Welcome to the 2015 X-Country Awards Presentation Athletes and Parents/Guardians….THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR EFFORTS THIS SEASON!!! By: Coach Knetter & Coach Braun

What did we do to continue developing the program? Demanded this from the coaching staff… Be able to deal with the “WHOLE” person (PIES + M) Emphasis personal improvements Stress togetherness and team!!!! Promote the program (around school and throughout the community) Be a “POSITIVE” role model!!!!!

Goals of the program: **DEVELOP BETTER HUMAN BEINGS** 1. Do the best they can do in everything they do. 2. Develop an appreciation for the sport 3. Develop a good work ethic 4. Learn to work with others in a “POSITIVE MANNER.” 5. Develop a sense of accomplishment. (Something they are proud of)

Freshman Boys

Brian LaMere Coach’s Comments: -trying some new is always a risk Monroe Verona Poynette River Valley Wautoma Reedsburg Platteville Black River Falls Arcadia SCC @ Mauston Sectionals @ BRF State Meet @ Rapids DNR 22:04 21:10 21:19 22:25 ----- Coach’s Comments: -trying some new is always a risk -tremendous skill…as show in Wautoma -look forward to witness his development as a runner

Andrew Engelbrecht Coach’s Comments: -only a 5 minute improvement!! Monroe Verona Poynette River Valley Wautoma Reedsburg Platteville Black River Falls Arcadia SCC @ Mauston Sectionals @ BRF State Meet @ Rapids 26:49 DNR 23:27 22:26 21:19 22:09 22:08 21:33 21:43 ----- Coach’s Comments: -only a 5 minute improvement!! -what was the secret???? -what happens next???

Dylan Anchor Coach’s Comments: Monroe Verona Poynette River Valley Wautoma Reedsburg Platteville Black River Falls Arcadia SCC @ Mauston Sectionals @ BRF State Meet @ Rapids 23:29 22:41 22:32 22:01 21:35 22:45 21:22 DNR ----- Coach’s Comments: -not bad for a kid who decided to come out the morning of!! -tremendous improvement…until a hamstring set-back -look forward to seeing him train this summer and having a great sophomore year!!!!

Jayce Dickman Coach’s Comments: -studies the sport more than Monroe Verona Poynette River Valley Wautoma Reedsburg Platteville Black River Falls Arcadia SCC @ Mauston Sectionals @ BRF State Meet @ Rapids 22:49 20:54 20:47 20:13 21:14 20:30 19:54 20:38 21:29 20:12 20:22 ----- Coach’s Comments: -studies the sport more than any other athlete -he knows what it will take to be great!!! -very good times for a freshmen

Freshman Girls

Tess Jisa Coach’s Comments: -Nearly a two minute improvement Monroe Verona Poynette River Valley Wautoma Reedsburg Platteville Black River Falls Arcadia SCC @ Mauston Sectionals @ BRF State Meet @ Rapids DNR 29:03 30:09 28:30 28:49 28:51 27:53 29:12 28:32 27:14 ---- Coach’s Comments: -Nearly a two minute improvement -never gives up….every meet she gave this team everything she had -when you train with elite athletes…you will grow as runner

Katelyn Meister Coach’s Comments: -a very special teammate Monroe Verona Poynette River Valley Wautoma Reedsburg Platteville Black River Falls Arcadia SCC @ Mauston Sectionals @ BRF State Meet @ Rapids 31:45 28:30 27:44 24:50 26:00 DNR 25:42 25:01 25:13 24:16 ---- Coach’s Comments: -a very special teammate -Only a 7 minute improvement -as confidence builds…she can be a varsity runner

Sophomore Boys

Jakob Millard Coach’s Comments: -Jakob is one of the most Monroe Verona Poynette River Valley Wautoma Reedsburg Platteville Black River Falls Arcadia SCC @ Mauston Sectionals @ BRF State Meet @ Rapids 25:12 20:45 21:30 20:24 20:20 20:17 20:05 19:51 20:28 20:37 ----- Coach’s Comments: -Jakob is one of the most Consistent runners we have -He has attended running camp the last two years -very supportive teammate

Sophmore Girls

Paris Lindner Coach’s Comments: -admire her perseverance!!!!! Monroe Verona Poynette River Valley Wautoma Reedsburg Platteville Black River Falls Arcadia SCC @ Mauston Sectionals @ BRF State Meet @ Rapids DNR 28:39 25:59 25:12 25:13 24:15 25:01 25:17 24:07 24:25 ---- Coach’s Comments: -admire her perseverance!!!!! -confidence continued to build every meet -confidence will continue to build thru basketball

Taylor Campbell Coach’s Comments: -Sophomore sensation Monroe Verona Poynette River Valley Wautoma Reedsburg Platteville Black River Falls Arcadia SCC @ Mauston Sectionals @ BRF State Meet @ Rapids 22:24 22:26 22:05 21:17 21:06 21:32 20:53 20:37 20:54 20:31 19:54 20:14 (29th place) Coach’s Comments: -Sophomore sensation -Extremely coachable -1st team All-Conference -Top 30 in her second year of Training!!!!

