Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
2016 Awards Night
The 2016 Belle Plaine Cross-country season came to an end Thursday evening. Food was fabulous the turn out was terrific and the captains recognized each participant with a certificate of some sort of achievement.
2016 was an amazing season finishing with a trip to the state meet. The boys JV streak stayed alive. They have not been beaten by a single A foe in over two seasons. The Junior High girls defended their MRC championship with a perfect score. In an incredible JV girls race at the MRC the ladies went 2-14. Never before have we dominated that race so completely. The boys varsity had a great season, winning the Mankato East meet, the I90, and the Buck invitational. They also had a strong showing with three all conference runners at the MRC. The girls had an outstanding season winning the MRC for the 5th consecutive year. They were runner up at the section 2A meet to the eventual state champions and competed at the state meet to a 13th place finish.
There were many fun and exciting moments this season and it was a pleasure being part of them.
2016 was an amazing season finishing with a trip to the state meet. The boys JV streak stayed alive. They have not been beaten by a single A foe in over two seasons. The Junior High girls defended their MRC championship with a perfect score. In an incredible JV girls race at the MRC the ladies went 2-14. Never before have we dominated that race so completely. The boys varsity had a great season, winning the Mankato East meet, the I90, and the Buck invitational. They also had a strong showing with three all conference runners at the MRC. The girls had an outstanding season winning the MRC for the 5th consecutive year. They were runner up at the section 2A meet to the eventual state champions and competed at the state meet to a 13th place finish.
There were many fun and exciting moments this season and it was a pleasure being part of them.
Congratulations to the special award recipients: Alexa Lenz and John Morrison (Most Tiger Spirit), Emily Nagel and Drew Hastings (Most Improved Runner), Kellen Bergs and Cassie Stolt (Most Dedicated Runner), Emily Berger and Kyle Siemon (Most Valuable Runner), and Teddy Sellnow Cross-country Special Achievement Award.
Monday, November 14, 2016
13th Place Finish!
In the first visit to the state meet since 1978 the Belle Plaine Cross-country team competed to a 13th place finish. On a glorious morning the ladies went out under control carefully pacing themselves through the first mile. At the two mile point they focused on whoever they could pass and finished the race giving it their all as they have done for the entire season. They can be proud of the way they represented the community of Belle Plaine and the cross-country program.
Cassie Stolt had an outstanding run leading the Belle Plaine finishers over the 5000 meter course at St. Olaf in 20:37. Cassie has had an outstanding year and her durability and experience came through at State. The only senior on the team came through next, Haley Leger completed the course sprinting down the home stretch to finish in one of her best times of the season 20:57. Haley has been an outstanding mature presence on the team this year racing with calm and intensity the entire season. Emily Berger was the third runner at state finishing in 21:02. Emily is very thoughtful about her racing and has and incredibly competitive instinct. Fourth for the Tigers was 8th grader Jordyn William crossing the line in 21:15. In her second season Jordyn has already established herself as a seasoned runner putting in the extra work in the off season. The youngest member of the squad was next, Malina Koepp had a fabulous race finishing fast in 21:33. Malina has learned quickly this season and has shown that she is a serious runner. McKenna Herrmann crossed the finish just behind Koepp in 21:37. McKenna is a very strong runner and incredibly diligent about her training, she is quickly becoming a highly experience runner. Lizzy Schmidt finished in 21:43 to round out the squad. Lizzy has had an amazing first season as a cross-country runner and has brought strength and cognition to the team.
It was very uplifting to see and hear so many Belle Plaine fans come out and support us at the State. The girls enjoyed the experience and are eager to take another shot against the best in Minnesota. Thanks to all for their support of the Cross-country program.
Cassie Stolt had an outstanding run leading the Belle Plaine finishers over the 5000 meter course at St. Olaf in 20:37. Cassie has had an outstanding year and her durability and experience came through at State. The only senior on the team came through next, Haley Leger completed the course sprinting down the home stretch to finish in one of her best times of the season 20:57. Haley has been an outstanding mature presence on the team this year racing with calm and intensity the entire season. Emily Berger was the third runner at state finishing in 21:02. Emily is very thoughtful about her racing and has and incredibly competitive instinct. Fourth for the Tigers was 8th grader Jordyn William crossing the line in 21:15. In her second season Jordyn has already established herself as a seasoned runner putting in the extra work in the off season. The youngest member of the squad was next, Malina Koepp had a fabulous race finishing fast in 21:33. Malina has learned quickly this season and has shown that she is a serious runner. McKenna Herrmann crossed the finish just behind Koepp in 21:37. McKenna is a very strong runner and incredibly diligent about her training, she is quickly becoming a highly experience runner. Lizzy Schmidt finished in 21:43 to round out the squad. Lizzy has had an amazing first season as a cross-country runner and has brought strength and cognition to the team.
It was very uplifting to see and hear so many Belle Plaine fans come out and support us at the State. The girls enjoyed the experience and are eager to take another shot against the best in Minnesota. Thanks to all for their support of the Cross-country program.
Monday, October 31, 2016
State
It was an exciting meet last Thursday in Montgomery. The girls team placed 2nd with a score of 104 and is going to the state meet Saturday November 5th for the first time in 38 years. The boys team finished in 6th place with 171 points completing their 2016 season.
Every girl new her job and pushed herself to the limit in pursuit of Belle Plaine cross-country history. Freshmen Emily Berger led the way with a 12th place finish in 20:09. She was followed closely by 8th grader Lizzy Schmidt in 17th place with a time of 20:20. Senior Haley Leger sprinted across the line in 20th place just in front of LCWM's number 2 runner finishing with a PR of 20:29. Cassie Stolt, sophomore was next with another strong performance in 25th place, with 8th grader Jordyn Williams just behind in 30th place to round out the scoring. 7th grader Malina Koepp and freshmen McKenna Herrmann nearly placed in front of LCWM's 5th runner finishing in 34th and 36th. In the past 17 years we have never had a girls team that had their top 7 girls so close to one another. This years team has the strength of pack running which is very affective in big races.
The boys division on Thursday was incredibly competitive with two very tough teams tied for 1st place. The boys finished in 6th place led by junior Kyle Siemon in 20th place finishing the 5000 meter course in 17:32. Freshmen Drew Hastings was close behind in 22nd place running a 17:38. Senior captain Kellen Bergs capped off his outstanding career with a 33rd place finish in 17:54. Sophomore Elliot Rudd and freshmen Ben Hunsader rounded out the scoring for the Tigers in 44th and 52nd place respectively. Sophomores Mikkel Schmidt and Tristan Cruz finished the course in 56th and 67th place. The boys competed very well. It is nice to be able to go to the section meet and be in the conversation for the state meet. They are on the right path and their turn will come, hopefully sooner than later.
The state meet will be held at St. Olaf college in Northfield Saturday November 5th. We will be running at 11:00 am and will start in lane 10. A fan bus is available sign up in the office. The team will be busy preparing this week you are all welcome to come out and join us. See you Saturday!
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