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THE SUMMER PREVIEW

Accomplishments & Accolades

• 800m – 1:54
• 1500m – 3:47
• 1600m – 4:02
• 3200m – 8:48
• 5k (XC) – 14:46

• D2 State Champion
• 3x All-State
• 10^th Place – Nike Cross Nationals
• 3x Saginaw County Champion
• 3x Region 15 Champion
• D2 State 1600m Champion
• 2023 D2 State 3200m Champion
• 5x All-State (Track)
• 4^th Place – Brooks PR Mile
• 2^nd Place – Millrose Games Mile

Ratings Throughout the Years

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
11	TJ Hansen	14:52.8	Freeland	216.4	Division 2 State	4-Nov	2023
11	TJ Hansen	15:33.2	Freeland	201.9	Region 15	27-Oct	2023
11	TJ Hansen	15:00.0	Freeland	211.0	Saginaw County	21-Oct	2023
11	TJ Hansen	15:11.8	Freeland	206.4	TVC Overall	17-Oct	2023
11	TJ Hansen	15:50.1	Freeland	203.3	Freeland Falcon	14-Oct	2023
11	TJ Hansen	15:41.4	Freeland	199.2	TVC Red Championship	10-Oct	2023
11	TJ Hansen	15:16.4	Freeland	211.5	Portage	7-Oct	2023
11	TJ Hansen	14:46.3	Freeland	218.6	Bluejay	30-Sep	2023
11	TJ Hansen	15:03.7	Freeland	213.8	Cadillac	23-Sep	2023
11	TJ Hansen	15:14.4	Freeland	220.9	Holly	16-Sep	2023
11	TJ Hansen	15:13.9	Freeland	217.0	John Bruder Classic	7-Sep	2023
11	TJ Hansen	15:39.6	Freeland	212.8	Under the Lights	18-Aug	2023
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
10	TJ Hansen	15:45.9	Freeland	205.7	Division 2 State	5-Nov	2022
10	TJ Hansen	15:50.3	Freeland	196.6	Region 15	28-Oct	2022
10	TJ Hansen	15:55.9	Freeland	202.4	Saginaw County	22-Oct	2022
10	TJ Hansen	15:41.1	Freeland	200.3	TVC Overall	18-Oct	2022
10	TJ Hansen	15:58.8	Freeland	195.4	Bluejay	1-Oct	2022
10	TJ Hansen	16:39.8	Freeland	187.7	TVC 8 2	27-Sep	2022
10	TJ Hansen	15:43.8	Freeland	198.7	Cadillac	24-Sep	2022
10	TJ Hansen	16:27.5	Freeland	195.8	Spartan	16-Sep	2022
10	TJ Hansen	15:41.3	Freeland	209.6	John Bruder Classic	7-Sep	2022
10	TJ Hansen	16:12.6	Freeland	201.8	Under the Lights	19-Aug	2022
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
9	TJ Hansen	16:35.2	Freeland	187.3	MITCA	13-Nov	2021
9	TJ Hansen	15:55.5	Freeland	198.8	Division 2 State	6-Nov	2021
9	TJ Hansen	16:21.9	Freeland	192.0	Region 15	29-Oct	2021
9	TJ Hansen	16:39.5	Freeland	189.5	Saginaw County	23-Oct	2021
9	TJ Hansen	16:22.4	Freeland	193.2	TVC Overall	19-Oct	2021
9	TJ Hansen	16:35.2	Freeland	202.6	Freeland Falcon	16-Oct	2021
9	TJ Hansen	16:38.0	Freeland	185.3	TVC 8 3	12-Oct	2021
9	Tj Hansen	16:02.1	Freeland	202.0	Portage	9-Oct	2021
9	TJ Hansen	15:53.6	Freeland	201.1	Bluejay	2-Oct	2021
9	TJ Hansen	16:27.0	Freeland	190.3	TVC 8 2	28-Sep	2021
9	TJ Hansen	16:09.7	Freeland	190.4	Cadillac	25-Sep	2021
9	TJ Hansen	16:16.5	Freeland	201.2	Holly	18-Sep	2021
9	TJ Hansen	16:57.6	Freeland	187.8	TVC 8	15-Sep	2021
9	TJ Hansen	15:49.7	Freeland	197.8	Northwood	11-Sep	2021
9	TJ Hansen	16:08.3	Freeland	199.2	John Bruder	8-Sep	2021
9	TJ Hansen	17:10.4	Freeland	195.9	ES Warrior	24-Aug	2021
9	TJ Hansen	16:18.3	Freeland	199.6	Under the Lights (St. Johns)	20-Aug	2021

The Rundown

Tenaciously consistent, time in, time out.

Coached by one coach for his first two years, resulting in one of the best youngsters in the State, and a D2 3200m title.

