2020 Season: 1st GLAC, 5th Greater Lansing, 1st Pre-Region 53, 2nd Region 27, 9th D3 State
2020 Season: 1st CMAC, 2nd Greater Lansing, 1st Pre-Region 47, 3rd Region 24, 6th D3 State
The Top Tens: Division 3, #6
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- Parker has the special combination of always being an exceptional runner, but also putting forth a major breakthrough this spring
- He’s established a bit of success on the grass – two 14th place finishes at MIS, numerous low-16 performances, and even dipped under 17:00 as a freshman
- During that freshman year, he was able to show ability in the longer distances on the track, reaching down to 10:09 in the 3200m
- But in that two year absence, he must have developed some serious speed
- Parker was able to break both 2:00 and 4:20, the latter of which coming in an exhilarating dual against a runner to be named later
- Holland Christian is receiving an infusion of young talent this fall and Parker will be counted on to lead them into the D2 fray
- On the opposite side of the spectrum is Helen Sachs
- She steps onto a West Ottawa squad rife with upperclass talent and will definitely be a contributor in their quest for November glory
- Helen first caught my eye as I was doing research for the 2020 season, and was a 7th grader to watch out for
- Her 8th grade cross year produced numerous results – a few sub-12 races and 2nd place finishes at both West Michigan and Grand Rapids Championships
- Just as Lambers, she had a breakout track season, reaching times that very few 8th graders reach
- Amongst her fellow 8th graders, her 3200m was ranked 7th and 1600m 6th
Regional Previews: Division 3, Region 20
Where: Benzie Central. The most controversial course in the state. The past few years, it’s ran about 30 seconds faster than MIS.
2020 Boys: Hart, McBain, Leroy Pine River
2020 Girls: Hart, Benzie Central, McBain
Top 25 Boys Teams: Hart (Top Ten), Reed City (10), Benzie Central (15)
Top 25 Girls Teams: Hart (Top Ten), Benzie Central (Top Ten), McBain (21)
Top 50 Boys (Division 3): Hunter Jones (1), Noah Morrow (3), Hunter Sanford (16), Clayton Ackley (20), Wyatt Dean (40), Ryan Allen (45)
Top 50 Girls (Division 3): Alyson Enns (2), Jessica Jazwinski (6), Mylie Kelly (7), Audrianna Enns (8), Lexie Beth Nienhuis (19), Molly Harding (31), Elise Johnson (38)
