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2023 Regional Projections: East Jordan Regional

Finally, the start of the season we’ve all been waiting for. Throw out all the fast times from September, but apply all the lessons learned through the summer and fall. Regional week is here and with it comes the many projections and previews I’ll write.

Just as last year and throughout the season, I’m projecting these using race simulations. Through a season’s worth of speed ratings, one can determine a runner’s average rating and the variability of those ratings. Both those factors are then weighed towards more recent meets, which are then simulated thousands of times using a Monte Carlo analysis (also described by TullyRunners here). Over those thousands of race simulations, one can determine a team’s average place and average score, a runner’s average place, odds on winning, and odds on qualifying.

These are useful in cross country scenarios, where you have consistent runners and those who are a bit more up and down. For example:

Tanner TimeTanner RatingTanner Avg.Tanner StDev.
15:30210  
15:45205  
16:00200  
16:15195  
16:301902007.91
MIXCSR TimeMIXCSR RatingMIXCSR Avg.MIXCSR StDev.
16:09197  
16:12196  
16:15195  
16:18194  
16:211931951.58

Jacob at his best might be faster than I in four of the five races during the season. I’d almost never be All-State in Division 1, but he might contend for a top-5 spot or place 60th.

If we did 20 simulations, this is how it might turn out:

RaceTanner Avg.Tanner StDevTanner RatingMIXCSR Avg.MIXCSR StDevMIXCSR Rating
12007.9202.11951.6195.6
22007.9196.21951.6194.1
32007.9190.01951.6199.2
42007.9193.41951.6192.5
52007.9206.81951.6195.7
62007.9201.81951.6196.1
72007.9171.61951.6194.9
82007.9189.21951.6195.9
92007.9205.51951.6197.0
102007.9203.81951.6192.6
112007.9192.31951.6196.5
122007.9196.91951.6196.4
132007.9198.51951.6195.6
142007.9203.21951.6194.1
152007.9193.91951.6192.6
162007.9199.31951.6193.2
172007.9208.71951.6194.2
182007.9213.71951.6194.6
192007.9212.61951.6197.1
202007.9206.31951.6193.9

I’d win four times, but I’d never have the ability to win a title like he had in Race 18. He’s usually All-State, but may cost his team a title through his effort in Race 7.

The simulations give the possibilities of those scenarios and all the various scoring scripts. A sixth girl that can pop off on any certain day, a reliable boy who always runs 17-flat, you name it. Hopefully, they better elucidate our contenders, qualifiers, and how these races play out over the weekend.

But always remember, races aren’t run on paper or on a computer. These projections are meant to better our sport, give more attention where little is given. Although I take pride in their accuracy, this endeavor would be quite boring if it were always perfect. I look forward to these being proven wrong and I expect to hear about it as well.

SUMMER PREVIEW
MID-SEASON

GIRLS

Ranked Teams

#2 Johannesburg-Lewiston
#5 Harbor Springs

Projected Individual Qualifier Cutoff

21st or 22nd place. Since Joburg and HS are so strong up front, these numbers get pushed back a tad.

Projected PlaceTeamAvg. ScoreAvg. PlaceWin %Top 3 %
1Johannesburg-Lewiston311.095+95+
2Harbor Springs512.095+
3Petoskey St. Michael1033.187
4Gaylord St. Mary1133.912
5East Jordan1275.2
6Rogers City1385.8
7Bellaire1607.0

Projected PlaceGradeNameTeamAvg. Place
111Allie NowakJohannesburg-Lewiston1.1
211Jane MantheiPetoskey St. Michael2.7
312Miriam MurrellGaylord St. Mary4.0
49Stefi ReskevicsHarbor Springs4.1
510Yolanda GaschoJohannesburg-Lewiston6.4
612Madalyn AgrenJohannesburg-Lewiston6.7
79Harlie FoxJohannesburg-Lewiston6.8
811Juniper RodhamHarbor Springs6.8
99Avery LangloisRogers City9.0
109Elizabeth FurmanIndian River Inland Lakes11.6
119Danielle AgrenJohannesburg-Lewiston13.9
1210Fran WarrenHarbor Springs14.0
139Veronica PagaPetoskey St. Michael14.3
1411McKenzie BowmanHarbor Springs14.7
1512Cora MullinsJohannesburg-Lewiston15.7
169Julia ClarkeHarbor Springs17.0
1711Elke KnaufEast Jordan17.2
1812Rosalinda GaschoJohannesburg-Lewiston18.1
199Genevieve RodhamHarbor Springs18.7
2012Sydney FeaganPetoskey St. Michael19.3
219Ruby PletcherEllsworth19.3
229Avary BeardenEast Jordan21.1
2311Grace HayhurstHarbor Springs21.2
2410Bailey ThompsonGaylord St. Mary23.9
259Isabella HockingBellaire26.3
2610Taylor HefeleRogers City26.9
2712Jessie RossFairview28.6
2812Alex DawsonBellaire29.5
299Madison FiedorekEast Jordan29.6
309Maya DoddGaylord St. Mary29.9

BOYS

Ranked Teams

#2 Johannesburg-Lewiston
#9 Harbor Springs
#20 Petoskey St. Michael

Projected Individual Qualifier Cutoff

With the top-3 squads dominating the lower finishes, 21st place.

Projected PlaceTeamAvg. ScoreAvg. PlaceWin %Top 3 %
1Johannesburg-Lewiston381.095+95+
2Harbor Springs582.095+
3Petoskey St. Michael783.095+
4Lincoln-Alcona1194.7
5East Jordan1285.1
6Fairview1345.6
7Ellsworth1497.0
8Mackinaw City1597.7

