Eaton Invitational Results

A humid morning at Fort St. Clair park turned into a muddy afternoon, but our teams responded with strong performances. In the opening race the Varsity Girls finished second among fifteen teams--only state-ranked Oakwood edged us out by a point. Whitley Elsass, Riley Bahr, Tiffany Chen, Katy Vanatsky, and Lily Parker all earned medals with top twenty finishes. The boys used a strong pack performance, with the first five runners closely bunched through much of the race, on their way to earning sixth of seventeen teams. Moreover, the boys moved ahead of several competitors who defeated them at Xavier on 9/3. Storms arrived for the JV races, yet a number of runners turned in season best times. Among the biggest improvements were Spencer Shore, Ian Denney, and Lydia Groff who all cut multiple minutes off previous races.

Next: Varsity @ Lancaster Bob Reall Invitational / JV @ Seven Hills Invitational, 9/24

Eaton Invitational -- 9/17

Saturday marks the 46th annual Eaton Invitational at Fort St. Clair State Park (near the intersection of W. Main St. and Camden Rd. on the west end of Eaton). Our bus leaves at 6:15 and races begin with Girls Varsity at 8:50 followed by Boys Varsity at 9:20, Girls JV at 10:50, and Boys JV at 11:20. Spectator parking is down the street at Eaton High School. You can either walk to the park (less than a mile) or ride the shuttle. Eaton is one of the best cross country venues of the season--we hope you can come enjoy the park and support our runners!

Schedule Update -- Week of 9/12

On Tuesday, 9/13, JV runners are participating in the Fenwick Invitational at Bishop Fenwick High School (4855 State Route 122, Franklin 45005 -- east off the 1-75 exit). Our bus leaves after school with races at 5 and 5:30.

Everyone not racing on Tuesday will practice at Ault Park after school on Monday, and the entire team will practice at Winton Woods on Wednesday. We will finish practice Thursday with pilates with Mrs. Mitchell!

Important Schedule Changes

Due to a meet cancellation we are changing our race schedule on 9/24. Two other invitationals have allowed us to enter part of our team, so we will be splitting JV and Varsity runners. JV runners will be racing at Seven Hills High School. The top seven boys and girls will travel to Lancaster for the Bob Reall Invitational. This is a great opportunity on a challenging course--several of the top D2 teams in the state are competing at Lancaster. We will have more details on both of these events during race week.

Also, this Friday (9/9) we will practice at Winton Woods with bus drop off from school.

Vote for LaRosa's MVP!

Senior Whitley Elsass is nominated for this week's LaRosa's MVP of the Week. Go to larosasmvp.com and click the "Sign Up" link next to "Vote for LaRosa's Next MVP". After you enter your name and email place a vote for Whit!!!

Xavier Invitational Results

For complete results from Saturday's races visit: http://www.buckeye-timing.com/Results/2016/09-03-XAV/index.html

Our boys team finished the race with a 20 second average improvement per scorer from last season at Xavier. Leading the way was Sophomore Jack Schwartz who ran 18:06 in his first career 5k. Junior Grant Mellott followed close behind as part of a tight pack for runners 1-5. The big PR of the day belonged to Junior Wyatt Curtis. He ran 4:35 faster than his previous best and a year of hard work has paid off!

The girls followed with a 2nd place finish, losing only to defending D1 district champ Turpin. Whitley Elsass, Riley Bahr, and Tiffany Chen all placed in the top 6. Moreover, all 3, as well as junior Lily Parker, entered or improved their position in Wyoming's 5k all-time PR list! You can see the updated Top 20 in the Girls Individual Records link.

Next: 9/13 JV @ Fenwick Invitational; 9/17 All @ Eaton Invitational

XC Schedule Update

Our 5k racing season begins this Saturday at the Xavier University Invitational. Here is our updated full meet schedule:

9/3 -- Xavier University Invitational (Kingswood Park, Mason)

9/13 -- Fenwick Invitational (JV Only / Middletown Bishop Fenwick High School)

9/17 -- Eaton Invitational (Fort St. Clair Park, Eaton)

9/24 -- Ohio Caverns Invitational (West Liberty Salem High School)

10/1 -- Kettering Fairmont Firebird Invitational (Indian Riffle Park, Kettering)

10/15 -- CHL Championship (Kings Island Golf Course)

10/22 -- District Championship (Voice of America Park)

10/29 -- Regional Championship (Troy River Course)

11/5 -- State Championship (National Trail Raceway)


Also, we have several important practice dates coming soon: This Wednesday, 8/31, we will run at Winton Woods with bus drop off before practice. On Labor Day, 9/5, our practice is at 6pm. Finally, we will have more details soon about our 10/3 practice. There is no school on that Monday and we are planning a trip to Lebanon for a workout and visit to Irons Fruit Farm.

