4:15 Girls 5100 meter Race
4:50 Mini Harriers (local 4-6graders) 2k
5:10 Boys 5100 meter Race
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
JV Extravaganza today
The meet Tuesday is at the Ney Center. These are the race times:
4:15 Girls 5100 meter Race
4:50 Mini Harriers (local 4-6graders) 2k
5:10 Boys 5100 meter Race
4:15 Girls 5100 meter Race
4:50 Mini Harriers (local 4-6graders) 2k
5:10 Boys 5100 meter Race
Girls 4 peet, Boys end a 41 year drought
The Belle Plaine Tigers took on the Minnesota River Conference and dominated across the board. The tigers had half the individual champions at the meet. Senior, Trinity Webb won the girls JV race, Senior, Carter Corl won the boys JV race and seventh grader Brooke McGlinchey won the JH race. As a team the tigers won all the races but one including the exciting perfect score in the girls JV race. (1st Webb, 2nd Sophie Mewes, 3rd Hannah Witt, 4th Thea Iverson, 5th Hailey Witt) The boys JV nearly did the same scoring 19. (1st Corl, 2nd Taylor Witt, 3rd Drew Hastings, 6th Nate Loegering, 7th Stephen LaJeunesse, 8th Derek May, 9th Tristan Cruz)
For the first time ever the girls varsity had 4 all conference runners on their way to the title over NYA by only 11 points. Emily Berger finished 3rd, McKenna Herrmann 7th, Alissa Schultz 8th, and Cassie Stolt 10th. Danika Schroeder, Jordyn Williams, and Rebecca Brueggemeier where the others helping to defend and bring home their 4th consecutive Minnesota River Conference Championship.
Fourty one year! Bell bottoms where in the last time the boys won the conference in 1974. 2015 marked the 4th MRC championship for the boys that won the first two meets in 1971 and 1972. The boys had 4 all conference runners as well. Kellen Bergs 4th, Kyle Siemon 6th, Dylan Bigaouette 7th, and Sam Gregory 10th. Elliot Rudd, Ben Hunsader and Jack Otto where the other members of this years historic team. Turns out there is some other interesting history Kyle Siemon's dad Mark was a member of the first and second conference championship teams and he was a sophomore as is Kyle when he first one an MRC championship. What a cool thing to have in common with your dad.
The Junior Highers were not going to be left out as they competed against the best the conference has to offer. The girls won with McGlinchey 1st, Greta Steinhagen 2nd, Erin West 6th, Kate Szaroletta 7th, and Savana DeYoung 8th. On the boys side Josh Gregory led as he has all year in 7th place. Aiden Fogarty 16th and Max Russo 17th were next followed by Cade Morrison 23rd, Alec Haege 25th, Conor Mulroy 29th, Teddy Sellnow 32nd, Calvin Hartman 36th, and Jackson Mewes 40th.
It was an incredible showing on a beautiful day there were many fine performance. For complete results click here.
For the first time ever the girls varsity had 4 all conference runners on their way to the title over NYA by only 11 points. Emily Berger finished 3rd, McKenna Herrmann 7th, Alissa Schultz 8th, and Cassie Stolt 10th. Danika Schroeder, Jordyn Williams, and Rebecca Brueggemeier where the others helping to defend and bring home their 4th consecutive Minnesota River Conference Championship.
Fourty one year! Bell bottoms where in the last time the boys won the conference in 1974. 2015 marked the 4th MRC championship for the boys that won the first two meets in 1971 and 1972. The boys had 4 all conference runners as well. Kellen Bergs 4th, Kyle Siemon 6th, Dylan Bigaouette 7th, and Sam Gregory 10th. Elliot Rudd, Ben Hunsader and Jack Otto where the other members of this years historic team. Turns out there is some other interesting history Kyle Siemon's dad Mark was a member of the first and second conference championship teams and he was a sophomore as is Kyle when he first one an MRC championship. What a cool thing to have in common with your dad.
The Junior Highers were not going to be left out as they competed against the best the conference has to offer. The girls won with McGlinchey 1st, Greta Steinhagen 2nd, Erin West 6th, Kate Szaroletta 7th, and Savana DeYoung 8th. On the boys side Josh Gregory led as he has all year in 7th place. Aiden Fogarty 16th and Max Russo 17th were next followed by Cade Morrison 23rd, Alec Haege 25th, Conor Mulroy 29th, Teddy Sellnow 32nd, Calvin Hartman 36th, and Jackson Mewes 40th.
