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50 Tickets to Brooklyn: Girls #39

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THE SUMMER PREVIEW

Accomplishments & Accolades

400m – 57.9
800m – 2:07
1600m – 5:04
5k (XC) – 18:12

  • 27th Place – D2 State
  • 4th Place – FML Championship & Region 15
  • D2 State 800m Champion
    • 2nd Place – 2023
  • Unbeaten in 400m in 2024
  • 2x MITS All-State – 800m

(I probably missed something!)

Ratings Throughout the Years

GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
11Layla Jordan18:12.2Goodrich147.9MITCA11-Nov2023
11Layla Jordan18:44.7Goodrich139.4Division 2 State4-Nov2023
11Layla Jordan18:55.3Goodrich135.6Region 1527-Oct2023
11Layla Jordan18:52.2Goodrich131.9FML Championship18-Oct2023
11Layla Jordan19:45.1Goodrich133.6Kayla O’Mara14-Oct2023
11Layla Jordan18:54.0Goodrich133.7Greater Flint7-Oct2023
11Layla Jordan19:00.0Goodrich135.3Bluejay30-Sep2023
11Layla Jordan19:37.2Goodrich131.6Spartan15-Sep2023
11Layla Jordan19:09.5Goodrich138.2Northwood9-Sep2023
11Layla Jordan20:22.4Goodrich119.9Corunna Early Bird29-Aug2023
GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
10Layla Jordan19:47.9Goodrich122.4Division 2 State5-Nov2022
10Layla Jordan20:12.5Goodrich117.8Region 1629-Oct2022
10Layla Jordan19:30.0Goodrich124.7FML Championship19-Oct2022
10Layla Jordan19:51.8Goodrich124.1Kayla O’Mara15-Oct2022
10Layla Jordan19:30.0Goodrich122.0Greater Flint8-Oct2022
10Layla Jordan19:36.1Goodrich123.6Bluejay1-Oct2022
10Layla Jordan19:46.4Goodrich123.5FML 228-Sep2022
10Layla Jordan20:25.1Goodrich115.6Holly17-Sep2022
10Layla Jordan20:38.8Goodrich108.4Bath10-Sep2022
10Layla Jordan21:03.7Goodrich105.8FML 17-Sep2022
10Layla Jordan20:28.6Goodrich118.5Corunna Early Bird30-Aug2022
10Layla Jordan20:36.5Goodrich119.2End of Summer/Fall Preview25-Aug2022

The Rundown

If I had to use one word to describe Layla, I’d pick this: determination. Determination to run fast, determination to win, determination to make a name and future for herself in this sport.

Running fast has been a theme from the outset. That attribute was laid down as a freshman, as a young Layla mowed down much of the field in the D2 State 800m, finishing 4th in 2:17. A year later, that 2:17 became 2:13, and in between those two times were a series of wins. The stretch between the 2:13 and now contained a cross country season where displayed increased strength, popping a 18:12 at Shepherd and earning an All-State to go along with it. This all culminated in a track season that ended in a 2:07 personal best and more importantly, a D2 800m victory.

The speed has been there, the wins have come, and her name has been made.

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50 Tickets to Brooklyn: Boys #39

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THE SUMMER PREVIEW

Accomplishments & Accolades

  • 800m – 1:59
  • 1600m – 4:19
  • 5k (XC) – 15:57
  • 7th Place – SMAC Championship
  • 8th Place – Region 3
  • 29th Place – D1 State 1600m
  • 2nd Place – SMAC  800m
  • 2nd Place – Region 3 1600m
  • 3rd Place – SMAC 1600m

