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50 Tickets to Brooklyn: Boys #25

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THE SUMMER PREVIEW

Accomplishments & Accolades

  • 1600m – 4:24
  • 3200m – 9:26
  • 5k (XC) – 15:35
  • 18th Place – D2 State (2022)
  • 2nd Place – I-8
    • 2022 Champion
  • 5th Place – Region 12
    • 3x Top-15
  • 12th Place – D2 State 3200m
  • 2nd Place – I-8 3200m

Ratings Throughout the Years

GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
11Dominic Lowrie15:35.7Battle Creek Harper Creek201.1MITCA11-Nov2023
11Dominic Lowrie16:19.4Battle Creek Harper Creek187.5Division 2 State4-Nov2023
11Dominic Lowrie16:14.1Battle Creek Harper Creek198.6Region 1228-Oct2023
11Dominic Lowrie15:59.1Battle Creek Harper Creek189.3I-8 Championship21-Oct2023
11Dominic Lowrie16:29.3Battle Creek Harper Creek188.6Sturgis14-Oct2023
11Dominic Lowrie15:54.8Battle Creek Harper Creek195.4Otsego Bulldog30-Sep2023
11Dominic Lowrie15:57.9Battle Creek Harper Creek196.4Lakeview9-Sep2023
11Dominic Lowrie16:25.2Battle Creek Harper Creek201.3BS Shamrock5-Sep2023
11Dominic Lowrie16:39.3Battle Creek Harper Creek196.2Kalamazoo30-Aug2023
11Dominic Lowrie16:47.4Battle Creek Harper Creek194.2Harper Creek Optimist26-Aug2023
11Dominic Lowrie16:25.6Battle Creek Harper Creek197.5Under the Lights18-Aug2023
GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
10Dominic Lowrie16:12.1Battle Creek Harper Creek197.0Division 2 State5-Nov2022
10Dominic Lowrie16:10.0Battle Creek Harper Creek192.3Region 1229-Oct2022
10Dominic Lowrie15:59.4Battle Creek Harper Creek189.5I-8 Championship22-Oct2022
10Dominic Lowrie16:19.7Battle Creek Harper Creek190.4Sturgis Kiwanis15-Oct2022
10Dominic Lowrie16:20.6Battle Creek Harper Creek183.1Calhoun County8-Oct2022
10Dominic Lowrie16:25.0Battle Creek Harper Creek187.7I-8 24-Oct2022
10Dominic Lowrie16:26.3Battle Creek Harper Creek187.2Otsego Bulldog1-Oct2022
10Dominic Lowrie16:29.5Battle Creek Harper Creek186.2Lakeview10-Sep2022
10Dominic Lowrie17:19.5Battle Creek Harper Creek179.5Harper Creek Optimist27-Aug2022
GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
9Dominic Lowrie16:46.2Battle Creek Harper Creek181.9Division 2 State6-Nov2021
9Dominic Lowrie16:51.7Battle Creek Harper Creek177.1Region 1330-Oct2021
9Dominic Lowrie16:28.6Battle Creek Harper Creek172.8I-823-Oct2021
9Dominic Lowrie16:53.4Battle Creek Harper Creek178.9Sturgis Kiwanis16-Oct2021
9Dominic Lowrie17:35.6Battle Creek Harper Creek171.1I-8 26-Oct2021
9Dominic Lowrie17:15.4Battle Creek Harper Creek173.5Otsego Bulldog2-Oct2021
9Dominic Lowrie17:55.7Battle Creek Harper Creek165.8Lakeview11-Sep2021
9Dominic Lowrie18:21.6Battle Creek Harper Creek152.8Shamrock31-Aug2021
9Dominic Lowrie18:43.5Battle Creek Harper Creek151.8Harper Creek Optimist28-Aug2021
9Dominic Lowrie19:26.6Battle Creek Harper Creek146.5Viking Stampede20-Aug2021

The Rundown

In last year’s Region 13 Preview, I wrote, “Following his sub-16 and subsequent All-State, appears poised for another breakout based on his 9:37 during track.” His predicted place was 4th in that post, and while he was one spot back, the prediction for the breakout was certainly correct.

The break may have not occurred in a traditional way, but there was clear improvement from his sophomore to junior self. Four sub-16’s in 2023 compared to one in 2022. His championship season didn’t go as great in terms of place, missing the MIS podium when he had made it before. Instead of sulking, Dominic attacked the MITCA race and came out with a 15:35, nearly half a minute faster than his 10th grade best.

