Michigan XC Speed Ratings

Accomplishments & Accolades

2021 Division 1 State Champion (XC)
2x All-State (XC)
2x Team State Champion (XC)
33^rd Place – 2021 Eastbay National Championship (XC)
Division 1 State 800m, 1600m, 4x800m Champion
7x All-State (Track)
6^th Place – New Balance Outdoor Mile
2022 New Balance Indoor DMR and 4x800m Champion

Ratings Throughout the Years

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date
11	Rachel Forsyth	18:51.5	Ann Arbor Pioneer	141.8	SEC Red 2	28-Sep
11	Rachel Forsyth	18:26.7	Ann Arbor Pioneer	147.4	Portage	8-Oct
11	Rachel Forsyth	18:25.0	Ann Arbor Pioneer	142.4	SEC Championship	20-Oct
11	Rachel Forsyth	18:39.4	Ann Arbor Pioneer	134.2	Region 5	29-Oct
11	Rachel Forsyth	19:30.3	Ann Arbor Pioneer	128.9	Division 1 State	5-Nov
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date
10	Rachel Forsyth	17:45.0	Ann Arbor Pioneer	168.7	Pete Moss	28-Aug
10	Rachel Forsyth	17:23.9	Ann Arbor Pioneer	175.0	John Bruder Classic	8-Sep
10	Rachel Forsyth	18:37.6	Ann Arbor Pioneer	154.1	SEC 1	14-Sep
10	Rachel Forsyth	17:48.3	Ann Arbor Pioneer	173.9	Spartan	17-Sep
10	Rachel Forsyth	18:17.3	Ann Arbor Pioneer	158.6	SEC Red 2	28-Sep
10	Rachel Forsyth	17:26.0	Ann Arbor Pioneer	175.3	Portage	9-Oct
10	Rachel Forsyth	18:30.7	Ann Arbor Pioneer	166.1	Freeland Falcon	16-Oct
10	Rachel Forsyth	17:48.3	Ann Arbor Pioneer	162.9	SEC Championship	21-Oct
10	Rachel Forsyth	18:28.3	Ann Arbor Pioneer	176.2	Region 5	30-Oct
10	Rachel Forsyth	17:09.3	Ann Arbor Pioneer	173.9	Division 1 State	6-Nov
Grade	Name		Team	Rating	Meet	Date
9	Rachel Forsyth		Ann Arbor Pioneer	149.7	Pioneer/Chelsea	2-Sep
9	Rachel Forsyth		Ann Arbor Pioneer	153.7	Pioneer/Tecumseh	12-Sep
9	Rachel Forsyth		Ann Arbor Pioneer	131.0	Brighton/Pioneer	16-Sep
9	Rachel Forsyth		Ann Arbor Pioneer	148.8	Northville/Pioneer	23-Sep
9	Rachel Forsyth		Ann Arbor Pioneer	156.3	Pioneer/Saline	3-Oct
9	Rachel Forsyth		Ann Arbor Pioneer	161.8	SEC Red	17-Oct
9	Rachel Forsyth		Ann Arbor Pioneer	155.0	Pre-Region 9	24-Oct
9	Rachel Forsyth		Ann Arbor Pioneer	160.2	Region 5	31-Oct
9	Rachel Forsyth		Ann Arbor Pioneer	163.5	Division 1 State	6-Nov

The Rundown

What a joy it has been to see Rachel back at the front of races. If you’d like to delve more into her backstory, I highly recommend Jeff Hollobaugh’s newsletter. Back in March, he interviewed Rachel and she details why she had to miss her sophomore track season, the struggles of her junior cross season, and how she’s regained that racing feeling.

I’d like to pick up where that interview left off, at least in terms of some stats and facts. Bringing it to you raw, because solely words don’t do her justice:

2023 Michigan Ranks:

400m – 56.7, 4^th in State
800m – 2:06.8, 1^st in State, 6 of top 10 efforts
Mile – 4:41.48, 1^st in State
3200m – 10:17.4, 1^st in State

All-Time Michigan Ranks:

800m – #6 All-Time (2:06 indoors is #1 All-Time)
Mile – #4 All-Time (greater contested 1600m would likely convert to #5 All-Time, will gladly correct this if need be)
3200m – #15 All-Time (her 10:02 indoor is #2 on an oversized track)

In terms of competition, you know too she dominated there. 21 individual races in Michigan, 21 wins. A quad at the State Finals, where she clinched the 4x800m, held off Anna Delgado in the 1600m, held off Kylee King in the 800m, then valiantly powered her Purple girls toward an All-State in the 4x400m. The following week, her and Madison Osterberg blasted through 400m in the very low 60’s before each etched their name into the history books. To cap it off, she entered in four relays at New Balance, contributing to four All-American spots and registered that 4:41.48 mile, placing 6^th amongst the nation’s best.

