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NTN South Region Roundup Oct. 28
SO#5 Keller TX girls over SO#4 SL Carroll, all ranked Texas teams advance to Region meets
week ended 10/28/2006 South Region
by John Sullivan, NTN South region editor
boys - girls BOYS SO#1/US#10 The Woodlands TX crushed the competition at the District 15-5A meet on its home course. The course was modified due to heavy rains the day before, but that didn’t slow down the Highlanders attack. The Woodlands packed 7 in the top 10 with a 38 second 1-5 spread, scoring 20 points. Local rival College Park, in only its 2nd year of existence after splitting off from The Woodlands, tallied 64 in the runner-up spot with no seniors in its line-up. The Woodlands sr Alex Neff led throughout, cruising home in 16:35, with early challenger Magnolia jr Michael Cook hanging on for 2nd in 16:50.
The Woodlands Coach Dan Green said, "Our team did what it had to do. The conditions were terrible, but we rose to the occasion to earn our 28th Varsity District Championship out of 29 (years in our school’s existence)."
Next: Region II-5A in Arlington
District 15-5A - Oct 26
Bear Branch Park, The Woodlands, TX
5000 meters
Top Teams (3 qualify for Region):
1. 20 The Woodlands (1-3-4-5-7-9-10) Average: 17:03.98
2. 64 College Park (8-11-12-16-17-22-24) Average: 17:48.54
3. 81 Magnolia (2-15-20-19-25-26-34) Average: 18:04.72
Top Woodlands finishers:
1. Neff, Alex, 12, 16:35.7
3. Blair, Evan, 12, 17:06.9
4. Downey, Bryan, 12, 17:10.6
5. Connor, Reed, 10, 17:12.8
7. Valentine, Quinn, 11, 17:13.9
9. Butler, Drew, 10, 17:31.4
10. Fairhurst, Will, 12, 17:39.9
Top College Park finishers:
8. Puckett, Ernest, 11, 17:16.6
11. Foster, Cody, 10, 17:44.2
12. Woodcock, Douglas, 10, 17:46.3
16. Bernhard, Cory, 10, 18:03.8
17. Lauri, Linus, 11, 18:11.8
SO#2/US#20 Southlake Carroll TX
dominated its District 5-5A foes, scoring 21 points. The Dragons, led by Foot Locker finalist jr Colby Lowe who earned individual honors in 15:39, went 1-2-3-4 and averaged 16:25. Keller TX nabbed team silver with 73 points.
Next: Region I-5A in Lubbock
District 5-5A - Oct 27
Keller, TX
5000 meters
Top Carroll finishers:
1. Lowe, Colby, 11, 15:39.29
2. Brown, CJ, 10, 15:44.48
3. Grue, Richard, 12, 16:35.86
4. Moore, Chris, 12, 16:47.57
11. Toure, Ahmed, 10, 17:21.34
SO#3 A&M Consolidated TX
was unchallenged at District 13-5A. The Tigers scored 17 points, averaged 16:14 and placed all 7 in the top 9. A&M sr Duncan Phillips, the defending state champ and Foot Locker finalist, broke the tape in 15:45.
"It was hard to tell who ran great and who did not because of the 25-30 mph winds," said A&M Coach Mike Skinner. "I was pleased that Jorell was right in front of Jeter which gives us a solid top four, provided that they all run well."
Next: Region II-5A in Arlington
District 13-5A - Oct 27
Killeen, TX
5000 meters
Top A&M finishers:
1. Duncan Phillips, 12, 15:45
2. Daniel Tomkins, 12, 15:53
3. Jorell Laube, 12, 16:24
4. Ben Jeter, 12, 16:25
7. Jordan Pierce, 12, 16:45
8. Chris Schuett, 11, 16:56
9. Josh Rychlik, 12, 16:56.7
SO#4 Strake Jesuit TX
was an easy winner at District 17-5A, scoring 20 points with a 39 second 1-5 spread. Cy Falls jr Blake Shaw, the state 800 runner-up, struck individual gold in 15:54, but then it was all Strake in the next 6 places. Sr Greg Casar’s 16:04 silver medal effort led the team.
