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THE SUMMER PREVIEW





2022 Results

Meet	Division	Place
Red Devil	Small	3rd of 7
Inland Lakes		1st of 8
Harbor Springs		1st of 6
LMC Championship		3rd of 7
Northern Michigan	Small	3rd of 7
Region 28		1st of 6
Division 4 State		5th of 27



Top Returners

Juniper Rodham

In both of her years, has ended with times in the 20’s, though a stark contrast in places. 102^nd at 2021’s State Finals, 21^st at the 2022 version.

Tara Shouldice

More than half of her freshman efforts were north of 25:00. More than half of her sophomore efforts were south of 21:30, including a 6^th place finish in Region 28.

Lizzie Bassett

The best three races of her freshman season were her final three. Hard to pick the best of the bunch, but a 7^th place in Region 28 stands out.

Fran Warren

I know East Jordan is a quick course, but even so, her 21:17 is easily her best performance of the year.

McKenzie Bowman

Another one that showed up and stepped out, leading the Rams to a Regional championship. Her 21:17 at East Jordan was 40+ seconds better than any time she displayed in 2022.

Grace Hayhurst

Subtracted 3+ minutes from her freshman PR.

Potential Newcomers

Stefi Reskevics

Undefeated on the track and only one defeat on the cross courses. A 5:35 in the 1600m might give a glimpse into her potential.

Genevieve Rodham

Twice in the 13’s last year, going as low as 13:17.

Drew Bowman

Two 8^th grade results, both in the 13-min. range.

SUMMER PREVIEW

Accomplishments & Accolades

• 21^st Place – Division 2 State (XC)
• 2x All-State (XC)
• 3^rd Place – Lenawee County (XC)
• 6^th Place – Region 18 (XC)
• 17^th Place – Division 2 State 1600m
• 3^rd Place – SEC White 800m & 3200m



Ratings Throughout the Years

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date
11	Braylon Petty	16:21.6	Adrian	203.8	Lenawee County Preview	20-Aug
11	Braylon Petty	15:53.9	Adrian	201.7	Ramblin’ Rock	10-Sep
11	Braylon Petty	15:57.1	Adrian	198.6	SEC White 1	14-Sep
11	Braylon Petty	15:59.5	Adrian	200.8	SEC White 2	28-Sep
11	Braylon Petty	15:56.0	Adrian	197.3	Otsego Bulldog	1-Oct
11	Braylon Petty	15:54.4	Adrian	197.9	Portage	8-Oct
11	Braylon Petty	16:55.9	Adrian	179.4	Lenawee County	15-Oct
11	Braylon Petty	16:03.2	Adrian	189.6	SEC Championship	20-Oct
11	Braylon Petty	15:47.6	Adrian	192.5	Region 18	29-Oct
11	Braylon Petty	16:14.7	Adrian	196.1	Division 2 State	5-Nov
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date
10	Braylon Petty	17:13.6	Adrian	196.1	Lenawee County Preview	21-Aug
10	Braylon Petty	18:04.0	Adrian	174.7	Bert Cebulski	26-Aug
10	Braylon Petty	16:32.2	Adrian	195.3	A2 Early Bird	2-Sep
10	Braylon Petty	16:25.2	Adrian	197.9	SEC White 1	14-Sep
10	Braylon Petty	16:18.8	Adrian	197.7	Huron	18-Sep
10	Braylon Petty	16:19.3	Adrian	195.6	Cougar Falcon	25-Sep
10	Braylon Petty	16:57.9	Adrian	199.0	SEC White 2	28-Sep
10	Braylon Petty	16:06.8	Adrian	196.4	Otsego Bulldog	2-Oct
10	Braylon Petty	16:43.1	Adrian	187.6	Lenawee County	16-Oct
10	Braylon Petty	16:28.6	Adrian	190.1	SEC Championship	21-Oct
10	Braylon Petty	16:17.5	Adrian	191.5	Division 2 State	6-Nov
10	Braylon Petty	16:12.7	Adrian	194.8	MITCA	13-Nov
Grade	Name		Team	Rating	Meet	Date
9	Braylon Petty		Adrian	155.8	Adrian/Chelsea/Tecumseh Tri	26-Aug
9	Braylon Petty		Adrian	155.8	Adrian/Dexter/Tecumseh Tri	4-Sep
9	Braylon Petty		Adrian	160.5	Adrian/Hudson/Skyline/Tecumseh	12-Sep
9	Braylon Petty		Adrian	176.1	Jackson	19-Sep
9	Braylon Petty		Adrian	164.8	Adrian/Pinckney/Tecumseh	26-Sep
9	Braylon Petty		Adrian	168.6	Adrian/Bedford	3-Oct
9	Braylon Petty		Adrian	174.4	Pre-Region 35	24-Oct
9	Braylon Petty		Adrian	178.5	Region 18	31-Oct
9	Braylon Petty		Adrian	181.8	Division 2 State	6-Nov

