Author: mixcspeedratings

THE SUMMER PREVIEW

2022 Results

Meet	Division	Place
Pete Moss	Big School	3rd of 11
Spartan	Elite	7th of 19
Jackson	Orange (D1)	4th of 21
Bluehay	Elite	1st of 22
Portage	Division 1	12th of 31
River Rat Open		2nd of 10
KLAA		2nd of 15
Region 6		1st of 12
Division 1 State		9th of 28

Top Returners

Cassie Garcia

After moving into the 18’s late in her freshman year, she was there for a good bit of her sophomore year. But most importantly, she was there when it matters – such as her 18:54 to place 2^nd in Region 6 and her 18:38 that netted Cassie a 15^th place in Division 1.

Ella Christensen

Battled injury throughout much of the season and still found it in her to win Region 6 and place All-State. Toughness further exemplified in track, running 2:15

Molly Kate Coates

Rode the wave of mid to low-20’s throughout much of her freshman year, an admirable feat. She truly kicked it up a notch in track, her season culminating in outstanding races such as her 5:23 in the driving rain in Region 6.

Lily Connors

Look to her 3200m in track as evidence of her ability to contribute. A 12:01 at Golden Triangle may set up for an XC season that can consistently be in the 19’s.

Rosie Gregory

Was the star of Northville’s 2021 State Finals, running a nearly 30 sec. PB to help the Mustangs place fourth. It took her awhile, but she was able to best that low-20 effort at 2022’s Regionals, breaking 20:00 for the first time ever.

Sammi Gale

Freshman year was a model in getting better each and every race. And what was the end result? A girl who finished in the 20’s her final four races of the year and was able to compete for the varsity squad at MIS. Pretty good for barely being sub-23 in her opener.

Annabelle Beloiu

Loads of potential that begun to see its realization during the track season, with times such as 5:31 and 12:20.

Potential Newcomers

Colette Lozo

The pipeline continues! She took her talents up to Shepherd for the MEGASTAR meet, where she was 15^th in the 1600m.

Julia Crowe

Look for her to be on some Northville 4×4’s, running mid-60’s for a single lap. But first, a cross season to build strength, which she may have plenty of, if her 12:45 is any indication.

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Accomplishments & Accolades

• 9x All-State (XC & Track)
• 26^th Place – Division 3 State (XC)
• 8^th Place – Division 3 1600m & 3200m
• 2^nd Place – Region 24 (XC)
• 2^nd Place – Greater Lansing (XC)
• CMAC 800m through 3200m Champion

Ratings Throughout the Years

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date
11	Collin Farmer	16:01.3	Pewamo-Westphalia	198.6	Happy Acres	27-Aug
11	Collin Farmer	16:37.0	Pewamo-Westphalia	200.3	Yellowjacket	31-Aug
11	Collin Farmer	16:16.4	Pewamo-Westphalia	197.2	Marauder	7-Sep
11	Collin Farmer	16:27.2	Pewamo-Westphalia	191.6	Sparta	17-Sep
11	Collin Farmer	16:30.0	Pewamo-Westphalia	191.0	CMAC 1	21-Sep
11	Collin Farmer	16:02.3	Pewamo-Westphalia	194.6	Josh Lott	24-Sep
11	Collin Farmer	16:11.7	Pewamo-Westphalia	189.4	Pewamo-Westphalia	28-Sep
11	Collin Farmer	16:20.2	Pewamo-Westphalia	188.6	DeWitt	1-Oct
11	Collin Farmer	16:02.2	Pewamo-Westphalia	191.3	Apples 2 Apples	6-Oct
11	Collin Farmer	16:06.5	Pewamo-Westphalia	195.2	Greater Lansing	15-Oct
11	Collin Farmer	16:41.0	Pewamo-Westphalia	179.3	Region 24	29-Oct
11	Collin Farmer	16:42.1	Pewamo-Westphalia	184.3	Division 3 State	5-Nov
11	Collin Farmer	15:53.5	Pewamo-Westphalia	194.8	MITCA	12-Nov
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date
10	Collin Farmer	16:21.6	Pewamo-Westphalia	192.5	Yellowjacket	2-Sep
10	Collin Farmer	16:26.9	Pewamo-Westphalia	191.0	Marauder	8-Sep
10	Collin Farmer	16:48.5	Pewamo-Westphalia	180.5	CMAC (Fowler)	22-Sep
10	Collin Farmer	16:06.6	Pewamo-Westphalia	188.1	Webberville Spartan	25-Sep
10	Collin Farmer	16:29.0	Pewamo-Westphalia	185.0	Pewamo-Westphalia	29-Sep
10	Collin Farmer	16:48.7	Pewamo-Westphalia	182.8	Bluejay	2-Oct
10	Collin Farmer	16:50.0	Pewamo-Westphalia	184.7	CMAC 2	5-Oct
10	Collin Farmer	16:21.1	Pewamo-Westphalia	185.3	Apples 2 Apples	7-Oct
10	Collin Farmer	16:26.3	Pewamo-Westphalia	196.2	Greater Lansing	16-Oct
10	Collin Farmer	15:54.9	Pewamo-Westphalia	183.0	CMAC 3	20-Oct
10	Collin Farmer	17:11.4	Pewamo-Westphalia	195.2	Region 24	29-Oct
10	Collin Farmer	16:25.6	Pewamo-Westphalia	186.1	Division 3 State	6-Nov
10	Collin Farmer	16:53.9	Pewamo-Westphalia	181.0	MITCA	13-Nov