It’s easy to get lost in all these numbers. Read her interview and use it to inspire you. Her story will live on in Michigan and we’re blessed to see it unfold for another year.

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50 Tickets to Brooklyn: Boys #2

August 25, 2023 mixcspeedratings

SUMMER PREVIEW

Accomplishments & Accolades

Division 2 State Champion (XC)
3x All-State (XC)
14^th Place – CHAMPS National Championship (XC)
Region 18 Champion (XC)
SEC White Champion (XC)
4^th Place – Division 2 State 3200m
8^th Place – Division 2 State 1600m
5x All-State (Track)

Ratings Throughout the Years

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date
11	Connell Alford	15:31.2	Chelsea	216.9	Saline Early Bird	1-Sep
11	Connell Alford	15:31.8	Chelsea	207.1	SEC 1	14-Sep
11	Connell Alford	15:06.8	Chelsea	222.8	Spartan	16-Sep
11	Connell Alford	15:46.2	Chelsea	205.3	SEC White 2	28-Sep
11	Connell Alford	14:53.2	Chelsea	218.3	Otsego Bulldog	1-Oct
11	Connell Alford	15:01.8	Chelsea	215.4	Portage	8-Oct
11	Connell Alford	15:18.5	Chelsea	204.8	Gabriel Richard	15-Oct
11	Connell Alford	15:06.4	Chelsea	208.5	SEC Championship	20-Oct
11	Connell Alford	14:53.0	Chelsea	210.7	Region 18	29-Oct
11	Connell Alford	15:12.6	Chelsea	216.8	Division 2 State	5-Nov
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date
10	Connell Alford	16:23.8	Chelsea	205.4	A2 Fall Preview	26-Aug
10	Connell Alford	15:59.8	Chelsea	206.4	SEC 1	14-Sep
10	Connell Alford	16:05.4	Chelsea	206.2	Spartan	17-Sep
10	Connell Alford	16:37.1	Chelsea	206.0	SEC White 2	28-Sep
10	Connell Alford	15:54.1	Chelsea	204.0	Coaching Legends	2-Oct
10	Connell Alford	16:00.7	Chelsea	202.4	Portage	9-Oct
10	Connell Alford	15:38.1	Chelsea	200.3	Gabriel Richard	16-Oct
10	Connell Alford	16:00.6	Chelsea	199.5	SEC Championship	21-Oct
10	Connell Alford	16:56.9	Chelsea	199.7	Region 18	30-Oct
10	Connell Alford	15:42.6	Chelsea	203.1	Division 2 State	6-Nov
Grade	Name		Team	Rating	Meet	Date
9	Connell Alford		Chelsea	182.7	Adrian/Chelsea/Tecumseh Tri	26-Aug
9	Connell Alford		Chelsea	188.6	Chelsea/Homer/Stockbridge	28-Aug
9	Connell Alford		Chelsea	196.6	Chelsea/Pioneer	2-Sep
9	Connell Alford		Chelsea	196.9	Jackson	19-Sep
9	Connell Alford		Chelsea	190.3	Chelsea/Dexter	29-Sep
9	Connell Alford		Chelsea	201.5	Bulldog Elite	3-Oct
9	Connell Alford		Chelsea	187.6	Pre-Region 35	24-Oct
9	Connell Alford		Chelsea	192.6	Region 18	31-Oct
9	Connell Alford		Chelsea	198.9	Division 2 State	6-Nov

The Rundown

Forever he’s been a force, his junior year is where it all came to fruition. Through his first two years in high school, Connell racked up a number of honors. Multiple All-States on the grass and track, sub-16’s in each of his two years, 4^th place as a sophomore. Somers, Jarema, Lambers all graduating, a strong senior class moving on, titling opportunities opened up for plenty.

Connell seized every bit of that opportunity. After two wins in the Saline Early Bird and the first SEC White Jamboree, he raced with the big boys at Spartan, hanging with all the way to 3^rd place finish, a 15:06 and Chelsea school record. The D2 mid-season is packed with teams racing against each other, two prominent examples being Otsego Bulldog and Portage, and each were substantial victories, 100+ meters the gap. Post-Spartan, he picked up win after win, an undefeated and unchallenged streak growing in numbers. At State, it was more of the same, leading the field through a pedestrian first mile (5:03), before laying down the hammer, closing his last 2.1 in 4:50 pace.

