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This was supposed to be Saugatuck. Unfortunately, a rash of injuries and accidents have ravaged their team.

These previews, these writings, these posts are made with one main purpose: to preview and give attention to the best sport in the world, all summer long. With a massive undertaking, there are many assumptions to be made. The assumption of good health, that cross country runners keep running cross country, that kids from a town’s middle school attend that same town’s high school. Often these assumptions hold true, on a few occasions they fall flat.

So out of respect to the Bauers and their Trailblazers, this is the post. Given their past penchant for success, I have no doubt Saugatuck will be back and could very likely surprise us this season.

THE SUMMER PREVIEW





2022 Results



Meet	Division	Place
Brown City		4th of 9
Hatchet		3rd of 8
Reese		3rd of 7
Spartan	White	6th of 28
Wagener Park		4th of 14
North Park		2nd of 7
Ubly		3rd of 13
NCTL		1st of 5
Thumb Area		3rd of 11
Region 35		1st of 8
Division 4 State		4th of 27



Top Returners

Lilah Kiley

Freshman dropped and dropped and dropped some more time, eventually ending up with a 19:45 over in Region 35.

Gracy Walker

In her last two years, she’s been top-5 at Region 35 and All-State twice, the latter of which moving up from 28^th as a sophomore to 24^th as a junior.

Meeghan Flikkie

Meeghan nearly halved her placing at MIS, moving from 109^th to 56^th, a key factor in her Cardinals attaining 4^th place.

Molly Walker

Multi-faceted in her ability to compete in multiple events. This spring, she concentrated on the relays, short sprints, and even high jumped a few times. Look back to the fall, and you see a distance girl that improved all throughout the year, ending in a sub-21 at Regionals and top-60 spot at MIS.

Zoe Van Rijn

Wagener Park is her jam, the past three years setting her personal best on the course.

Hailey McGuire

9^th grade season contained significant improvement, moving down into the 22’s when it started in the 27+ min range.

Potential Newcomers

Violet Tetil

Eighth grade year contained a few wins, such as North Park and in the NCTL, along with a few fast finishes, mid-12 efforts both early and late.

THE SUMMER PREVIEW

Accomplishments & Accolades

• 25^th Place – Divison 1 State (XC)
• 3^rd Place – Region 7 (XC)
• 3^rd Place – CHSL (XC)
• 6^th Place – Wayne County (XC)
• CHSL Bishop 800m Champion
• 19^th Place – Division 1 State 1600m



Ratings Throughout the Years

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date
10	Logan Mullan	16:51.7	Detroit U-D Jesuit	194.8	Michigan Catholic	27-Aug
10	Logan Mullan	17:03.7	Detroit U-D Jesuit	193.4	Averill	10-Sep
10	Logan Mullan	16:44.5	Detroit U-D Jesuit	189.5	Holly	17-Sep
10	Logan Mullan	16:53.7	Detroit U-D Jesuit	194.4	Soter-Crane	21-Sep
10	Logan Mullan	15:55.2	Detroit U-D Jesuit	196.6	Hansons	1-Oct
10	Logan Mullan	16:07.8	Detroit U-D Jesuit	189.4	Wayne County	8-Oct
10	Logan Mullan	15:59.5	Detroit U-D Jesuit	191.2	Gabriel Richard	15-Oct
10	Logan Mullan	16:41.9	Detroit U-D Jesuit	195.4	CHSL Championship	22-Oct
10	Logan Mullan	16:35.4	Detroit U-D Jesuit	194.2	Region 7	28-Oct
10	Logan Mullan	16:08.9	Detroit U-D Jesuit	196.7	Division 1 State	5-Nov
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date
9	Logan Mullan	18:05.9	Detroit U-D Jesuit	164.7	Holly	18-Sep
9	Logan Mullan	17:26.4	Detroit U-D Jesuit	173.2	Coaching Legends	2-Oct
9	Logan Mullan	17:09.1	Detroit U-D Jesuit	181.6	Wayne County	9-Oct
9	Logan Mullan	17:10.4	Detroit U-D Jesuit	170.9	Soter Crane	12-Oct
9	Logan Mullan	16:38.1	Detroit U-D Jesuit	180.3	Gabriel Richard	16-Oct
9	Logan Mullan	17:13.8	Detroit U-D Jesuit	184.4	CHSL AB	23-Oct
9	Logan Mullan	17:03.0	Detroit U-D Jesuit	184.0	Region 6	30-Oct

The Rundown

After he commenced his career with a solid freshman cross campaign, Logan set the freshman world on fire, spinning a 4:25 on his season closer. In the 2022 track season, that 4:25 was the best mark of any freshman Michigander in the 1600m, and was just one step toward a successful sophomore year. A part of his sophomore fall were many high placings, top-10’s at Michigan Catholic, Gabriel Richard, Wayne County, Regionals, and at the end of all that, an All-State. Track saw a new event and further realization of his potential, his 1:56 ranking 3^rd amongst all Michigan athletes from the 10^th grade and below. With many upperclassmen moving on to run at the next level, top finishes and high rankings will become championships, and Logan has 100% laid his foundation for those to come.