Michigan XC Speed Ratings

Accomplishments & Accolades

2x State Qualifier (XC)
3^rd Place – SEC Red (XC)
3^rd Place – Region 5 (XC)
22^nd Place – Division 1 State 3200m
2^nd Place – SEC Red 3200m
2^nd Place – Region 5 3200m

Ratings Throughout the Years

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date
11	Truman Johnson	16:50.2	Saline	189.6	Milan Puddle Jumper	30-Aug
11	Truman Johnson	16:05.5	Saline	200.2	Bath	10-Sep
11	Truman Johnson	16:09.2	Saline	194.6	SEC 1	14-Sep
11	Truman Johnson	15:54.3	Saline	197.6	Jackson	24-Sep
11	Truman Johnson	16:05.3	Saline	197.2	SEC Red 2	28-Sep
11	Truman Johnson	15:56.2	Saline	197.3	Portage	8-Oct
11	Truman Johnson	16:00.5	Saline	193.8	River Rat Open	14-Oct
11	Truman Johnson	15:44.4	Saline	195.9	SEC Championship	20-Oct
11	Truman Johnson	16:03.5	Saline	187.2	Region 5	29-Oct
11	Truman Johnson	16:53.6	Saline	181.8	Division 1 State	5-Nov
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date
10	Truman Johnson	17:18.8	Saline	179.7	A2 Early Bird	2-Sep
10	Truman Johnson	16:57.2	Saline	183.3	Bath	11-Sep
10	Truman Johnson	17:09.7	Saline	179.4	Jackson	25-Sep
10	Truman Johnson	17:15.0	Saline	180.3	SEC Red 2	28-Sep
10	Truman Johnson	17:11.4	Saline	178.9	Portage	9-Oct
10	Truman Johnson	17:22.7	Saline	180.4	River Rat	15-Oct
10	Truman Johnson	17:04.4	Saline	178.2	SEC Championship	21-Oct
10	Truman Johnson	18:05.2	Saline	183.6	Region 5	30-Oct
10	Truman Johnson	16:46.6	Saline	182.5	Division 1 State	6-Nov
Grade	Name		Team	Rating	Meet	Date
9	Truman Johnson		Saline	160.2	Little Portage	10-Oct
9	Truman Johnson		Saline	165.1	SEC Red	17-Oct

The Rundown

The Hornets are known for developing their 800m runners but let’s not act as if they can’t bring along a longer distance stud. In two years time, he’s dropped nearly two minutes on the cross course, coming from a kid who was a JV runner to top-3 in the SEC Red and Region 5. The blossoming from his freshman JV XC season to now kickstarted during his freshman year of track, where he went 4:51/10:22 in the late season. That 10:22 is now 9:32, the 4:51 is 4:28. Saline is always careful and considerate of the athlete’s injury prevention and long-term goals, that development usually takes a little time before someone rips a senior year. And Truman is more than ready to do that.

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50 Tickets to Brooklyn: Girls #35

July 24, 2023July 24, 2023 mixcspeedratings

THE SUMMER PREVIEW

Accomplishments & Accolades

3x All-State (XC)
5^th Place – Division 4 State (XC)
Region 36 Champion (XC)
3x CHSL C/D Champion (XC)
3^rd Place – Division 4 State 3200m
5^th Place – Division 4 State 1600m
6x All-State (Track)
CHSL Cardinal 1600/3200m Champion

Ratings Throughout the Years

Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date
11	Ava Teed	20:15.0	Allen Park Cabrini	128.0	Michigan Catholic	27-Aug
11	Ava Teed	20:40.9	Allen Park Cabrini	124.7	Downriver Watermelon	1-Sep
11	Ava Teed	19:29.0	Allen Park Cabrini	124.7	CHSL Cardinal 1	7-Sep
11	Ava Teed	19:20.0	Allen Park Cabrini	131.3	Ramblin’ Rock	10-Sep
11	Ava Teed	18:59.2	Allen Park Cabrini	134.3	Huron	17-Sep
11	Ava Teed	19:39.0	Allen Park Cabrini	122.0	Jefferson	24-Sep
11	Ava Teed	19:16.5	Allen Park Cabrini	123.8	CHSL All Division	28-Sep
11	Ava Teed	20:59.4	Allen Park Cabrini	125.2	CHSL Cardinal 3	6-Oct
11	Ava Teed	18:58.6	Allen Park Cabrini	131.1	Wayne County	8-Oct
11	Ava Teed	20:09.8	Allen Park Cabrini	131.4	Novi Christian Small School	11-Oct
11	Ava Teed	19:06.5	Allen Park Cabrini	127.2	Downriver Gabriel Richard	15-Oct
11	Ava Teed	19:44.9	Allen Park Cabrini	125.0	CHSL CD Championship	21-Oct
11	Ava Teed	19:07.9	Allen Park Cabrini	125.4	Region 36	28-Oct
11	Ava Teed	19:55.9	Allen Park Cabrini	119.7	Division 4 State	5-Nov
11	Ava Teed	19:01.2	Allen Park Cabrini	130.9	MITCA	12-Nov
Grade	Name	Time	Team	Rating	Meet	Date
10	Ava Teed	21:15.2	Allen Park Cabrini	118.9	Michigan Catholic	28-Aug
10	Ava Teed	20:02.3	Allen Park Cabrini	117.9	Ramblin’ Rock	11-Sep
10	Ava Teed	20:42.5	Allen Park Cabrini	106.8	CHSL Cardinal 1	14-Sep
10	Ava Teed	20:11.5	Allen Park Cabrini	119.2	Huron	18-Sep
10	Ava Teed	20:11.9	Allen Park Cabrini	113.1	CHSL All Division	30-Sep
10	Ava Teed	19:44.5	Allen Park Cabrini	123.8	Marauder	2-Oct
10	Ava Teed	21:35.0	Allen Park Cabrini	123.0	CHSL Cardinal 3	5-Oct
10	Ava Teed	20:02.9	Allen Park Cabrini	123.0	Wayne County	9-Oct
10	Ava Teed	20:53.9	Allen Park Cabrini	124.4	News Herald	16-Oct
10	Ava Teed	19:30.8	Allen Park Cabrini	128.1	CHSL CD	22-Oct
10	Ava Teed	20:28.0	Allen Park Cabrini	116.0	Region 36	29-Oct
10	Ava Teed	19:45.7	Allen Park Cabrini	116.5	Division 4 State	6-Nov
10	Ava Teed	19:52.9	Allen Park Cabrini	120.0	MITCA	13-Nov
Grade	Name		Team	Rating	Meet	Date
9	Ava Teed		Allen Park Cabrini	91.8	Soter Crane	22-Sep
9	Ava Teed		Allen Park Cabrini	105.0	Pre-Region 71	22-Oct
9	Ava Teed		Allen Park Cabrini	114.1	Region 36	30-Oct
9	Ava Teed		Allen Park Cabrini	110.4	Division 4 State	7-Nov