Next: Region III-5A in Houston
District 17-5A - Oct 27
Houston, TX
5000 meters
Top Strake Jesuit finishers:
2. Greg Casar, 12, 16:04
3. Will Herrington, 11, 16:22
4. Greg York, 11, 16:24
5. Jake Delouche, 12, 16:41
6. Robert Ontko, 12, 16:43
7. Blake Triplett, 12, 16:58
SO#5 Kingwood TX
just missed a perfect score at District 21-5A. The Mustangs scored 16 and averaged 16:50 in muddy conditions for its 14th consecutive District title. Jr Ryan Bennett won the individual title, clocking 16:33.
Next: Region III-5A in Houston
District 21-5A - Oct 26
Humble, TX
5000 meters
Top Kingwood finishers:
1. Ryan Bennett, 11, 16:33.50
2. Grant Bugner, 12, 16:40.12
3. Mitchell Munoz, 12, 16:51.70
4. Kevin Kleinguetl, 12, 16:57.32
6. Ryan Snapp, 12, 17:07.89
SO#6 Lockhart TX
steamrolled through District 26-4A, tallying 16 points. Lockhart jr Rory Tunningley spearheaded the 1-2-3-4 finish, posting an 18:11 winner at the Lockhart City Park course.
Next: Region IV-4A in San Antonio
District 26-4A
Top Lockhart finishers:
1. Rory Tunningley, 11, 18:11
2. Nick Yunkun, 12, 18:22
3. Sean Smith, 12, 18:32
4. Clay Culpepper,12 18:39
6. Jonathan Fitzgerald, 12, 18:51
SO#7 Tupelo MS
was off this week
Next: State Meet
SO#8 Georgetown TX
scored 27 to claim District 14-5A, with 5 in the top 10. Cedar Park TX followed with 50. Cedar Park jr Ben Wroblewski continued his fine season, capturing the overall title in 16:12 in windy conditions.
Next: Region II-5A in Arlington
District 14-5A - Oct 27
Old Settlers Park, Round Rock, TX (state meet site)
5000 meters
65 degrees, 15-25 mph winds
Top Teams:
1. 27 Georgetown (2-3-5-7-10-16-19)
2. 50 Cedar Park (1-9-12-13-15-20-24)
Top Georgetown finishers:
2. Jonathan Kern, 11, 16:25
3. Josh Litos, 12, 16:33
5. Jacob Guerrero, 11, 16:39
7. Adam Cian, 12, 16:46
10. Daniel Thomasson, 11, 16:56
Top Cedar Park finishers:
1. Ben Wroblewski, 11, 16:12
9. Chris Gassaway, 12, 16:53
12. Jay McIllece, 9, 17:05
13. Sam Bushong, 11, 17:10
15. Nico Medrano, 12, 17:25
SO#9 Rogers AR
delighted its home crowd, scoring 20 for team honors at the Mountie Classic. Fayetteville AR finished a distant 2nd with 85 points. Rogers jr Aaron Hamilton was the individual champ in 16:13 followed by jr teammate Taylor Surly in 1:17. Rogers ran without usual top two performer sr Eric Molina. "His back has been hurting him since the Chile Pepper," said Coach Carlton Efurd. "We have the conference meet this week (Tuesday) and he’s going to be running."
Next: 7A West Conference meet
Mountie Classic - Oct 24
Rogers, AR
5000 meters
Top Teams:
1. 20 Rogers (1-2-4-5-8-11-14) Average: 16:41.87
2. 85 Fayetteville (12-13-18-19-23-24-25) Average: 17:36.93
3. 124 Van Buren (10-21-26-32-35-39-54) Average: 18:12.55
Top Rogers finishers:
1. Hamilton, Aaron, 11, 16:13.11
2. Surly, Taylor, 11, 16:17.96
4. Efurd, Cameron, 10, 16:52.04
5. Roth, Forrest, 11, 16:56.81
8. Falls, Jordan, 10, 17:09.42
11. Martin, Brian, 12, 17:19.95
14. Peterson, Ben, 10, 17:23.94
SO#10 Vista Ridge TX
handled its District 25-4A rivals, scoring 40 for the team title while resting some of its regulars. Vista Ridge sr Travis Fort led the field, clocking a quick 15:03 for 5k.
Next: Region IV-4A in San Antonio
District 25-4A - Oct 28
Top Vista Ridge finishers:
1. Fort, Travis, 12, 15:03
2. Kaufman, Chase, 12, 15:58
8. Kruth, Andrew, 12, 17:04
13. Jones, Trevor, 12, 17:26
16. Grace, Robbie, 10, 17:38
OTHER RESULTS:
Mustang OK came up big at the Oklahoma 5A state meet, edging Jenks OK 90-94 for its 2nd consecutive team gold. Mustang sr Kevin Schwab also ruled, taking his 3rd straight title (along with bronze as a freshman) in 15:43, a new meet record. Yukon sr Mitch Ownbey repeated last year’s silver medal performance, clocking 16:20 for 2nd.