Junior Boys

Winston Cloud Coach’s Comments: -Pooh owns BRF!!!! Monroe Verona Poynette River Valley Wautoma Reedsburg Platteville Black River Falls Arcadia SCC @ Mauston Sectionals @ BRF State Meet @ Rapids DNR 20:59 21:49 19:42 20:08 20:22 19:39 ----- Coach’s Comments: -Pooh owns BRF!!!! -very talented young man -awesome to see his development and improvement

Austin Dick Coach’s Comments: Monroe Verona Poynette River Valley Wautoma Reedsburg Platteville Black River Falls Arcadia SCC @ Mauston Sectionals @ BRF State Meet @ Rapids 21:15 20:36 20:33 19:27 18:35 19:10 18:42 19:26 18:58 19:15 ----- Coach’s Comments: -not bad for a kid that wasn’t going to come out!!! -amazed me every meet -look forward to his senior year…..will be a great leader!!

Junior Girls

Stephanie Tylka Coach’s Comments: -Nearly a four minute improvement Monroe Verona Poynette River Valley Wautoma Reedsburg Platteville Black River Falls Arcadia SCC @ Mauston Sectionals @ BRF State Meet @ Rapids 27:38 DNF 26:21 24:29 24:33 25:07 23:51 23:47 24:39 23:26 23:44 ---- Coach’s Comments: -Nearly a four minute improvement -developed into our forth runner!!! -look forward to seeing her development as a runner!!

Anubis Ruiz-Martinez Coach’s Comments: Monroe Verona Poynette River Valley Wautoma Reedsburg Platteville Black River Falls Arcadia SCC @ Mauston Sectionals @ BRF State Meet @ Rapids 28:31 26:07 26:00 24:46 25:07 24:51 24:35 26:03 24:08 24:47 ---- Coach’s Comments: -does everybody know….Anubis is famous!!!! -she is one of are hardest workers in and out of the classroom -peaked @ the right time

Cailey Norgard Coach’s Comments: -a healthy and successful season Monroe Verona Poynette River Valley Wautoma Reedsburg Platteville Black River Falls Arcadia SCC @ Mauston Sectionals @ BRF State Meet @ Rapids 27:24 DNF 25:21 23:50 23:54 24:33 23:40 23:38 23:26 24:15 ---- Coach’s Comments: -a healthy and successful season -was our 4th / 5th runner all season -extremely talented in the classroom and continues to grow as a runner

Greta Wimmer Coach’s Comments: -this C.C. thing was a great choice!!!! Monroe Verona Poynette River Valley Wautoma Reedsburg Platteville Black River Falls Arcadia SCC @ Mauston Sectionals @ BRF State Meet @ Rapids 25:41 24:13 24:07 23:16 22:27 23:48 22:54 22:49 DNR 22:38 22:53 ---- Coach’s Comments: -this C.C. thing was a great choice!!!! -learning lessons -horses are her passion….but not during C.C.

Monica Jaled Coach’s Comments: -Outstanding teammate Monroe Verona Poynette River Valley Wautoma Reedsburg Platteville Black River Falls Arcadia SCC @ Mauston Sectionals @ BRF State Meet @ Rapids 22:11 20:45 21:40 20:34 20:17 21:19 20:29 20:58 20:54 21:04 20:21 20:27 (36th place) Coach’s Comments: -Outstanding teammate -always a big time racer -1st Team All-Conference 1st consecutive three time State qualifier in School history

Senior Boys

Kane Funmaker Coach’s Comments: -look @ the Pose!!! Monroe Verona Poynette River Valley Wautoma Reedsburg Platteville Black River Falls Arcadia SCC @ Mauston Sectionals @ BRF State Meet @ Rapids 25:30 DNR 24:30 22:41 22:53 22:23 23:09 23:36 22:03 22:43 ----- Coach’s Comments: -look @ the Pose!!! -Peaked @ the right time…Conference -thank you “Candy – Kane”

Chase Flackey Coach’s Comments: Monroe Verona Poynette River Valley Wautoma Reedsburg Platteville Black River Falls Arcadia SCC @ Mauston Sectionals @ BRF State Meet @ Rapids 19:55 19:13 19:40 18:24 18:30 18:48 18:37 18:32 18:54 18:02 DNR ----- Coach’s Comments: -every runner needs to become a lumberjack!!!! -tremendous work ethic…in and out of the classroom -what an awesome finish – 1st team All-Conference…Thank you for all your efforts!!!!

Season Awards

“WD” Cup Point Winners Tess Jisa – 5pts. 1st Place Taylor Campbell, Monica Jaled, Jakob Millard, Cailey Norgard, & Stephanie Tylka – 4pts. 2nd Place

Team Captains Boys: Chase Flackey Girls: Cailey Norgard

Most Improved Boys: Austin Dick Girls: Katelyn Meister

Most Valuable Runner (MVP) Boys: Chase Flackey Taylor Campbell & Monica Jaled Girls:

2015 X-Country Expectations *Every athlete work on their overall fitness and strength….take a month off and start up again *Increase mileage: Boys 300 miles & Girls 250 miles *Enter in two road races this summer *Meet with the team 4x a week….Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights @ 6:00 pm *15 athletes go to running camp @ Luther College

A special thanks to…. -My assist coaches: Mr. Braun & Mr. Jisa -All of the parents for their support….and pictures from Tara Anchor -All the High School athletes for mentoring the Middle School runners….I wish I would have done the same for you!!! -The continued development of the Cross Country Club….especially from our new President Gina Lindner -All of the athletes who helped make this a memorable season -My family