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50 Tickets to Brooklyn: Girls #1

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THE SUMMER PREVIEW

Just as her brother, Jessica will likely be unavailable to run for Shelby this year.

As I’m 100% about embracing our best XC athletes, it’s only right that she’s included in here.

Accomplishments & Accolades

  • 800m – 2:11
  • 1600m – 4:46
  • 3200m – 10:24
  • 5k (XC) – 16:47

  • 2022 & 2023 D3 State Champion
  • 3x All-State
  • 4th Place – Foot Locker Midwest
    • 4th Place – 2023
  • 9th Place – Foot Locker Nationals
    • 11th Place – 2023
  • 2x MITCA Champion
  • 2023 D3 State 3200m Champion
  • 8x All-State (Track)

Ratings Throughout the Years

GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
11Jessica Jazwinski16:49.9Hart175.4MITCA11-Nov2023
11Jessica Jazwinski17:08.8Hart169.7Division 3 State4-Nov2023
11Jessica Jazwinski17:23.0Hart172.3Region 2027-Oct2023
11Jessica Jazwinski17:16.7Hart169.1Mel Hall21-Oct2023
11Jessica Jazwinski16:47.8Hart175.1WMC Mega17-Oct2023
11Jessica Jazwinski17:22.4Hart168.9Hart & Sole14-Oct2023
11Jessica Jazwinski17:30.9Hart167.7Portage7-Oct2023
11Jessica Jazwinski17:08.5Hart172.5Bluejay30-Sep2023
11Jessica Jazwinski17:12.6Hart173.8Cougar Falcon23-Sep2023
11Jessica Jazwinski17:29.2Hart168.9Ottawa Hills15-Sep2023
11Jessica Jazwinski17:35.1Hart173.0Pete Moss25-Aug2023
GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
10Jessica Jazwinski16:47.3Hart175.6MITCA12-Nov2022
10Jessica Jazwinski17:36.7Hart168.8Division 3 State5-Nov2022
10Jessica Jazwinski17:39.3Hart165.2Region 2028-Oct2022
10Jessica Jazwinski18:00.7Hart163.4Mel Hall22-Oct2022
10Jessica Jazwinski18:41.1Hart165.3WMC Mega Jamboree18-Oct2022
10Jessica Jazwinski17:15.1Hart171.3Portage8-Oct2022
10Jessica Jazwinski17:41.3Hart161.9Bluejay1-Oct2022
10Jessica Jazwinski17:54.1Hart155.6Cougar Falcon24-Sep2022
10Jessica Jazwinski18:22.0Hart159.0Spartan16-Sep2022
10Jessica Jazwinski18:30.7Hart155.4Bredeweg10-Sep2022
10Jessica Jazwinski17:44.9Hart168.7Pete Moss27-Aug2022
GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
9Jessica Jazwinski17:57.8Hart158.4MITCA13-Nov2021
9Jessica Jazwinski18:00.6Hart151.8Division 3 State6-Nov2021
9Jessica Jazwinski17:43.2Hart150.9Region 2030-Oct2021
9Jessica Jazwinski18:23.0Hart145.0Mel Hall23-Oct2021
9Jessica Jazwinski18:21.5Hart148.2Hart & Sole16-Oct2021
9Jessica Jazwinski20:37.6Hart149.1WMC Champ12-Oct2021
9Jessica Jazwinski18:38.0Hart151.3Portage9-Oct2021
9Jessica Jazwinski18:42.1Hart145.0WMC 35-Oct2021
9Jessica Jazwinski18:47.2Hart143.3Bluejay2-Oct2021
9Jessica Jazwinski18:31.5Hart150.8Cougar Falcon25-Sep2021
9Jessica Jazwinski18:42.0Hart141.3WMC 221-Sep2021
9Jessica Jazwinski19:09.0Hart147.0Spartan17-Sep2021
9Jessica Jazwinski19:39.1Hart140.3WMD 114-Sep2021
9Jessica Jazwinski18:58.5Hart140.2Leanne Wolf Geers9-Sep2021
9Jessica Jazwinski19:00.6Hart143.5Pete Moss28-Aug2021

The Rundown

Jessica has forever been a girl unafraid and aggressive. We’ve seen it in every season.

Her freshman cross season was one learning the intricacies of the sport, learning how to deal with adversity and growth. Track saw her compete in ten events, ranging from the 100 (sub-14!) to the 300h (51!) to her usual distance events. She competed in four of those distance events at the D3 State Finals, helping the Hart team to 29 points in their state championship.