Projected PlaceGradeNameTeamAvg. Place
112Malaki GaschoJohannesburg-Lewiston1.7
212Blake FoxJohannesburg-Lewiston2.2
311Jeremiah WittJohannesburg-Lewiston2.5
410Lynus CadarettePetoskey St. Michael3.9
510Cody BradleyPetoskey St. Michael5.3
612Trevor ClarkeHarbor Springs7.7
710Cole UpperLincoln-Alcona8.5
810Adam FergusonHarbor Springs9.0
911Russell VandermusPetoskey St. Michael10.5
1012Logan KihnkeHarbor Springs11.6
1111Austin SneedEast Jordan12.1
1212Dusty LaymanJohannesburg-Lewiston12.3
1310Cole BregeRogers City15.1
1412Carter UpperLincoln-Alcona15.8
158Atticus CadarettePetoskey St. Michael16.3
1610Max VromanHarbor Springs16.4
1710Henry KruzelHarbor Springs17.2
1810Nicholas TraderFairview19.9
1911Jacob ChamberlainEast Jordan20.0
2011Drake FultonJohannesburg-Lewiston20.6
2112Tyler DeYoungEllsworth20.7
2211Teddy KriegerHarbor Springs20.9
2312Patrick PurollEllsworth22.2
2412Isaac BlackEast Jordan24.4
2510Sean BernardHale24.6
2610Darren BoyatLincoln-Alcona24.7
279Carter ToensfeldtFairview26.5
2810Braylon CurrieMackinaw City28.5
2911Logan McMullenIndian River Inland Lakes30.2
3010Paxton DowningHale30.8

SUMMER PREVIEW
MID-SEASON

GIRLS

Ranked Teams

#2 Traverse City St. Francis
#5 Elk Rapids

Projected Individual Qualifier Cutoff

21st Place. Should be pretty easy to spot the additional qualifiers.

Projected PlaceTeamAvg. ScoreAvg. PlaceWin %Top 3 %
1Traverse City St. Francis291.095+95+
2Elk Rapids462.095+
3Clare1193.095+
4Grayling1574.6
5Charlevoix1624.9
6Boyne City1725.8
7Kalkaska1876.9
8Farwell2007.8
9Tawas2349.8
10Mancelona2359.9
11Standish-Sterling23810.3

Projected PlaceGradeNameTeamAvg. Place
111Betsy SkendzelTraverse City St. Francis1.0
210Brynne SchulteElk Rapids3.1
39Sophia BuzzelliClare3.6
411Mary MasserantTraverse City St. Francis4.6
59Molly Kate HollandsworthTraverse City St. Francis5.1
611Isabelle EppertFarwell6.2
712Maddie GallagherTraverse City St. Francis6.7
810Anna PrayElk Rapids7.2
911Hunter ShellenbargerElk Rapids10.0
1010Sarah TrojanowskiTraverse City St. Francis12.1
1112Tessa WohlschlegelBeaverton12.9
1212Emily AngerMancelona13.0
1310Delaney LittleBoyne City13.6
1412Eva PrayElk Rapids13.8
1512Jaida SchulteElk Rapids14.0
1612Margot HagertyTraverse City St. Francis16.5
1712Ella PeckElk Rapids17.8
189Nico TrieboldGrayling18.1
1910Tierney HartmanGrayling18.3
209Emily DunphyTraverse City St. Francis19.0
2110Myah LittleKalkaska19.4
229Elizabeth LethererClare20.2
239Lauren LeisClare23.7
2412Katie RohrerCharlevoix25.5
2510Joelle SwansonElk Rapids25.8
2610Laura SpykerStandish-Sterling26.7
2710Cambrynne GiemBoyne City28.2
2812Jocelyn MillikinGrayling30.7
299Davylynn ChristieStandish-Sterling33.3
3011Adrianna SoriaGrayling33.5

BOYS

Ranked Teams

#1 Traverse City St. Francis
#10 Clare
#16 Charlevoix
#19 Kalkaska
#26 Elk Rapids

Projected Individual Qualifier Cutoff

The #GladPack should occupy many spots in the top-15, after that, individuals can be for the taking. 21st-22nd place.

Projected PlaceTeamAvg. ScoreAvg. PlaceWin %Top 3 %
1Traverse City St. Francis311.095+95+
2Clare692.095+
3Charlevoix933.277
4Kalkaska1023.823
5Elk Rapids1215.0
6Boyne City2006.6
7Roscommon2066.9
8Grayling2187.6
9Mancelona2969.8
10Standish-Sterling29610.0
11Harrison30310.4
12Tawas32811.8
13Beaverton35813.0
14Charlton Heston Academy40814.0

Projected PlaceGradeNameTeamAvg. Place
112Brad WhiteClare1.9
211Leo SwagerTraverse City St. Francis2.2
312Gavin GuggemosKalkaska3.8
411Josh SlocumTraverse City St. Francis4.6
512Tucker KrummTraverse City St. Francis6.4
69Hunter EatonCharlevoix7.3
712Andrew KlausClare8.9
811Owen ReadTraverse City St. Francis10.0
911Robby MylerTraverse City St. Francis10.3
1010Qwynn DarnellElk Rapids10.6
1111Lewis WalterTraverse City St. Francis10.8
1211Tristan DemlowGrayling12.5
1312Drew MooreGrayling12.6
1411Riley PattinsonTraverse City St. Francis13.1
1512Nic PorterClare13.4
1612Adam WilliamsKalkaska17.0
179Connor SchmidtClare18.0
1810Matthew SolomonCharlevoix18.1
1911Max WardElk Rapids18.4
2012Camden MooreKalkaska18.7
2111David DhaseleerCharlevoix19.5
229Isaac DionneBoyne City20.8
2310Jacob VeurinkCharlevoix24.4
2412Christian KerfootElk Rapids24.6
2512Jaymes WildfongMancelona25.2
269Ryder HopkinsCharlevoix26.2
2710Coltrane ParyaniKalkaska27.9
289Maxwell DrenthCharlevoix28.6
2911Caidan GaskillClare29.5
3012Seth BrownElk Rapids32.2
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2023 Regional Projections – Chippewa Hills Regional

Apologies to the folks here, I was under the impression that ALL of the regions were moved to Saturday. Turns out, it’s just Region 30. So you only get one day of hoping to prove these right or wrong.

Finally, the start of the season we’ve all been waiting for. Throw out all the fast times from September, but apply all the lessons learned through the summer and fall. Regional week is here and with it comes the many projections and previews I’ll write.

Just as last year and throughout the season, I’m projecting these using race simulations. Through a season’s worth of speed ratings, one can determine a runner’s average rating and the variability of those ratings. Both those factors are then weighed towards more recent meets, which are then simulated thousands of times using a Monte Carlo analysis (also described by TullyRunners here). Over those thousands of race simulations, one can determine a team’s average place and average score, a runner’s average place, odds on winning, and odds on qualifying.

