Alex Doneth of Mason & Dylan Lydic of Haslett Photo Credit/The Lansing Herald
Williamston, Mich. - The cross country team of the CAAC Red competed for the final time this year earlier this week in Williamston. As the teams geared up for the upcoming post season the races were dominated by potential state qualifiers. St. Johns finished 1-2 in the girls race with area stalwart Ava Schafer winning, with teammate Miriam Kloha finishing a strong second.
“In the beginning we had a younger crew, as we had five seniors graduate and they were all top seven. This year it was kind of a rebuilding year for us to try and figure out where we are get back to where we were.” Kloha commented post race. “I feel like this meet was definitely a showcase from where we came from. In the other jamborees we got third and still had to work on stuff, but now we could finally see that progress now that we got first. All that training and speed workouts have finally comet to this moment.”
St. Johns girls head coach Bob Sackrider knew that first was in reach for his girls team, but in a competitive CAAC Red division any race outcome is unknown.
“Expecting (the win) certainly is not the right word because the entire conference is just so tight it can always go either way. However we knew after the last jamboree it was within our power to win. We just needed to keep in mind what we needed to do on a hard course and they absolutely executed as we talked about.”
The course at Williamston is a difficult one where top times are not easily achieved. With its winding forest pathways and notorious hill results are always tempered. However competition can negate that which was seen in the boys results where local rivals Dylan Lydic of Haslett and Mason’s Alex Doneth finished in top form going 1-2. Lydic helped his Vikings overcome the home course hosts Williamston with a two point win 54-56, a win Haslett’s head coach Mike Homan knew they had in them.
“It was all part of the game plan. We knew we could and it really came down to our second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth runners. They all competed today, got out really hard and ran in the front pack and their numbers dictated where we finished.”
Other than Lydic Haslett has a younger varsity team featuring three sophomores, Colin Booms, Sawyer Zeman and Ryan Frantz who finished sixth overall. That younger core, paired with their seniors is a combination that can take the Vikings far.
“I felt like attacking the hill today (was the key). It burns out a lot of people, so attacking the hill strong and getting a good placement out of that on the way there – and on the way back – really set us up for success.” Frantz commented on the race. “Everyone has dropped a minute on their PR from their times (from earlier in the year). We are a well structured team and run as a pack, we have had solid overall growth as a team.”
That growth has allowed Haslett to focus on lofty goals, including a run at making the state meet. “I like it and going into regionals winning this meet sets a good mind set, that’s really what I’m looking for.” Homan said of his team. “This team can go to states with their attitude, fitness we are in a really good place.” Regionals for both Haslett and St. Johns are upcoming on October 25th in DeWitt.
Cross Country CAAC Red Jamboree Results
Boys
1. Dylan Lydic Haslett 15:57.7
2. Alex Doneth Mason 16:01.8
3. Duncan Palmer Williamston 16:37.8
4. Conner McCormick Mason 16:49.0
5. Reagan Ward St. Johns 16:57.8
Girls
1. Ava Schafer St. Johns 18:16.2
2. Miriam Kloha St. Johns 19:49.4
3. Nicole Schafer Williamston 19:49.8
4. Sophia Schafer Williamston 20:03.2
5. Natalie Kramer St. Johns 20:08.3
Teams
Boys
1. Haslett 54
2. Williamston 56
3. Mason 64
Girls
1. St. Johns 53
2. Williamston 62
3. Mason 63
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Top 10 Individual Finishers
D1
#1 Alena Li Okemos
D3
#5 Paige Radebach Williamston
D4
#6 Anna Schaibly Bath
#9 Julia Sambaer Lansing Catholic
#10 Brynn Anderson Lansing Catholic
Team Overall
D3 Williamston 3rd Place
D4 Bath 9th Place
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kalamazoo College football team lost a 49-18 contest to No. 18 Hope College at Angell Field on Homecoming Saturday. The Hornets are now 4-2 overall and 1-2 in the MIAA. The Flying Dutchmen stand at 6-0 overall and 3-0 in league action.
Down 28-0 late in the first quarter, Kalamazoo gained possession and Josh Nichols hit Lucas Hanifan for eight yards on third-and-two. Facing another third down, Nichols found Nate Clark for an 11-yard gain, setting up a fourth-and-two. Sheldon Riley gained the two yards on fourth down, keeping the drive alive.
Being forced to punt on fourth down, the Hornets' Devin Yankee recovered a fumble at the Hope 24-yard line. The squad got to the eight-yard line before being stopped on third down. Emory Roberts split the uprights for a 28-yard field goal, bringing the score to 28-3. Trailing 35-3 late in the first half, a pass to Jonah Spates for seven yards and a three-yard run by Nichols set up a first-and-10. After a personal foul penalty on the visitors, the Hornets moved to the 35-yard line. Passes to Hanifan and Braeden Lavis covered 30 yards and moving Kalamazoo into the red zone at the five-yard line. On first-and-goal, Nichols found Hanifan for a two-yard touchdown. Nichols then found Spates for the two-point conversion. Hope scored late in the half to push the margin to 42-11 at halftime.
Late in the third quarter, Kalamazoo forced a punt and took over on its own 46-yard line. Facing a fourth-and-two, Thomas Shemwell rushed for a five-yard gain to the 41-yard line. A penalty on fourth down allowed the Hornets to start the fourth quarter on the 21-yard line. Two plays later, Nichols connected with Jacques James for a 19-yard touchdown, making the score 49-18 after the extra point. For the game, Kalamazoo recorded 17 first downs. The squad was five-of-six on fourth downs. Nichols completed 24 passes for 148 yards and two scores. Hanifan hauled in seven passes for 57 yards and a score. James added the other touchdown on his lone catch of the day.
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ALLEN, Texas – Team USA earned three medals on Saturday at 2024 Skate America. Pairs teams Ellie Kam and Danny O’Shea secured the silver medal, while Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov collected bronze, marking the first Grand Prix medal for both teams. This is the first time that two U.S. pairs teams have shared the podium at a fully international Skate America since 2006. In addition, Isabeau Levito earned the bronze medal in the women’s event, her third Skate America medal. Reigning World champion Ilia Malinin leads the men’s field heading into the free skate, while two-time World champion ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates will enter Sunday’s free dance in second place.
“We are proud of the performance today. Obviously, we had an unfortunate mistake, but I think considering it happened quite early in the program, we used our experience to recover well and to do the rest of the program very well. I think there are a lot of positives to take forward.” Evan Bates commented on their finish.
Chock and Bates are the reigning Skate America champions and are vying for their record-tying fifth Skate America gold (gold in 2023, 2022, 2015, 2014).
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