The following June, more of the same. Contributions to 29 points, helping the Pirates narrowly come out ahead of Olivet for another title. Already with 2 miles of racing in her legs, she won her first track state title. Sacrificing fast times for team goals, the world kindly paying her off.

Facing off against Rachel Forsyth a few times in instances where others might cower. Hanging with her for as long as possible at Shepherd, pulling to a personal best (10:24). Confident in her summer training, ready to show out at Benzie, but ultimately settling for 2nd place.

She’d always set the pace early in XC State Finals, daring anyone to follow. Some did, but her toughness always prevailed, winning back-to-back D3 titles.

Knowing she’s good enough to compete with the nation’s best in her prime late-season form. 11th place at Foot Locker as a sophomore, 9th as a junior.

This next year is full of uncertainty. We’ll see you compete at NC State, forever aggressive and unafraid.

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50 Tickets to Brooklyn: Boys #1

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THE SUMMER PREVIEW

Accomplishments & Accolades

  • 800m – 1:54
  • 1500m – 3:47
  • 1600m – 4:02
  • 3200m – 8:48
  • 5k (XC) – 14:46

  • D2 State Champion
  • 3x All-State
  • 10th Place – Nike Cross Nationals
  • 3x Saginaw County Champion
  • 3x Region 15 Champion
  • D2 State 1600m Champion
  • 2023 D2 State 3200m Champion
  • 5x All-State (Track)
  • 4th Place – Brooks PR Mile
  • 2nd Place – Millrose Games Mile

Ratings Throughout the Years

GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
11TJ Hansen14:52.8Freeland216.4Division 2 State4-Nov2023
11TJ Hansen15:33.2Freeland201.9Region 1527-Oct2023
11TJ Hansen15:00.0Freeland211.0Saginaw County21-Oct2023
11TJ Hansen15:11.8Freeland206.4TVC Overall17-Oct2023
11TJ Hansen15:50.1Freeland203.3Freeland Falcon14-Oct2023
11TJ Hansen15:41.4Freeland199.2TVC Red Championship10-Oct2023
11TJ Hansen15:16.4Freeland211.5Portage7-Oct2023
11TJ Hansen14:46.3Freeland218.6Bluejay30-Sep2023
11TJ Hansen15:03.7Freeland213.8Cadillac23-Sep2023
11TJ Hansen15:14.4Freeland220.9Holly16-Sep2023
11TJ Hansen15:13.9Freeland217.0John Bruder Classic7-Sep2023
11TJ Hansen15:39.6Freeland212.8Under the Lights18-Aug2023
GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
10TJ Hansen15:45.9Freeland205.7Division 2 State5-Nov2022
10TJ Hansen15:50.3Freeland196.6Region 1528-Oct2022
10TJ Hansen15:55.9Freeland202.4Saginaw County22-Oct2022
10TJ Hansen15:41.1Freeland200.3TVC Overall18-Oct2022
10TJ Hansen15:58.8Freeland195.4Bluejay1-Oct2022
10TJ Hansen16:39.8Freeland187.7TVC 8 227-Sep2022
10TJ Hansen15:43.8Freeland198.7Cadillac24-Sep2022
10TJ Hansen16:27.5Freeland195.8Spartan16-Sep2022
10TJ Hansen15:41.3Freeland209.6John Bruder Classic7-Sep2022
10TJ Hansen16:12.6Freeland201.8Under the Lights19-Aug2022
GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
9TJ Hansen16:35.2Freeland187.3MITCA13-Nov2021
9TJ Hansen15:55.5Freeland198.8Division 2 State6-Nov2021
9TJ Hansen16:21.9Freeland192.0Region 1529-Oct2021
9TJ Hansen16:39.5Freeland189.5Saginaw County23-Oct2021
9TJ Hansen16:22.4Freeland193.2TVC Overall19-Oct2021
9TJ Hansen16:35.2Freeland202.6Freeland Falcon16-Oct2021
9TJ Hansen16:38.0Freeland185.3TVC 8 312-Oct2021
9Tj Hansen16:02.1Freeland202.0Portage9-Oct2021
9TJ Hansen15:53.6Freeland201.1Bluejay2-Oct2021
9TJ Hansen16:27.0Freeland190.3TVC 8 228-Sep2021
9TJ Hansen16:09.7Freeland190.4Cadillac25-Sep2021
9TJ Hansen16:16.5Freeland201.2Holly18-Sep2021
9TJ Hansen16:57.6Freeland187.8TVC 815-Sep2021
9TJ Hansen15:49.7Freeland197.8Northwood11-Sep2021
9TJ Hansen16:08.3Freeland199.2John Bruder8-Sep2021
9TJ Hansen17:10.4Freeland195.9ES Warrior24-Aug2021
9TJ Hansen16:18.3Freeland199.6Under the Lights (St. Johns)20-Aug2021

The Rundown

Tenaciously consistent, time in, time out.

