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50 Tickets to Brooklyn: Boys #31

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THE SUMMER PREVIEW

Accomplishments & Accolades

  • 1600m – 4:25
  • 3200m – 9:22
  • 5k (XC) – 15:45
  • 4th Place – OK Gold
  • 7th Place – Region 11
  • 2x State Qualifier
  • 10th Place – D2 State 3200m
  • 4th Place – OK Gold 1600m
  • 4th Place – Region 13 1600m & 3200m

Ratings Throughout the Years

GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
11Jeb Hillary15:45.8Grand Rapids Catholic Central197.7MITCA11-Nov2023
11Jeb Hillary16:31.6Grand Rapids Catholic Central183.5Division 2 State4-Nov2023
11Jeb Hillary16:04.7Grand Rapids Catholic Central192.1Region 1128-Oct2023
11Jeb Hillary15:55.9Grand Rapids Catholic Central197.7OK Gold Championship17-Oct2023
11Jeb Hillary16:22.8Grand Rapids Catholic Central189.4Portage7-Oct2023
11Jeb Hillary16:20.7Grand Rapids Catholic Central187.1Bluejay30-Sep2023
11Jeb Hillary16:26.3Grand Rapids Catholic Central189.2Cougar Falcon23-Sep2023
11Jeb Hillary16:52.5Grand Rapids Catholic Central179.5Ottawa Hills15-Sep2023
11Jeb Hillary17:17.7Grand Rapids Catholic Central183.4Michigan Catholic26-Aug2023
GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
10Jeb Hillary16:13.4Grand Rapids Catholic Central188.2MITCA12-Nov2022
10Jeb Hillary17:03.0Grand Rapids Catholic Central175.7Region 1129-Oct2022
10Jeb Hillary17:28.9Grand Rapids Catholic Central174.7OK Gold Championship18-Oct2022
10Jeb Hillary16:52.0Grand Rapids Catholic Central174.0East Lansing6-Oct2022
10Jeb Hillary16:45.4Grand Rapids Catholic Central179.9Bluejay1-Oct2022
10Jeb Hillary16:58.1Grand Rapids Catholic Central179.6OK Gold 227-Sep2022
10Jeb Hillary18:07.8Grand Rapids Catholic Central152.7Cougar Falcon24-Sep2022
10Jeb Hillary17:22.3Grand Rapids Catholic Central171.9Ottawa Hills16-Sep2022
10Jeb Hillary17:07.0Grand Rapids Catholic Central184.0OK Gold 17-Sep2022
10Jeb Hillary17:16.8Grand Rapids Catholic Central186.4Michigan Catholic27-Aug2022
GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
9Jeb Hillary17:40.0Grand Rapids Catholic Central165.7MITCA13-Nov2021
9Jeb Hillary17:19.2Grand Rapids Catholic Central170.9Division 2 State6-Nov2021
9Jeb Hillary17:23.9Grand Rapids Catholic Central169.4Region 1130-Oct2021
9Jeb Hillary17:13.0Grand Rapids Catholic Central170.3OK Gold Conference19-Oct2021
9Jeb Hillary17:28.1Grand Rapids Catholic Central166.0East Lansing7-Oct2021
9Jeb Hillary17:27.1Grand Rapids Catholic Central170.0Bluejay2-Oct2021
9Jeb Hillary16:59.5Grand Rapids Catholic Central167.2OK Gold 228-Sep2021
9Jeb Hillary17:32.4Grand Rapids Catholic Central171.2Cougar Falcon25-Sep2021
9Jeb Hillary18:00.7Grand Rapids Catholic Central164.1Ottawa Hills17-Sep2021
9Jeb Hillary17:50.8Grand Rapids Catholic Central157.7OK Gold 1 (Cedar Springs)8-Sep2021
9Jeb Hillary18:27.9Grand Rapids Catholic Central170.7Michigan Catholic28-Aug2021

The Rundown

Doing these rankings and writings, I tend to be desensitized to times, but believe me, Jeb’s been on my radar for awhile now. As a freshman in cross, he was able to slip under 17:00, an admirable mark for any 9th grader. Once a sophomore, you knew a solid season was in the cards once he popped a 17:16 at the tough Michigan Catholic meet. And that came to fruition, albeit a little late, with a 16:13 at MITCA.

His 3200m qualifier in that same sophomore year was NOT a little bit late. Region 13 qualified many on that day in 2023, and Jeb was one of the runners able to step up to the plate. Since that day, he’s shown the guts to get it done on pressure-packed days, such as an OK Gold title this past spring, or a 9:23 (10th place) in the rain at Hamilton. Through ebbs and flows, we’ve seen Jeb come up big late, and trust me, the flow is ever more rapid.

