Author: mixcspeedratings

THE SUMMER PREVIEW

Accomplishments & Accolades

• 6^th Place – Region 6 (XC)
• 9^th Place – 2021 Wayne County (XC)
• 2021 Livonia City Champion (XC)
• 18^th Place – Division 1 State 3200m
• 4^th Place – Region 6 3200m
• Livonia City 800m/1600m Champion

Ratings Throughout the Years

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date
11	Morgan Brown	19:33.1	Livonia Churchill	121.0	Region 6	29-Oct
11	Morgan Brown	19:55.7	Livonia Churchill	120.4	Division 1 State	5-Nov
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date
10	Morgan Brown	21:32.0	Livonia Churchill	107.6	Milford	2-Sep
10	Morgan Brown	19:14.8	Livonia Churchill	133.7	Ramblin’ Rock	11-Sep
10	Morgan Brown	20:23.8	Livonia Churchill	122.1	Spartan	17-Sep
10	Morgan Brown	19:53.8	Livonia Churchill	123.1	Coaching Legends	2-Oct
10	Morgan Brown	19:44.0	Livonia Churchill	129.3	Wayne County	9-Oct
Grade	Name		Team	Rating	Meet	Date
9	Morgan Brown		Livonia Churchill	50.7	Brighton/Churchill	8-Sep
9	Morgan Brown		Livonia Churchill	62.3	Churchill/Franklin	26-Sep
9	Morgan Brown		Livonia Churchill	82.4	KLAA	17-Oct
9	Morgan Brown		Livonia Churchill	80.0	Pre-Region 12	22-Oct
9	Morgan Brown		Livonia Churchill	92.9	Region 6	31-Oct

The Rundown

Through fits, battles, and adversity, this girl just keeps coming back stronger. During her sophomore year, after an illness derailed her chance of competing at the State XC Finals, she came through with a track season where she soared to new heights, bringing her already quick mid-distance times down to 2:17/5:03. For many, that would lead into a fall full of medals and podiums, but for Morgan, she was unfortunately sidelined for much of the season. A lesser girl may have folded, Morgan did not, this time showing her incredible strength with a 11:00 in the pouring rain and her savviness in a MITCA 1600m, her final 200m being the deciding move, coming across the line in 4:56. I’m not one to say a person deserves something, but it would be extra sweet if Morgan is able to taste a full season of success in these next few months.

Last Year

SUMMER PREVIEW
MID-SEASON
REGIONAL PROJECTIONS
THE RESULT

Girls

1. Harbor Springs (5^th)
2. Johannesburg-Lewiston (Champion)
3. Petoskey St. Michael (24^th)

Boys

1. Johannesburg-Lewiston (2^nd)
2. Petoskey St. Michael (3^rd)
3. Harbor Springs (9^th)

Top 27 Teams

Previous years had top-25 teams, but there’s 27 (and sometimes more) team qualifiers and what does it hurt to add another two?

Girls

Johannesburg-Lewiston (Top 7), Harbor Springs (Top 7), East Jordan (26^th)

Boys

Johannesburg-Lewiston (Top 7), Petoskey St. Michael (Top 7), Harbor Springs (Top 7)

(If your team isn’t listed in the images above or the scores below, you probably don’t have five returners, at least on ol’ athletic.net. I’m sure many of these teams will fill out their rosters by late October)

Projected Scores

Place	Girls Team	Score
1	Johannesburg-Lewiston	31
2	Harbor Springs	35
3	East Jordan	90
4	Gaylord St. Mary	91
5	Indian River Inland Lakes	121
6	Bellaire	155

Place	Boys Team	Score
1	Johannesburg-Lewiston	39
2	Petoskey St. Michael	50
3	Harbor Springs	62
4	Lincoln-Alcona	119
5	Fairview	126
6	Hale	138
7	Mackinaw City	158

Top Runners

Thought I’d give a review of some of the top returners in each region. Returners means no incoming freshman (you’ll get your days in the sun). If you’re gonna be in the 50 Tickets, you’ll get a full writeup there. If you’re on a top team and you’re projected highly here (Harbor Springs, St. Michael, Joburg), you hit the jackpot! Yes, I’m writing a bit less than previous years, but I think I’ve learned my lesson in that I need to conserve energy and brainpower for all divisions and regions. Typically by August, I’m rushing to get these done. This time around, hopefully all regions get the same amount of coverage.