These are useful in cross country scenarios, where you have consistent runners and those who are a bit more up and down. For example:

Tanner TimeTanner RatingTanner Avg.Tanner StDev.
15:30210  
15:45205  
16:00200  
16:15195  
16:301902007.91
MIXCSR TimeMIXCSR RatingMIXCSR Avg.MIXCSR StDev.
16:09197  
16:12196  
16:15195  
16:18194  
16:211931951.58

Jacob at his best might be faster than I in four of the five races during the season. I’d almost never be All-State in Division 1, but he might contend for a top-5 spot or place 60th.

If we did 20 simulations, this is how it might turn out:

RaceTanner Avg.Tanner StDevTanner RatingMIXCSR Avg.MIXCSR StDevMIXCSR Rating
12007.9202.11951.6195.6
22007.9196.21951.6194.1
32007.9190.01951.6199.2
42007.9193.41951.6192.5
52007.9206.81951.6195.7
62007.9201.81951.6196.1
72007.9171.61951.6194.9
82007.9189.21951.6195.9
92007.9205.51951.6197.0
102007.9203.81951.6192.6
112007.9192.31951.6196.5
122007.9196.91951.6196.4
132007.9198.51951.6195.6
142007.9203.21951.6194.1
152007.9193.91951.6192.6
162007.9199.31951.6193.2
172007.9208.71951.6194.2
182007.9213.71951.6194.6
192007.9212.61951.6197.1
202007.9206.31951.6193.9

I’d win four times, but I’d never have the ability to win a title like he had in Race 18. He’s usually All-State, but may cost his team a title through his effort in Race 7.

The simulations give the possibilities of those scenarios and all the various scoring scripts. A sixth girl that can pop off on any certain day, a reliable boy who always runs 17-flat, you name it. Hopefully, they better elucidate our contenders, qualifiers, and how these races play out over the weekend.

But always remember, races aren’t run on paper or on a computer. These projections are meant to better our sport, give more attention where little is given. Although I take pride in their accuracy, this endeavor would be quite boring if it were always perfect. I look forward to these being proven wrong and I expect to hear about it as well.

SUMMER PREVIEW
MID-SEASON

Clarkston Everest Collegiate is listed in here, but is actually in Region 33. When the regionals were first released, they were included here on the MHSAA site. For efficiency, I set everything up in the summer with divisions and regions, that way I don’t have another added task in season. It was pointed out to me this morning that they moved… I had no clue. Obviously the hosts and the teams know, but man, it’d be nice if communication was a bit better.

GIRLS

Ranked Teams

#10 Breckenridge
#18 Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart

Projected Individual Qualifier Cutoff

16th place.

Projected PlaceTeamAvg. ScoreAvg. PlaceWin %Top 3 %
1Breckenridge371.095+95+
2Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart782.095+
3Beal City1053.461
4Vestaburg1133.932
5Saginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary1305.37
6Clarkston Everest Collegiate1325.5
7St. Charles1546.9
8White Cloud2098.3
9Fulton2148.8

Projected PlaceGradeNameTeamAvg. Place
111Abigail DavisVestaburg1.9
210Ally SchmitzBreckenridge2.3
39Anna SheppardMt. Pleasant Sacred Heart2.8
49Nolee LeppertBeal City4.3
512Jacqueline MortonMt. Pleasant Sacred Heart4.7
611Danica AldrichBreckenridge6.2
79Claire LongSaginaw Nouvel8.2
812Andrea FeldpauschWhite Cloud9.4
911Avery WestallBreckenridge9.6
1011Erica WalkerClarkston Everest Collegiate11.0
1111Nataly VineBreckenridge11.8
1212Amelia ThompsonBig Rapids Crossroads Academy12.3
139Da’sia DenwiddieBreckenridge13.1
1411Brianna LockeBeal City13.4
1512Tori MostBreckenridge16.5
169Kaylie McCrackenCarson City-Crystal17.4
1710Kaya RoseMt. Pleasant Sacred Heart17.6
189Kaydense RyanFulton18.5
1911Mickiah AllbeeVestaburg19.9
2011Lilly LeppertBeal City20.9
2111Areyel WeissBreckenridge21.2
2211Jessica PenrodVestaburg21.8
2310Laura BigardMt. Pleasant Sacred Heart23.1
249Greta SchroederSaginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary23.4
2512Eve HerrgottClarkston Everest Collegiate25.6
2612Amelia RiveraSaginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary26.3
2712Mary Beth HyattCarson City-Crystal26.4
2811Alexis GrahamSt. Charles27.7
2911Maria SaadClarkston Everest Collegiate29.7
3010Emma McCartyCarson City-Crystal31.9

BOYS

Ranked Teams

#12 White Cloud
#15 Breckenridge
#24 Saginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary

Projected Individual Qualifier Cutoff

16th place.

Projected PlaceTeamAvg. ScoreAvg. PlaceWin %Top 3 %
1White Cloud521.37195+
2Breckenridge551.72995+
3Saginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary713.095+
4Carson City-Crystal904.0
5Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart1425.2
6Saginaw Nouvel1495.8
7Montabella1727.2
8St. Charles1807.8

Projected PlaceGradeNameTeamAvg. Place
112Owen PattonVestaburg1.0
212Sawyer StonemanBreckenridge2.0
39Anthony RoweBreckenridge3.8
411Coleson CruzanWhite Cloud3.9
510Carter ClarkCarson City-Crystal5.4
69Wesley ChaffeeMt. Pleasant Sacred Heart7.2
711Rodney IamurriSaginaw Nouvel7.3
812Carson FoondleWhite Cloud7.5
912Carter FollettMerrill9.4
1010Kristian CoonCarson City-Crystal10.4
1111Kaleb CanningWhite Cloud11.8
1211Camden FagerSaginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary12.2
1312Jeffery HardenSaginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary14.0
1412Isaac HummBreckenridge15.2
159Amos NorderSaginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary15.7
169Rush MarsdenFulton16.1
1711Logan DudleyColeman18.0
189Simeon KoberSaginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary18.1
199Connor SienkiewiczBeal City20.6
2012Keegan ShaferVestaburg20.6
2112Cole HalfmanCarson City-Crystal21.7
2211Avery BowmanWhite Cloud22.6
2311Sean O’GradySaginaw Nouvel22.6
2410Jordan WeberBeal City22.6
2511Wyatt KarnesWhite Cloud23.4
2612David UllmannBreckenridge26.6
2711Aimon HummBreckenridge27.2
289Angelo HinsonWhite Cloud28.9
2910Summer YuanSaginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary30.7
3010Conner FentonBeal City30.9

SUMMER PREVIEW
MID-SEASON

GIRLS

Ranked Teams

#9 Hart
#12 Remus Chippewa Hills
#21 McBain
#26 Benzie Central

Projected Individual Qualifier Cutoff

15th place. Tons of quality individuals interspersed with these great teams.