It was an incredible showing on a beautiful day there were many fine performance. For complete results click here.
Sunday, October 18, 2015
MRC meet Tuesday
The MRC meet will be held at Baylor Park north of Norwood Young America Tuesday the 20th starting at 2:30 pm with the boys JV 5000 m race. The girls JV race will follow a few minutes later.
Students will be dismissed at 12:50 to catch their bus to the meet at 1:00 pm.
We are excited to compete against our conference opponents and look forward to seeing you there to cheer us on.
2:30 PM - JV Boys 5000 m
2:35 PM - JV Girls 5000 m
3:15 PM - Varsity Girls 5000 m
3:50 PM - Varsity Boys 5000 m
4:20 PM - MS Girls 1600 m
4:30 PM - MS Boys 1600 m
4:45 PM - Awards
I90 Invitational at Fairmont
The Tigers had a terrific showing at there first attempt at the I90 invitational in Fairmont last week. There were 52 of the 60 kids that ran personal records, it was an incredible showing. All the hard work and the experience is starting to pay off.
The boys won the varsity 5000 meter race 12 points ahead of 2nd place finisher Worthington. The boys were led by Dylan Bigaouette running 17:22. Kellen Bergs 17:24 was right behind him in followed by Kyle Siemon 17:24. Fifth runner Sam Gregory ran a 17:38 making their 1-5 split an incredible 16 seconds. Jack Otto ran a 17:56 finishing in the medals at 22nd place. Ben Hunsader was the 7th runner just over 18 at 18:05.
The girls finished the same 5000 meter course 32 points behind perennial powerhouse Fairmount and 6 points ahead of Section 2A powerhouse Martin County West to finish in 2nd. Leading the way for the girls was Emily Berger in 20:07. Alissa Schultz ran a 20:45 followed by McKenna Herrmann finished in 20:51. Danika Schroeder was next across the line in 21:42 with Cassie Stolt hot on her heals in 21:52. Jordyn Williams was close behind in 21:55 with teammate Rebecca Brueggemeier 22:29 rounding out the varsity squad.
It was exciting watching the kids put themselves out there and push themselves to their limits. We have an outstanding collection of talented tough kids.
Coed at the Ney Center
The Tiger Cross-country team was well represented at the LeSueur Henderson Coed held at the Ney Center. The varsity squad finished in second and the JV squad finished in 3rd. 17 runners came away with ne PR's on the 4300 meter course.
Leading the way in the open race were Tyler Bahr in 2nd place and Clay Sauter in 6th. There were no girls running the open event. Braydon Setterquist 13th and Hunter Schmidt 14th were the next boys to cross the line followed by senior captain Noah Mewes in 18th place. Noah Stiemke 23rd and Ryan Bremseth-Vining 24th were next across the line with Alex Meger 27th just behind. The trio of Derek Guscette 29th, Jaron Funk 30th, and John Morrison 31st, came next with Blake Rucks 33rd right behind them. Jace Schoon 35th, and Tommy Sullivan 36th, were next with the final three runners being Bryce Nelson 40th, Gabe Bran de Leon 41st, and Logan Peterson 42nd.
Runing in the JV race were Tristan Cruz 2nd, Ethan Keohavong 6th, Noah Hastings 7th, and Hayden Cody 11th, represented the boys in their 3rd place showing. Jessica Brueggemeier 25th, led the girls with Kailey Noll 26th, right behind her. Alexa Lenz 30th, and Emma Reed 32nd, represented the girls in the total score of 136 just behind Sibley East's 134. The kids ran well competing through the entire race.
In the varsity race senior Derek May led the way in 7th place. He was followed by Nate Lowering 8th, Stephen LaJeunesse 9th, and Tony Szaroletta 10th. Rounding out the boys representatives contributing to the 171 point total was Luke Hallgren 12th place. Jordyn Williams led the girl contingent in 18th place. She was followed by teammate senior Trinity Webb 23rd. Jamie Zahn 27th, Hailey Witt 28th, and Thea Iverson 29th pushed each other to a terrific finish. It was great to get to see these kids compete at the varsity level. They stepped up and did not back down from their opponents.
