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50 Tickets to Brooklyn: Girls #44

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THE SUMMER PREVIEW

Accomplishments & Accolades

  • 1600m – 5:10
  • 3200m – 10:57
  • 5k (XC) – 18:57
  • 10th Place – D4 State
  • 3x State Qualifier
  • 2nd Place – Region 28
  • 3rd Place – D4 State 3200m
  • Region 31 1600m & 3200m Champion

Ratings Throughout the Years

GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
11Jane Manthei19:26.4Petoskey St. Michael123.2Division 4 State4-Nov2023
11Jane Manthei18:57.1Petoskey St. Michael125.0Region 2828-Oct2023
11Jane Manthei19:52.2Petoskey St. Michael120.6Portage7-Oct2023
11Jane Manthei19:11.5Petoskey St. Michael131.5Bluejay30-Sep2023
11Jane Manthei20:00.4Petoskey St. Michael122.9Petoskey23-Sep2023
11Jane Manthei20:12.2Petoskey St. Michael118.3Kalkaska19-Sep2023
11Jane Manthei19:11.4Petoskey St. Michael130.2Red Devil30-Aug2023
11Jane Manthei20:21.8Petoskey St. Michael124.1Michigan Catholic26-Aug2023
GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
10Jane Manthei21:02.1Petoskey St. Michael97.6Division 4 State5-Nov2022
10Jane Manthei20:28.4Petoskey St. Michael97.2Region 2829-Oct2022
10Jane Manthei21:50.6Petoskey St. Michael78.5Northern Michigan22-Oct2022
10Jane Manthei21:30.2Petoskey St. Michael86.3Portage8-Oct2022
10Jane Manthei21:08.8Petoskey St. Michael97.7Petoskey24-Sep2022
10Jane Manthei22:41.0Petoskey St. Michael70.0Lancer10-Sep2022
10Jane Manthei22:54.9Petoskey St. Michael70.0Red Devil31-Aug2022
GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
9Jane Manthei21:33.5Petoskey St. Michael80.5Division 4 State6-Nov2021
9Jane Manthei20:51.3Petoskey St. Michael88.9Region 2830-Oct2021
9Jane Manthei20:46.8Petoskey St. Michael98.1Northern Michigan23-Oct2021
9Jane Manthei21:52.3Petoskey St. Michael86.6Portage9-Oct2021
9Jane Manthei23:16.8Petoskey St. Michael53.4Petoskey25-Sep2021
9Jane Manthei22:15.4Petoskey St. Michael77.2East Jordan1-Sep2021

The Rundown

When writing these, I often do a little research beyond what I already know and can find on athletic.net. Searching for Jane, I came across this article about an award and scholarship she just received. To sum up her work in the community and her aspirations:

“Manthei is a junior at Harbor Light Christian Academy. She is hoping to attend a small Christian college and plans to study English and global studies. Upon graduation, Manthei wants to work with an international nonprofit organization with a special interest in working with immigrants to the United States. During her time in high school, Manthei has served on the student council for three years. She is also on the cross country and track teams. She works with an organization called YoungLives that provides support and mentorship for teen mothers. Manthei also volunteers at her church as a child care helper for second and third grade students.”

The Petoskey News article came out on April 27th. Six days later at Bluejay, she ran the 3200m race of her career, dropping a 10:57. She’d always been a long distance specialist, earning a podium spot in 2023’s 3200m and at MIS the prior fall. But this was a whole ‘nother level, one only bested by two other girls in Division 4.

Bringing good deeds and really good running together, Jane Manthei.

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50 Tickets to Brooklyn: Boys #44

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THE SUMMER PREVIEW

Accomplishments & Accolades

  • 800m – 1:55.7
  • 1600m – 4:21
  • 3200m – 9:34
  • 5k (XC) – 15:37
  • 24th Place – D1 State
  • 5th Place – Region 6
  • 6th Place – KLAA
  • 4×8 D1 State Champion
  • 30th Place – D1 State 1600m

Ratings Throughout the Years

GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
10Benjamin Hartigan15:37.7Northville201.8Division 1 State4-Nov2023
10Benjamin Hartigan15:56.6Northville194.8Region 628-Oct2023
10Benjamin Hartigan16:23.6Northville200.5KLAA Conference20-Oct2023
10Benjamin Hartigan16:31.6Northville186.5Portage7-Oct2023
10Benjamin Hartigan16:29.0Northville193.0Spartan15-Sep2023
10Benjamin Hartigan16:29.3Northville199.2Lamplighter18-Aug2023
GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
9Benjamin Hartigan16:51.8Northville182.1KLAA22-Oct2022
9Benjamin Hartigan16:31.9Northville181.4Wayne County8-Oct2022
9Benjamin Hartigan17:45.8Northville169.7Spartan16-Sep2022
9Benjamin Hartigan17:47.9Northville166.0Bath10-Sep2022
9Benjamin Hartigan19:00.5Northville156.5Mustang30-Aug2022

The Rundown

One must be careful with teams such as Northville. If you’re not intently watching, talent lurks in the cut, bides its time, and suddenly springs upon you.

A freshman year of cross was inauspicious, but fast at the end, Ben running in the 17’s for much of the year on those tough KLAA courses, before dropping a 16:51 at the Meadows and 16:42 at Willow. Sneakily good for a youngster, but nothing that predicted the onslaught we’ve seen the past three seasons.