Projected PlaceTeamAvg. ScoreAvg. PlaceWin %Top 3 %
1Hart531.095+95+
2Remus Chippewa Hills652.095+
3McBain973.282
4Benzie Central1174.212
5Manistee1294.76
6Reed City1816.9
7Manton1927.5
8Mason County Central2028.3
9Lake City2078.3
10Kingsley2199.2
11Lakeview27211.0
12Leroy Pine River37212.3
13Hesperia38412.7

Projected PlaceGradeNameTeamAvg. Place
111Jessica JazwinskiHart1.0
212Mylie KellyBenzie Central2.5
312Miranda McNeilMorley-Stanwood2.6
49Kamryn SalladayLakeview4.2
512Cecilia PostmaManistee5.9
612Avelina HollandsworthRemus Chippewa Hills6.1
710Quinn HatfieldRemus Chippewa Hills7.5
811Lexie Beth NienhuisHart8.1
911Nora GrossnickleBenzie Central8.4
109Natalie RosemaHart12.1
119Betsy GoodenManton12.8
1210Kerttu JuvonenRemus Chippewa Hills13.1
139Kayden HintonMcBain13.1
149Maylan SandersMason County Central13.4
1511Chelsi EisengaMcBain16.4
1611Lauren PrettyHart17.5
1712Haley MillerMcBain18.3
1811Lilly HopkinsHart20.3
1911Augusta BowmanRemus Chippewa Hills20.9
2012Reece ClarkRemus Chippewa Hills22.9
2110Kenai KokxHart23.9
2210Georgia HaagManistee25.4
2311Ava IversonBenzie Central27.5
2411Clara SmoesReed City27.6
2511Shauna McLeanMcBain27.8
2611Megan GottschallLake City28.2
279Madelyn ReininkMcBain28.6
289Betsey GoodenManton30.0
2911Harriet KidderHart30.1
3011Sayla BenderKingsley31.2

BOYS

Ranked Teams

#5 Reed City
#12 Hart
#27 Benzie Central

Projected Individual Qualifier Cutoff

The race for the third spot shall be a blast, with so many factors, get yourself in the top-15 and fight like hell if you’re not.

Projected PlaceTeamAvg. ScoreAvg. PlaceWin %Top 3 %
1Reed City421.37095+
2Hart481.73095+
3Benzie Central1213.757
4Leroy Pine River1314.527
5Lake City1334.58
6Manistee1435.38
7Kingsley2037.1
8Hesperia2208.4
9Remus Chippewa Hills2299.0
10Manton2359.5
11Lakeview28811.0
12Mason County Central33612.0

Projected PlaceGradeNameTeamAvg. Place
19Robert Jazwinski IIIHart1.0
211August RohdeReed City2.4
312Anthony KiaunisReed City2.9
412Ryan AllenReed City3.9
510Robert DykhouseManton4.9
610Jack SlotmanHart7.7
711Max StittHart8.8
812Tyler VanderzandenHart10.3
910Caiden HelselLake City10.6
1012Jack O’DonnellManistee11.7
1112Paxton HallLake City12.5
1212Isaac ClementshawReed City12.9
1312Branden StockKingsley16.9
1410Connor HelselLake City17.4
159Cooper TiffanyLakeview17.6
1612Lucan LouwsmaBenzie Central18.1
1712Scott SlocumLeroy Pine River19.5
1810Paul SaladinReed City19.9
1912Matthew BrownellRemus Chippewa Hills20.6
209Cage EdingfieldBenzie Central21.0
2111Christian SchramskiManistee21.9
2211Avery GuikemaHart23.2
2311Andrew SherburnHesperia24.3
2411Benjamin DeRidderBenzie Central24.6
259Aiden SchanerHart24.7
2611Jacob SimonRemus Chippewa Hills25.1
2712Luke SentersManistee25.5
2812Gavin KelsoLeroy Pine River27.1
2911McKai HenryBenzie Central28.5
309Aubin AlleeLeroy Pine River29.0

SUMMER PREVIEW
MID-SEASON

GIRLS

Ranked Teams

#12 Ludington
#20 Petoskey

Projected Individual Qualifier Cutoff

15th place, right on the number.

Projected PlaceTeamAvg. ScoreAvg. PlaceWin %Top 3 %
1Ludington551.195+95+
2Petoskey722.0595+
3Cadillac1043.095+
4Gaylord1594.6
5Sparta1594.6
6Whitehall1966.8
7Fremont2037.4
8Gladwin2218.8
9Cheboygan2228.7
10Newaygo2309.4
11Big Rapids24210.4
12Howard City-Tri County26311.6
13Muskegon Oakridge30213.0
14Muskegon Orchard View43814.1
15Ogemaw Heights44914.9

Projected PlaceGradeNameTeamAvg. Place
110Katie BerkshireGaylord1.1
211Summer BrowerLudington2.2
312Nora O’LearyPetoskey4.5
410Brooklynn BrownCadillac4.9
510Linnea PaigeFremont5.3
69Annabelle LowmanLudington6.8
712CamBrie CoreyPetoskey7.8
811Cami KraaiWhitehall7.9
910Ava PawlickPetoskey8.4
109Mia MaySparta9.2
1112Remington ArneyNewaygo11.1
1211Nadia GriersonLudington13.3
1310Christina TheisLudington14.9
1411Abby RobinsonGladwin15.4
1512Merceydez PattonMuskegon Oakridge16.7
1611Fiona ScottPetoskey18.0
179Ella McInerneyCadillac18.7
1811Autumn BrowerLudington19.0
1912Kennedi WoodSparta19.1
2011Adalyn BrittonWhitehall20.5
2112Mackenzie KeillorLudington20.9
2212Marisa MazzaCadillac21.8
2311Lillian BingerGladwin23.4
2412Raegan RuelMuskegon Oakridge25.8
259Allison BrandtLudington29.6
2612Natalie SchulzHoward City-Tri County29.6
2711Ella SpandingGaylord30.5
2812Gwendalynn RickardBig Rapids31.2
2912Hadley HiltCadillac31.2
309Addie MainCadillac33.0

BOYS

Ranked Teams

#10 Petoskey
#12 Gladwin
#14 Sparta
#18 Fremont

Projected Individual Qualifier Cutoff

Could vary greatly depending if the third team is Sparta, Fremont, or even Gladwin. 15th will be safe, but keep fighting if you’re closer to 20, as I can see this going to 18.

