Author: Phil Schwan

Lake Middle School Invitational Recap

Phil Schwan 2015, Race Recap
Shane and Ben warming up for the Lake MS Invitational
Shane and Ben warming up for the Lake MS Invitational
Kennedy and Maddy after taking 1st and 3rd in the 7th Grade Girls race
Kennedy and Maddy after taking 1st and 3rd in the 7th Grade Girls race

The 2015 Cross Country season kicked off with the middle school runners heading to Lake High School for the Lake Flyers Junior High Cross Country Invitational.  This was a rare event in that 7th and 8th graders ran in separate races, so we were not able to field a full team.  Nevertheless, Evergreen definitely made an impression!

Here are the results:

Last Name First Name Finish Place
Keller Kennedy 15:43 1 (24)
Peluso Maddy 16:59 3 (24)
Harzell Chris 17:24 15 (21)
Pennington Evan 15:31 8 (21)
Ruetz Chandler 16:01 29 (43)
Ruetz Shane 13:01 5 (43)
Schwan Ben 12:09 2 (43)

Kennedy set a new 7th Grade Girls record with her time of 15:43, and Ben set a new 8th Grade Boys and overall Middle School record with his time of 12:09.  All seven of our runners performed VERY well, especially those running in their first meet ever!

First Meets of the Season!

Phil Schwan 2015, Race Info

Here is some important information to know for our first cross country meets this week.  Please note, if a parent is at a meet and wishes to drive their athlete home after rather than sending them on the bus, they must sign the athlete out with one of the coaches.  It is expected that all athletes be at the meet, either competing or supporting others, until the last Evergreen runner has run for the day. If you need to leave sooner, please clear it with a coach prior to the day of the meet.

Lake Invitational Thurs. 8/27 (Middle School only)

Lake Middle School
28100 Lemoyne Rd
Millbury, OH 43447

3:15pm – Bus leaves from the Middle School (est. arrival 4:00pm)
5:00pm – Races start
(TBD) – Bus returns to Middle School (full schedule of events was not provided)

Notes – This is likely the only meet where 7th and 8th graders run separately. This course can also be a confusing one, especially for new runners, so we will be sure to spend time on the course prior to the races.

*There may be concessions available. However, we ask that athletes have a healthy snack to take with them and NOT eat concession food until after they have competed.

Defiance Early Bird Open Sat. 8/29 (High School & Middle School)

Results available at Baumspage.com

Course maps:
Defiance High School Course
Defiance Middle School Course

Camp Lakota
2180 Ginter Rd
Defiance, OH 43512

6:30am – Bus leaves from High School (est. arrival 7:30am)
9:00am – HS boys race
9:45am – HS girls race
10:30pm – MS boys race
11:00am – MS girls race
1:00pm – Estimated return time
Notes – Word from several local Scouts who spent time at Camp Lakota this past month is that there are a lot of mosquitoes, so bring bug spray and plan accordingly. This is our first time running this meet, but from past experience at this location there are significant hills and wooded trails.
*There will be concessions available. However, we ask that athletes have a healthy breakfast that morning and NOT eat concession food until after they have competed.

Practices Start Monday August 3rd

Phil Schwan 2015, Training

The first mandatory Cross Country practice is on Monday, August 3rd at 6PM at the high school.  This practice will take place during the Pre-season Sports Meeting for parents.  There will also be a Cross Country parents’ meeting following practice.

Practices will be at 7pm at the high school every weekday until school starts on August 17th, at which point they will be at 3pm daily after school.