Strongsville Results & Gilmour Info

It was rainy, it was muddy, it was cold! You girls really persevered and did what you needed to do. We asked you to stay positive, stay focused, not worry about time, think about passing girls… and you did it! We can’t wait to see you run at Gilmour- should be a nice, dry day! :)

Congratulations to our very own Alyse Arko for being named the 2013 Homecoming Queen! 

Queen Alyse!

 

Ready for the parade!

After the muddy run ; )

Golden Spike Winners:

Emily Neroni - Emily had a great race despite the mud and mess. She works so hard in practice and that is why she sees great results regardless of the conditions. Emily has worked through injuries with a positive attitude over the last four years and definitely come out on top. We are so proud of you Emily, keep up the hard work!

Margaret Sullivan - Margaret is a newbie to xc but runs like she has been doing it her whole life! She runs with consistency and determination and that keeps her dropping time from week to week. Even with the messy conditions Margaret ran tough and stayed close to her lifetime PR. Way to go Margaret, we are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what you do next!

Runners of the Week:

Marlee Berlan - Marlee works so hard at every single practice and sets a great example for the rest of the team! She is the epitome of what a cross country runner should be, hard working and dedicated not to mention very talented. Our only complaint about Marlee is that we didn’t get to have her on the team all 4 years! Congrats Mars!

Andrea Hanna - Drea is not only a talented runner, she makes the cross country team a family. She works hard in everything she does and encourages everyone around her. She takes care of her teammates and cares so much for everyone on the team. She is the heart of Bay XC! We can’t imagine the team without you Andrea, thanks for always being your best!


Gilmour Invitational
Gilmour Academy
34001 Cedar Road
Click HERE for map of campus
Parking $3.00

D1 Varsity Race - 5:30pm
Open/JV Race - 6:30pm
Click HERE for race map

Bus leaves school at 2:30pm, only athletes participating in a race are permitted to leave school early in order to compete.  Members of the team that are not competing are welcome to join us at the meet to cheer on the team, they just can't ride the bus due to the departure time.

REMINDERS:
- Potluck at the Hoke's!  Thank you for hosting, two years in a row!
- Please pack a healthy dinner and lots of snacks on Friday!  You will be hungry!
- Saturday practice is for varsity runners only, everyone else should relax and rest!

 

Boardman Results & Strongsville

Wow, great running and good times at the Spartan Invite. This was a new course for everyone and you took it in stride! Now maybe people will stop asking, “Where’s Bay?"

Varsity took 2nd and Open placed 3rd in a very competitive field!  And everyone seemed to enjoy the carnival like atmosphere... and the steak and sausage sandwiches.... looks like we will be going back next year!

Golden Spike Winners:

Josie Uram: Josie had a great race and a lifetime PR of 43 seconds! She consistently drops time due to her strong work ethic and competitive nature on race day! Perfect splits and an amazing finish Josie, we are so proud of you!

Ellie Frey: Ellie had a lifetime PR of 50 seconds and did a nice job running strong the entire race. Ellie has a positive attitude and does her very best every day at practice, which is why she drops time and runs so well on a consistent basis. You had an amazing race Ellie, keep up the hard work!

RunnerS of the Week:

Abby Christel: Abby had an incredible race and a season PR of 10 seconds. Not only was it her fastest race of the season but Abby’s competitive nature was clear as she beat a tough competitor right at the line. After the finish she congratulated her competitor for a great race, which made her coaches so proud ; ) Abby is so focused and NEVER gives up, which sets a great example for her teammates!

Alyse Arko: Alyse not only had a season PR, she won the entire open race! She also had the 6th fastest time for the entire Rockets squad! Like she always does, Alyse ran smart and didn’t get caught up chasing early front runners. She ran with confidence and strength which carried her all the way to the finish line. Way to go Alyse, we are so proud of you!