Oklahoma state 5A - Oct 28
Tulsa, OK
5000 meters
Top Teams:
1. 90 Mustang (1-8-18-26-37-58-72) Average: 17:13.34
2. 94 Jenks (14-16-19-22-23-53) Average: 17:28.40
3. 110 Tulsa Union (3-10-29-33-35-52-60) Average: 17:34.21
4. 122 Edmond Memorial (5-13-25-31-48-49-56) Average: 17:37.72
5. 155 Moore (2-28-34-45-46-47-54) Average: 17:50.90
Top Individuals:
1. Schwab, Kevin, Mustang, 12, 15:43.78
2. Owenbey, Mitch, Yukon, 12, 16:20.60
3. Villa, Jamie, Moore, 12, 16:33.57
4. Baker, Steven, Tulsa Union, 10, 16:39.29
5. Robbins, Kendall, Owasso, 12, 16:41.01
At the Oklahoma 4A state meet, Deer Creek OK scored 46 to cap off its fine season with a state title. Deer Creek averaged 17:37 and had 3 in the top 10, and all 7 in the top 21. Skiatook sr Brice Irving was the individual champ in 16:36.06. Del Rio TX scored 35 to claim the District 28-5A crown with a 29 second 1-5 spread. Del Rio sr Danny Dominguez led the squad with 16:11 for 3rd. They’ll now battle District 26-5A champ Judson TX (51 points) and runner-up San Antonio Reagan TX (61) as well as 27-5A winner Corpus Christi Carroll TX (33) at Region IV-5A. Plano West TX had an impressive showing at District 9-5A, tallying 24 points with 5 in the top 8. Plano West sr Kevin Ippen earned individual honors in 16:29. Ruston LA showed good depth in winning the Black Panther Classic with 25 points. Choudrant jr Kasey Baker (15:30) and sr Hank Festervan (15:50) placed 1-2, but then Ruston took the next 6 spots. Mayde Creek TX won a squeaker 34-37 over Cinco Ranch TX at District 18-5A. Cinco Ranch sr Kyle Goldsmith (16:04) and jr Zac Flowers (16:34) finished 1-2, but Mayde Creek packed 5 in the top 10, with a 33 second 1-5 spread, to secure the title. Flower Mound TX captured District 6-5A with 34 points, ahead of Marcus TX with 45 and Coppell TX with 67. Coppell sr Taylor Ray clocked 15:33 for 5k, a 6-second margin of victory over Flower Mound sr Nathan Milles. In other Texas 4A District action, El Paso Chapin TX won 1-4A with 33 points and a 16:29 average, Big Spring TX dominated 4-4A with 21 points and a 16:27 average, and defending state 4A champ Ft Worth North Side TX took 6-4A with 37 points. These three will now face off at Region I-4A in Lubbock. Mesquite Poteet TX manhandled 10-4A, scoring 22 with 6 in the top 8.
GIRLS
SO#1/US#16 Kingwood TX
hammered the District 21-5A competition with a perfect 15, its 17th straight District title. Led by jr Kristen Hanselka, the individual champ in 12:17, the Mustangs claimed the top 6 places and averaged 12:51 for 3200 in rainy and muddy conditions.
Next: Region III-5A in Houston
District 21-5A - Oct 26
Humble, TX
3200 meters
Top Kingwood finishers:
1. Kristen Hanselka, 11, 12:17.63
2. Porter, Jessie, 11, 12:22.02
3. Blake, Sophie, 9, 13:07.33
4. Nicholls, Shelby, 10, 13:12.99
5. Quinn, Addie, 11, 13:18.11
6. Hirschey, Taylor, 12, 13:21.88
SO#2/US#25 Tupelo MS
off this week
Next: State Meet
SO#3 Cinco Ranch TX
pitched a shutout at District 18-5A with a perfect 15 points and a 23 second 1-5 spread. The Cougars were led by soph Itzel Cetina, the overall winner in 11:55.
