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THE SUMMER PREVIEW





2022 Results

Meet	Division	Place
Under the Lights v2	Twilight	1st of 12
Spartan	Elite	13th of 20
Autumn Sunrise	D3/D4	1st of 7
Allendale Falcon	Small	1st of 12
Portage	D4	1st of 18
Alliance Championship		1st of 5
Region 31		1st of 9
Division 4 State		1st of 27



Top Returners

Jackson Rodriguez

Multi-faceted during the track season, but did especially great work in the 800/1600m. Lowered his personal best from 4:31 to 4:23, placing 5^th in Division 4.

Ian Palacios

Beyond that 11^th place finish at State, you also had a 5^th place in Region 31, moving up 8 places from where he was as a freshman.

Noah Finton

Entered last season as the Pumas fifth man, ended the season with performances capable of being the number one guy on many D4 teams. He placed 30^th in Division 4 with a 17:18, then used that confidence boost to move towards a low-10 3200m time.

Ezra Hagedorn

11th grade year was his first cross season, closed on a hot streak of three consecutive sub-18’s. Top-10’s were attained at the Alliance League and Region 31, then that clutchness transferred over to track, where a 10:33 regional effort qualified him for State.

Edward Mugisha

After a freshman season full of 18-19 minute efforts, busted out a 17:33 over at Allendale’s regional.

Isaac Struck-VanderHaak

Gotta love his three race progression in the 3200m. 13:02 to 11:59 to 11:25. Should be a candidate to move well into the 18’s.

Potential Newcomers

Caleb Swiney

In 8^th grade, was successful at all sorts of distances. Won at Sparta and an Alliance Jamboree in the 2.5k, doubled that distance at Shepherd with an 18:44 in early November.

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Accomplishments & Accolades

• 23^rd Place – Division 1 State (XC)
• 2^nd Place – OAA Red (XC)
• 3^rd Place – Region 8 (XC)
• 4^th Place – Oakland County (XC)
• 6^th Place – Division 1 State 3200m
• Oakland County 3200m Champion
• 10^th Place – Division 1 State 4x800m



Ratings Throughout the Years

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date
11	Vishvaa Ravishankar	16:54.5	Troy	200.2	Milford	1-Sep
11	Vishvaa Ravishankar	16:11.7	Troy	198.4	OAA Red 1	13-Sep
11	Vishvaa Ravishankar	16:14.4	Troy	200.2	Spartan	16-Sep
11	Vishvaa Ravishankar	15:47.9	Troy	199.7	Jackson	24-Sep
11	Vishvaa Ravishankar	16:19.8	Troy	199.7	Oakland County	8-Oct
11	Vishvaa Ravishankar	16:00.9	Troy	193.0	OAA Red Championship	20-Oct
11	Vishvaa Ravishankar	16:03.2	Troy	199.9	Region 8	29-Oct
11	Vishvaa Ravishankar	16:07.6	Troy	197.1	Division 1 State	5-Nov
11	Vishvaa Ravishankar	15:26.8	Troy	203.7	MITCA	12-Nov
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date
10	Vishvaa Ravishankar	13:54.3	Troy	175.2	Golden Grizzly	3-Sep
10	Vishvaa Ravishankar	18:24.3	Troy	168.2	Averill	11-Sep
10	Vishvaa Ravishankar	18:59.1	Troy	157.6	OAA Red 1	14-Sep
10	Vishvaa Ravishankar	17:58.7	Troy	163.1	Jackson	25-Sep
10	Vishvaa Ravishankar	18:06.9	Troy	155.7	OAA Red 2	28-Sep
10	Vishvaa Ravishankar	17:58.6	Troy	162.5	Coaching Legends	2-Oct
10	Vishvaa Ravishankar	18:28.3	Troy	163.2	Oakland County	9-Oct
10	Vishvaa Ravishankar	17:42.3	Troy	154.9	OAA Red 3	21-Oct
10	Vishvaa Ravishankar	18:25.2	Troy	159.6	Region 8	29-Oct
10	Vishvaa Ravishankar	17:53.4	Troy	160.2	Division 1 State	6-Nov
Grade	Name		Team	Rating	Meet	Date
9	Vishvaa Ravishankar		Troy	160.0	Clarkston/Troy	18-Sep
9	Vishvaa Ravishankar		Troy	146.8	Adams/Troy	6-Oct
9	Vishvaa Ravishankar		Troy	148.7	Oakland County	9-Oct
9	Vishvaa Ravishankar		Troy	148.6	OAA Red Championship	15-Oct
9	Vishvaa Ravishankar		Troy	155.6	Pre-Region 17	21-Oct
9	Vishvaa Ravishankar		Troy	155.0	Region 9	30-Oct

The Rundown

Some are born into success, others have to work for it, Vishvaa definitely fitting that latter category. His first two years at the high school level were filled with 17-18 min. efforts, a solid runner on a solid team, but nothing like the form he displayed in the ’22-’23 season. Concentrating on the 3200m as a sophomore, we saw the first inklings of what was to come. First, blasting through 10-flat on a cold, blustery day at Oxford, then turning that effort into four more sub-10’s including top finishes in the OAA Red/White, Region 10, and Oakland County.

His junior year was the realization of the work and the late sophomore breakthrough. August Time Trials and summer races showing he was in shape, but patiently waiting to pounce upon the record books. After a win at Spartan and in the OAA Red, he was flying high, confidence soaring heading into Jackson. He left Sharp Park with a 15:47, etching his name into the #3 spot in Colt history, setting up for a memorable championship season. That championship season included an All-State, an even greater personal best, and leading his team toward an Oakland County Championship. Held by the esteemed Mike Atchoo, that Troy school record is in sight, and based on his speedy track season, 100% attainable while Vishvaa leads his team towards even more glory.

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2022 Results

Meet	Division	Place
Michigan Catholic		1st of 13
Spartan	White	1st of 28
Jackson	Red	1st of 11
DeWitt	D3/D4	2nd of 8
Portage	D3	3rd of 31
J. Chris Jensen		1st of 5
I-8 Championship		1st of 6
Region 23		1st of 12
Division 3 State		9th of 26



Top Returners

Madison Osterberg

Surprised herself a bit during track, especially in the longer distances. I think she’s primarily regarded herself as an 800m girl (and for good reason!), but smashed the 5:00 mark in late May, then ran a series of sub-11’s after.

Macy Fazekas

Come late season, found a home in the 800m. Consistent mid-2:20 figure during May, which included runner-ups at Selby and the I-8.

Sydney Fazekas

Her 3^rd year after transferring over from Hanover-Horton. Each of the past two years, she’s found a sub-21 mark in October.

Layla Lopez

Integral part of the Titan relays during the spring, contributing to podium efforts in the 4×4 and 4×8. And her individual events weren’t too shabby either, knocking down PB’s in the 800m and 1600m.

Thia Tello

Quickly acquainted herself to the XC scene, running a 22:29 at the tough Michigan Catholic course, then spitting out a series of mid-21 efforts throughout the season. And I’m sure her 300 hurdling will aid in the mental toughness game this fall.

Potential Newcomers

Samantha Schroeder

Jackson County Champion was a steady mid-12 runner during the fall.