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50 Tickets to Brooklyn: Boys #19

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THE SUMMER PREVIEW

Accomplishments & Accolades

  • 800m – 1:58
  • 1600m – 4:20
  • 3200m – 9:22
  • 5k (XC) – 15:32

  • 17th Place – D2 State
  • 2x All-State
  • 2nd Place – OK White
  • 3rd Place – Region 11
    • 2022 Champion
  • 9th Place – D2 State 3200m
    • 7th Place in 2023

Ratings Throughout the Years

GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
11Simon Triezenberg15:44.7Grand Rapids Christian198.1MITCA11-Nov2023
11Simon Triezenberg15:42.2Grand Rapids Christian199.9Division 2 State4-Nov2023
11Simon Triezenberg15:49.5Grand Rapids Christian197.2Region 1128-Oct2023
11Simon Triezenberg15:49.7Grand Rapids Christian198.4OK White Championship18-Oct2023
11Simon Triezenberg15:47.8Grand Rapids Christian201.1Portage7-Oct2023
11Simon Triezenberg16:06.3Grand Rapids Christian191.6Otsego Bulldog30-Sep2023
11Simon Triezenberg15:32.2Grand Rapids Christian207.3Cougar Falcon23-Sep2023
11Simon Triezenberg15:46.0Grand Rapids Christian201.7Ottawa Hills15-Sep2023
11Simon Triezenberg16:10.6Grand Rapids Christian193.8Christian Schools9-Sep2023
11Simon Triezenberg15:43.0Grand Rapids Christian209.7Pete Moss26-Aug2023
GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
10Simon Triezenberg15:50.6Grand Rapids Christian195.8MITCA12-Nov2022
10Simon Triezenberg16:09.3Grand Rapids Christian197.9Division 2 State5-Nov2022
10Simon Triezenberg15:59.6Grand Rapids Christian196.8Region 1129-Oct2022
10Simon Triezenberg15:57.2Grand Rapids Christian193.6Northview19-Oct2022
10Simon Triezenberg15:53.9Grand Rapids Christian198.0Portage8-Oct2022
10Simon Triezenberg16:48.6Grand Rapids Christian199.8OK White 35-Oct2022
10Simon Triezenberg16:10.5Grand Rapids Christian192.5Otsego Bulldog1-Oct2022
10Simon Triezenberg16:01.7Grand Rapids Christian194.8Cougar Falcon24-Sep2022
10Simon Triezenberg16:16.9Grand Rapids Christian194.7OK White 221-Sep2022
10Simon Triezenberg16:04.0Grand Rapids Christian198.0Ottawa Hills16-Sep2022
10Simon Triezenberg16:29.0Grand Rapids Christian195.7OK White 17-Sep2022
10Simon Triezenberg16:07.2Grand Rapids Christian199.6Pete Moss27-Aug2022
GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
9Simon Triezenberg16:50.8Grand Rapids Christian180.4Division 2 State6-Nov2021
9Simon Triezenberg17:00.8Grand Rapids Christian177.1Region 1130-Oct2021
9Simon Triezenberg17:03.7Grand Rapids Christian175.1OK White 420-Oct2021
9Simon Triezenberg17:04.1Grand Rapids Christian181.3Portage9-Oct2021
9Simon Triezenberg16:48.7Grand Rapids Christian177.4OK White 36-Oct2021
9Simon Triezenberg17:01.8Grand Rapids Christian178.1Otsego Bulldog2-Oct2021
9Simon Triezenberg16:59.2Grand Rapids Christian175.9OK White 222-Sep2021
9Simon Triezenberg17:24.3Grand Rapids Christian176.2Ottawa Hills17-Sep2021
9Simon Triezenberg17:06.5Grand Rapids Christian176.5Christian School11-Sep2021
9Simon Triezenberg17:22.3Grand Rapids Christian174.6OK White 18-Sep2021
9Simon Triezenberg17:26.8Grand Rapids Christian173.4Pete Moss28-Aug2021

The Rundown

14th as a sophomore, 17th as a junior. 7th as a sophomore, 9th as a junior. The places may show that Simon was on a downward trend in his 3rd year as an Eagle. I’m gonna tell you that is the complete opposite of what happened, Simon was a markedly better runner this past year.

If you think about time during cross, look to the eight major, non-conference invites that GRC ran. In those eight races, Simon never ran slower than his sophomore self, averaging a 15-16 second improvement.

If speed ratings are the consideration, he was 4.1 points better in 2023 vs. 2022, the equivalent of 12 seconds per race.

You might make an argument that his championship season wasn’t on par with the previous one. That argument was put to bed during track, where Simon ran PBs in the 800m thru 3200m in the final two weeks of the season.