Next: Region III-5A in Houston
District 18-5A - Oct 28
Bear Creek Park, Katy, TX
3200 meters
Top Cinco Ranch finishers:
1. Itzel Cetina, 10, 11:55.9
2. Grace Howard, 11, 12:10
3. Caitlin Masse, 12, 12:13
4. Alex Bullard, 11, 12:18.1
5. Alyce Goldsmith, 10, 12:18.9
8. Kristin Stone, 10, 12:37
SO#4 Southlake Carroll TX
SO#5 Keller TX
Keller came out on top 28-38 in District 5-5A, the only Texas District with 2 ranked teams squaring off. Southlake Carroll soph Tara Upshaw got the ball rolling with an 11:37 winner, but that was more than offset by Keller runners in 2-3-5 (Laleh Mojtabaeezamani, Kelly Dawson and Chelsea Scott). Keller also won the "battle" of averages, 12:10 to 12:21.
Next: Carroll and Keller at Region I-5A in Lubbock
District 5-5A - Oct 27
Keller, TX
3200 meters
Top Teams:
1. 28 Keller (2-3-5-7-11) Average: 12:10.71
2. 38 Southlake Carroll (1-6-9-10-12) Average: 12:21.83
Top Keller finishers:
2. Mojtabaeezamani, Laleh, 11, 11:49.14
3. Dawson, Kelly, 11, 11:54.40
5. Scott, Chelsea, 9, 12:06.03
7. Vincent, Ashley, 9, 12:25.26
11. Durrwachter, Julie, 9, 12:38.72
Top Carroll finishers:
1. Upshaw, Tara, 10, 11:37.74
6. Ferber, Christina, 12, 12:16.65
9. Denny, Emily, 12, 12:34.63
10. Stephens, Taylor, 11, 12:37.10
12. Brown, Kirsten, 12, 12:43.00
SO#6 The Woodlands TX
was upset at District 15-5A, as local rival College Park upended the Highlanders squad 34-41. College Park capitalized on a 2-3-4 finish by Kate Hatley, Elie Schultz and Ashley Albores. Another key factor was the finishing straight collapse by Woodlands sr Adrienne DiRaddo, who had led the entire race before dehydration and exhaustion took their toll in the damp and humid conditions. She was able to stagger and crawl home in a painful-to-watch 12th place. Magnolia’s Taylor Cloy earned individual gold, clocking 12:41.
"My girls have really done a great job this year," said College Park Coach Andrea Kaylor, the state 800 champ in 1998. "It has been such a transition from having no varsity team last year (school opened its doors last fall) to having a full team of runners this year. It has really taken them all year to learn to run as a team. The region meet is going to be very competitive. I have tried hard to peak them well, so hopefully they will continue to improve. It will probably come down to a lot of teams’ fourth and fifth runners."
Next: Region II-5A in Arlington
District 15-5A - Oct 26
Bear Branch Park, The Woodlands, TX
5000 meters
Top Teams:
1. 34 College Park (2-3-4-9-16-23-27) Average: 13:13.84
2. 41 The Woodlands (5-7-8-10-11-12-21) Average: 13:26.92
Top College Park finishers:
2. Hatley, Kate, 10, 12:52.7
3. Schultz, Elizabeth, 9, 12:56.8
4. Albores, Ashley, 9, 13:07.1
9. Schwartzenburg, Lauren, 11, 13:26.9
16. Beckman, Erin, 11, 13:45.7
Top Woodlands finishers:
5. Andrews, Hilary, 12, 13:12.1
7. Pilipovic-Wengler, Nevena, 11, 13:23.1
8. Dalglish, Shawn, 10, 13:24.4
10. Creasman, Elisabeth, 11, 13:36.2
11. Andrews, Sarah, 9, 13:38.8
12. DiRaddo, Adrienne, 12, 13:39.7
SO#7 Ursuline TX
Season complete, captured the TAPPS 6A state title last week
SO#8 Plano West TX
swamped the competition at District 9-5A, tallying 22 points for team honors with a 30 second 1-5 spread. Richardson sr Jillian Rosen, one of the state title favorites, claimed the individual crown in 11:22.