Track provided more ammo that this junior version was ticking along the right way. After running a series of 10+ minute efforts, sprinkled in with a few 9:4x’s, Lowrie was able to take advantage of his state qualifier, running a 9:26 in those adverse conditions. Racing to your highest level at season’s end, that’s a surefire way to lead into a great summer and senior season.

I’m gonna double down: another breakout is on the way.

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Regional Previews: Division 2, Region 12

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SUMMER PREVIEW

Last Year

Summer
Mid-Season
Final Projections
The Result

Boys

  1. Forest Hills Eastern (Defending Champs!)
  2. East Grand Rapids (3rd)
  3. Marshall (9th)

Girls

  1. East Grand Rapids (6th)
  2. Grand Rapids South Christian (20th)
  3. Grand Rapids West Mich. Aviation (22nd)

Marshall’s boys may have been the surprise team of the year in D2. 5/6 tho.

Top 27 Teams

Boys

Top Ten – Grand Rapids Christian
Top Ten – East Grand Rapids
Top Ten – Forest Hills Eastern
Top Ten – Plainwell
#25 – Grand Rapids South Christian

Girls

Top Ten – Grand Rapids Christian
Top Ten – East Grand Rapids
#12 – Forest Hills Eastern
#18 – Middleville Thornapple-Kellogg

Projected Scores

Boys

PlaceTeamProjected Score
1Grand Rapids Christian34
2East Grand Rapids65
3Forest Hills Eastern87
4Plainwell114
5Grand Rapids South Christian158
6GR West Michigan Aviation177
7Richland Gull Lake183
8Wayland Union230
9Portland274
10Belding280
11Hastings289
12Lake Odessa Lakewood325
13Middleville Thornapple-Kellogg346
14Ionia377
15Battle Creek Pennfield483

Girls

PlaceTeamProjected Score
1Grand Rapids Christian36
2East Grand Rapids60
3Forest Hills Eastern85
4Middleville Thornapple-Kellogg110
5GR West Michigan Aviation165
6Plainwell185
7Grand Rapids South Christian193
8Richland Gull Lake219
9Belding296
10Hastings303
11Portland307
12Wayland Union316
13Battle Creek Pennfield378
14Lake Odessa Lakewood391
15Ionia397

Top Runners

Boys

PlaceGradeNameTeam
112Henry DixonForest Hills Eastern
211Jonah WorkmanEast Grand Rapids
312Henry CoxPlainwell
412Simon TriezenbergGrand Rapids Christian
512Keegan HoekstraGrand Rapids Christian
611Sean RyanGrand Rapids Christian
711Micah SmallGrand Rapids Christian
810Steven ZawackiForest Hills Eastern
99Micah BeckerEast Grand Rapids
1011Jack EdisonEast Grand Rapids
1112Dylan PallettWayland Union
129Ashton FinkGrand Rapids Christian
1311Noah JohnstonGR West Michigan Aviation
1411Donovan RyanPlainwell
1511Gavin MarkuckiRichland Gull Lake
1611Jeryn FrisbieBelding
1712Tyler EndresForest Hills Eastern
1812Brandon SimmonsHastings
199James Scholten-HolcombGrand Rapids Christian
2010Lucas AardemaEast Grand Rapids
2111Thad VanderLaanGrand Rapids South Christian
2211Trent HansenPlainwell
2311Finn TaurenRichland Gull Lake
2411Tyler VanKuikenEast Grand Rapids
2511Asher JagerGR West Michigan Aviation

Henry Dixon

Jonah Workman

Henry Cox

Simon Triezenberg

Four 50 Ticket members that haven’t even been featured yet. That’s how you know this is a strong region.

Keegan Hoekstra

Increased strength on display for track, hitting 9:36 in early May at Bluejay, then 9:29 as a closer. Should only build on his mid-season cross success.

Sean Ryan

Was sure good when he brought his best material. Personal best of 16:21 attained at Cougar Falcon, top-10 finishes in two OK White Jamborees.

Micah Small

A seamless transition from SC to here, almost always in the low-17’s or high-16’s. Then flashed a little mile speed in track, dropping 17 seconds down to 4:29.