STRONGSVILLE FLEET FEET INVITE

Strongsville High School
Bus leaves - 7:45am
Varsity (9) - 10:00am
JV/Open - 11:am

***If you would like to transport your daughter home from the race, PLEASE email Mr. Spellman ASAP!  They ask for at least 48 hour notice... which is NOW!***

REMINDERS:
-Potluck at Mr. Christel's tonight, thank you for hosting! (check calendar for address/directions)
- Jackets and spandex are FINALLY here... we will email you with payment info once all is confirmed.  Thank you for your patience!
- We only have 4 more meets and 3 full weeks of practice left for the majority of the team.  Please please please try to have your runner at practice everyday!  We know some things are unavoidable, however we post the schedule so appointments can be scheduled around the critical workouts! 

Tiffin Results & Boardman Invite

Dip in the lake after a hot run!

Congratulations on a great performance at the Tiffin Carnival!  Varsity placed 2nd, JV placed 6th (among other varsity teams) and Open  placed FIRST!!!  Check finishtiming.com for complete results and to the right for splits!

JV - 6th place!

Varsity - 2nd place!

Open - FIRST PLACE!!!!!!!

Golden Spike Winner: Rose Mlakar - Rose had another great race this week, and another PR! She works hard in practice every day and all of that dedication is paying off! We are so proud of you Rose, very impressive!

RunnerS of the Week:
Amanda Cusimano - Amanda had another major lifetime PR after breaking the huge 20:00 barrier last week! She was also the first freshman to finish in the entire race and the fastest freshman we have ever had on the team! WOW! Congratulations Amanda!

Lea Flanagan - Lea had a season PR at Tiffin and is the model of consistency and positive attitude on the team. No matter what the workout Lea finds a way to not only push herself but also encourages her teammates to push themselves as well. We are so lucky you are part of the team Lea!

Boardman Info
Race is at Boardman High School
7777 Glenwood Ave, Youngstown OH
Bus LEAVES at 8:30AM
Varsity Race: NOON
JV/Open Race: 12:30PM

Reminders:
- Thank you to the Britton's for hosting a wonderful potluck!
- Thank you to Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Kerka, and The Uram's for handling the concessions!
- WATCHES & WATER!

AL Results & Tiffin Info

1st Place in Maroon Division

Congratulations on another great performance, especially in the MUGGY HOT conditions!  Varsity took 1st, Jv took 2nd, and Open took 3rd!  Excellent day for Bay XC!

Golden Spike Winner:  Briana Nosan- Briana had an amazing race, with a fantastic kick at the end!  She also had another lifetime PR this week, dropping almost 2 minutes.  This was extremely difficult on this course and with the heat and humidity.  Fantastic job Briana!

Runner of the Week:  Lydia Milligan- Lydia has been working so hard all summer and season long.  We are so happy that she is apart of our team!  Lydia’s hard work has paid off in every race that she has run… dropping time every week!  Congrats, Lydia!


TIFFIN CARNIVAL INFO (click on link)
HEDGES BOYER PARK (click for mapquest directions)
BUS LEAVES - 5:00AM
OPEN (Open DII race) - 8:30AM
JV (Varsity DII - B race) - 9:05AM
VARSITY (Varsity DII - A race) - 10:35AM

We have to hurry back so buses can take band to their event.  So we will not be stopping for lunch.  Please be sure to pack plenty of food and water for before and after the race!  There are also pretty cool t-shirts every year so if you think you may want a shirt bring $$$.

Parents - On the meet website they mentioned to allow for time due to construction.  The trip usually takes about one hour and 45 minutes, so you may want to give yourself a little more time to be sure you don't miss the race! 

REMINDERS:
- Potluck tonight at the Bechtel's, thank you for hosting!  Address for potluck's can be found in monthly team calendar!
- PLEASE remind your athlete to wear a watch at practice every day! We do planks for every runner without a watch... the girls are getting pretty strong abs!
- Eating and drinking in order to fuel your body for practice and a race is part of running.  Please be sure to take care of your nutrition and water intake!
- In order to protect runners we require that all athletes are able to complete daily workouts in order to compete.  If your daughter is injured or sick, please feel free to contact us regarding participation in the meets. Email: baygirlsxc@gmail.com