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Entries in Running (1)

Wednesday
04Nov2009

I've Heard of a Steelhead Run, but This is Ridiculous

DateWednesday, November 4, 2009 at 02:29PM

The first-ever CACO Middle School Cross Country season is officially ended, and we have nothing but great memories of the inaugural team. (And maybe some good photos and strong legs as well.) The seven-meet series took our six runners up, down, and across all kinds of terrain, but the one constant was a great team attitude. Everybody on the team showed big improvement and awesome spirit. We had fun, we got strong, and we really did post some impressive results. Let's take one more moment to congratulate our team on a fantastic season:

  • Chloe Green (6th grade): Recognized for most improved race time - nearly four minutes!
  • Thomas Wimberly (6th grade): Highest meet placement - 4th place at La Pine!
  • Denali Hart (7th grade): Best first race representation - one of the few who jumped right into the season.
  • Jack Armstrong (7th grade): Most impressive kick - Jack FLEW through the last 150m of the Three Rivers race like never before.
  • April Vernon (8th grade): Most encouraging team spirit - Even though we didn't have an official team captain, April filled the role on her own.
  • Cale Cox (8th grade): Best overall race time - Cale put it all out there at Sisters and bottomed out at 11:45!

And let's not forget . . . 

  • Katie Lamarre: Best women's coach ever!
  • Brian Kent: Best men's coach ever!
  • Petra Vernon: Honorary assistant coach - thanks for all the help!
  • Special thanks to the Wimberly, Cox, Armstrong, Green, and Hart families for their support as well. Even an individual sport is only half the fun without a legion of fans to encourage us.

The races have been run and the team is on to winter sports and such, but the Steelhead XC legacy will continue . . . next year!

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