Embracing a new mentor his junior year, taking in those lessons and applying them to more championships. In cross, shedding the field over the final 1.1 on his path to a 10+ second victory, then winning the 1600m at State.

Facing a serious bike accident that would’ve left a mere mortal sidelined, TJ put it on the line for his team in a regional win, then stepped on the MIS podium for one of his three All-States.

Taking his talents to Chicago, Millrose, Nike Nationals, Brooks PR. Facing fields of scary competitors and taking in historic venues. Placing high, running fast, and establishing himself as one of the nation’s better runners.

Burdened by illness all spring, yet still pulling away from the D2 1600m field.

College coach and recruiter moving to a new place. Making the wise, adult decision to change and train in Boulder.

In a world of change, expect the tenacity and consistency to continue.

THE SUMMER PREVIEW

Accomplishments & Accolades

• 800m – 2:15
• 1600m – 4:51
• 3200m – 10:21
• 5k (XC) – 17:29

• 5^th Place – D1 State
• 14^th Place – 2023
• 8^th Place – Foot Locker Midwest
• 20^th Place – Foot Locker Nationals
• 2^nd Place – Region 2
  • 2022 Champion
• 2^nd Place – D1 State 3200m
• 3^rd Place – D1 State 1600m
• SVL & Region 1 1600/3200m Champion

Ratings Throughout the Years

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
11	Victoria Garces	17:29.1	Midland Dow	165.0	Division 1 State	4-Nov	2023
11	Victoria Garces	18:28.6	Midland Dow	144.5	Region 2	27-Oct	2023
11	Victoria Garces	18:29.6	Midland Dow	151.5	Northwood	9-Sep	2023
11	Victoria Garces	17:45.7	Midland Dow	163.1	Oiler	1-Sep	2023
11	Victoria Garces	18:07.0	Midland Dow	163.7	Under the Lights	18-Aug	2023
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
10	Victoria Garces	18:05.1	Midland Dow	149.6	MITCA	12-Nov	2022
10	Victoria Garces	18:21.2	Midland Dow	151.9	Division 1 State	5-Nov	2022
10	Victoria Garces	18:22.9	Midland Dow	144.4	Region 2	28-Oct	2022
10	Victoria Garces	18:40.6	Midland Dow	138.1	SVL Championship	19-Oct	2022
10	Victoria Garces	18:40.6	Midland Dow	139.5	Freeland Falcon	15-Oct	2022
10	Victoria Garces	19:55.0	Midland Dow	132.3	Heritage	8-Oct	2022
10	Victoria Garces	18:13.5	Midland Dow	151.2	Bluejay	1-Oct	2022
10	Victoria Garces	18:38.6	Midland Dow	146.1	SVL North 2	27-Sep	2022
10	Victoria Garces	18:15.4	Midland Dow	147.2	Cadillac	24-Sep	2022
10	Victoria Garces	19:18.8	Midland Dow	137.7	Holly	17-Sep	2022
10	Victoria Garces	18:44.3	Midland Dow	144.9	SVL North 1	13-Sep	2022
10	Victoria Garces	19:09.1	Midland Dow	137.0	Northwood	10-Sep	2022
10	Victoria Garces	19:01.6	Midland Dow	145.1	Oiler	2-Sep	2022

The Rundown

Adaptability to changing circumstances.

Victoria spent her freshman year in Wisconsin, placing 9^th in Wisconsin’s D1 XC Finals. Although there were two other freshmen girls ahead of her, the opportunity surely lied to etch her name in Badger State history.

Following that freshman year, change. An exciting one, according to Garces. Others may have left otherwise, having pity for themselves, finding excuses to not run well that season.

Victoria performed just the opposite feat, lowering her personal best, embracing her new teammates, taking hold over the mid-Michigan scene with SVL & Region 2 titles, then finally giving her best effort of the year at State.

Early on last fall, signs were apparent that Garces had improved on the runner she was as a sophomore. More than a minute faster at the Oiler Invite, sub-18 equivalents there and Under the Lights. Then, change. Injury. Some might shut it down for the year, quit, perhaps rightfully so.

Again, Victoria chose the opposite route. Patiently wait to come back, returning at Regionals to help her Dow teammates move onto State. Ripping the bandage fully off at State, running a 17:29 for 5^th place.

What will life and running throw at her in 2024? Anything that comes, she’ll handle.