Projected PlaceTeamAvg. ScoreAvg. PlaceWin %Top 3 %
1Petoskey631.18995+
2Gladwin792.4894
3Sparta842.885
4Fremont1003.721
5Big Rapids1405.6
6Ludington1435.7
7Cadillac1656.9
8Whitehall1888.0
9Howard City-Tri County2138.9
10Muskegon Oakridge30310.0
11Cheboygan34111.1
12Ogemaw Heights36912.3
13Gaylord37512.8
14Newaygo39213.9

Projected PlaceGradeNameTeamAvg. Place
112Sean PettisFremont1.2
210Owen MetzgerSparta3.2
312Gregory JanesakSparta3.3
412Caleb PalmreuterGladwin4.3
511Seth MeadGladwin5.2
612Shane IzzardPetoskey6.2
711Stewart WatersWhitehall7.7
812Nolan NixonCadillac7.7
911Elijah ChristensenGladwin7.8
1011Carter ShermanFremont10.3
1112Tommy FarleyPetoskey11.3
1212Jack LindwallPetoskey13.3
1311Hayden GouldBig Rapids13.8
1411Justin BradfordSparta16.0
1511Peyton RuelMuskegon Oakridge16.3
1612Brady OdenbachPetoskey17.6
1710Zahar RushPetoskey19.5
1812Jose FloresLudington20.6
1912Dylan OdenbachPetoskey21.1
2010Issac RomeroFremont21.4
2111Noah LowmanLudington22.4
2210Daniel EvelandBig Rapids22.9
2312Gavin RykseHoward City-Tri County23.5
2410Hunter ParsonsWhitehall23.7
2512Trey KesonLudington27.0
2612John WhitmanGladwin27.4
2711Isaac MeyersSparta27.5
2811Austin DalmanBig Rapids27.7
2910Alex CulverHoward City-Tri County29.0
3011Kyan DeamBig Rapids29.9
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2023 Regional Projections: Allendale Regional

Finally, the start of the season we’ve all been waiting for. Throw out all the fast times from September, but apply all the lessons learned through the summer and fall. Regional week is here and with it comes the many projections and previews I’ll write.

Just as last year and throughout the season, I’m projecting these using race simulations. Through a season’s worth of speed ratings, one can determine a runner’s average rating and the variability of those ratings. Both those factors are then weighed towards more recent meets, which are then simulated thousands of times using a Monte Carlo analysis (also described by TullyRunners here). Over those thousands of race simulations, one can determine a team’s average place and average score, a runner’s average place, odds on winning, and odds on qualifying.

These are useful in cross country scenarios, where you have consistent runners and those who are a bit more up and down. For example:

Tanner TimeTanner RatingTanner Avg.Tanner StDev.
15:30210  
15:45205  
16:00200  
16:15195  
16:301902007.91
MIXCSR TimeMIXCSR RatingMIXCSR Avg.MIXCSR StDev.
16:09197  
16:12196  
16:15195  
16:18194  
16:211931951.58

Jacob at his best might be faster than I in four of the five races during the season. I’d almost never be All-State in Division 1, but he might contend for a top-5 spot or place 60th.

If we did 20 simulations, this is how it might turn out:

RaceTanner Avg.Tanner StDevTanner RatingMIXCSR Avg.MIXCSR StDevMIXCSR Rating
12007.9202.11951.6195.6
22007.9196.21951.6194.1
32007.9190.01951.6199.2
42007.9193.41951.6192.5
52007.9206.81951.6195.7
62007.9201.81951.6196.1
72007.9171.61951.6194.9
82007.9189.21951.6195.9
92007.9205.51951.6197.0
102007.9203.81951.6192.6
112007.9192.31951.6196.5
122007.9196.91951.6196.4
132007.9198.51951.6195.6
142007.9203.21951.6194.1
152007.9193.91951.6192.6
162007.9199.31951.6193.2
172007.9208.71951.6194.2
182007.9213.71951.6194.6
192007.9212.61951.6197.1
202007.9206.31951.6193.9

I’d win four times, but I’d never have the ability to win a title like he had in Race 18. He’s usually All-State, but may cost his team a title through his effort in Race 7.

The simulations give the possibilities of those scenarios and all the various scoring scripts. A sixth girl that can pop off on any certain day, a reliable boy who always runs 17-flat, you name it. Hopefully, they better elucidate our contenders, qualifiers, and how these races play out over the weekend.

But always remember, races aren’t run on paper or on a computer. These projections are meant to better our sport, give more attention where little is given. Although I take pride in their accuracy, this endeavor would be quite boring if it were always perfect. I look forward to these being proven wrong and I expect to hear about it as well.

SUMMER PREVIEW
MID-SEASON

GIRLS

Ranked Teams

#3 Muskegon Western Michigan Christian
#6 Gobles
#7 Saugatuck
#24 St. Joseph Our Lady of the Lake Catholic

Projected Individual Qualifier Cutoff

If I’m counting this right… 27th! Wow, that’s far back, but with three top-10 teams, I guess that’s what to expect.