The Rundown

When an excellent runner hits the Division 4 scene at a young age, they often rack up the medals and have wild amounts of success. Ava did just that as a freshman, grabbing three All-States, a 15^th place on the grass and then two on the track. Having goals to strive for in the future is commonly a great motivator that portends faster times later in a career. With many great honors in hand, Ava could have settled for just D4 stardom. She’s done the complete opposite, especially this past track season, where her 11:04 ranked #38 amongst all Michigan girls and #23 amongst all returners. From 15^th to 11^th to 5^th, she keeps moving down, how many more places can she go?

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The Regional Previews: Division 3, Region 25

July 24, 2023 mixcspeedratings

Last Year

SUMMER PREVIEW
MID-SEASON
FINAL PROJECTIONS
THE RESULT

Girls

Caro (5^th)
St. Louis (18^th)
Sandusky (24^th)

Boys

St. Louis (3^rd)
Sanford-Meridian (22^nd)
Caro (13^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

Caro (Top 7), Ithaca (9^th)

Boys

St. Louis (Top 7), Pigeon-Laker (13^th), Ithaca (16^th), Sanford-Meridian (21^st), Caro (25^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	Caro	47
2	Ithaca	80
3	Midland Bullock Creek	127
4	Sanford-Meridian	127
5	St. Louis	129
6	Pigeon-Laker	135
7	Cass City	189
8	Sandusky	201
9	Saginaw Valley Lutheran	207
10	Otisville LakeVille	220
11	Vassar	249
12	Carrollton	368

Place	Boys Team	Score
1	St. Louis	46
2	Ithaca	77
3	Pigeon-Laker	82
4	Sanford-Meridian	103
5	Caro	118
6	Midland Bullock Creek	157
7	Reese	187
8	Otisville LakeVille	204
9	Hemlock	266
10	Pinconning	285
11	Cass City	305
12	Vassar	320
13	Millington	335
14	Saginaw Valley Lutheran	346

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.

Kinsie Jacques, Pinconning

The Spartan senior has accomplished tons during her three years on the cross course. A Bay County title as a freshman, a Jack Pine championship as a junior, and two All-States (30^th, then 15^th) the past two years. There’s one title left on the plate though…

Liliana Lehnst, Ithaca

After her first XC All-State, Liliana didn’t just relax and take it easy. You saw her all throughout Indoor with her Ithaca girls, then during outdoor she busted out PBs in the 16/32. Dropping 14 sec. in the 3200m was a huge one that sets her up for even better place at MIS.

Jaiden Dickman, St. Louis

Dominated the TVC-10 this past spring, capturing the vaunted distance triple at their league championship. At the regional cross country scene, she’s been top-6 in each of her three years. Can she make it a fourth?

Kaya Vrable, Caro

Freshman year of track showed all the signs of someone ready to have a breakout fall. But signs are one thing, you have to go out and do it. Kaya moved up 9 spots in Region 25 and 41 spots at MIS, gaining her 2^nd and 22^nd place finishes.

Ben March, St. Louis

He’s been an essential figure in St. Louis’s success these past few years, reliable in the most significant races. Ben’s 16:48 at State as a freshman was a 10 second personal best, notable on that unseasonably warm day. He was then 9^th as a sophomore, combining with his brother Nate to form the most formidable duo. Finally, as a junior, 15^th. Three All-States and the perfect lead runner for a team looking to step onto another podium.

Matthew Pattullo, Caro

In the 800m this spring, continued what he started with in 2022. As a sophomore, he captured the GTW and Regional crowns, but didn’t run the event at the State Finals. After lowering his PB to 2:00 and repeating as those same champs, he placed 14^th in the State on that hot day.

Landen Styka, Ithaca

Dude had himself a track season. Landen’s 9:57 in the 3200m over at Region 30 qualified him for State, where he placed 11^th. The mark is also the fastest amongst all Division 3 freshmen.

Landon Pestrue, St. Louis

These past two years, has shown an ability to whittle down his times into eventually running PB’s as the season closes. During his sophomore year, ended the year as the #2 runner on the Sharks regional-winning and top-3 placing State squad.