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Regional Previews: Division 2, Region 18

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SUMMER PREVIEW

Last Year

Summer
Mid-Season
Final Projections
The Result

Boys

1. Adrian (7th)
2. Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard (25th)
3. Chelsea (20th)

Girls

  1. Chelsea (17th)
  2. Adrian (14th)
  3. Monroe Jefferson (23rd)

Adrian and Chelsea did their traditional thing, but Gabriel Richard and Jefferson spoiled the party.

Top 27 Teams

Boys

#21 – Adrian

Girls

#13 – Adrian

Projected Scores

Boys

PlaceTeamProjected Score
1Adrian55
2Chelsea67
3New Boston Huron97
4Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard102
5Tecumseh128
6Carleton Airport146
7Dundee216
8Grosse Ile217
9Ypsilanti260
10Melvindale278
11Trenton316
12Riverview319
13Milan349
14Dearborn Henry Ford Academy383

Girls

PlaceTeamProjected Score
1Adrian59
2Carleton Airport97
3Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard106
4Tecumseh107
5Chelsea112
6Trenton161
7New Boston Huron168
8Grosse Ile189
9Dundee193
10Milan272
11Riverview274
12Ypsilanti356
13Dearborn Henry Ford Academy420
14Melvindale420

Top Runners

Boys

PlaceGradeNameTeam
111Moises SalazarAdrian
212Lucas KuhnNew Boston Huron
312Isaak RubleyDundee
411Luke DuleckiNew Boston Huron
510Carter FennerAdrian
610Silas SkeelsAdrian
711Beckett BoosChelsea
811Linus HelzermanChelsea
912Callum BellCarleton Airport
1011Joseph HornAnn Arbor Gabriel Richard
1110Wyeth AngusChelsea
1212Malaki MuhammudYpsilanti
1311Matthew WrightAnn Arbor Gabriel Richard
1412Jack FoxGrosse Ile
1511William DobbertinCarleton Airport
169Harrison StamperTecumseh
1710Landin FisherAdrian
1812Brant MaleyChelsea
1911Matthew CarbajoGrosse Ile
2011Marek BorgstahlAnn Arbor Gabriel Richard
2110Jonathan RapozaAnn Arbor Gabriel Richard
2212Owen Strieter-ByronTecumseh
2311Alex MartinChelsea
2412Jaime SaucedoMelvindale
259Eli MorrisTecumseh

Moises Salazar

Lucas Kuhn

Didn’t have the greatest race here last year. More than made up for it during track, racing to a 5 sec. personal best on that regional stage, his 4:20 ranking as the #9 returner in D2.

Isaak Rubley

For the past two years, Isaak has been in the 16’s for over 75% of his races. And when was above that, such as last year’s State Finals, the next week he was able to bounce back with a season’s best.

Luke Dulecki

Huge performance at Regionals last year, placing 6th, two spots ahead of his projected spot. But it wasn’t the place that shocked, it was the time. Luke’s 16:34 was a 17 sec. PB and almost 40 sec. faster than his best freshman time.

Carter Fenner

Freshman was unable to compete here in Region 18, but was able to gain MIS experience the following week. Showed the ability to grind during outdoor track, hitting a 10:16 3200m with “only” a 4:52 1600m in comparison.

Girls

PlaceGradeNameTeam
112Sophy SkeelsAdrian
212Courtney BovairCarleton Airport
310Ayda SkeelsAdrian
412Natalia DeMeaChelsea
512Madison MorrisTecumseh
69Madison PettyAdrian
711Falyn DossNew Boston Huron
89Karina Mihai-GrammesAdrian
911Avery TurkNew Boston Huron
109Ella BakerCarleton Airport
119Jaelynn GreeneCarleton Airport
129Allison OstDundee
1312Marisa ChueyTrenton
1411Samantha BieberChelsea
1510Zora ZiolkowskiChelsea
1610Ava PfaffenbachAnn Arbor Gabriel Richard
179Jamie GlatfelterTrenton
1811Alyssa KorteGrosse Ile
1910Bridget FidkowskiAnn Arbor Gabriel Richard
2010Maya WhelanTecumseh
2110Monica LynnAnn Arbor Gabriel Richard
2211Avery FautAnn Arbor Gabriel Richard
2312Kaylee HoveyDundee
2411Claire CousineauTecumseh
2512Lauren ThompsonChelsea

Sophy Skeels

Courtney Bovair

Ayda Skeels

Quickly acquitted to the 5k distance in cross, reaching the 18’s late. Track season was particularly impressive, especially in Ayda’s ability to run 5:10s/11:30s no matter the significance of the meet.

