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50 Tickets to Brooklyn: Boys #2

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Accomplishments & Accolades

  • Division 2 State Champion (XC)
  • 3x All-State (XC)
  • 14th Place – CHAMPS National Championship (XC)
  • Region 18 Champion (XC)
  • SEC White Champion (XC)
  • 4th Place – Division 2 State 3200m
  • 8th Place – Division 2 State 1600m
  • 5x All-State (Track)



Ratings Throughout the Years

GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDate
11Connell Alford15:31.2Chelsea216.9Saline Early Bird1-Sep
11Connell Alford15:31.8Chelsea207.1SEC 114-Sep
11Connell Alford15:06.8Chelsea222.8Spartan16-Sep
11Connell Alford15:46.2Chelsea205.3SEC White 228-Sep
11Connell Alford14:53.2Chelsea218.3Otsego Bulldog1-Oct
11Connell Alford15:01.8Chelsea215.4Portage8-Oct
11Connell Alford15:18.5Chelsea204.8Gabriel Richard15-Oct
11Connell Alford15:06.4Chelsea208.5SEC Championship20-Oct
11Connell Alford14:53.0Chelsea210.7Region 1829-Oct
11Connell Alford15:12.6Chelsea216.8Division 2 State5-Nov
GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDate
10Connell Alford16:23.8Chelsea205.4A2 Fall Preview26-Aug
10Connell Alford15:59.8Chelsea206.4SEC 114-Sep
10Connell Alford16:05.4Chelsea206.2Spartan17-Sep
10Connell Alford16:37.1Chelsea206.0SEC White 228-Sep
10Connell Alford15:54.1Chelsea204.0Coaching Legends2-Oct
10Connell Alford16:00.7Chelsea202.4Portage9-Oct
10Connell Alford15:38.1Chelsea200.3Gabriel Richard16-Oct
10Connell Alford16:00.6Chelsea199.5SEC Championship21-Oct
10Connell Alford16:56.9Chelsea199.7Region 1830-Oct
10Connell Alford15:42.6Chelsea203.1Division 2 State6-Nov
GradeNameTeamRatingMeetDate
9Connell AlfordChelsea182.7Adrian/Chelsea/Tecumseh Tri26-Aug
9Connell AlfordChelsea188.6Chelsea/Homer/Stockbridge28-Aug
9Connell AlfordChelsea196.6Chelsea/Pioneer2-Sep
9Connell AlfordChelsea196.9Jackson19-Sep
9Connell AlfordChelsea190.3Chelsea/Dexter29-Sep
9Connell AlfordChelsea201.5Bulldog Elite3-Oct
9Connell AlfordChelsea187.6Pre-Region 3524-Oct
9Connell AlfordChelsea192.6Region 1831-Oct
9Connell AlfordChelsea198.9Division 2 State6-Nov

The Rundown

Forever he’s been a force, his junior year is where it all came to fruition. Through his first two years in high school, Connell racked up a number of honors. Multiple All-States on the grass and track, sub-16’s in each of his two years, 4th place as a sophomore. Somers, Jarema, Lambers all graduating, a strong senior class moving on, titling opportunities opened up for plenty.

Connell seized every bit of that opportunity. After two wins in the Saline Early Bird and the first SEC White Jamboree, he raced with the big boys at Spartan, hanging with all the way to 3rd place finish, a 15:06 and Chelsea school record. The D2 mid-season is packed with teams racing against each other, two prominent examples being Otsego Bulldog and Portage, and each were substantial victories, 100+ meters the gap. Post-Spartan, he picked up win after win, an undefeated and unchallenged streak growing in numbers. At State, it was more of the same, leading the field through a pedestrian first mile (5:03), before laying down the hammer, closing his last 2.1 in 4:50 pace.

Post-season cross and spring season track showed more of that strength. In the late fall, he powered through the Midwest Regional and into Nationals, placing 14th in San Diego. Come spring, he was one of the few to double AND medal in both the 1600m and 3200m at State.

If Lamplighter is any indication, he’ll only continue his domination. The race was over quite early, as he ran away from a D1-centric field en route to a 25-second victory. It’s a dare to anyone in D2 or the entire state – can you withstand the pain and pressure I’ll put you through? We have a whole season to find out if anyone is up to the task.

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50 Tickets to Brooklyn: Girls #2

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Accomplishments & Accolades

  • Division 3 State Champion (XC)
  • 11th Place – CHAMPS National Championship
  • MITCA Champion (XC)
  • 2x All-State (XC)
  • 2x Region 20 Champion (XC)
  • Division 3 State 3200m Champion
  • 2nd Place – Division 3 State 1600m
  • 3rd Place – Division 3 State 800m
  • 8x All-State (Track)