Projected PlaceTeamAvg. ScoreAvg. PlaceWin %Top 3 %
1Muskegon Western Michigan Christian331.19095+
2Gobles482.0995+
3Saugatuck583.095+
4St. Joseph Our Lady of the Lake Catholic1004.1
5Holland Calvary Christian1174.9
6Vermontville Maple Valley1716.0

Projected PlaceGradeNameTeamAvg. Place
111Grace VanderKooiMuskegon Western Michigan Christian1.0
29Libby SmithGobles2.0
39Veyda ConleyMartin5.4
49Ava DeYoungGobles5.4
512Allison GlendeningSt. Joseph Our Lady of the Lake Catholic6.0
69Lyvia CurtisSaugatuck7.6
79Leah SnellerMuskegon Western Michigan Christian7.6
89Lauren ShafferGobles7.8
912Eleanor KingshottMuskegon Western Michigan Christian8.1
109Kamryn SixberrySaugatuck9.1
1112Grace FolkemaMuskegon Western Michigan Christian9.4
129Kaylie RiksenMuskegon Western Michigan Christian11.3
1310Madison CooleyGobles14.1
1412Anna McQuearySaugatuck15.2
1511Brielle VoorheesTri-Unity Christian15.3
1611Leilani SchoonmakerSaugatuck15.8
1711Morgan LawrenceMuskegon Western Michigan Christian16.1
1811Alayah NieuwsmaSaugatuck18.1
1912Abby KunkleLibertas Christian18.4
2010Acacia WilliamsHolland Calvary Christian19.2
2112Leah PrinsByron Center Zion Christian23.1
2211Mary RileySt. Joseph Our Lady of the Lake Catholic25.0
2311Hallie LindaleMuskegon Western Michigan Christian26.2
2410Aribel MillsSt. Joseph Our Lady of the Lake Catholic26.4
2511Hannah HysellSt. Joseph Our Lady of the Lake Catholic26.9
2612Deanna WoodGobles27.0
2712Madilyn DeRuiterByron Center Zion Christian28.1
289Lilly FaurotVermontville Maple Valley28.1
298Laura RotmanHolland Calvary Christian28.8
3011Olivia LaningaHolland Calvary Christian29.0

BOYS

Ranked Teams

#3 Saugatuck
#4 Holland Calvary Christian
#7 Muskegon Western Michigan Christian
#18 Tri-Unity Christian
#21 Muskegon Catholic Central

Projected Individual Qualifier Cutoff

20th Place. Once again, three top-10 teams, but this time a bit more depth behind those three dominant boys teams.

Projected PlaceTeamAvg. ScoreAvg. PlaceWin %Top 3 %
1Saugatuck491.36995+
2Holland Calvary Christian552.02895+
3Muskegon Western Michigan Christian622.795+
4Tri-Unity Christian1054.1
5Muskegon Catholic Central1214.9
6St. Joseph Our Lady of the Lake Catholic1496.0
7Byron Center Zion Christian1887.0
8Libertas Christian2008.0
9Gobles2419.0

Projected PlaceGradeNameTeamAvg. Place
111Matthias MorseMuskegon Western Michigan Christian1.4
211Tyler LaansmaTri-Unity Christian2.7
310Sammy GamboaSaugatuck4.4
49Sawyer MonroeSaugatuck4.6
59Riley WeedHolland Calvary Christian5.4
612Graeson LawrenceMuskegon Western Michigan Christian6.1
78Lincoln LaansmaTri-Unity Christian7.9
812Myles TilmaByron Center Zion Christian8.1
99Noah SchipperHolland Calvary Christian8.3
109Gibson WhiteHolland Calvary Christian8.7
119Marcus SilvaSaugatuck11.3
1210Brennan NorSaugatuck12.6
1312Jacob LyonnaisMuskegon Catholic Central12.9
149Christian GetzHolland Calvary Christian13.8
159Grant RehkopfSaugatuck16.7
1610Reuben AndersonMuskegon Western Michigan Christian16.8
179Owen SytsemaMuskegon Western Michigan Christian17.5
1812Owen LyonnaisMuskegon Catholic Central18.0
1911Caleb OudbierTri-Unity Christian22.0
2012Matthew LageSt. Joseph Our Lady of the Lake Catholic22.2
2111Alexander LawrenceMuskegon Western Michigan Christian22.4
2212Alexander GordilloLibertas Christian23.5
2312Danny MaatMuskegon Western Michigan Christian23.9
249Elijah LaningaHolland Calvary Christian24.0
259Caleb AdkinsHolland Calvary Christian24.3
269Eli LaningaHolland Calvary Christian24.9
2710Ryer CampbellMuskegon Western Michigan Christian25.5
2812Jack WalkenhorstMuskegon Catholic Central26.2
2911Kalen LoebachSt. Joseph Our Lady of the Lake Catholic26.9
3012Owen McLoughlinSt. Joseph Our Lady of the Lake Catholic29.8

SUMMER PREVIEW
MID-SEASON

GIRLS

Ranked Teams

#3 Grand Rapids Covenant Christian
#16 Kent City
#17 Fennville
#25 Grandville Calvin Christian

Projected Individual Qualifier Cutoff

17th Place. After Covenant’s pack and the elite KC/Fennville girls, there’ll be a few spots for the taking.

Projected PlaceTeamAvg. ScoreAvg. PlaceWin %Top 3 %
1Grand Rapids Covenant Christian431.095+95+
2Kent City862.295+
3Fennville962.895+
4Grandville Calvin Christian1184.0
5The Potter’s House1435.1
6Montague1747.1
7Shelby1747.1
8Saranac1777.4
9Grand Rapids NorthPointe Christian1898.4
10Delton-Kellogg2229.9
11Holland Black River26711.0
12Ravenna36012.0

Projected PlaceGradeNameTeamAvg. Place
111Lila VolkersKent City1.0
212Amber KooleGrand Rapids Covenant Christian2.1
39Isabelle SliterFennville3.6
412Isabella MaxKent City4.6
59Shelby KuiperGrand Rapids Covenant Christian5.4
611Lola BryceGrandville Calvin Christian6.1
712Gracie HoutmanKent City6.7
89Lydia SoelbergShelby9.6
912Abbie WiegersNorth Muskegon9.8
1012Nidia MartinezFennville10.2
119Lydia MinderhoudGrand Rapids Covenant Christian12.0
1212Lindsay MinderhoudGrand Rapids Covenant Christian12.3
139Anna DeVriesGrand Rapids Covenant Christian13.4
1411Hannah GeaneyThe Potter’s House13.4
159Marnath TuolGrandville Calvin Christian13.9
1612Cammie EricksonMontague15.4
1712Lauren JousmaGrandville Calvin Christian17.5
189Jenna TerpstraGrand Rapids NorthPointe Christian18.6
1911Alyssa PossehnSaranac19.3
2010Sylvia SkujinsNorth Muskegon19.6
2110Samantha GilesFennville21.7
2212Nora BallardHolland Black River23.8
2312Ivy AndreasThe Potter’s House24.2
2411Grace TorschMontague26.9
2512Erika BylsmaGrand Rapids Covenant Christian27.2
2610Amber KuiperGrand Rapids Covenant Christian27.8
279Noel ParkerShelby28.5
2812Summer RitchieDelton-Kellogg29.6
2911Christina MendozaFennville29.9
3010Melanie ThorntonGrand Rapids NorthPointe Christian30.5

BOYS

Ranked Teams

#3 Grand Rapids Covenant Christian
#7 The Potter’s House
#24 Holland Black River

Projected Individual Qualifier Cutoff

15th, baby!

