This site aims to analyze XC beyond times, but I can’t help to marvel at Gavin’s times throughout the year in these major races
Consistently between 15:40 and 16:20, a very high standard, ranging across a variety of courses
Particularly impressed by that Holly performance, finishing top-10 in a loaded field (Dexter, Brighton, Clarkston, Hartland, Holt, WL Central, Milford, Catholic Central)
Gavin and Caleb Jarema will provide low scoring, no matter the order, at the front of Division 2 races
He’s also an example of consistent improvement between years, dropping 0:30 either in his PR or his average rating, can’t help but think that trend will continue
I don’t really want to give out too much info here, because it’ll spoil the 50 Tickets list, but let’s just say there are some boys, girls, and boys teams that will feature pretty prominently down the line. Must be something in that Muskegon River water…
Here are the teams that were included:
Coopersville Fremont Fruitport Fruitport Calvary Christian Grand Haven Holton Montague Muskegon Muskegon Catholic Central Muskegon Mona Shores Muskegon Oakridge Muskegon Reeths-Puffer Muskegon Western Michigan Christian North Muskegon Ravenna Spring Lake Whitehall
Following a season where she struggled with various ailments, Lani found her form this winter
Beginning in January, she notched impressive accomplishments in one race after another, culminating in an indoor State Title in the 1600m
During the winter, she was able to run 2:17/10:28, then this spring, 4:49.
It’s not as if she’s not accomplished in XC, last year she was either 1st or 2nd in any major race, and even got down to the 18’s
Very rarely have I injected my subjectivity into this, but I feel in this case it’s warranted, those times on the track, especially in longer distances, will bare out on the course
13. Jude Parks, Rockford
Jude has potential to be another great in the long line of Rockford legends
It has taken him awhile, but he’s shown steady progression throughout his three years in high school
His freshman year, he showed flashes of potential, breaking 17:00 twice at Allendale
Last year, he capitalized on that potential, breaking into the 15’s and winning a regional championship
A few other accomplishments as well: Top-15 at Portage, Top-5 at Bath, but narrowly missed out on that All-State, which I’m sure he’ll get this upcoming season