Peer beyond the surface and you’ll see someone who’s hit the times. The high placings on the podium will follow.

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Regional Previews: Division 1, Region 6

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SUMMER PREVIEW

Last Year

Summer
Mid-Season
Final Projections
The Result

Boys

  1. Northville (2x Defending Champs!)
  2. Canton (5th)
  3. Plymouth (12th)
  4. Livonia Churchill (16th)

Girls

  1. Northville (6th)
  2. Salem (23rd)
  3. Farmington (26th)

Seven qualifiers, only one I didn’t foresee was the girls that rock.

Top 27 Teams

Boys

Top Ten – Northville
Top Ten – Canton
Top Ten – Livonia Churchill
#12 – Plymouth

Girls

Top Ten – Northville
#23 – Farmington

Projected Scores

Boys

PlaceTeamProjected Score
1Northville31
2Canton55
3Livonia Churchill72
4Plymouth80
5Ann Arbor Huron148
6Salem180
7Livonia Stevenson216
8Detroit U-D Jesuit262
9Farmington265
10Detroit Renaissance284
11Livonia Franklin311
12Wayne Memorial362
13Westland John Glenn370
14Dearborn Heights Crestwood423
15Ferndale451

Girls

PlaceTeamProjected Score
1Northville45
2Farmington85
3Livonia Franklin104
4Salem133
5Livonia Stevenson145
6Livonia Churchill160
7Farmington Hills Mercy179
8Canton180
9Ann Arbor Huron199
10Plymouth277
11Dearborn Heights Crestwood303
12Detroit Renaissance306
13Wayne Memorial379
14Westland John Glenn448

Top Runners

Boys

PlaceGradeNameTeam
112Ethan PowellNorthville
211Aiden PengellyCanton
312Jack ChadwickPlymouth
412Joseph RohmfeldLivonia Churchill
511Benjamin HartiganNorthville
612Adam DickenCanton
712Nick BarrettoNorthville
812Ishaan KundapurNorthville
912Chase WoltersLivonia Churchill
1010Brandon CloudNorthville
1112Logan MullanNorthville
1212Ben MussenPlymouth
1312Clark MaddenCanton
1412Malcolm SpiegleLivonia Churchill
1511Steven DusseauCanton
1611Ryan StojovNorthville
1711Lucas LaPointePlymouth
1812Walker BroseAnn Arbor Huron
1912Cole TriffleCanton
2011Hudson WojtkowiczLivonia Churchill
2112Jonah KraftAnn Arbor Huron
2211Daniel NiehausPlymouth
2312Benjamin PeuraFarmington
2412Ben ClarkCanton
2512Teo CondevauxLivonia Churchill

Ethan Powell

One of many top-50 runners here. Writeup to come…

Aiden Pengelly

Jack Chadwick

Joseph Rohmfeld

Benjamin Hartigan

Adam Dicken

Nick Barretto

Some may argue that Northville gets the most talent and that’s why they win. Nick’s development is a strong counterpoint. As a freshman, largely stayed above 19:00. By the end of his junior year, was knocking on the sub-16 door.

Ishaan Kundapur

Who thought running 4:22 and placing 14th at State was possible? Ishaan did and that’s all that matters.

Chase Wolters

More and more evidence that Churchill develops and gets the max out of a kid’s ability. In two years times, Chase went from a freshman running 20+ to a junior closing in the 16:30s.

Brandon Cloud

Highly anticipated freshman was able to observe some of the best teachers, then apply those lessons late. Hit mid-16’s after a grueling cross season, then a number of sub-10 3200m’s on the track. His 9:43 in that latter event ranked 9th among Michigan’s freshman boys.

Logan Mullan

Bided his time this outdoor season, running fast and unattached. Even with sporadic racing, Logan was able to set PBs in the 800m & 1600m. Regardless if he’s able to compete this fall, that accrued patience will pay off.

Girls

PlaceGradeNameTeam
112Cassie GarciaNorthville
212Kaelin HughesLivonia Stevenson
312Ava PetersLivonia Franklin
411Nora GerzemaFarmington Hills Mercy
512Molly BaraccoFarmington
610Colette LozoNorthville
712Lucinda PalianiAnn Arbor Huron
810Annabeth HazlewoodSalem
911Rianna RadulescuLivonia Churchill
1011Molly Kate CoatesNorthville
1112Catherine SteeleFarmington
1210Katelyn ParrishFarmington
1310Mia CarsonNorthville
1411Leena ShelgikarAnn Arbor Huron
1512Rosie GregoryNorthville
169Sophia JiangNorthville
1711McKinnon NordbeckLivonia Franklin
1811Ellie JaspersonNorthville
1911Rebecca JudSalem
2010Julie SchuesslerLivonia Churchill
2112Brooklyn HannahLivonia Franklin
2212Elaina BraunscheidelLivonia Stevenson
2312Lauren BickerdtDetroit Renaissance
2410Samantha BartellSalem
2511Emma NicholsLivonia Franklin

Cassie Garcia

Kaelin Hughes

Ava Peters

Nora Gerzema

Don’t be shocked when the cross accomplishments match those on the track. Twice an 800m/1600m qualifier in the spring. Placed 12th in each event in June.

