Sunday, October 28, 2012

STATE BOUND!

STATE BOUND!!!
Congratulations on your 3rd place finish at REGIONALS!  You should be SO proud of what you accomplished!  Check results grid and splits and be sure to reflect on those fantastic finishes!  YOU WERE AMAZING TODAY LADIES!  You all ran so FAST & TOUGH!

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the girls today!  It was so special to see so all the Bay Blue cheering the girls to success!

Click HERE to see albums of pics!

STATE MEET INFO

Location: National Trail Raceway - Hebron, Ohio
Division 1 Girls Race - 3:00pm
Course Map click HERE

We have a Spirit Bus for Saturday!  The bus leaves at 11:00am on Saturday and is headed straight to Hebron, OH to cheer on the ladies!  Admission to the State Meet is $9.00.  

The following people are confirmed.  If you would like to be added to the list please email Mr. Spellman.

Marlee Berlan
Katie Bricmont
Aric Diamond
Colleen Farley
James Fell
Lea Flanagan
Katie Galang
Norah Hoke
Brita Jelen
Jenna Miller
Ben Nortz
Hannah Palamara
Maria Passalacqua
Claudia Semler
Abbey Strauss
Morgan Thompson
Carleigh Walter

Thank you all for your support on Saturday!  It means so much to the girls to have you all cheering them along!  We can't wait to see you there!

Reminders for Runners:
- Bus is at 8:15am on Friday.  We will have time to sign the banner and take some pictures before we take off!
- Pack the night before! Uniform, spikes, watch, etc.
- We are going straight to the course so be ready to run!  Also have your $ for state meet sweatshirts ready to go!


Tuesday, October 23, 2012

District CHAMPS & Tiffin Info

2012 DISTRICT CHAMPS! 
Congratulations District Champs!  We are so proud of what you accomplished at LCCC on Saturday!  You ran smart and tough which = success! Be sure to check out your times on the season results grid and compare them to your times at Earlybird.  Quite an improvement! Nice way to head into Regionals at Tiffin this weekend!

Special congratulations to Maddie Britton for running to her first District Championship as an individual!  Also, congratulations to Abby Christel on her 3rd place finish and being named the Plain Dealer Player of the Week! You have all worked so hard and we can't wait to see you run fast at Regionals! 

Thank you to everyone who came out to cheer on our lady rockets to a victory!


TIFFIN REGIONAL
Bus Load Time: 11:15am
Race Time: 3:00pm

Bus Return Time:  approx. 6:30pm

Top 4 teams & Top 16 Individuals Qualify for the State Meet.

All team members are welcome to ride the bus with the ladies that are running!  Hope to see you Saturday!

REMINDERS
- Be consistent with what you have been eating and drinking all season before races!  This is not a time to try a new pre-race energy bar or ice cream flavor ; )
- Water, water, water!
- Spikes should be clean and ready to go!  No last minute de-mudding!  You want to feel relaxed before heading to the start!
- Potluck is at the Passalacqua's!  See you all there!

Thursday, October 18, 2012

WSC CHAMPS! & District Info

The start to a championship run!  Way to go ladies!
Congratulations on winning the WSC Conference Championship!  You were unfazed by the cold and muddy conditions while you defended your home course and conference title!  We were SO impressed with each and every one of you on Saturday!  Congratulations!

Be sure to check the results for your splits and the season results grid to see your accomplishments throughout the season!

Thank you to all the parent volunteers that made Saturday possible.  We would not be able to host such a great meet without you!  The coaches and runners from other teams always compliment us on what a nice job the parents do, so for that we thank you!

Top 8 finishers moving on to Districts:
Maddie Britton - Lifetime PR, 1st Team WSC, NEW SCHOOL RECORD!
Abby Christel - Lifetime PR, 1st Team WSC
Hallie Bechtel - Lifetime PR, 1st Team WSC
Maddie Voiers - Lifetime PR, 2nd Team WSC
Olivia Bechtel - Lifetime PR, 2nd Team WSC
Alyse Arko - Season PR, WSC Honorable Mention
Hailey Russell - WSC Honorable Mention
Sarah Christel - Lifetime PR

DISTRICT RACE INFORMATION
Boys Race - 1:00pm
Girls Race - 3:15pm

Bus Load Time: 1:00pm

All runners are welcome to ride the bus!  We want as many people to be there as possible to cheer the girls into the finish!  Hope to see all of you Saturday!

REMINDERS:
- Potluck at the Gillespie's, 29317 Lincoln Road.  THANK YOU FOR HOSTING!  All members of the team should attend!!!


Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Fostoria Results & WSC Info

The early wake up and 5:30 am bus departure  did not impact your race at all!   First place finish by a fairly large margin over a talented DII team, too! What a solid last away meet we had… nice job. Can’t wait to see you all run fast at conference on Saturday- we have a nice relaxing day off before- let’s get ready to own our home course!

Golden Spike Winner: ABBY CHRISTEL – Nice work, Abs! We are so fortunate to have you on our team this season and for three more years! Amazing second place finish- you looked so strong! WOOHOO! Get ready to run fast at WSC!

Trophy Sleepover Winner:  ANDREA HANNA - Congratulations on a :19 season PR!  You passed lots of girls by the tennis courts and got across the line with speed.  Way to go Andrea!  We are so proud of you!


WSC CHAMPIONSHIP MEET INFORMATION
Location: Cahoon Park
Race Time: 10:45am
Meeting time: 9:30am

Race Schedule
HS Boys - 10:00am
HS Girls 10:45am 
MS Boys - 12:30pm *Please plan on staying to support the middle school runners!
MS Girls - 1:00pm

This is the last meet of the season for many, so lets really get out there and defend our home course!  Forecast is looking good for some fast running!  Got get em ladies!

REMINDERS:
- Potluck is at the Adam's Barn - 206 Bradley Rd. Thank you for hosting!
- If you plan to wear more than your school issued uniform, all clothing must be black!
- Thank your parents for all their help in making the conference meet a success!
- Please plan to stay to help clean up the course and support all runners!
- Practice on Friday is at 8:30, we are meeting at the gazebo!



Thursday, October 4, 2012

Gilmour Results & Fostoria Info

WOW!  Congratulations ladies on another great race!  Varsity ran to a 1st place finish and JV finished a close second in the open race!  Lots of great pr's even with the "mud"...nothing compared to last year!  You have had some really tough workouts the last two weeks so we are really impressed with your consistently strong race results.  Keep it up ladies!

Trophy Sleepover Winner:  Jenna Miller - Congratulations on a HUGE LIFETIME PR!  WOW!  And a 1st PLACE FINISH!  Very impressive Jenna, we are so proud of you lady!

Golden Spike Winners: Hannah Debenham, Eliz Fulop. Maria Passalacqua, and Amanda Spiesz - Congratulations to the four seniors who ran to great season PR's at Gilmour.  Your talent and experience really shined at Hogwarts ladies!  Way to go!


Fostoria Booster Invitational
Fostoria High School

Bus Load Time- 5:30AM
Race Time - 9:00AM (everyone runs together!)

REMINDERS
- Potluck at the Walters! 30115 Applewood
- College Recruiting Night, Monday October 8th @7:00pm at BHS Auditorium.  Click HERE for more info!
- Homecoming Parade tomorrow!  See you at Cahoon Park at 5:30pm.  Bring candy if you want to throw to the crowd!