Football Concessions Volunteers

On 9/9 we will be helping sell concessions during the home varsity football game. If you are willing to help that evening please visit: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0D4DADA72EA7F94-wyoming1. Also, if you have questions you can contact Anne Madden: amadden2@cinci.rr.com. The money raised by the Athletic Boosters provides a significant portion of our athletic budget and we are incredibly grateful to anyone who is willing to volunteer that evening.

Clark 2 Mile -- 8/23

The Clark Montessori 2 Mile Race is Tuesday evening at Withrow High School. Runners should be at the school ready for bus pick up at 4:45. The girls race begins at 7 followed by the boys race at 7:30. If you are attending the race it is easiest to enter the parking lot behind Withrow off Dana Ave., near the I-71 exit. The race uses a unique scoring system with the top 3 girls times and top 3 boys times for each school combined in determining the winner. We hope you can come support the team as we look forward to a great start to the season!

Snack/Drink Volunteers

Thanks to Rhnee O'Brien for again coordinating our meet snacks and drinks. If you would like to bring items for our runners, please visit this link to volunteer: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0e4fa8a9238-cross?1471811920663

XC Team Shop

Our Cross Country clothing for the fall is now available from BSN. If you would like to order, visit: bsnteamsports.com and enter the access code "cowboy9G89". Orders must be submitted by Sunday, 8/21. See below for more details!

Practice -- 8/16

Practice on Tuesday, 8/16 will be at the Winton Woods Parcours Trail. We will have a 1-way bus for drop off after school and practice should be over by 5.

Alumni Race -- 8/13

With heavy storms anticipated this evening we will not hold our annual Alumni Race. Practice resumes Monday after school and our first competition will be the Clark 2 Mile on 8/23.

Practice -- 8/11

Due to the expected heat/humidity, we will be practicing tomorrow evening at 6:30 rather than 3:15. Freshmen are welcome to meet at 9am since the evening practice conflicts with orientation. Beginning Friday, we will practice at our normal after school time.

Team Dinner Schedule

Thank you to everyone who volunteered to help or host a team dinner! Here is the most recently updated schedule:

9/2: Moore (host), Basil, Parker, Parker

9/16: Komrska (host), Forsythe, Loney, Zackerman

9/23: Taylor (host), O'Brien, Kirsch, Averett

10/7: Elsass (host), Kennedy, Mellott, Stewart

10/14: Renggli (host), Jurell, Shore, Groff

If you would like to help with a dinner or need to change your current sign-up, please email me!

8/9 -- Team Pictures

Team pictures are Tuesday morning at 9am. We will pass out uniforms before pictures at approximately 8:30, and after pictures we will have our normal practice. Extra picture forms will be available Monday at practice for anyone who didn't receive one last week.

8/1 -- Practice Begins & Parent Meeting

We will have our first mandatory practice Monday. Practices will continue in the mornings at 9 all week. Also, our parent info meeting is Monday evening at 7 at the High School. Signs will be posted on the doors near the gym with the room number for the meeting. We will go over upcoming events, distribute season schedules, and coordinate our team dinner schedule.

Hueston Woods Camping Trip -- 7/25 & 7/26

We will meet at WHS Monday at 2 for our trip to Hueston Woods State Park (6301 Park Office Rd., College Corner, 45003 -- just north of Oxford). If you are being dropped off at the park plan to be there by 3:30 and we will be at group site #3. Bring plenty of water, running clothes, camping gear, food for dinner, snacks, bug spray, and anything else you'd like for the evening around the campfire. We will run trails again in the morning then return home. Parents arriving at the park for morning pickup should be there by 10:00-10:30. Please let me know if you have any questions, we are looking forward to a great time together as a team!