The Rundown

Talk about a kid who can get it done at all levels. In conference meets? Five wins in six jamborees/championships. Region 24? Winner in 2021 and 2^nd place in 2022. The State Finals? Two All-States in two tries. What about on the track? Well, he only picked up three (!) medals at Kent City in early June. Collin Farmer is a guy with experience on the biggest stages. Sometimes that experience isn’t the greatest – I don’t think his XC State Finals were the fastest he was capable of (and that was proven with a PB at Shepherd the following week). But through the average experiences and the good, Collin keeps rolling and has placed himself in contention for the ultimate prize, coming across the line first in Division 3 this fall.

THE SUMMER PREVIEW

Accomplishments & Accolades

• Contributor to 2021 Team State Championship
• Member of MITS 4x800m & DMR State Champions
• Member of NBON 2nd Place 4xMile
• Member of NBON 3rd Place 4x800m & DMR
• 2x All-Region (XC)
• 5^th Place – SEC Red (XC)
• 4^th Place – Region 5 3200m
• 5^th Place – SEC Red 400m & 3200m

Ratings Throughout the Years

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date
11	Natalie Mello	19:20.0	Ann Arbor Pioneer	137.0	Pete Moss	27-Aug
11	Natalie Mello	19:01.7	Ann Arbor Pioneer	141.1	John Bruder Classic	7-Sep
11	Natalie Mello	19:24.5	Ann Arbor Pioneer	132.5	SEC Red 1	14-Sep
11	Natalie Mello	19:16.1	Ann Arbor Pioneer	141.0	Spartan	16-Sep
11	Natalie Mello	18:44.9	Ann Arbor Pioneer	139.0	Jackson	24-Sep
11	Natalie Mello	19:23.8	Ann Arbor Pioneer	131.1	SEC Red 2	28-Sep
11	Natalie Mello	18:57.5	Ann Arbor Pioneer	137.2	Portage	8-Oct
11	Natalie Mello	18:58.2	Ann Arbor Pioneer	133.6	Freeland Falcon	15-Oct
11	Natalie Mello	18:35.8	Ann Arbor Pioneer	138.7	SEC Red Championship	20-Oct
11	Natalie Mello	18:15.7	Ann Arbor Pioneer	142.1	Region 5	29-Oct
11	Natalie Mello	19:18.8	Ann Arbor Pioneer	132.7	Division 1 State	5-Nov
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date
10	Natalie Mello	19:23.3	Ann Arbor Pioneer	135.9	Pete Moss	28-Aug
10	Natalie Mello	19:25.0	Ann Arbor Pioneer	134.7	John Bruder Classic	8-Sep
10	Natalie Mello	19:18.4	Ann Arbor Pioneer	140.5	SEC Red 1	14-Sep
10	Natalie Mello	19:23.7	Ann Arbor Pioneer	142.1	Spartan	17-Sep
10	Natalie Mello	19:11.5	Ann Arbor Pioneer	139.2	Jackson	25-Sep
10	Natalie Mello	19:42.2	Ann Arbor Pioneer	129.9	Portage	9-Oct
10	Natalie Mello	19:27.2	Ann Arbor Pioneer	129.9	SEC Red Championship	21-Oct
10	Natalie Mello	20:35.8	Ann Arbor Pioneer	133.7	Region 5	30-Oct
10	Natalie Mello	18:54.7	Ann Arbor Pioneer	138.8	Division 1 State	6-Nov

The Rundown

Just as Laney Alig for Saline, Natalie falls victim to the consequences of the Pioneer dynasty, sliding under the radar on a championship-level squad. But also like Laney, her performances warrant more attention. In her first year of cross, on her biggest stage as a runner to date, coming in at 18:54 in the Division 1 Finals helped earn her Pioneers a State Title. Continuing onto the track, contributing to two indoor titles this winter, heading to Philly and playing a major role in the Purple TC’s high finishes at Franklin Field.

Under my watch, one race stands out, her race at Barnyard. In the driving rain after a somewhat pedestrian pace the first few laps, Natalie aggressively took the reins on the third lap. She didn’t end up winning that heat, but she nearly nailed a personal best. And I feel that bold attitude serves her well in her racing.