Ratings Throughout the Years

GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
10Jackson Lam15:57.4Kalamazoo Loy Norrix193.9MITCA11-Nov2023
10Jackson Lam17:04.5Kalamazoo Loy Norrix172.8Division 1 State4-Nov2023
10Jackson Lam16:15.7Kalamazoo Loy Norrix192.8Region 327-Oct2023
10Jackson Lam16:11.9Kalamazoo Loy Norrix188.0SMAC Championship21-Oct2023
10Jackson Lam16:20.9Kalamazoo Loy Norrix190.0Portage7-Oct2023
10Jackson Lam16:44.6Kalamazoo Loy Norrix182.1Jackson23-Sep2023
10Jackson Lam16:20.3Kalamazoo Loy Norrix190.2Ottawa Hills15-Sep2023
10Jackson Lam17:33.7Kalamazoo Loy Norrix172.1Under the Lights v225-Aug2023
GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
9Jackson Lam16:46.8Kalamazoo Loy Norrix178.4Region 328-Oct2022
9Jackson Lam16:45.8Kalamazoo Loy Norrix182.1SMAC Championship22-Oct2022
9Jackson Lam17:28.9Kalamazoo Loy Norrix166.4Portage8-Oct2022
9Jackson Lam17:51.7Kalamazoo Loy Norrix165.8SMAC East 24-Oct2022
9Jackson Lam17:00.3Kalamazoo Loy Norrix175.6Jackson24-Sep2022
9Jackson Lam17:37.7Kalamazoo Loy Norrix166.8Ottawa Hills16-Sep2022
9Jackson Lam17:51.6Kalamazoo Loy Norrix167.1Bredeweg10-Sep2022
9Jackson Lam17:53.0Kalamazoo Loy Norrix169.0Laingsburg Early Burg26-Aug2022
9Jackson Lam17:40.8Kalamazoo Loy Norrix172.1Portage Early Bird19-Aug2022

The Rundown

Sometimes, we must take our lumps and use them as fuel. For Jackson, that bad race may have been his XC State Finals. Hitting the mile in 4:58, one of 62 in the field under 5:00, he was right in the mix in the top pack. But what was looking like it may be an All-State bid wasn’t meant to be, Jackson instead finishing in 17:04. There’s a chance that those State Finals were on his mind during track. There’s an even higher chance they were firmly implanted in his head during his winter training.

Entering the season with big goals (shoutout to quality student newspapers!), Jackson embarked on a season full of improvement. A 4:25 freshman 1600m became a 4:19, and now he’s in the top-125 amongst the nation’s 10th graders. Dropping under 4:20, that was accomplished on regional day itself, and just as his regional day in the fall, Lam showed he’s capable of his best performances when it matters most. Further data points include his sub-2 at the Metro Health meet or a sub-16 at MITCA.

May the expectations increase and the times decrease.

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Regional Previews: Division 3, Region 26

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SUMMER PREVIEW

Last Year

Summer
Mid-Season
Final Projections
The Result

Boys

  1. Lansing Catholic (25th in D3)
  2. Leslie (23rd)
  3. Dansville (27th)

Girls

  1. Lansing Catholic (7th)
  2. Leslie (16th)
  3. Rochester Hills Lutheran NW (27th)

Once again, those third place teams come back to haunt. At this point, you’ve gotta feel a little more secure being top-2 in these summer previews.

Top 27 Teams

Boys

Top Ten – Lansing Catholic
#17 – Leslie
#27 – Ann Arbor Greenhills

Girls

Top Ten – Lansing Catholic
Top Ten – Leslie

Projected Scores

Boys

PlaceTeamProjected Score
1Lansing Catholic32
2Leslie64
3Ann Arbor Greenhills85
4Algonac130
5Almont168
6Clawson196
7University Liggett214
8Marine City223
9Charyl Stockwell Academy227
10Rochester Hills Lutheran NW237
11Stockbridge239
12Madison Heights Bishop Foley330
13Detroit Osborn394
14Communication Media Arts414

Girls

PlaceTeamProjected Score
1Lansing Catholic33
2Leslie43
3Ann Arbor Greenhills111
4Almont187
5Rochester Hills Lutheran NW188
6Marine City194
7Stockbridge195
8Algonac205
9University Liggett206
10Wixom St. Catherine229
11Madison Heights Bishop Foley267
12Clawson287
13Charyl Stockwell Academy294