Projected PlaceTeamAvg. ScoreAvg. PlaceWin %Top 3 %
1Grand Rapids Covenant Christian501.095+95+
2The Potter’s House712.095+
3Holland Black River1243.471
4Kent City1354.123
5Saranac1495.1
6Grand Rapids NorthPointe Christian1565.8
7Montague1666.8
8Shelby1837.8
9North Muskegon2129.0
10Grandville Calvin Christian27510.6
11Delton-Kellogg29211.5
12Ravenna29611.6
13Fennville31212.3

Projected PlaceGradeNameTeamAvg. Place
112Samuel MartiniKent City1.5
212Jackson RodriguezThe Potter’s House2.2
311Levi KampsGrand Rapids Covenant Christian3.5
49Graeson DeckerGrand Rapids Covenant Christian5.2
511Isaac EdgingtonHolland Black River6.0
612Brodie DelamaterGrant6.0
712Nathan DaySaranac6.6
812Trevor DornbosGrandville Calvin Christian8.8
99Jonas BallardHolland Black River10.2
1011Luke DykstraGrand Rapids Covenant Christian10.5
1112Ezra HagedornThe Potter’s House11.1
1212Hunter HelminskiSaranac11.8
1310Noah RaethMontague13.2
1412Jaren VogelKent City15.6
1512Noah FintonThe Potter’s House16.5
1612Grant KooleGrand Rapids Covenant Christian16.6
1712Tanner SoelbergShelby18.0
1811Tyler N. KooiengaGrand Rapids Covenant Christian19.2
1910Luke TibbeGrand Rapids NorthPointe Christian19.4
2012Evan Atkinson-MillerNorth Muskegon20.4
2110Edward MugishaThe Potter’s House21.5
229Caleb SwineyThe Potter’s House23.3
2312Caleb DrnekGrand Rapids Covenant Christian23.5
2411Ethan RimmerDelton-Kellogg24.5
2510Iziquiel PiconShelby25.4
2612Clay JohnsonMontague26.8
2711Alix DravesMontague27.7
2812Connor LubbersGrand Rapids Covenant Christian28.9
2910Isaac NorcrossGrand Rapids NorthPointe Christian30.5
3012Micah FryeShelby32.2

SUMMER PREVIEW
MID-SEASON

GIRLS

Ranked Teams

#1 Grand Rapids Christian
#5 Zeeland East
#6 Spring Lake
#8 Holland Christian
#14 Hudsonville Unity Christian

Projected Individual Qualifier Cutoff

16th to 17th Place. An insanely strong GR Christian squad takes up much of the top seven spots, but there’s plenty of individuals who’ll come in after.

Projected PlaceTeamAvg. ScoreAvg. PlaceWin %Top 3 %
1Grand Rapids Christian261.095+95+
2Zeeland East792.195+
3Spring Lake993.456
4Holland Christian1013.546
5Hudsonville Unity Christian1265.0
6Fruitport1726.0
7Grand Rapids Catholic Central2017.0
8Allendale2528.9
9Holland2569.3
10Coopersville2569.3
11Grand Rapids West Catholic27110.5
12Hamilton32312.0
13Grand River Preparatory40313.2
14Wyoming Lee41513.8

Projected PlaceGradeNameTeamAvg. Place
112Natalie VanOtterenGrand Rapids Christian1.1
211Emma DrnekZeeland East3.2
312Emily TomesGrand Rapids Catholic Central3.6
410Ellie ScholmaGrand Rapids Christian3.8
510Lilah PoelGrand Rapids Christian5.3
612Payton HoltzGrand Rapids Christian7.3
712Naomi NelsonGrand Rapids Christian8.4
812Allison KuzmaZeeland East8.9
99Olivia HollebeekHolland Christian9.0
1012Tatum DykstraFruitport11.3
1112Kyla MeyersSpring Lake11.7
129Johanna MulderHolland12.4
139Eliana StobHolland Christian12.6
1412Bea ReeserSpring Lake14.5
1512Maddie BoschHudsonville Unity Christian14.6
169Ellery LampenHolland Christian15.9
1712Claire MarosiGrand Rapids Catholic Central17.8
1812Adia SikkemaGrand Rapids Christian18.7
1910Taryn DiLauraZeeland East18.7
2010Alexis KotkowiczSpring Lake18.9
2110Annika TerBeekGrand Rapids Christian19.9
229Carly BruxvoortHudsonville Unity Christian25.0
2311Sierra GrootersHudsonville Unity Christian25.2
2411Lexie RuffingSpring Lake25.3
2510Meredith CookZeeland East26.3
2610CC KurasZeeland East28.2
279Mackenzie HuizengaHolland Christian28.7
2811Maddie BruxvoortHudsonville Unity Christian28.7
2910Megan KuzmaZeeland East28.8
3012Lauren LeeFruitport29.5

BOYS

Ranked Teams

#2 Allendale
#3 Grand Rapids Christian
#11 Holland Christian
#15 Spring Lake
#20 Hamilton

Projected Individual Qualifier Cutoff

21st place on either Holland Christian or Spring Lake qualifying scenarios.

