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THE SUMMER PREVIEW

Accomplishments & Accolades

• 5^th Place – SEC Red (XC)
• 6^th Place – Region 4 (XC)
• 2x State Qualifier (XC)
• 14^th Place – Division 1 State 3200m
• 3^rd Place – Region 5 3200m



Ratings Throughout the Years

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date
11	Luke Suliman	16:32.9	Ann Arbor Skyline	199.0	Lamplighter	19-Aug
11	Luke Suliman	16:28.0	Ann Arbor Skyline	198.0	Saline Early Bird	1-Sep
11	Luke Suliman	16:16.5	Ann Arbor Skyline	196.5	Bath	10-Sep
11	Luke Suliman	16:01.0	Ann Arbor Skyline	195.3	Jackson	24-Sep
11	Luke Suliman	16:09.6	Ann Arbor Skyline	195.8	SEC Red 2	28-Sep
11	Luke Suliman	16:03.6	Ann Arbor Skyline	194.8	Portage	8-Oct
11	Luke Suliman	15:51.8	Ann Arbor Skyline	193.7	Gabriel Richard	15-Oct
11	Luke Suliman	15:55.8	Ann Arbor Skyline	192.1	SEC Championship	20-Oct
11	Luke Suliman	16:14.4	Ann Arbor Skyline	193.2	Region 4	28-Oct
11	Luke Suliman	16:28.3	Ann Arbor Skyline	190.2	Division 1 State	5-Nov
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date
10	Luke Suliman	17:53.4	Ann Arbor Skyline	178.2	Mustang	31-Aug
10	Luke Suliman	17:02.1	Ann Arbor Skyline	181.6	Bath	11-Sep
10	Luke Suliman	17:09.6	Ann Arbor Skyline	183.1	SEC 1	14-Sep
10	Luke Suliman	16:50.5	Ann Arbor Skyline	185.8	Jackson	25-Sep
10	Luke Suliman	17:00.7	Ann Arbor Skyline	185.1	SEC Red 2	28-Sep
	Luke Suliman	16:40.7	Ann Arbor Skyline	189.1	Portage	9-Oct
10	Luke Suliman	16:18.8	Ann Arbor Skyline	186.7	Gabriel Richard	16-Oct
10	Luke Suliman	16:48.6	Ann Arbor Skyline	183.5	SEC Championship	21-Oct
10	Luke Suliman	16:58.6	Ann Arbor Skyline	182.5	Region 4	29-Oct
Grade	Name		Team	Rating	Meet	Date
9	Luke Suliman		Ann Arbor Skyline	167.3	Hartland/Skyline	25-Aug
9	Luke Suliman		Ann Arbor Skyline	159.6	Adrian/Hudson/Skyline/Tecumseh	12-Sep
9	Luke Suliman		Ann Arbor Skyline	168.7	Plymouth/Skyline	13-Oct
9	Luke Suliman		Ann Arbor Skyline	170.2	SEC Red	17-Oct
9	Luke Suliman		Ann Arbor Skyline	165.0	Pre-Region 11	24-Oct
9	Luke Suliman		Ann Arbor Skyline	166.9	Region 6	31-Oct



The Rundown



Just as Mason Jett earlier, Skyline is quietly (okay, maybe everyone is quiet in comparison to Hobbs) bringing forth elite runners. Luke has grown and progressed to kid that busted into the 15’s on a few occasions last year. Both were at Hudson Mills, where he placed top-10 at Gabriel Richard and in the SEC Red. Even on courses other than that fast track, he was able to show his worth, with low-16 efforts at Jackson, Portage, Huron Meadows, Bath.

Track is where we saw another push forward, Luke displaying a capability of running 9:30’s in all sorts of conditions. 9:39 in the heat at State (14^th Place), 9:34 in the sideways rain at Regionals, or 9:31 in ideal conditions at Brighton. My guess is that the 9:39 at State is worth 9:25 to 9:30 in more ideal weather and my guess is also that he steps on a podium in early November.