Top Runners

Boys

PlaceGradeNameTeam
111Lucas GatesLansing Catholic
211Julian WalkerAlgonac
310Everett BeachLansing Catholic
410Kenneth ManglesLeslie
510William GancerStockbridge
69Grady RicheyLansing Catholic
711Henry BeckAnn Arbor Greenhills
812Michael DarlingtonUniversity Liggett
910Téo KrummLansing Catholic
1010Cooper SchmelterLeslie
1112Mason StranahanAnn Arbor Greenhills
1210Matthew KilleenLeslie
139Carson PotterLansing Catholic
1410Finn KorteLansing Catholic
159Anthony ToccoClawson
1611Grason WeberLeslie
1711Nico AagesenAnn Arbor Greenhills
1811Blaise DemkoLansing Catholic
1911Royal SealeAnn Arbor Greenhills
2010Clayton GadyUniversity Liggett
2111Owen BeinditAlgonac
2212Jose DomecqLeslie
2312Gavin CampbellAlmont
2410Colton GrzybAlmont
259Landon ShimkusCharyl Stockwell Academy

Lucas Gates

Huge rise through the regional rankings thanks to an astounding final month on the track. Three 3200m efforts in the very low-10’s, then finally a breakthrough at State with a 9:57 and 16th place finish.

Julian Walker

The top returner from last year and twice top-10 here at the regional level. Battled the Possum Hollow hills one week and then dropped nearly 1.5 minutes the next week at MIS.

Everett Beach

Another young Cougar who had a breakout track campaign. His 10:10 over eight laps ranked #8 amongst all D3 freshmen.

Kenneth Mangles

Had some shining moments during his freshman year, with mid-17 efforts at Portage and the Cascades Conference Championship. His 18:35 here wasn’t his quickest, but you can’t be too displeased with a top-5 regional finish.

William Gancer

Another freshman with no shame in a big race. Prediction was 11th, he tore that to shreds with a 4th place finish.

Girls

PlaceGradeNameTeam
19Isabelle CurrieLansing Catholic
210Grace WonchLansing Catholic
311Hailey CreisherLeslie
411Frances MelinnLansing Catholic
59Addison GreggAnn Arbor Greenhills
610Libby SchusterAnn Arbor Greenhills
79Margaret Guerra-HarrisonLeslie
810Reagan LeesWixom St. Catherine
912Erin LubahnLeslie
1011Laila EvolaAlmont
119Madi HunterLeslie
1210Avery MillerLansing Catholic
1312Jaidyn SmithLeslie
1412Kaitlin LudwigLansing Catholic
159Stella GatesLansing Catholic
169Taylor StanczakAlmont
179Lindsey LudwigLansing Catholic
1811Jasmine WalkerAlgonac
1911JayLee ChapmanStockbridge
2010Mia PapendickLeslie
2112Ava VaccaroStockbridge
229Elaina McDonaldClawson
2312Kerith ShortUniversity Liggett
2410Emily SatkowiakStockbridge
2511Janaan RehmanAnn Arbor Greenhills

Isabelle Currie

Another exception to my freshman writeup rule. All wins last year, the last one the most important. Jr. Greater Lansing is always a predictor of future glory and she won that by 10+ seconds.

Grace Wonch

Fitness from track should pay dividends for XC. Competed in all sorts of events, but the one that stuck the most was surely the 800m, where a 2:21 was good enough to get on the D3 podium.

Haley Creisher

A sleeper to do some big things this fall. Mastered the four lap distance this spring, her first track voyage for the Blackhawks. 5:40’s became 5:30’s, then 5:20’s, then a 5:16 stepped her up to 10th in D3.

Frances Melinn

After a month of suffering through 21 min.+ races, came through with a huuuge race at State, 19:39 earning her a 37th place finish. For context, coming into the race, she was projected to be 61st.

Libby Schuster

Moves over from Region 27, where she raced to an 8th place finish.

Reagan Lees

Four of her final five freshman performances were in the 20’s. Lone exception was here, though in a 2nd place finish.