Post-season cross and spring season track showed more of that strength. In the late fall, he powered through the Midwest Regional and into Nationals, placing 14^th in San Diego. Come spring, he was one of the few to double AND medal in both the 1600m and 3200m at State.

If Lamplighter is any indication, he’ll only continue his domination. The race was over quite early, as he ran away from a D1-centric field en route to a 25-second victory. It’s a dare to anyone in D2 or the entire state – can you withstand the pain and pressure I’ll put you through? We have a whole season to find out if anyone is up to the task.

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50 Tickets to Brooklyn: Girls #2

August 24, 2023 mixcspeedratings

SUMMER PREVIEW

Accomplishments & Accolades

Division 3 State Champion (XC)
11^th Place – CHAMPS National Championship
MITCA Champion (XC)
2x All-State (XC)
2x Region 20 Champion (XC)
Division 3 State 3200m Champion
2^nd Place – Division 3 State 1600m
3^rd Place – Division 3 State 800m
8x All-State (Track)

Ratings Throughout the Years

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date
10	Jessica Jazwinski	17:44.9	Hart	168.7	Pete Moss	27-Aug
10	Jessica Jazwinski	18:30.7	Hart	155.4	Bredeweg	10-Sep
10	Jessica Jazwinski	18:22.0	Hart	159.0	Spartan	16-Sep
10	Jessica Jazwinski	17:54.1	Hart	155.6	Cougar Falcon	24-Sep
10	Jessica Jazwinski	17:41.3	Hart	161.9	Bluejay	1-Oct
10	Jessica Jazwinski	17:15.1	Hart	171.3	Portage	8-Oct
10	Jessica Jazwinski	18:41.1	Hart	165.3	WMC Mega Jamboree	18-Oct
10	Jessica Jazwinski	18:00.7	Hart	163.4	Mel Hall	22-Oct
10	Jessica Jazwinski	17:39.3	Hart	165.2	Region 20	28-Oct
10	Jessica Jazwinski	17:36.7	Hart	168.8	Division 3 State	5-Nov
10	Jessica Jazwinski	16:47.3	Hart	175.6	MITCA	12-Nov
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date
9	Jessica Jazwinski	19:00.6	Hart	143.5	Pete Moss	28-Aug
9	Jessica Jazwinski	18:58.5	Hart	140.2	Leanne Wolf Geers	9-Sep
9	Jessica Jazwinski	19:39.1	Hart	140.3	WMD 1	14-Sep
9	Jessica Jazwinski	19:09.0	Hart	147.0	Spartan	17-Sep
9	Jessica Jazwinski	18:42.0	Hart	141.3	WMC 2	21-Sep
9	Jessica Jazwinski	18:31.5	Hart	150.8	Cougar Falcon	25-Sep
9	Jessica Jazwinski	18:47.2	Hart	143.3	Bluejay	2-Oct
9	Jessica Jazwinski	18:42.1	Hart	145.0	WMC 3	5-Oct
9	Jessica Jazwinski	18:38.0	Hart	151.3	Portage	9-Oct
9	Jessica Jazwinski	20:37.6	Hart	149.1	WMC Champ	12-Oct
9	Jessica Jazwinski	18:21.5	Hart	148.2	Hart & Sole	16-Oct
9	Jessica Jazwinski	18:23.0	Hart	145.0	Mel Hall	23-Oct
9	Jessica Jazwinski	17:43.2	Hart	150.9	Region 20	30-Oct
9	Jessica Jazwinski	18:00.6	Hart	151.8	Division 3 State	6-Nov
9	Jessica Jazwinski	17:57.8	Hart	158.4	MITCA	13-Nov

The Rundown

Uniquely herself off the course, a straight up winner on the course. In addition to pickin’ blueberries, creating floral masterpieces, and constructing costumes, Jess finds time to be an absolute champion when it comes to running.

We saw this a bit towards the tail end of her freshman year, where she crossed the line first in various races such as Mel Hall, the WMC Conference, and Region 20. Then we truly saw the jump occur during a mid-season stretch with victories at Cougar Falcon, Bluejay, and Portage. Along with those victories, there was a serious drop in times, culminating in a 17:15 on a perfect morning at Portage West MS. By then, Jessica had more than established herself as the Division 3 favorite, a status with high amounts of pressure that she’d have to live up to. And by two miles at MIS, she sure established quite a lead, 100m+, that she never relinquished on the way to a State Title.

She’s accomplished so much, both on the state and national stage, the grass fields and the ovals, with plenty more to come. Her Hart Pirates have a strong tradition of championships and Jessica’s individual accomplishments continued the string of greatness. She looks to get back on that podium herself and bring her team with her in 2023.