The Rundown

In the 2022 season, Braylon capitalized on a storm that’d been brewing for years. I wrote in last year’s preview that he’d attained top times amongst his freshman class, then similar success compared to when they were sophomores. That trend only continued. Time-wise, he wasted no time breaking barriers, covering the Willow course in under 16:00 at Ramblin’ Rock. Competition-wise, he accomplished feats he’d never done before – such as a top-10 finish at Region 18. And of course, he accomplished feats that he had done before, making it back-to-back All-States at MIS. His valued teammate, Aiden Smith, leaves him for Mount Pleasant, but Braylon will have plenty of youngsters capable of competing alongside him, ready to learn lessons from one of the better examples of what hard work can do.

SUMMER PREVIEW

Accomplishments & Accolades

• 8^th Place – Division 2 State (XC)
• Wolverine Conference Champion (XC)
• Allegan County Champion (XC)
• 2022 Team State Champion (XC)
• 6^th Place – Division 2 State 1600m
• 9^th Place – Division 2 State 3200m
• 6^th Place – Division 2 State 4x800m
• Region 14 1600m & 3200m Champion



Ratings Throughout the Years

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date
11	Megan Germain	19:12.5	Otsego	149.8	St. Joseph	23-Aug
11	Megan Germain	18:33.3	Otsego	149.6	SW Rustbuster	31-Aug
11	Megan Germain	19:38.0	Otsego	133.7	Spartan	16-Sep
11	Megan Germain	18:23.2	Otsego	145.9	Cougar Falcon	24-Sep
11	Megan Germain	18:33.2	Otsego	144.9	Otsego Bulldog	1-Oct
11	Megan Germain	18:29.6	Otsego	146.5	Portage	8-Oct
11	Megan Germain	18:53.1	Otsego	145.0	Wolverine Conference	18-Oct
11	Megan Germain	19:10.3	Otsego	130.9	Region 13	29-Oct
11	Megan Germain	18:47.6	Otsego	142.5	Division 2 State	5-Nov
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date
10	Megan Germain	20:07	Otsego	110.7	SW Rustbuster	1-Sep
10	Megan Germain	19:28.8	Otsego	136.4	Lakeview	11-Sep
10	Megan Germain	20:25.3	Otsego	121.6	Spartan	17-Sep
10	Megan Germain	18:59.9	Otsego	141.4	Cougar Falcon	25-Sep
10	Megan Germain	18:57.0	Otsego	140.7	Otsego Bulldog	2-Oct
10	Megan Germain	20:01.7	Otsego	132.8	Wolverine Edwardsburg	13-Oct
10	Megan Germain	19:41.2	Otsego	128.9	Wolverine Conference	19-Oct
10	Megan Germain	19:39.6	Otsego	124.8	Allegan County	22-Oct
10	Megan Germain	19:17.6	Otsego	129.1	Region 12	30-Oct
10	Megan Germain	19:26.4	Otsego	127.9	Division 2 State	6-Nov
Grade	Name		Team	Rating	Meet	Date
9	Megan Germain		Otsego	97.3	This One	3-Sep
9	Megan Germain		Otsego	115.2	Spring Lake Laker	12-Sep
9	Megan Germain		Otsego	116.6	Bob Perry	26-Sep
9	Megan Germain		Otsego	115.0	Pre-Region 25	23-Oct
9	Megan Germain		Otsego	125.5	Region 13	31-Oct
9	Megan Germain		Otsego	122.0	Division 2 State	6-Nov

The Rundown

I really loved this MLive article that delved into Megan’s evolution as a runner, check that, a racer. Looking back to her sophomore year, there was a definite uptick in her times and ability to hang with the best in the state. She had reduced her 3200m time from 11:46 to 11:15, not only winning her region again, but putting herself in the mix at the State Finals. The All-State may not have happened, but sometimes I feel those are the best results. Narrowly missing out on an honor, but knowing you improved. Runners seem to always respond to that sort of motivation, Megan being another prime example. Her junior hopes for stepping on podiums came true in many fashions, both individually and with her teammates. With everyone back from their State Title squad, the Otsego program is on good footing with Megan (and her girls) leading the way.