Projected PlaceTeamAvg. ScoreAvg. PlaceWin %Top 3 %
1Allendale451.45995+
2Grand Rapids Christian471.64195+
3Holland Christian1063.369
4Spring Lake1163.831
5Hamilton1455.1
6Grand Rapids Catholic Central1655.9
7Zeeland East2117.5
8Fruitport2168.0
9Holland2278.6
10Hudsonville Unity Christian2609.9
11Comstock Park32511.2
12Coopersville33711.8
13Grand River Preparatory38413.4
14Grand Rapids West Catholic38913.6

Projected PlaceGradeNameTeamAvg. Place
112Noah LambersHolland1.8
211Simon TriezenbergGrand Rapids Christian2.6
310Ronnie SilveiraAllendale3.3
411Kilian WhalenAllendale3.9
511Will EngbersHolland Christian5.1
611Abatu DykstraHamilton8.5
711Parker TiethofAllendale8.9
811Jeb HillaryGrand Rapids Catholic Central9.8
911Keegan HoekstraGrand Rapids Christian10.7
1012Luke GlasgowSpring Lake10.7
1111Ben GrossAllendale10.8
1210Sean RyanGrand Rapids Christian11.3
1312Dylan ClarkGrand Rapids Christian12.3
1412Jonathan KoetjeGrand Rapids Christian15.6
1512Ian RichthammerGrand Rapids Catholic Central16.1
1612Peter KuperusGrand Rapids Christian17.0
1710Micah SmallGrand Rapids Christian18.7
1811Will WhitmoreHolland Christian19.0
1911Parker WoodwykSpring Lake19.0
209Mason HillAllendale19.1
2111Caden GuffeyZeeland East20.2
2210Aden AshworthAllendale22.9
2311Aidan BrinksHolland Christian23.7
2411Aiden KasprzakGrand Rapids Catholic Central24.4
2511Andrew CommeretComstock Park24.7
2610Lukus MendozaSpring Lake25.4
2711Vincent PollockFruitport26.7
2810Landon GerritsmaHolland Christian29.7
2911Brayden RynsburgerHolland Christian30.5
3011Noah HernandezHamilton30.9

SUMMER PREVIEW
MID-SEASON

GIRLS

Ranked Teams

#4 Holland West Ottawa
#5 Grand Haven
#12 Rockford
#21 Jenison
#27 Zeeland West

Projected Individual Qualifier Cutoff

I have the top-3 teams occupying 70% of the top-20 spots, sending the last individual qualifier back as far as 22nd.

Projected PlaceTeamAvg. ScoreAvg. PlaceWin %Top 3 %
1Holland West Ottawa411.18695+
2Grand Haven551.91495+
3Rockford793.095+
4Jenison1214.3
5Zeeland West1385.3
6Hudsonville1425.6
7Grandville1927.1
8Cedar Springs2208.2
9Muskegon Reeths-Puffer2378.8
10Muskegon Mona Shores2679.8
11Grand Rapids Northview32511.0
12Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills36412.0
13Grand Rapids Union40213.0
14Wyoming45814.0

Projected PlaceGradeNameTeamAvg. Place
110Ava PorrasHolland West Ottawa1.8
211Valerie BeeckGrand Haven2.1
310Addie BirkholzHolland West Ottawa3.1
411Chloe DeRidderGrandville4.5
511Jordyn KlaasenZeeland West7.8
610Cianah Budnik-RamosGrand Haven8.5
711Jane OlneyHolland West Ottawa8.7
811Addy SmithGrand Haven9.1
99Daisy CoxRockford9.8
109Cassie KarasinskiHudsonville11.5
1110Trinity VanderWoudeRockford13.4
1211Emma SmithRockford13.4
1312Maddie Vande BunteJenison14.0
1411Emma GunnettHolland West Ottawa14.3
1511Abi AlbrightGrand Haven15.0
1611Naomi DiekmanJenison15.5
1710Jersi BilekMuskegon Reeths-Puffer15.6
1811Natalie LewisRockford17.9
199Lyla DowlingHolland West Ottawa21.9
2011Gracey BarryGrand Haven23.1
2111Helen SachsHolland West Ottawa23.2
2212Tessa RindflieschZeeland West24.5
2311Julia FramptonHolland West Ottawa25.1
2412Payton HosleyGrand Haven26.7
2510Macy GuikemaJenison27.8
269Paige McMeansJenison28.2
2711Melana KarstenRockford28.5
2812Reiel GhigliaHudsonville28.8
2911Klea VerstrateHudsonville29.1
3012Laurel TolliverGrand Haven30.3

BOYS

Ranked Teams

#3 Grand Haven
#11 Jenison
#22 Zeeland West
#23 East Kentwood

Projected Individual Qualifier Cutoff

18th Place.

Projected PlaceTeamAvg. ScoreAvg. PlaceWin %Top 3 %
1Grand Haven381.095+95+
2Jenison662.195+
3Zeeland West892.995+
4Rockford1324.4
5Holland West Ottawa1384.7
6Grandville1726.6
7Muskegon Reeths-Puffer1736.7
8Cedar Springs1948.1
9Hudsonville2038.5
10Grand Rapids Northview30810.1
11Muskegon Mona Shores32311.0
12Grand Rapids Union35112.0
13Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills39713.0
14Wyoming43114.0
15Muskegon48315.0

Projected PlaceGradeNameTeamAvg. Place
112Seth NorderGrand Haven1.1
211Seth ConnerJenison1.9
311Mason LucasJenison3.5
411Ben EisnorGrand Haven5.5
512Jaxon AllenMuskegon Reeths-Puffer6.6
69Luka HammondGrand Haven6.8
711Carter LivermoreGrandville6.8
812Roman SmithGrand Haven9.0
910Robert DoddZeeland West10.4
1010Ethan ShoffnerCedar Springs10.9
1112Jack DeKruyterZeeland West11.4
1210Keagan SmithZeeland West14.0
139Caden LivermoreGrandville15.6
1411Kye GrantMuskegon Reeths-Puffer16.6
1510Aron GalGrand Haven17.0
1612Max VangrouwHolland West Ottawa17.1
1711Matthew SchwartzJenison17.4
1811Noah SchuetteRockford17.7
1911Parker StreleckiJenison19.8
2012Carson HauchZeeland West20.1
2110Aiden WellerCedar Springs23.7
2211Dominic OttoJenison23.8
2310Caleb TeBrakeGrand Rapids Northview23.8
2412Gavin BettenRockford24.2
2511Carson BerkoGrand Haven24.3
2611Levi JongekrygHolland West Ottawa26.2
2712Tate BradleyMuskegon Reeths-Puffer26.2
2812Nate FaheyRockford26.5
2910Hayden LaffertyRockford28.2
3010Jake FollettHolland West Ottawa29.6