THE SUMMER PREVIEW

Accomplishments & Accolades

• 10^th Place – Division 3 State (XC)
• 2x All-State (XC)
• 3x State Qualifier (XC)
• 7x All-State (Track)
• 3^rd Place – Division 3 1600m
• 6^th Place – Division 3 3200m
• Division 3 4x800m State Champion



Ratings Throughout the Years

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date
11	Tessa Roe	19:36.2	Lansing Catholic	140.9	Michigan Catholic	27-Aug
11	Tessa Roe	19:47.2	Lansing Catholic	130.6	Spartan	16-Sep
11	Tessa Roe	18:38.2	Lansing Catholic	140.9	Cougar Falcon	24-Sep
11	Tessa Roe	18:44.1	Lansing Catholic	141.0	Bluejay	1-Oct
11	Tessa Roe	19:13.1	Lansing Catholic	133.0	Greater Lansing	15-Oct
11	Tessa Roe	18:56.4	Lansing Catholic	135.2	Region 14	29-Oct
11	Tessa Roe	19:14.0	Lansing Catholic	136.3	Division 3 State	5-Nov
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date
10	Tessa Roe	20:44.8	Lansing Catholic	129.1	Michigan Catholic	28-Aug
10	Tessa Roe	19:46.0	Lansing Catholic	129.3	Lansing Catholic Mini 1	9-Sep
10	Tessa Roe	19:47.0	Lansing Catholic	130.0	Lansing Catholic Mini 2	17-Sep
10	Tessa Roe	18:52.5	Lansing Catholic	119.8	CAAC White 1	21-Sep
10	Tessa Roe	19:11.4	Lansing Catholic	131.2	Cadillac	25-Sep
10	Tessa Roe	19:53.4	Lansing Catholic	121.2	Bluejay	2-Oct
10	Tessa Roe	20:01.8	Lansing Catholic	128.4	CAAC White 2	5-Oct
10	Tessa Roe	19:24.8	Lansing Catholic	135.7	Portage	9-Oct
10	Tessa Roe	19:52.7	Lansing Catholic	125.8	Greater Lansing	16-Oct
10	Tessa Roe	19:33.3	Lansing Catholic	122.6	CAAC White 3	21-Oct
10	Tessa Roe	20:25.0	Lansing Catholic	131.3	Region 24	29-Oct
10	Tessa Roe	19:09.0	Lansing Catholic	129.0	Division 3 State	6-Nov
Grade	Name		Team	Rating	Meet	Date
9	Tessa Roe		Lansing Catholic	111.4	Michigan Catholic	29-Aug
9	Tessa Roe		Lansing Catholic	113.0	Fowlerville/LC/Parchment	9-Sep
9	Tessa Roe		Lansing Catholic	118.9	Eaton Rapids Class	15-Sep
9	Tessa Roe		Lansing Catholic	120.3	Lansing Catholic Quad	18-Sep
9	Tessa Roe		Lansing Catholic	113.0	CAAC White	22-Sep
9	Tessa Roe		Lansing Catholic	116.4	CAAC White	6-Oct
9	Tessa Roe		Lansing Catholic	124.9	Greater Lansing	10-Oct
9	Tessa Roe		Lansing Catholic	119.9	Pre-Region 27	24-Oct
9	Tessa Roe		Lansing Catholic	121.3	Region 14	31-Oct
9	Tessa Roe		Lansing Catholic	126.4	Division 2 State	6-Nov



The Rundown



She’s tenacious on the court, her defensive mindset disrupting many teams plays, her aggression uprooting the confidence of the opposing team’s point guard. That focus and mindset carries over to XC, where she’s able harness her speed and apply it to longer distances. Tessa has been a champion all year, whether contributing to the Lansing Catholic D2 basketball championship or on their D3 winning 4×8.

Her fall contained numerous personal bests and an uncanny consistency, adjusting for course, running the equivalent of a sub-19 effort each time out. Her personal best improved by over 30 sec. and she dropped 7 places at Division 3 State. Track saw new events and more time subtracted. 5:13 to 5:02 in the 1600m, 11:12 in a 3200m she hadn’t contested in the previous two years. The lone holdover from one of the better trio’s in the state, this fall she’ll be tasked with a leadership role that I know she’ll fill.

Last Year

SUMMER PREVIEW
MID-SEASON
FINAL PROJECTIONS
THE RESULT

Girls

1. Schoolcraft (21^st)
2. Kalamazoo Christian (13^th)
3. Buchanan (24^th)

Boys

1. Buchanan (24^th)
2. Saugatuck (15^th)
3. Kalamazoo Christian (18^th)

Top 27 Teams

Previous years had top-25 teams, but there’s 27 (and sometimes more) team qualifiers and what does it hurt to add another two?