In the Junior High competition Rebbeca Brueggemeier finished the 2000 meter course first for the Tigers. Cade Morrison and Aiden Fogarty were just behind her to lead the boys. Conor Mulroy and Max Russo were next followed by Brooke McGlinchey. Jacob Olson, Alec Haege and Calvin Hartman finished next with Teddy Sellnow right behind them. Greta Steinhagen, Fern Sullivan, and Kate Szarolette rounded out the Tiger representatives. The Junior High kids have been improving steadily this season and have shown their competitiveness at races. It is great to watch their progress.
Leading the way in the open race were Tyler Bahr in 2nd place and Clay Sauter in 6th. There were no girls running the open event. Braydon Setterquist 13th and Hunter Schmidt 14th were the next boys to cross the line followed by senior captain Noah Mewes in 18th place. Noah Stiemke 23rd and Ryan Bremseth-Vining 24th were next across the line with Alex Meger 27th just behind. The trio of Derek Guscette 29th, Jaron Funk 30th, and John Morrison 31st, came next with Blake Rucks 33rd right behind them. Jace Schoon 35th, and Tommy Sullivan 36th, were next with the final three runners being Bryce Nelson 40th, Gabe Bran de Leon 41st, and Logan Peterson 42nd.
Runing in the JV race were Tristan Cruz 2nd, Ethan Keohavong 6th, Noah Hastings 7th, and Hayden Cody 11th, represented the boys in their 3rd place showing. Jessica Brueggemeier 25th, led the girls with Kailey Noll 26th, right behind her. Alexa Lenz 30th, and Emma Reed 32nd, represented the girls in the total score of 136 just behind Sibley East's 134. The kids ran well competing through the entire race.
In the varsity race senior Derek May led the way in 7th place. He was followed by Nate Lowering 8th, Stephen LaJeunesse 9th, and Tony Szaroletta 10th. Rounding out the boys representatives contributing to the 171 point total was Luke Hallgren 12th place. Jordyn Williams led the girl contingent in 18th place. She was followed by teammate senior Trinity Webb 23rd. Jamie Zahn 27th, Hailey Witt 28th, and Thea Iverson 29th pushed each other to a terrific finish. It was great to get to see these kids compete at the varsity level. They stepped up and did not back down from their opponents.
In the Junior High competition Rebbeca Brueggemeier finished the 2000 meter course first for the Tigers. Cade Morrison and Aiden Fogarty were just behind her to lead the boys. Conor Mulroy and Max Russo were next followed by Brooke McGlinchey. Jacob Olson, Alec Haege and Calvin Hartman finished next with Teddy Sellnow right behind them. Greta Steinhagen, Fern Sullivan, and Kate Szarolette rounded out the Tiger representatives. The Junior High kids have been improving steadily this season and have shown their competitiveness at races. It is great to watch their progress.
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Spaghetti Dinner Friday
The Belle Plaine Cross-country team is hosting a spaghetti dinner Friday 10/9 4:30-7:30 at oakcrest elementary school. This is in conjunction with the packet pick up for the half marathon. The meal will include spaghetti, sauce, bread, salad, and drink. The price is free will donation.
Cross-country athletes are expected to sign up and work a 2 hour shift on Friday. Check your email for sign up sheets. Parents that are willing to help may contact coach Pederson at bpederson@belleplaine.k12.mn.us
Cross-country athletes are expected to sign up and work a 2 hour shift on Friday. Check your email for sign up sheets. Parents that are willing to help may contact coach Pederson at bpederson@belleplaine.k12.mn.us
October 9, 2015
At
Oak Crest Elementary
From
4:30pm-7:30pm
Sponsored By:
In conjunction with the Belle Plaine
Half Marathon packet pick-up
Salad
Drink
Spaghetti
w/sauce
Bread
Cross-country is
Take a look at this link for some accurate observation about cross-county.
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Tuesday, October 6, 2015
I90 meet Thursday in Fairmont
Thursdays meet is in Fairmont and will be held at Cedar Creek Park directions are below. We will be stopping to eat in Mankato on the way home at the pizza ranch cost is $8.50. We will be arriving home a bit late around 9:30.