THE SUMMER PREVIEW

Accomplishments & Accolades

• 800m – 1:53
• 1600m – 4:14
• 3200m – 9:01
• 5k (XC) – 15:13

• 4^th Place – D2 State
• 2x All-State
• Region 12 Champion
  • 3x Top-20
• I-8 Conference Champion
  • 3x Top-5
• 4^th Place – D2 State 1600m
• D2 State 4×8 Champion
• Region 15 1600/3200m Champion
• I-8 800/1600m Champion

Ratings Throughout the Years

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
11	Jack Bidwell	15:13.0	Marshall	209.7	Division 2 State	4-Nov	2023
11	Jack Bidwell	15:51.0	Marshall	206.3	Region 12	28-Oct	2023
11	Jack Bidwell	15:41.5	Marshall	195.2	I-8 Championship	21-Oct	2023
11	Jack Bidwell	15:43.6	Marshall	209.8	Gabriel Richard	14-Oct	2023
11	Jack Bidwell	15:20.0	Marshall	201.3	Stockbridge	30-Sep	2023
11	Jack Bidwell	15:57.1	Marshall	206.6	Holly	16-Sep	2023
11	Jack Bidwell	15:47.3	Marshall	204.9	Bath	9-Sep	2023
11	Jack Bidwell	15:31.0	Marshall	199.7	Barney Roy	29-Aug	2023
11	Jack Bidwell	16:56.3	Marshall	204.6	Big Hill	22-Aug	2023
11	Jack Bidwell	16:03.5	Marshall	204.8	Under the Lights	18-Aug	2023
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
10	Jack Bidwell	16:20.1	Marshall	194.3	Division 2 State	5-Nov	2022
10	Jack Bidwell	16:25.3	Marshall	187.2	Region 12	29-Oct	2022
10	Jack Bidwell	16:27.6	Marshall	180.1	I-8 Championship	22-Oct	2022
10	Jack Bidwell	16:19.0	Marshall	184.7	Gabriel Richard	15-Oct	2022
10	Jack Bidwell	16:44.3	Marshall	175.2	Calhoun County	8-Oct	2022
10	Jack Bidwell	16:42.8	Marshall	181.7	I-8 2	4-Oct	2022
10	Jack Bidwell	16:28.1	Marshall	176.3	Stockbridge	1-Oct	2022
10	Jack Bidwell	16:27.7	Marshall	186.1	Josh Lott	24-Sep	2022
10	Jack Bidwell	16:45.6	Marshall	183.5	I-8 1	13-Sep	2022
10	Jack Bidwell	16:53.5	Marshall	184.2	Bath	10-Sep	2022
10	Jack Bidwell	17:16.4	Marshall	182.2	Springport	7-Sep	2022
10	Jack Bidwell	16:58.2	Marshall	184.6	Barney Roy	30-Aug	2022
10	Jack Bidwell	17:19.9	Marshall	180.0	Laingsburg Early Burg	26-Aug	2022
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date	Year
9	Jack Bidwell	17:10.2	Marshall	170.9	Region 13	30-Oct	2021
9	Jack Bidwell	16:27.4	Marshall	173.2	I-8	23-Oct	2021
9	Jack Bidwell	17:22.1	Marshall	165.6	Gabriel Richard	16-Oct	2021
9	Jack Bidwell	17:42.5	Marshall	168.8	I-8 2	6-Oct	2021
9	Jack Bidwell	17:31.0	Marshall	160.0	Webberville Spartan	25-Sep	2021
9	Jack Bidwell	18:19.3	Marshall	155.9	Bath	11-Sep	2021
9	Jack Bidwell	19:37.6	Marshall	129.5	Laingsburg Early Burg	27-Aug	2021
9	Jack Bidwell	21:57.7	Marshall	111.8	Three Rivers Big Hill	24-Aug	2021
9	Jack Bidwell	19:30.0	Marshall	138.3	Portage EB	20-Aug	2021

The Rundown

19:30
21:57
19:37

Jack’s career at Marshall started as many might. Inconsistent, struggling on the adverse courses, yet still a good start for any 9^th grader. What has transpired these past three years has been beyond anyone’s wildest expectations.

He’s surely reset expectations at Marshall and has left many wondering what his next step may be, because this progression is shocking.

By the end of that freshman year, Jack had turned into a youngster capable of running in the low-17’s (and a 16:27 at the typically fast Turkeyville), then handed in a track season that further cemented himself as one of the better young runners in this 2025 class, his 4:34 1600m ranking #5 amongst that year’s freshman.

A sophomore year saw more climbs forward. This past year is when Bidwell truly put it into overdrive. According to this very informative Battle Creek Enquirer article, Redhawk cross records were shattered seven times this fall. The track record board is also full of his surname, as he holds records from the 800m to the 3200m. Time-wise, he does his thing, though his true talent comes when challenged. We saw this in the D2 State 4×8, where Jack received the rock three seconds back of first, trailing Forest Hills Eastern, DeWitt, and Frankenmuth – all prominent and speedy D2 programs. 110.8 seconds later, he’d cross the line in first, winning by more than 2 seconds. When pressed, we get a glimpse of the places he can go.

I agree with Jack, you’re inspiring. To all Marshall athletes in a tough spot in a competition, to all future Redhawks shooting for records, and to all those 19 minute kids who should never give up hope.