Next: Region II-5A in Arlington
District 9-5A
Top Plano West finishers:
2. Kasey McNorton, 12, 12:07
3. Jenny Swan, 10, 12:12
5. Alexa Ramsier, 11, 12:17
8. Katie Bassett, 10, 12:36
9. Courtney Kauffman, 11, 12:37
SO#9 Bentonville AR
rested its top runners this week
Next: 7A West Conference meet
SO#10 Canyon TX
was the class of District 5-3A, posting a perfect 15. Canyon sr Lauren Simpson, a 3-time state 800 champ, took the individual title in 11:37. "We ran in some nasty conditions - cold and windy!, said Coach Brittney Lanehart. "It is to our advantage to run in such tough conditions on occasion as we feel it prepares us for anything. I thought our kids competed hard and were very determined to finish with 15 points." "We will have the opportunity to face Decatur at Regionals for the first time since they upset us in Round Rock (state meet) a year ago. They have another great team and are the favorites until someone beats them. Our kids are very focused and I'm just excited about seeing what we are made of on Saturday."
Next: Region I-3A in Lubbock
District 5-3A
Top Canyon finishers:
1. Lauren Simpson, 12, 11:37
2. Aries Bazaldua, 10, 12:04
3. Jacqueline Butler, 9, 12:04
4. Natalie Blakeman, 10, 12:11
5. Brieana Garcia, 10, 12:21
6. Chelsey Russ, 10, 12:35
OTHER RESULTS:
Jenks OK rose to the occasion at the Oklahoma 5A state meet, claiming team gold with 102 points. It was true pack running, as Jenks capitalized on a 26 second 1-5 spread for a 12:59 average. Only 22 points separated the next 5 teams, as Edmond North edged Edmond Memorial 133-134 for 2nd. Tulsa Union jr Sara Vaughn improved 4 spots from last year to capture the individual title in 11:56. Westmoore soph Katelin Cherry earned silver, clocking 12:05.
Oklahoma state 5A - Oct 28
Tulsa, OK
2 miles
Top Teams:
1. 102 Jenks (13-19-20-22-28-30) Average: 12:59.52
2. 133 Edmond North (4-17-24-38-50-55-67) Average: 13:05.95
3. 134 Edmond Memorial (8-18-25-31-52-74-81) Average: 13:08.33
4. 142 Tulsa Union (1-5-7-60-69-71-72) Average: 13:00.74
5. 154 Bartlesville (3-23-27-40-61-65-86) Average: 13:10.07
6. 155 Westmoore (2-9-34-54-56-57-83) Average: 13:06.78
Top Individuals:
1. Vaughn, Sara, Tulsa Union, 11, 11:56.05
2. Cherry, Katelin, Westmoore, 10, 12:05.65
3. Holden, Bailey, Bartlesville, 12, 12:13.59
4. Watson, Erin, Edmond North, 11, 12:24.45
5. Rainwater, Lisa, Tulsa Union, 12, 12:33.90
Bishop McGuinness OK produced the best girl’s state results of the day in the Oklahoma 4A race, including a 12:41 average for 2 miles. With 25 points, the Irish captured their 14th title in the last 15 years. Juniors Molly Ferguson (12:17.56) and Katie Whitbeck (12:33.36) were 1-2 individually, with freshman Lizzy Whitbeck 4th in 12:40.30.
Cy Creek TX beat District rival Cy Fair TX 44-51 at the 17-5A meet. Cy Creek sr Allison Pye prevailed 10:23 to 10:28 in a tough battle with Langham Creek jr Nicole Peters, the #5 state returnee. They’ll next square off with SO#1 Kingwood, SO#3 Cinco Ranch, Clear Lake TX (24-5A title for the 10th straight year with 42) and 20-5A champ Lamar (18 points) at Region III-5A in Houston.
San Antonio Reagan TX turned back the District 26-5A field, scoring 20 points. Smithson Valley jr Julie Amthor struck gold in 12:21, but then it was all Reagan; 2-3-4-5-6 with a 26 second spread.
A&M Consolidated TX cleaned up at District 13-5A, scoring 26 with 5 in the top 9. A&M sr Annabelle Everitt broke the tape in 11:52.
Rogers AR took care of business at home, winning its Mountie Classic with 27 points and a 20:01 average. Fayetteville AR garnered silver with 63. Rogers soph Courtney Efurd rolled to a new course record 18:58.
Ruston LA cruised to victory at the Black Panther Classic, scoring 23 points. Ruston sr Redd Williams grabbed individual honors, clocking 19:22.
4A Hereford TX and 3A Decatur TX were easy winners at district, continuing the quest to defend their state titles.
St Joseph LA put 5 in the top 7 to crush the competition at the Br Martin Invite.
Georgetown TX won the 14-5A crown with 30 points.
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