Teams coming from the North and the East: You may use the directions above, or take exit 102 off of I-90 (Highway 15) and go five miles south through the east edge of Fairmont. When you get to 80th street (County Road 20), turn right and go 2 ½ miles West to the Cedar Creek Park Entrance sign.
Race Times:
4:30 7th-8th Grade Girls 1600
4:45 7th-8th Grade Boys 1600
5:00 Girls Varsity – JV 5000
5:40 Boys Varsity – JV 5000
Teams coming from the North and the East: You may use the directions above, or take exit 102 off of I-90 (Highway 15) and go five miles south through the east edge of Fairmont. When you get to 80th street (County Road 20), turn right and go 2 ½ miles West to the Cedar Creek Park Entrance sign.
Race Times:
4:30 7th-8th Grade Girls 1600
4:45 7th-8th Grade Boys 1600
5:00 Girls Varsity – JV 5000
5:40 Boys Varsity – JV 5000
Monday, October 5, 2015
Coed at the Ney Center
Tuesday's meet will be held at the Ney Center 28238 Nature Center Ln, Henderson, MN 56044. The following are the race times:
4:00pm Coaches meeting
4:15pm HS boys/girls 4.3k Open Race
4:45pm Coed JV 4.3k Team Race (4 boys, 4 girls)
5:15pm Coed Varsity 4.3k Team Race (5 boys, 5 girls)
5:45pm Jr. High Girls/Boys 2k
6:00pm Awards
4:00pm Coaches meeting
4:15pm HS boys/girls 4.3k Open Race
4:45pm Coed JV 4.3k Team Race (4 boys, 4 girls)
5:15pm Coed Varsity 4.3k Team Race (5 boys, 5 girls)
5:45pm Jr. High Girls/Boys 2k
6:00pm Awards
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Mankato West
The Tigers had an incredible day at the Mankato West meet Tuesday. 17 kids ran PR's on a flat fast course. The kids have been working hard in practice and just ate up the course at Minneopa after seeing a few more difficult courses the previous weeks.
The junior high girls led off with a 2nd place showing. Rebecca Brueggemeier led the junior high girls with a 4th place finish followed by a fast finishing Brooke McGlinchey in 7th place. Greta Steinhagen was close behind in 9th place she was followed closely by Erin West 11th and Fern Sullivan 12th. Savanna Deyoung finished just after in 13th place with Kate Szarolleta 14th. All the girls had a terrific race over the 2400 meter course. They are showing great improvement so far.
The boys junior high had a great showing as well finishing in 6th place. The work they have been doing is starting to show up in a big way on the course. Josh Gregory continues to lead the boys junior high he ran to a 25th place finish. Aiden Fogarty 37th and Tanner Witt 38th were close behind with Max Russo 39th and Jacob Olson 40th on their tail. Alec Haege 41st and Cade Morrison 42nd were just behind completing the squad.
The girls JV squad had an outstanding day finishing 3rd led by Emily Berger who finished 1st in the race with a time of 21:29. Seventh grader Jordyn Willmans covered the 5000 meters for the first time in a time of 24:06 in 11th place. Hot on her tail was senior homecoming queen Trinity Webb in 24:11 placing12th. Hailey Witt ran a terrific race finishing in 25:06 with Jamie Zahn right behind in an equally quality run at 25:08. Kailey Noll ran an impressive 26:51 and Alexa Lenz ran a season best 28:27. The JV squad had an exceptional day competing against quality big school opponents.
The JV boys squad continued their amazing season finishing in 4th place just ahead of Mankato East. Leading the way for the JV boys was Ben Hunsader in 9th place followed closely by Carter Corl 11th. Taylor Witt finished 16th with Nate Loegering close behind in 27th. Derek May 29th, Stephen LaJeunesse 30th, and Luke Hallgren 31st rushed in to finish off the top 7. Ethan Keohavang, Tristan Cruz, and Tony Szarolleta came across the line next for the JV boys in terrific times. Next was Noah Hastings, Hayden Cody and Hunter Schmidt all of whom have been steadily improving this season. Having great races Braydon Setterquist, Clay Sauter, and Noah Steimke finished next. Derek Guscette and Alex Meger had nice races they where followed by a trio of fast finishers, Tommy Sullivan, Blake Rucks and Jaron Funk. Having great races and rounding out the squad were Jace Schoon, John Morrison, and Bryce Nelson. It is incredible watching 28 boys competing in the JV race and to see their hard work in practice paying off on the race course.
