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Where: Delta College. Last year, this region was at White Pine MS. From what I’ve read, there was some tree removal at Delta, but I’m not sure if that’s what caused the move. Anyway, a fast course that runs about 10-20 seconds quicker than normal. If they get after it, look for sub-15’s for the boys and 17’s for the girls.

2020 Boys: Hartland, Davison, Saginaw Heritage

2020 Girls: Grand Blanc, Fenton, H. H. Dow

Top 25 Boys Teams: Davison (10), Traverse City Central (11), Traverse City West (12), Saginaw Heritage (25)

Top 25 Girls Teams: Traverse City Central (5), H. H. Dow (9), Traverse City West (16), Bay City Western (17)

Top 50 Boys (Division 1): Jeremy Williams (3), Luke Venhuizen (6), Matthew Crowley (10), Brady McArdle (12), Kenny Minto (15), Micah Bauer (28), Jonah Hochstetler (36), Joe Muha (37), Isaac Stone (39)

Top 50 Girls (Division 1): Julia Flynn (1), Ava King (15), Madi Szymanski (23), Ella Kirkwood (27), Isabelle Becker (34), Katie Watkins (38), Sydney Roberts (41), Elliott Smith (46)

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2020 Season: 1st Greater Lansing, 1st TVC, 1st Pre-Region 48, 1st Region 24, D3 State Champ

2020 Season: 1st LMC, 1st Pre-Region 37, 1st Region 19, 13th D3 State

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• Jack’s had a lot of predecessors that have paved the way
  • His father was a standout runner for Macomb CC
  • His teammates: Schwartz, Wilson, Cobb, Rinke
  • Even those in the area: Nicoletti, Brandenburg
• But now it’s his time to shine
• Speedy consistency was his number one attribute in 2020 – of the 9 races he ran, 6 were sub-16
  • And that Hansons Invite was definitely sub-16 quality
• He ratcheted things down in late October, reaching the low 15:30’s at Regionals, then redeeming himself from the previous year with an All-State finish (and team title)
• In track, he showed that he’s an endurance god, running 9:12 off of “only” a 4:25 1600m best
• Romeo’s quest for back to back titles depends on their 4^th/5^th runners, but you know you can count on him in Brooklyn

• I observe many interactions throughout the state and I can say one thing for certain – the people of Mason LOVE their Meghan Ford
• With that support system in place and the talent she possesses, no wonder she had a marvelous freshman campaign
• In the early season, she quietly went about her business, and then rose to the occasion once October hit, with three sub-18 performances
• And on a day where many fell apart, she held her own in no-man’s land, running 18:18 to finish 2^nd at MIS
  • Which given the heat and conditions, was another sub-18 equivalent
• The spring saw many more championship level performances, where she picked up crowns at CAAC Red, Greater Lansing Honor Roll, and Region 15
  • And also nabbed a 3^rd place finish in the 3200m at State
• Those championship races will be a great experience that she’ll have in her corner when early November rolls around