Natalia DeMea

Keeps moving up with each successive year. 18th here in 2021, 9th in ’22, 2nd in ’23. And on the cusp of an All-State bid as well.

Madison Morris

Quite a transformation from her freshman year. Began her career in the 23’s, now in her past two cross races, has been in the 18’s. One of those was here, an 18:55 and a 5th place finish. A 5:26 during the spring suggests more is to come.

Falyn Doss

Sub-20 for a number of races to close her sophomore year. Track showed there’s more to come, as Falyn rattled off a few 12-flat 3200’s.

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50 Tickets to Brooklyn: Girls #32

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THE SUMMER PREVIEW

Accomplishments & Accolades

  • 800m – 2:12
  • 1600m – 5:05
  • 5k (XC) – 18:08
  • 14th Place – D1 State
  • 3x All-State
  • Region 1 Champion
  • 2nd Place – OK Red
    • 3x Top-5
  • 11th Place – D1 State 800m
  • 2x All-State – 800m
  • 2x All-State 4×8

Ratings Throughout the Years

GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
11Valerie Beeck18:08.9Grand Haven149.0MITCA11-Nov2023
11Valerie Beeck18:23.7Grand Haven146.8Division 1 State4-Nov2023
11Valerie Beeck18:30.7Grand Haven142.4Region 128-Oct2023
11Valerie Beeck18:21.6Grand Haven146.8OK Red Conference19-Oct2023
11Valerie Beeck18:35.9Grand Haven146.0Portage7-Oct2023
11Valerie Beeck18:30.2Grand Haven148.3Allendale Falcon30-Sep2023
11Valerie Beeck18:49.2Grand Haven147.6Spartan15-Sep2023
11Valerie Beeck19:00.9Grand Haven143.0Bredeweg9-Sep2023
11Valerie Beeck18:46.3Grand Haven149.2Under the Lights v225-Aug2023
GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
10Valerie Beeck18:37.8Grand Haven138.7MITCA12-Nov2022
10Valerie Beeck18:52.2Grand Haven141.6Division 1 State5-Nov2022
10Valerie Beeck18:49.5Grand Haven141.5Region 129-Oct2022
10Valerie Beeck18:19.5Grand Haven144.8OK Red Championship20-Oct2022
10Valerie Beeck18:40.4Grand Haven142.9Portage8-Oct2022
10Valerie Beeck18:47.8Grand Haven144.1OK Red 24-Oct2022
10Valerie Beeck18:41.1Grand Haven141.3Allendale Falcon1-Oct2022
10Valerie Beeck18:38.1Grand Haven141.0OK Red 120-Sep2022
10Valerie Beeck19:01.6Grand Haven145.8Spartan16-Sep2022
10Valerie Beeck19:05.0Grand Haven144.0Bredeweg10-Sep2022
10Valerie Beeck20:22.7Grand Haven131.8Eagle23-Aug2022
GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDateYear
9Valerie Beeck18:20.5Grand Haven150.2Division 1 State6-Nov2021
9Valerie Beeck18:44.5Grand Haven139.2Region 130-Oct2021
9Valerie Beeck18:10.9Grand Haven147.7OK Red Conference21-Oct2021
9Valerie Beeck19:39.6Grand Haven137.5Kent Ottawa16-Oct2021
9Valerie Beeck19:26.7Grand Haven134.1OK Red 25-Oct2021
9Valerie Beeck19:04.6Grand Haven135.5Allendale Falcon2-Oct2021
9Valerie Beeck19:06.0Grand Haven129.7OK Red 121-Sep2021
9Valerie Beeck19:21.4Grand Haven139.2Ottawa Hills17-Sep2021
9Valerie Beeck19:40.5Grand Haven131.5Bredeweg11-Sep2021
9Valerie Beeck20:05.8Grand Haven133.4Fruitport Eagle24-Aug2021

The Rundown

2022’s version had Valerie as the 19th best returning D1 girl.

2023’s version had Valerie as the 14th best returning D1 girl.

The past two seasons, she’s finished 23rd and 14th at State.

Those writeups focus on her range and ability to get it done across all seasons. This past fall, it was wins early and late, at races such as Bredeweg, Allendale Falcon, and Region 1. A personal best over at Shepherd, her 18:09 being the best time she ran in two years. On the track, her speed continued to flash, sprinting down into the 58’s for the quarter. In her prime event, the 800m, she attained wins in the OK Red and Region 2. Unfortunately, the State Finals didn’t go her way in the individual 800 (the 4×8 was another tale of passing tons of girls), but that’s one minor hiccup in a career full of successes.

2024’s version has Valerie as the 14th best returning D1 girl. I think we’re in for another treat come November.