The girls varsity finished in 7th ahead of big school Albert Lee. Alissa Schultz led the way with a 17th place finish with McKenna Herrmann close behind in 20th. Danika Schroeder and Cassie Stolt were next to finish in 34th and 37th places. Sophie Mewes 45th, Hannah Witt 49th and Thea Iverson 59th had terrific races rounding out the squad. The girls ran incredible times providing evidence the work they have been putting in every day.
The boys varsity placed 5th against some very good larger schools continuing their quest toward their goal. Kellen Bergs led the boys with a 16th place finish followed by Kyle Siemon in 20th. Elliot Rudd 24th and Dylan Bigaouette 30th had terrific races. Sam Gregory rounded out the scoring in 33rd place. Jack Otto 39th and Drew Hastings 46th had great races wrapping up a great day for the Tigers. The boys have been working very hard and had a big pay day Tuesday.
The junior high girls led off with a 2nd place showing. Rebecca Brueggemeier led the junior high girls with a 4th place finish followed by a fast finishing Brooke McGlinchey in 7th place. Greta Steinhagen was close behind in 9th place she was followed closely by Erin West 11th and Fern Sullivan 12th. Savanna Deyoung finished just after in 13th place with Kate Szarolleta 14th. All the girls had a terrific race over the 2400 meter course. They are showing great improvement so far.
The boys junior high had a great showing as well finishing in 6th place. The work they have been doing is starting to show up in a big way on the course. Josh Gregory continues to lead the boys junior high he ran to a 25th place finish. Aiden Fogarty 37th and Tanner Witt 38th were close behind with Max Russo 39th and Jacob Olson 40th on their tail. Alec Haege 41st and Cade Morrison 42nd were just behind completing the squad.
The girls JV squad had an outstanding day finishing 3rd led by Emily Berger who finished 1st in the race with a time of 21:29. Seventh grader Jordyn Willmans covered the 5000 meters for the first time in a time of 24:06 in 11th place. Hot on her tail was senior homecoming queen Trinity Webb in 24:11 placing12th. Hailey Witt ran a terrific race finishing in 25:06 with Jamie Zahn right behind in an equally quality run at 25:08. Kailey Noll ran an impressive 26:51 and Alexa Lenz ran a season best 28:27. The JV squad had an exceptional day competing against quality big school opponents.
The JV boys squad continued their amazing season finishing in 4th place just ahead of Mankato East. Leading the way for the JV boys was Ben Hunsader in 9th place followed closely by Carter Corl 11th. Taylor Witt finished 16th with Nate Loegering close behind in 27th. Derek May 29th, Stephen LaJeunesse 30th, and Luke Hallgren 31st rushed in to finish off the top 7. Ethan Keohavang, Tristan Cruz, and Tony Szarolleta came across the line next for the JV boys in terrific times. Next was Noah Hastings, Hayden Cody and Hunter Schmidt all of whom have been steadily improving this season. Having great races Braydon Setterquist, Clay Sauter, and Noah Steimke finished next. Derek Guscette and Alex Meger had nice races they where followed by a trio of fast finishers, Tommy Sullivan, Blake Rucks and Jaron Funk. Having great races and rounding out the squad were Jace Schoon, John Morrison, and Bryce Nelson. It is incredible watching 28 boys competing in the JV race and to see their hard work in practice paying off on the race course.
The girls varsity finished in 7th ahead of big school Albert Lee. Alissa Schultz led the way with a 17th place finish with McKenna Herrmann close behind in 20th. Danika Schroeder and Cassie Stolt were next to finish in 34th and 37th places. Sophie Mewes 45th, Hannah Witt 49th and Thea Iverson 59th had terrific races rounding out the squad. The girls ran incredible times providing evidence the work they have been putting in every day.
The boys varsity placed 5th against some very good larger schools continuing their quest toward their goal. Kellen Bergs led the boys with a 16th place finish followed by Kyle Siemon in 20th. Elliot Rudd 24th and Dylan Bigaouette 30th had terrific races. Sam Gregory rounded out the scoring in 33rd place. Jack Otto 39th and Drew Hastings 46th had great races wrapping up a great day for the Tigers. The boys have been working very hard and had a big pay day Tuesday.
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