Coached by one coach for his first two years, resulting in one of the best youngsters in the State, and a D2 3200m title.

Embracing a new mentor his junior year, taking in those lessons and applying them to more championships. In cross, shedding the field over the final 1.1 on his path to a 10+ second victory, then winning the 1600m at State.

Facing a serious bike accident that would’ve left a mere mortal sidelined, TJ put it on the line for his team in a regional win, then stepped on the MIS podium for one of his three All-States.

Taking his talents to Chicago, Millrose, Nike Nationals, Brooks PR. Facing fields of scary competitors and taking in historic venues. Placing high, running fast, and establishing himself as one of the nation’s better runners.

Burdened by illness all spring, yet still pulling away from the D2 1600m field.

College coach and recruiter moving to a new place. Making the wise, adult decision to change and train in Boulder.

In a world of change, expect the tenacity and consistency to continue.

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50 Tickets to Brooklyn: Girls #2

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THE SUMMER PREVIEW

Accomplishments & Accolades

  • 800m – 2:15
  • 1600m – 4:51
  • 3200m – 10:21
  • 5k (XC) – 17:29

  • 5th Place – D1 State
  • 14th Place – 2023
  • 8th Place – Foot Locker Midwest
  • 20th Place – Foot Locker Nationals
  • 2nd Place – Region 2
    • 2022 Champion
  • 2nd Place – D1 State 3200m
  • 3rd Place – D1 State 1600m
  • SVL & Region 1 1600/3200m Champion

Ratings Throughout the Years

GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
11Victoria Garces17:29.1Midland Dow165.0Division 1 State4-Nov2023
11Victoria Garces18:28.6Midland Dow144.5Region 227-Oct2023
11Victoria Garces18:29.6Midland Dow151.5Northwood9-Sep2023
11Victoria Garces17:45.7Midland Dow163.1Oiler1-Sep2023
11Victoria Garces18:07.0Midland Dow163.7Under the Lights18-Aug2023
GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
10Victoria Garces18:05.1Midland Dow149.6MITCA12-Nov2022
10Victoria Garces18:21.2Midland Dow151.9Division 1 State5-Nov2022
10Victoria Garces18:22.9Midland Dow144.4Region 228-Oct2022
10Victoria Garces18:40.6Midland Dow138.1SVL Championship19-Oct2022
10Victoria Garces18:40.6Midland Dow139.5Freeland Falcon15-Oct2022
10Victoria Garces19:55.0Midland Dow132.3Heritage8-Oct2022
10Victoria Garces18:13.5Midland Dow151.2Bluejay1-Oct2022
10Victoria Garces18:38.6Midland Dow146.1SVL North 227-Sep2022
10Victoria Garces18:15.4Midland Dow147.2Cadillac24-Sep2022
10Victoria Garces19:18.8Midland Dow137.7Holly17-Sep2022
10Victoria Garces18:44.3Midland Dow144.9SVL North 113-Sep2022
10Victoria Garces19:09.1Midland Dow137.0Northwood10-Sep2022
10Victoria Garces19:01.6Midland Dow145.1Oiler2-Sep2022

The Rundown

Adaptability to changing circumstances.

Victoria spent her freshman year in Wisconsin, placing 9th in Wisconsin’s D1 XC Finals. Although there were two other freshmen girls ahead of her, the opportunity surely lied to etch her name in Badger State history.

Following that freshman year, change. An exciting one, according to Garces. Others may have left otherwise, having pity for themselves, finding excuses to not run well that season.

Victoria performed just the opposite feat, lowering her personal best, embracing her new teammates, taking hold over the mid-Michigan scene with SVL & Region 2 titles, then finally giving her best effort of the year at State.

Early on last fall, signs were apparent that Garces had improved on the runner she was as a sophomore. More than a minute faster at the Oiler Invite, sub-18 equivalents there and Under the Lights. Then, change. Injury. Some might shut it down for the year, quit, perhaps rightfully so.

Again, Victoria chose the opposite route. Patiently wait to come back, returning at Regionals to help her Dow teammates move onto State. Ripping the bandage fully off at State, running a 17:29 for 5th place.

What will life and running throw at her in 2024? Anything that comes, she’ll handle.