Girls

Union City (17^th), Buchanan (27^th)

Boys

Olivet (15^th), Buchanan (18^th), Union City (24^th)

(If your team isn’t listed in the images above or the scores below, you probably don’t have five returners, at least on ol’ athletic.net. I’m sure many of these teams will fill out their rosters by late October)

Projected Scores

Place	Girls Team	Score
1	Union City	56
2	Buchanan	83
3	Schoolcraft	93
4	Lawton	107
5	Bridgman	137
6	Watervliet	168
7	Niles Brandywine	170
8	Olivet	178
9	Kalamazoo Christian	214
10	Parchment	262
11	Hartford	304
12	Constantine	331
13	Comstock	379

Place	Boys Team	Score
1	Buchanan	72
2	Olivet	75
3	Union City	93
4	Bloomingdale	166
5	Bridgman	193
6	Constantine	197
7	Coloma	201
8	Bangor	203
9	Schoolcraft	235
10	Parchment	236
11	Watervliet	255
12	Kalamazoo Christian	277
13	Galesburg-Augusta	326
14	Hartford	348
15	Lawton	361

Top Runners

Thought I’d give a review of some of the top returners in each region. Returners means no incoming freshman (you’ll get your days in the sun). If you’re on a top team or in the 50 Tickets and you’re projected highly here, you hit the jackpot! Yes, I’m writing a bit less than previous years, but I think I’ve learned my lesson in that I need to conserve energy and brainpower for all divisions and regions. Typically by August, I’m rushing to get these done. This time around, hopefully all regions get the same amount of coverage.

Kendra Koster, Lawton

Whether it be injury or sickness, Kendra has fallen victim to a few disappointments when it comes to the Division 3 Finals. This winter, she dedicated herself to the weight room, hoping to build enough strength to get her in healthier place come championship time. That paid off in the form of a 2:19 in the 800m, a personal best, and fifth place finish. She’s your defending Region 22 Champion, looking to repeat and use her championship experience come November.

Alaina Klooster, Kalamazoo Christian

Division 3 or Division 4, Alaina’s an elite regional performer. Twice in the top-5 here at Portage. And in her 2022 season, she added a sub-20 to her resume.

Madeline Young, Buchanan

Each year, after running her share of 21’s and 22’s, Madeline hits a faster gear in October. Top-10’s at Berrien County and Region 22 in both of her high school seasons.

Angel Miller, Parchment

Experienced racer here at Portage, grabbing her second sub-21 of the year and a 9^th place finish in the region. Had an exceptional spring in the 1600m, giving hope of moving far past the days of the high-20’s.

Clara Fast, Bridgman

In her two years at Bridgman, she’s placed top-15 in this region twice, and I think she can move up on that, at least based on her 12:20 3200m that qualified Clara for the Division 3 Finals.

Skyler Fraley, Union City

Race by race during her sophomore year, Skyler was able to gradually drop time, eventually ending on a 20:44, almost 1.5 minutes faster than her freshman year.

Ariana Pillot, Schoolcraft

Twice a state qualifier with her Eagles, Ariana moved up here in Region 22 from 20^th as a freshman to 7^th as a sophomore. Perhaps more moving up will be done based on her 12:34 in the 3200m this spring.

Boden Genovese, Coloma

Quite a streak of All-States and high-level performances here. In the last three seasons, he’s grabbed 5 All-States, twice doubling the 1600/800, then his first on the cross course. Boden’s 1:58/4:20 this past track season sets up real nicely for a potential D3 title run.

Lucas Hopkins, Olivet

One of the better runners you’ve never heard of. Although the State Finals didn’t go his way, Lucas was able to hit a few low-16’s, including a 16:14 at Gabriel Richard.

Jaden Barnes, Bloomingdale

Underwent a huge transformation as a sophomore, turning from a high-17 kid to a low-16 stud. Twice All-State, including a 7^th place finish in 2022.

Conner Fountain, Olivet

Olivet moves down from Division 2 into 3, bringing Conner along with them. He was 13^th over at Region 14, having moved up 10 spots in the regional standings each year.