Molly Baracco

A gamer when it matters, 3x top-10 at the regional stage (winning Region 7 in ’22) and an All-Stater as well.

Colette Lozo

Had shown the ability to pick it up a notch at Portage, Jackson. Then a few weeks later, truly turned it up a few more with a sub-19 close.

Lucinda Paliani

A 3x State Qualifier from this region, Lucinda comes off her first full track season ever. And within it, a 5:16 1600m.

Annabeth Hazlewood

Of any D1 girl that competed at State, her splits were the most consistent. Running nearly dead on 6:10’s, her 54th place ranked 5th amongst all freshmen girls.

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50 Tickets to Brooklyn: Girls #20

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THE SUMMER PREVIEW

Accomplishments & Accolades

  • 1600m – 5:05
  • 3200m – 10:52
  • 5k (XC) – 18:14
  • 9th Place – D3 State
  • 3x All-State
  • 2x Region 27 Champion

Ratings Throughout the Years

GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
11Eliza Bush18:14.4Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory147.2MITCA11-Nov2023
11Eliza Bush18:42.7Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory138.4Division 3 State4-Nov2023
11Eliza Bush18:57.2Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory134.6Region 2728-Oct2023
11Eliza Bush17:49.0Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory145.0Haunted Harvest21-Oct2023
11Eliza Bush18:58.4Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory143.9Gabriel Richard14-Oct2023
11Eliza Bush19:44.9Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory131.7NCA Small School10-Oct2023
11Eliza Bush18:34.1Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory136.6Stockbridge30-Sep2023
11Eliza Bush18:54.1Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory139.3Jefferson23-Sep2023
11Eliza Bush19:08.3Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory141.2Spartan15-Sep2023
11Eliza Bush18:57.3Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory145.2Ramblin’ Rock9-Sep2023
GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
10Eliza Bush18:26.5Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory142.5MITCA12-Nov2022
10Eliza Bush19:28.4Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory131.5Division 3 State5-Nov2022
10Eliza Bush18:45.2Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory136.9Region 2729-Oct2022
10Eliza Bush20:04.8Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory133.1Novi Christian Small School11-Oct2022
10Eliza Bush18:58.4Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory135.2Hudson Booster8-Oct2022
10Eliza Bush18:48.6Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory128.1Stockbridge1-Oct2022
10Eliza Bush19:12.1Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory131.0Jefferson24-Sep2022
10Eliza Bush18:59.9Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory134.0Huron17-Sep2022
10Eliza Bush20:04Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory130.3Warrior Classic9-Sep2022
GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
9Eliza Bush18:43.1Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory137.7Division 3 State6-Nov2021
9Eliza Bush18:54.5Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory145.5Region 2730-Oct2021
9Eliza Bush18:36.4Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory137.9Mark of Excellence23-Oct2021
9Eliza Bush18:25.9Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory144.7Gabriel Richard16-Oct2021
9Eliza Bush19:18.8Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory134.7Hudson Booster9-Oct2021
9Eliza Bush18:37.1Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory148.6Coaching Legends2-Oct2021
9Eliza Bush19:17.1Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory139.3Jefferson25-Sep2021
9Eliza Bush18:33.6Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory151.8Huron18-Sep2021
9Eliza Bush19:34.4Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory132.9Warrior Classic10-Sep2021

The Rundown

State Championship as a freshman, Sweet 16 during her sophomore year, State Championship in 2024 as an experienced junior.

9th place in 2021 as a freshman, 20th place during her sophomore year, 9th place as an experienced junior.

The sports may change, but the patterns and high levels remain the same. At Ypsi Arbor Prep, Eliza excels both on the court and on the course (and just this past year, on the track).

Speaking of patterns, one is definitely true for Eliza – she wins a ton of races. This past fall, it was four of her eight regular season races. Without a league, YAP competes in a ton of invites, as a result Eliza picked up wins at Gabriel Richard, Jefferson, and NCA Small School. Moving onto the state tournament, she was able to repeat as Region 27 champ. Then to break the pattern from 2022, had one of her better races of the year at State. And to cap it off, an 18:14 personal best at MITCA.

I’m not too well-versed on girls basketball rankings, but I know for sure that Eliza will compete hard this upcoming fall.