Allie Nowak, Johannesburg-Lewiston

Soon to be junior entered HS as someone to watch and thus far has lived up to the billing. 3^rd in Division 4 cross last year and your defending regional champion.

Yolanda Gascho, Johannesburg-Lewiston

First year of high school cross started late, but that didn’t deter her impact. 2^nd in Region 28, 7^th in Division 4

Miriam Murrell, Gaylord St. Mary

Hard to believe Miriam’s era will be coming to a conclusion this fall and next spring. Four All-States on the grass, three on the track, and two regional cross titles in her illustrious career.

Madalyn Agren, Johannesburg-Lewiston

Battled injury throughout last year but still valiantly competed and contributed to the Cardinal state title. Saw the dividends from that selflessness during track, where she dropped almost 50 seconds from her sophomore 3200m best, dipping down well into the 11’s.

Malaki Gascho, Johannesburg-Lewiston

Still on the mend from injury, Ki battled to a 29^th place finish at State. During the spring, we saw results from a full training cycle, where he ran 9:48 in the 3200m, good enough for D4 rank of 7^th on the year. Throw away the rankings though, dude powered his way to a 4^th place finish at State.

Lynus Cadarette, Petoskey St. Michael

Began to realize his capabilities in October. Low-17 efforts at Bluejay and Portage leading to a championship season that featured a 26^th place finish at MIS.

Blake Fox, Johannesburg-Lewiston

Put together the speed shown in his freshman and sophomore track seasons and the strength gained from three years of XC. The work that led to those two attributes combined to form a 1:56 half miler who won Region 31 and placed 2^nd at Division 4 State.

Cody Bradley, Petoskey St. Michael

I say this every summer, but each season, Petoskey St. Michael pulls out these freshmen that I’m completely clueless about! Cody is another one, closing his season with two mid-17 efforts in his aiding of the Guardians’ 3^rd place MIS finish.

Jeremiah Witt, Johannesburg-Lewiston

First cross country season began with a consistent string of 18 min. performances, then ended in two straight sub-18’s. During the spring, your Ski Valley 3200m champion.

THE SUMMER PREVIEW

2022 Results

Meet	Division	Place
Pittsford EB		2nd of 7
Hillsdale		4th of 13
Leslie Blackhawk		2nd of 5
Holly	D4	5th of 15
Jackson	Red	6th of 11
Portage	D3	6th of 35
Region 23		2nd of 15
Division 3 State		16th of 28

Top Returners

Gavin VanKampen

Junior had some notable late season gains during track, winning the Big 8 1600m and blasting a 2:01 at the Hillsdale County Meet.

David Fowler

2022 was the first cross season ever for this mid-distance specialist. By the end of fall, he was able to spit out a 17:31 at Sharp Park, grabbing him the 14^th spot in Region 23.

Nicholas Fowler

As a 9^th grader, wasn’t asked to contribute right off the bat, but Nick was valuable come season’s end, his 29^th in Region 23 placing 4^th amongst his Comet teammates.

Mytchal Morrison

Although the State Finals may not have gone his way, Mytchal did come through with sub-18’s in two major meets – Portage and Region 23.

Lucas Kyser

Freshman progressed from a kid running over 21:00 to begin the year to someone with sub-19’s at Portage, Jackson, Region 23, and State.

Zachery Childress

Through each of these small writeups, a common theme has emerged. The Comet competitors peak at the right time. Zach no different, running a personal best at Portage, then nearly matching that at State, a tough task.

Potential Newcomers

Caleb Blonde

There are about 5-8 incoming freshman that stand above the rest – Caleb is one of them. At the 2-mile distance, he would hover around the 11-flat mark, winning all his Big 8 Jamborees and placing 2^nd at a number of big invites. Biggest indicator might be Portage, his 8:19 placing 3^rd.

Collin Fucile

For many schools, Collin might be the stud freshman they’re trying to keep secret. Broke 12 late in the fall, then was neeearly sub-5 in the spring.