Ratings Throughout the Years

GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDate
10Jessica Jazwinski17:44.9Hart168.7Pete Moss27-Aug
10Jessica Jazwinski18:30.7Hart155.4Bredeweg10-Sep
10Jessica Jazwinski18:22.0Hart159.0Spartan16-Sep
10Jessica Jazwinski17:54.1Hart155.6Cougar Falcon24-Sep
10Jessica Jazwinski17:41.3Hart161.9Bluejay1-Oct
10Jessica Jazwinski17:15.1Hart171.3Portage8-Oct
10Jessica Jazwinski18:41.1Hart165.3WMC Mega Jamboree18-Oct
10Jessica Jazwinski18:00.7Hart163.4Mel Hall22-Oct
10Jessica Jazwinski17:39.3Hart165.2Region 2028-Oct
10Jessica Jazwinski17:36.7Hart168.8Division 3 State5-Nov
10Jessica Jazwinski16:47.3Hart175.6MITCA12-Nov
GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDate
9Jessica Jazwinski19:00.6Hart143.5Pete Moss28-Aug
9Jessica Jazwinski18:58.5Hart140.2Leanne Wolf Geers9-Sep
9Jessica Jazwinski19:39.1Hart140.3WMD 114-Sep
9Jessica Jazwinski19:09.0Hart147.0Spartan17-Sep
9Jessica Jazwinski18:42.0Hart141.3WMC 221-Sep
9Jessica Jazwinski18:31.5Hart150.8Cougar Falcon25-Sep
9Jessica Jazwinski18:47.2Hart143.3Bluejay2-Oct
9Jessica Jazwinski18:42.1Hart145.0WMC 35-Oct
9Jessica Jazwinski18:38.0Hart151.3Portage9-Oct
9Jessica Jazwinski20:37.6Hart149.1WMC Champ12-Oct
9Jessica Jazwinski18:21.5Hart148.2Hart & Sole16-Oct
9Jessica Jazwinski18:23.0Hart145.0Mel Hall23-Oct
9Jessica Jazwinski17:43.2Hart150.9Region 2030-Oct
9Jessica Jazwinski18:00.6Hart151.8Division 3 State6-Nov
9Jessica Jazwinski17:57.8Hart158.4MITCA13-Nov

The Rundown

Uniquely herself off the course, a straight up winner on the course. In addition to pickin’ blueberries, creating floral masterpieces, and constructing costumes, Jess finds time to be an absolute champion when it comes to running.

We saw this a bit towards the tail end of her freshman year, where she crossed the line first in various races such as Mel Hall, the WMC Conference, and Region 20. Then we truly saw the jump occur during a mid-season stretch with victories at Cougar Falcon, Bluejay, and Portage. Along with those victories, there was a serious drop in times, culminating in a 17:15 on a perfect morning at Portage West MS. By then, Jessica had more than established herself as the Division 3 favorite, a status with high amounts of pressure that she’d have to live up to. And by two miles at MIS, she sure established quite a lead, 100m+, that she never relinquished on the way to a State Title.

She’s accomplished so much, both on the state and national stage, the grass fields and the ovals, with plenty more to come. Her Hart Pirates have a strong tradition of championships and Jessica’s individual accomplishments continued the string of greatness. She looks to get back on that podium herself and bring her team with her in 2023.

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50 Tickets to Brooklyn: Boys #3

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Accomplishments & Accolades

  • 4th Place – Division 1 State (XC)
  • Region 9 & MAC Champion (XC)
  • 2nd Place – Macomb County (XC)
  • 2nd Place – Division 1 State 1600m
  • 2x All-State (Track)
  • 2x Macomb County 1600m Champion
  • 2x Region 10 1600m Champion
  • MAC Red 800m Champion
  • Region 10 1600m Champion



Ratings Throughout the Years

GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDate
11Thomas Westphal16:17.4Anchor Bay204.2Lamplighter19-Aug
11Thomas Westphal15:38.6Anchor Bay201.5Muskrat Classic10-Sep
11Thomas Westphal15:58.6Anchor Bay205.5Spartan16-Sep
11Thomas Westphal16:01.6Anchor Bay192.5MAC Red 120-Sep
11Thomas Westphal15:14.3Anchor Bay210.2Bluejay1-Oct
11Thomas Westphal15:59.1Anchor Bay200.3Macomb County15-Oct
11Thomas Westphal15:27.9Anchor Bay206.4MAC Division22-Oct
11Thomas Westphal15:12.2Anchor Bay207.3Region 929-Oct
11Thomas Westphal15:42.0Anchor Bay205.7Division 1 State5-Nov
11Thomas Westphal15:00.4Anchor Bay212.5MITCA12-Nov
GradeNameTimeTeamRatingMeetDate
10Thomas Westphal17:58.4Anchor Bay164.5Anchor Bay EB2-Sep
10Thomas Westphal17:26.7Anchor Bay173.8Muskrat Classic11-Sep
10Thomas Westphal18:22.0Anchor Bay164.0MAC White 114-Sep
10Thomas Westphal18:08.7Anchor Bay165.1Spartan17-Sep
10Thomas Westphal18:05.5Anchor Bay169.8Cleverley Friday Night24-Sep
10Thomas Westphal17:50.0Anchor Bay165.7MAC White 228-Sep
10Thomas Westphal17:29.9Anchor Bay170.7MAC Division5-Oct
10Thomas Westphal17:45.5Anchor Bay172.2Macomb County16-Oct
10Thomas Westphal18:47.3Anchor Bay172.6Region 929-Oct
GradeNameTeamRatingMeetDate
9Thomas WestphalAnchor Bay112.7MAC White15-Sep
9Thomas WestphalAnchor Bay98.5Macomb County9-Oct
9Thomas WestphalAnchor Bay114.0MAC White Division15-Oct

The Rundown

He’s been on a tear for 1.5 years and it ain’t letting up. Through his freshman year into his sophomore year of cross, Thomas laid down a few respectable marks for kids his age, breaking 2:30 in the 800m, heading into the 17’s on multiple occasions, even advancing up to All-County in cross. When it came time to put together a consistent training block for the following track season is when we saw him transform into the Tom we know today.

The son of a former Stevenson standout, Mike Westphal, Tom quickly moved to etch his name into any history book he could find. Over the past three seasons, he’s won 9 championship style races, whether that be Macomb County or MITCA, MAC Red or Regionals. At the state level, he’s placed in the Division 1 1600m each of the past two years and 4th at the Cross Country version. He races aggressively, often splitting well under 5:00, daring the field to come along or risk opening up an insurmountable gap. Coming off a summer training on the dirt roads of Hale and hilly terrain of Lake Orion, he’s stronger than ever and ready to bring home more titles to the shores of Lake St. Clair.