First, a 4:31 freshman 1600m that ranked #8 amongst all 9th graders. Second, a 15:37 and 24th place finish at MIS, 10 spots better than his projected placing. Then a perfect 4×8 relay leg that led to Powell and Herger sealing another state championship.

Coming more and more into the light, Ben Hartigan.

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Regional Previews: Division 4, Region 31

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SUMMER PREVIEW

Last Year

Summer
Mid-Season
Final Projections
The Result

Boys

  1. Holland Calvary Christian (2nd Place in D4)
  2. Western Michigan Christian (6th)
  3. Saugatuck (10th)

Girls

  1. Western Michigan Christian (3rd)
  2. Gobles (8th)
  3. Saugatuck (12th)

Got all the teams right, but the order flipped around for the boys.

Top 27 Teams

Boys

Top Ten – Holland Calvary Christian
#13 – White Cloud

Girls

Top Ten – Gobles
#21 – Holland Calvary Christian

Projected Scores

Boys

PlaceTeamProjected Score
1Holland Calvary Christian23
2White Cloud71
3St. Joseph Lake Michigan Catholic113
4Tri-Unity Christian120
5Fowler125
6Muskegon Catholic Central134
7Gobles137

Girls

PlaceTeamProjected Score
1Gobles18
2Holland Calvary Christian43
3St. Joseph Lake Michigan Catholic77
4Vermontville Maple Valley106

Top Runners

Boys

PlaceGradeNameTeam
112Tyler LaansmaTri-Unity Christian
210Riley WeedHolland Calvary Christian
310Noah SchipperHolland Calvary Christian
410Gibson WhiteHolland Calvary Christian
512Coleson CruzanWhite Cloud
610Christian GetzHolland Calvary Christian
711Timothy ChamberlainPortland St. Patrick
812Kaleb CanningWhite Cloud
99Reagan DowningHolland Calvary Christian
1010Caleb AdkinsHolland Calvary Christian
1111Quentin SmithFowler
1211Lukas RennellsMuskegon Catholic Central
1310Eli LaningaHolland Calvary Christian
1412Caleb OudbierTri-Unity Christian
1512Alex MorinMartin
1611Isaac FoxElsterPortland St. Patrick
1712Kalen LoebachSt. Joseph Lake Michigan Catholic
1811David SagerGobles
1911Freddie BierlingByron Center Zion Christian
2010Landon MillerFowler
2110Anthony JashewaySt. Joseph Lake Michigan Catholic
2212Avery BowmanWhite Cloud
2310Connor BanyonSt. Joseph Lake Michigan Catholic
2412Gabe ZapataLawrence
2510Francis AustenPortland St. Patrick

Tyler Laansma

Coming off a tremendous track season where he was able to slip under 10:00 in the 3200m and run 4:33 as well.

Riley Weed

Has about as much experience as you could ask for from a sophomore, twice in the top-50 at MIS and top-10 here in Region 31.

Noah Schipper

Track season, especially the 3200m, shows he can improve upon the 33rd place finish at State. 10:15 ranked #5 amongst all freshmen in D4.

Gibson White

One of many Crusaders not to get overwhelmed by the championship season moments. Low-17’s throughout October into November, the kind of marks that help your team hoist a trophy.

Coleson Cruzan

Benzie to Chippewa Hills, Region 29 to 20 to 30. No matter what the division or location, Coleson has moved on from each region to run at State. He looks to make it four in a row this fall, now at Allendale in Region 31.

(Seriously though, White Cloud is that perfect central location that makes them an easy chess piece to move around. They could easily drive to Shepherd or Benzie and still be within a reasonable distance of a regional.)

Christian Getz

Greatly outperformed his championship season projections. Thought he’d be 14th here, placed 3rd. Thought he’d be 53rd at MIS, finished 40th.

Girls

PlaceGradeNameTeam
110Libby SmithGobles
210Veyda ConleyMartin
312Kelcie PungFowler
410Ava DeYoungGobles
510Lauren ShafferGobles
611Acacia WilliamsHolland Calvary Christian
711Madison CooleyGobles
812Brielle VoorheesTri-Unity Christian
99Mikayla GoebelWhite Cloud
109Laura RotmanHolland Calvary Christian
119Zoe FabingFowler
129Addison TomsicGobles
139Christina PatmosHolland Calvary Christian
1410Marian DavlinPortland St. Patrick
1512Mary RileySt. Joseph Lake Michigan Catholic
1610Isabella HalfmannFowler
179Mia MooreHolton
1812Zoie WoodGobles
1912Emily KingMartin
2012Olivia LaningaHolland Calvary Christian
2111Aribel MillsSt. Joseph Lake Michigan Catholic
229Alyssa SparksGobles
2311Alison RotmanHolland Calvary Christian
2412Brooklyn FoondleWhite Cloud
2510Kayden JagerMartin

Libby Smith

Dropped into the 18’s on many occasions, won over half of her races, finished 2nd here, and nailed a top-10 finish at MIS. I’d say that’s a pretty decent start to her career.

Veyda Conley

Freshman season came with a tremendous close. 19:51 here for 3rd, then a shocking 19:33 at State.

Kelcie Pung

Fowler’s immaculate track season wasn’t just in the sprints and hurdles, you also had girls such as Kelcie that ran 5:23/11:59. She’s coming over from Region 33, where she’s nabbed a state qualifier in each of her past three regional races.

Ava DeYoung

Another Tiger freshman, able to smash into the 19’s and pick up top-10 finishes here and in the SAC Championship.

Lauren Shaffer

Showed to be extremely reliable in her 9th grade season, over 60% of her races were sub-21.