End of July XC Schedule Update

On Tuesday (7/19) we will meet at the Winton Woods Parcours Trail for our workout and next Friday (7/29) we will go to Ault Park--a car pool from the high school will again be available. Also, 7/23 and 7/24 is our camping and running trip at Hueston Woods. We'll have full details later in the week. This was a great experience last year and we hope everyone can join us for a new tradition!

Schedule Update -- Week of 7/4

On Tuesday we will meet at the entrance to Glenwood Gardens for our run. Friday will be a hill workout on the trail at Ault Park. We will car pool from school at 9 for anyone who would like a ride. If you would like to meet us at the park be at the central pavilion by 9:30.

Schedule Update -- Week of 6/27

Our morning runs this week will meet at WHS at 9 every day except Tuesday. On Tuesday we will run at the Winton Woods Parcours Trail. If you haven't previously run on the trail it is off the Lakeridge entrance to the park near the frisbee golf course. Also, we will have the weight room open W/F after practice.

June XC Update

We are off to a great start in the first week of summer training! Next week we have our camp at Clark Montessori in Hyde Park from 9:30-3 Monday through Friday. If you would like to sign up let me know there is still time! Bring plenty of water, extra running clothes, lunch, sunscreen, etc. Also, If you need transportation to and from camp meet at Finneytown High School at 8:50 for the bus. After camp we will continue meeting each morning at 9. Working hard and staying consistent in the summer are the key ingredients for a great fall season.

Regional Wrap Up & State Preview

Many of our athletes concluded their seasons at Dayton this past weekend. Highlighting our performances were a number of podium finishes. For the boys, Jared Lowe (high jump) and Kolan Livingston (discus) just missed out on qualifying for the State Championship with 5th place finishes in their events. The 4x800 relay (Joe White, Zachary Herbert, Jack Schwartz, Cullen O'Brien, and alternate Matt Lautner) also medaled by finishing 8th. Highlighting the girls performances were school-record holder Marley Manigault's 7th place discus throw and Whitley Elsass earning 6th in the 3200. Senior Cullen O'Brien advanced to Saturday's competition at Ohio State by finishing 2nd in the boys 3200. Cullen will race at approximately 2:45-3 Saturday Afternoon. This is his first outdoor track state appearance, having qualified indoor and twice in cross country. Wish him luck as we end another successful spring!

Regional Championship -- 5/26 & 5/28

The Regional Championship is Thursday & Saturday at the University's of Dayton's a Welcome Stadium. On Thursday field events begin at 5. We will have competitors in the boys pole vault and girls and boys discus. Running events begin at 6:30 with the 4x8 relay finals and will then follow the standard order of events for running prelims. Our bus for Dayton leaves immediately after school.

District Running Finals -- 5/21

Division 2 running finals begin at 1 Saturday at New Richmond HS. For more details, including full prelim and field results, schedule of events, and heat sheets visit: www.baumspage.com/track/trevent.php?peventid=1023&table=C

District Championships -- 5/17, 5/19, & 5/21

The District track & field meet at New Richmond High School will be held Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Boys running prelims and girls field finals are Tuesday at 4 and Girls running prelims and boys field finals are Thursday at 4. Both days our bus will leave at 1:45. Since this is a new district schedule we are unsure how long events will take--bring water, snacks, and plenty of warm clothes! More details will follow about Saturday's finals.

Spring Sports Awards -- 5/18

Sports Awards Night is Wednesday, 5/18. We will begin in the Pendery Auditorium at 7pm with recognition of all spring teams then individually acknowledge our track & field athletes. While this is an exceptionally busy time of the year, we hope many of you can come celebrate our successful season!

CHL Championships -- 5/13

Our bus for the finals of the CHL meet leaves today at 4 pm. Running finals will start at 6. Several field event finals were delayed last night and will be completed this evening. In completed Day 1 action, Jared Lowe won the high jump and Marley Manigault took the Discus title!

Team Dinner -- 5/11

We will have a team dinner in the cafeteria after practice on Wednesday. The meal will begin around 5. Thanks to our parent volunteers for making this possible!

Fall XC Info Meeting -- 5/10

We will have a brief meeting Tuesday after school for anyone interested in running cross county next fall. Details for our summer and fall schedule will be shared. Runners of all levels of experience and ability are encouraged to join us for a fun season! Bring your friends!

