Saline Logo Portage Invitational
Saturday, October 4, 2008
"To give anything less than your best is to sacrafice the gift." (Prefontaine)

Map and Directions: Portage Middle School, Portage

Portage Map


-Take I-94 west to exit #75 (Oakland).
-Go south on Oakland to Romence Rd. (third traffic light).
-Turn right on Romence to Mooresbridge.
-Turn left on Mooresbridge and take it to West Middle School (on the left).
-Driving time: about 2 hours

NOTE: Westbound toward Portage on I-94, should be aware that there is bridge construction at the Lovers Lane bridge. There could be possible back ups. If this happens, it is suggested that you exit at Sprinkle Rd, and travel south to Romence/Bishop. Turn right onto Romence. Take Romence to Moorsbridge. Turn left onto Moorsbridge.

For more detailed driving directions and meet info, try the official race web site at: www.portageinvite.com.

Awards:
Trophies to the top 3 teams in the Varsity race.
T-Shirts to members of the winning team.

Medals to the top 25 finishers in varsity races.

Historical Notes: We came out to portage first in 1999. Our goal was to run the Rockford Rams (ranked 1st in the state). We ran the best race all year with 6 PR's and though we took 2nd, we were closer to the Rams than any team had been all year! Over the years this has always been a great race for us with a goal of finishing in the top 5. This race is a point of pride for the Hornets and we always get psyched up for it.

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Top Ten Times at This Course
Name
Year
Time
1. Dustin Voss
03
15:34
2. Brian Conn
08
15:41
3. Sean Moore
00
15:43
4. Blake Johnson
07
15:53
5. Ed Davis
00
15:55
6. Andrew Harper
08
16:07
7. Neil Atzinger
03
16:11
8. Steve Sherer
99
16:14
9. Brian Conn
07
16:17
8. Carter Bishop
03
16:20
Saline's Place Over the Years
Click the date links to see that year's individual race times, and the place to see the team's finish.
The Course...
The course is a 1.5 mile loop that winds around the school grounds of Portage West Middle School. It has some trails and a one rolling hill that you run twice. The course is well maintained and even "rolled" the night before so it is flat. This is a FAST course and a good chance for a PR!
COURSE RECORD
14:41
Dathan Ritzenhein, Rockford
Click here for a map of the course!
Schedule for the Day:
Van Leaves
(Friday)

1:15 PM
Boys Varsity Race
1:30 PM
Reserve Race
3:30 PM
Awards
45 min after each race
Return to SHS
(approx)
8:30 PM

Meet Notes:
-This is a GOAL RACE where we will face some of the best teams in the state. Do EVERYTHING you need to do to prepare yourself...
-This invite draws the best competition (next to the state meet)! Only the top 7 athletes will race this weekend. The rest of you should run a 3-6 mile workout.
-This meet is sponsored by Gazelle Sports and ALL runners get free T-Shirts and power bars :-) The winning team gets a 2nd T-Shirt and a cool trophy.
-Our very own Andrew Harper set the Middle School records in 2005!

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