-14 effort on a hilly Chippewa Hills course.

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50 Tickets to Brooklyn: Boys #36

THE SUMMER PREVIEW

Accomplishments & Accolades

  • 14th Place – Division 2 State (XC)
  • Region 11 Champion (XC)
  • 2x State Qualifier (XC)
  • 7th Place – Division 2 State 3200m
  • OK White 3200m Champion

Ratings Throughout the Years

GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDate
10Simon Triezenberg16:07.2Grand Rapids Christian199.6Pete Moss27-Aug
10Simon Triezenberg16:29.0Grand Rapids Christian195.7OK White 17-Sep
10Simon Triezenberg16:04.0Grand Rapids Christian198.0Ottawa Hills16-Sep
10Simon Triezenberg16:16.9Grand Rapids Christian194.7OK White 221-Sep
10Simon Triezenberg16:01.7Grand Rapids Christian194.8Cougar Falcon24-Sep
10Simon Triezenberg16:10.5Grand Rapids Christian192.5Otsego Bulldog1-Oct
10Simon Triezenberg16:48.6Grand Rapids Christian199.8OK White 35-Oct
10Simon Triezenberg15:53.9Grand Rapids Christian198.0Portage8-Oct
10Simon Triezenberg15:57.2Grand Rapids Christian193.6OK White 419-Oct
10Simon Triezenberg15:59.6Grand Rapids Christian196.8Region 1129-Oct
10Simon Triezenberg16:09.3Grand Rapids Christian197.9Division 2 State5-Nov
10Simon Triezenberg15:50.6Grand Rapids Christian195.8MITCA12-Nov
GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDate
9Simon Triezenberg17:26.8Grand Rapids Christian173.4Pete Moss28-Aug
9Simon Triezenberg17:22.3Grand Rapids Christian174.6OK White 18-Sep
9Simon Triezenberg17:06.5Grand Rapids Christian176.5Christian School11-Sep
9Simon Triezenberg17:24.3Grand Rapids Christian176.2Ottawa Hills17-Sep
9Simon Triezenberg16:59.2Grand Rapids Christian175.9OK White 222-Sep
9Simon Triezenberg17:01.8Grand Rapids Christian178.1Otsego Bulldog2-Oct
9Simon Triezenberg16:48.7Grand Rapids Christian177.4OK White 36-Oct
9Simon Triezenberg17:04.1Grand Rapids Christian181.3Portage9-Oct
9Simon Triezenberg17:03.7Grand Rapids Christian175.1OK White 420-Oct
9Simon Triezenberg17:00.8Grand Rapids Christian177.1Region 1130-Oct
9Simon Triezenberg16:50.8Grand Rapids Christian180.4Division 2 State6-Nov

The Rundown

Grand Rapids Christian has had some great ones over the past few years – Justin Varineau, Tinsae Nelson, Ben Zwart. But none of those three, at least in terms of time (Varineau was one spot higher at State), were able to reach what young Simon did in his 10th grade year. After October 1st, during championship season, Simon was able to finish in the 15’s on over 50% of his races. Among those were a regional title, top-10’s in the OK White and Portage, and an All-State. That ability to grind through late season distance races came through again during track, where Simon outlasted 36 other competitors in that massive D2 3200m field to finish 7th. Mind you, he was 6th in his REGION two weeks prior. At the state level, he placed 2nd amongst all from Region 13. That experience and success in gigantic moments will be great during the next two years and this fall as his Eagles are in the hunt for the grand prize.

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50 Tickets to Brooklyn: Girls #36

THE SUMMER PREVIEW

Accomplishments & Accolades

  • 3x State Qualifier (XC)
  • 2x Top 10 – Big North Conference (XC)
  • 3rd Place – 2021 Northern Michigan (XC)
  • 9th Place – D1 State 4x800m
  • 24th Place – Division 1 State 1600m
  • Region 1 1600m Champion
  • Big North Conference 1600m/3200m Champion



Ratings Throughout the Years



GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDate
11Ava King19:31.6Traverse City West133.1Pete Moss27-Aug
11Ava King19:56.6Traverse City West116.5Northern Michigan22-Oct
11Ava King19:55.4Traverse City West113.5Region 228-Oct
11Ava King19:45.3Traverse City West123.9Division 1 State5-Nov
GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDate
10Ava King19:41.4Traverse City West129.9Pete Moss28-Aug
10Ava King18:46.8Traverse City West140.1Northwood11-Sep
10Ava King19:25.8Traverse City West130.4Petoskey25-Sep
10Ava King19:02.7Traverse City West138.1Bluejay2-Oct
10Ava King19:21.7Traverse City West149.1Freeland Falcon16-Oct
10Ava King19:10.8Traverse City West145.7Big North Conference19-Oct
10Ava King18:38.2Traverse City West140.9Northern Michigan23-Oct
10Ava King19:42.9Traverse City West140.7Region 230-Oct
10Ava King19:16.0Traverse City West131.7Division 1 State6-Nov
10Ava King18:36.2Traverse City West145.6MITCA13-Nov
GradeNameTeamRatingMeetDate
9Ava KingTraverse City West121.8Pete Moss29-Aug
9Ava KingTraverse City West136.5Petoskey Twilight Classic11-Sep
9Ava KingTraverse City West135.6Ludington19-Sep
9Ava KingTraverse City West135.9Petoskey26-Sep
9Ava KingTraverse City West143.8Bluejay3-Oct
9Ava KingTraverse City West140.4Big North Conference13-Oct
9Ava KingTraverse City West136.3Pre-Region 123-Oct
9Ava KingTraverse City West142.5Region 131-Oct
9Ava KingTraverse City West132.0Division 1 State6-Nov



The Rundown



After missing most of the fall, Ava’s spring was all about making up for lost time. And girl was quickly able to assert her dominance over the Northern Michigan scene. Up until May 12th, she won every single individual distance race that she entered, ranging from the 800m to the 3200m. Not only did Ava win everything in the early season, she set personal bests as well, sneaking under 5:00 and snapping 20 sec. off her previous 3200m best, which is now 10:57. Her best track season yet, now leading into a cross country season where she’ll be counted on to lead a young group that gained valuable experience last year. And you know Ava is waiting to show the state what she has to offer as well.