Mariemont McKee Kiwanis Invitational -- 5/4 & 5/5

Mariemont's invitational will follow a traditional two-day schedule. On Wednesday, 5/4 field events, sprint/hurdle prelims, and the 4x8 relay will be competed beginning at 4 pm. Thursday's schedule includes sprint/hurdle finals, distance races, and sprint relays. Our bus leaves immediately after school both days.

Summer XC Camp

See below for details about our annual distance running camp to be held in June:

Dawn DeHart Invitational -- 4/29

On Friday we will compete at Loveland High School (1 Tiger Trail, Loveland, OH 45140). Our bus leaves immediately after school and field events will start the meet at 4:30. Live results will be available on finishtiming.com.

Vince Mercure Invitational -- 4/19

Our bus for Colerain on Tuesday, 4/19 leaves after school. Field events begin at 4:15 and runners hit the track at 4:30.

Team Dinner -- 4/18

We will have a team dinner after practice in the cafeteria on Monday, 4/18. All team members are encouraged to attend!

Milton-Union Quad

On Tuesday, 4/12 we will travel to Milton-Union High School (7640 Milton-Potsdam Rd., West Milton, OH 45383). Students will be dismissed from school at 2 pm for the bus and the meet begins with field events at 4:30. All students are responsible for getting missed assignments in advance from their 7th bell teachers. Since we are leaving straight from school be sure to bring uniforms, spikes, sweats, food, water, etc. to school in the morning. We are looking forward to better weather conditions for our first competition!

Team Dinner Update

Due to a scheduling conflict we will not be holding a team dinner tonight (4/7). Our first dinner will be Monday, 4/18. We hope to see everyone tomorrow evening at Monroe!

Monroe Invitational -- 4/8

We open the spring season Friday at Monroe High School (220 Yankee Rd., Monroe, 45050). Athletes will be notified by Wednesday about the events they are participating in at the meet. Our bus leaves immediately after school, field events begin at 4:30, and running follows at 5. Spectator admission is $5--come support our kids!

Team Dinner Update

We have spaces available for several more volunteers for our team dinners. Dates are 4/7, 4/18, 4/28, and 5/11. If you are able to help, particularly this Thursday, please contact me asap. We appreciate all of your help in making these dinners possible!

Spring Break Schedule

We will have coaches at school for practice everyday this week. Mid-distance and distance runners will meet at 10am and jumpers will meet with Coach Knickel at 3pm. Sprinters and throwers who are in town are welcome to join us at either time. Enjoy your break!

Parent Meeting Info

If you were unable to attend the parent meeting earlier this week and haven't received the notes I distributed, please email glendenningt@wyomingcityschools.org for more information. Thanks to all our track & field families for the great support that makes this program possible! We are looking forward to an exciting spring.

Schedule Update

We have added the Kings Field Event Festival on 4/23 to our meet schedule. All jumpers and throwers (both jv and varsity) will be competing.

Track Clothing Ordering Info

You can access our team store at: bsnteamsports.com using the access code "cowboy4PC". Orders will be accepted through 3/16 and the options BSN has provided include several different t-shirts as well as a sweatshirt, 1/4 zip, and running pants.

Parent Meeting -- 3/15

We will have our parent information Tuesday, 3/15, 7 pm @ WHS. Please plan to meet in the cafeteria; however, we may need to adjust due to a simultaneous meeting. Signs will be posted if we need to relocate.

Follow us on Twitter!

For frequent updates and results follow @Run_Wyoming. We will continue to provide more detailed information here on the blog.

First Practice -- 3/7

Spring season begins Monday! We will meet at the track after school. If you have not turned in a completed physical form please do so asap!

Updated Spring Schedule

Here is our updated meet schedule for the Spring: 3/7 - Practice begins 4/8 - Monroe Invitational 4/12 - Milton-Union Quad 4/19 - Colerain Invitational 4/29 - Loveland Invitational 5/4 & 5/5 - Mariemont Invitational 5/12 & 5/13 - CHL Championships @ Taylor 5/17, 5/19, & 5/21 - District Championships @ New Richmond 5/26 & 5/28 - Regional Championships @ Dayton Welcome Stadium 6/3 & 6/4 - State Championships @ Ohio State University

Track/Field Info

Our Spring season begins in 2 weeks! If you are interested in participating and missed the info meetings over the Winter, please stop by my classroom for more details!