Boys-Girls 

 

 

1. York, IL - York took a ride down to the Illinois state meet course, and came away with an easy win at Detweiller Park (3.0, fast).  Despite all of the negative attention the Dukes had during this past week, they ran a very solid race from top to bottom and proved that no matter what their mind is set on the bigger picture.  Matt Dettman and Eric Dettman led the charge with a solid 1-2 placing, while David Montgomery continues to shine, as he finished a strong sixth.  York has a lot of guys who will be going after those last four spots, which should drive all those guys to run even faster.

Race Results: http://www.ivs.org/Results/2005/Central/Boys.txt - Individual

http://www.ivs.org/Results/2005/Central/TMBOYS.TXT - Team

 

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3. Whitefish Bay, WI - Whitefish Bay dominated yet another Wisconsin Invitational, this time scoring a mere 33 points at the Purgold Invitational (5k, rolling).  WFB held out their number one and number five runners, due to small injury, but both will be back next weekend, as WFB will be running at full strength at their conference meet, the first time at full strength in quite a while. 

 

4. LaSalle, OH - LaSalle drove down to Kentucky and went head to head with yet another nationally ranked squad, as they took on Saint Xavier Academy, Kentucky, who are ranked #3 in the Southeast region, at the Franklin County Invitational (5k).  Despite LaSalle placing their top six ahead of St. Xavier's fifth, St. X. just had too much firepower up top, as they placed three individuals in the top eight, outscoring LaSalle 51-64.  LaSalle still ran strong, placing their top seven in the top 27 spots.

Race Results: http://www.dyestat.com/3state/r2se/5xc/oct1-KYFranklinCoInv.htm

 

5. Carmel, IN - Carmel did not compete this past week, as they prepare for a big few weeks ahead.  This week they run at their conference championships on Wednesday, where they will be facing some very good competition, including MW #2 Warren Central. 

 

6. Columbus North, IN - They did not compete in a weekend invitational, as they gear up for their conference meet this week, and their state series, which starts a week from this Tuesday.

 

7. Fremont, MI - The most anticipated match-up of the week in Michigan happened Saturday at the Carson City-Crystal Invitational (5k).  Williamston and Fremont went head to head in a battle of two of the top five teams in the state.  Through four runners the score was Williamston 44 - Fremont 48, so this race really came down to the wire.  Williamston pulled out the win however, as their fifth runner finished a few spots ahead Fremon't fifth, as Williamston took home the team title with 71 points, while Fremont finished second with 86 points.  Fremont ran a great race, it was just not enough for the win.

Race Results: http://playmakers.com/results05/october/carson%20cty/905T.HTM

 

8. Glenbard South, IL - Glenbard South continues to impress, as they ran at the Loyola Lakefront Invitational (5k, hilly) in Chicago over the weekend.  Bruce MacTaggart led the way for South, as he finished a strong second in 15:57.  Glenbard South dominated the field as they scored 45 points, outdistancing second place Schaumburg by 70 points.

Race Results: http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/loyc/sports/c-xc/auto_pdf/VarBoysInd.pdf

 

9. Valparaiso, IN - After a bunch of weeks competing with the top teams in the state and holding their own, Valparaiso had a let down of sorts as they took third place at their conference championship, the Duneland Athletic Conference Meet (5k).  Valparaiso lost to perennial power Portage (59 points) and Crown Point (64 points), as they tallied 69 points. 

 

10. Dexter, MI - Dexter won all levels of the Chelsea Invitational on Saturday.  Next week they prepare for the Portage Invitational, one of the largest cross country invites in the entire nation, and where many of the top teams in Michigan will be competing.  Results still forthcoming.