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Winning the Saline Invitational capped a perfect season for the Saline MS Boys. The MS boys won the Playmakers Spartan Invitational by an exciting tie breaker. The boys went 3-0 in the SEC Conference, Ryan Gauche and Nick Dykman finished 1-2 in the non-scoring Jackson Invitational. The boys also won the prestigious Portage Invitational. The Saline team placed 11 runners in the top 50 in a race that had over 500 competitors and 40 teams.
“The boys team proved that cross country running is not an individual sport. It was due to our exceptional running as a pack that we were able to have such a successful season” said Coach Cindy Barnett. Coach Derek Stern dubbed the team as “the great pack attack”.
The Saline MS girl’s team also had a stellar season. The girls finished the season with a 2-1 record in the SEC conference; winning the second jamboree by a tie breaker. The girl’s team placed 4th at the Michigan State University Playmakers Invitational out of 11 teams with 11 Saline girls finishing in the top 50.
In the non-scoring Jackson Invitational Gloria Park was the individual winner in a time of 13:21.
The girl’s team continued their successful season by placing 4th out of 39 schools at the prestigious Portage Invitational.
Throughout the season the team improved and had a great attitude. At the end of the year banquet the team gave Most Valuable 8th Grade honors to Ryan Gauche & Gloria Park, Most Valuable 7th Grade honors to Logan Wetzel and Danielle Rathfon, Most Improved 8th Grade honors went to John Dolsen and Allison VanOirschot and Most Improved 7th Grade honors went to Victor Chen and Aly Dahlmann. The Coaches awarded the Coaches 8th grade Award to KC Borseth and Amelia Wittig & Elsie Bush and the Coaches 7th grade Award to Ted Lenk and Lauren Hunter.
The team welcomed new coach Ryan Stephens who made an immediate positive impact on the team. The team was also assisted by volunteer coaches Carrie Berkley, Kristin Dolsen, Derek and Theresa Stern.
The coaches are now looking forward to the joining forces with the Saline Chamber of Commerce for the 2nd annual Summerfest 5k to be held on Saturday, August 7.
All 7th & 8th graders are invited to join the Middle School cross country team!
The MS cross country team offers you a chance to experience the fun of a competitive sport in a positive atmosphere.
Important dates to remember: 2009 Saline Middle School Cross Country Schedule
Practice Begins!
We will meet on the first day of school, September 8 at 3:00 in the gym. If you have a current physical you can practice with us on the first day!
Questions?
If you have any questions please contact Coach Cindy Barnett at cbarnett@twotwelvearts.org
Contact Information
If you are interested in being part of the team send your name, phone number and email address to Coach Cindy Barnett at cbarnett@twotwelvearts.org
Have a great summer!!
2008 Season Summary
Your photo album is posted at http://mscc08.gonzophotos.com
The Saline Middle School cross country team ended their 2008 season at Mill Pond Park on Saturday, Oct. 18 with both the girls’ and boys’ teams placing second at the Saline Invitational.
The middle school team was made up of 74, 7th and 8th grade boys and girls. Eighth graders Matt Elms and Kristen Green lead their teams to a successful season.
The girls’ team placed well in all the invitationals, winning the Ypsilanti Invitational; placing 4th out of 33 teams at the highly competitive Portage Invitational and placing 6th out of 14 teams at the Spartan Invite. In the SEC, the girl’s team placed 2nd at the first jamboree run at Mill Pond and 3rd at the 2nd jamboree held in Bedford. The girls’ team was led by 8th grader Kristen Green who ran a season best time of 13:07 at the Spartan Invite. Kristen’s season was cut short due to a fractured wrist.
The boys’ team placed no lower than second in all of their competitions. The boys won the Ypsilanti Invite; placed 2nd out 36 teams at the Portage Invite; and 2nd out of 14 teams at the Spartan Invite. In the SEC, the boys’ team won both of the jamborees they competed in. The boys’ team was led by 8th grader Matt Elms who ran a personal best at the Saline Invite with the time of 11:22.
The Cross Country team banquet was held on Thursday, Oct. 23, featuring guest speaker Bill Lundberg, the cross country and track coach for Hillsdale College. Coach Lundberg stressed the importance of the runners using the gifts that they have been given and encouraged the athletes to be more than student-athletes, but to be scholar athletes.
The team voted on most valuable and most improved for the season.
Matt Elms and Kristen Green were voted the most valuable 8th graders.
Ryan Gauche and Lily Gross were voted the most valuable 7th graders.
Geoff Gonzalez and Carli Shankland were voted the most improved 8th graders.
Tom Furey and Ellie Hodges were voted the most improved 7th graders.
Coach Cindy Barnett said, “We had an exceptional group of runners. The team worked together and encouraged one another to do their best.
The team had a great attitude all season and was dedicated to improving themselves. Coach John Mulka and I are very grateful to our volunteer coaches, Derek Stern, Kristin Dolsen, Carrie Berkley and Christy Whalen who helped throughout the season.
The team continues to show their dedication by still meeting after school to participate in optional practices.