Girls

PlaceGradeNameTeam
112Sadey SeyferthEast Grand Rapids
211Ellie ScholmaGrand Rapids Christian
311Lilah PoelGrand Rapids Christian
412Ava CrewsMiddleville Thornapple-Kellogg
510Caroline RandallHastings
610Adeline ArmstrongEast Grand Rapids
711Jillian ClasonForest Hills Eastern
810Lane IsomRichland Gull Lake
910Lucy WaalkesGrand Rapids Christian
1010Zoe HoekstraGrand Rapids Christian
119Lily PhillipsForest Hills Eastern
1211Annika TerBeekGrand Rapids Christian
1310Ahna WoltjerGR West Michigan Aviation
1410Ainsley SullivanForest Hills Eastern
1511Josie LongcorePlainwell
1611Madelyn BaarEast Grand Rapids
1712Desiree Duque-RicoGR West Michigan Aviation
1811Rory WorkmanEast Grand Rapids
1912Lauren TholeEast Grand Rapids
2012Rachel BerkenpasGrand Rapids South Christian
2110Ellie HarmonMiddleville Thornapple-Kellogg
2212Marlina HowellForest Hills Eastern
2310Meghan-Jane SkidmoreMiddleville Thornapple-Kellogg
2412Avery WezenskyPortland
2510Clare AssafEast Grand Rapids

Sadey Seyferth

Writeup to come!

Ellie Scholma

Lilah Poel

To win a state title, you need that girl that you know will deliver. 18:29 at Otsego, 18:37 for the OK White Championship, 18:34 for Regionals, and 18:36 during the one that means the most. That’s reliable.

Ava Crews

Coming off her best track season yet, PRs across the board. Perhaps the most carryover to cross country was her 11:24, earning 17th place in D2.

Caroline Randall

Freshman season full of wins, times, and accomplishments. Victor in Barry County and the I-8, two sub-19’s to end the year, one of those being a 29th place at State.

Adeline Armstrong

Learned from the best during her freshman year, one that extended into the 18’s and into November with a top-50 performance at State.

Jillian Clason

Completely new runner from her freshman self, only furthering the Hawks penchant for development. Above 21 for the entirety of that freshman year, the sophomore Jillian even had a few 19:xx’s.

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50 Tickets to Brooklyn: Girls #26

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THE SUMMER PREVIEW

Accomplishments & Accolades

  • 1600m – 5:13
  • 3200m – 10:56
  • 5k (XC) – 18:07
  • 14th Place – D2 State
  • 2nd Place – Region 10
  • 2nd Place – WMC
  • 5th Place – D2 State 3200m
  • WMC Lakes 1600m Champion
  • 2nd Place – Region 11 3200m

Ratings Throughout the Years

GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
9Annabelle Lowman18:07.6Ludington149.5MITCA11-Nov2023
9Annabelle Lowman18:26.2Ludington145.6Division 2 State4-Nov2023
9Annabelle Lowman19:08.7Ludington137.1Region 1027-Oct2023
9Annabelle Lowman19:13.6Ludington135.5Late Season Warrior21-Oct2023
9Annabelle Lowman19:23.0Ludington123.3WMC Mega17-Oct2023
9Annabelle Lowman19:52.5Ludington118.8Hart & Sole14-Oct2023
9Annabelle Lowman20:24.6Ludington107.1Bluejay30-Sep2023
9Annabelle Lowman19:46.2Ludington122.6Cougar Falcon23-Sep2023
9Annabelle Lowman20:39.5Ludington120.8Ludington16-Sep2023
9Annabelle Lowman20:10.8Ludington116.4Leanna Wolf Geers7-Sep2023
9Annabelle Lowman19:52.0Ludington127.3Pete Moss25-Aug2023

The Rundown

You may have noticed, you may have not, but Ludington has been a team on the rise. 19th in 2022, Region 10’s defending champion, and the 7th place D2 team from this past year. The Browers have played a role in that, Theis and Grierson too, and the latest major contributor has been Annabelle.

Coming into HS, there was a chance those contributions would come, but it wasn’t a certainty, as she stayed above 12 in her 8th grade year. Early in the season, it appeared she’d be a solid member of the Oriole squad, hitting a few sub-20’s in major invites. When championships were on the line, Lowman found her best efforts, each one better than the rest. In a month’s time, a 19:46 personal best became a 18:07. Her “worst” finish was 18th at the MITCA meet, only comprised of the best runners of all divisions. Silvers at WMC Mega and Region 10, 14th in D2, a penchant for pressure-filled racing was evident. That was only doubled down upon during track.

There will be more big-time races for the Orioles and I think we know Annabelle will give us her best material.