Update - October 13, 2008

Titan XC Update - Oct 13, 2008

OPEN REGION MEET AT FREMONT
There were some great performances at Fremont even though we just treated the meet as part of our last week of training prior to Region. The goal was to run conservative without taking any chances that might create or aggravate injuries. We also didn’t want to push so hard that there might be problems with lingering fatigue at Region. The outcome of the meet in that sense was successful. With all eight school in the region competing, the Titans finished 4th in both races while running conservatively. Even so, many had their fastest races of the year over the flat, three-mile course.
Hannah Williams again led the Lady Titans placing 4th in 18:57. McKayla Williams’ 20:07 was good enough for 12th. She was closely followed by Mikelann Wilcox, who had her best race of the year, running 20:19 to place 14th. Kiana Tebbs (27th, 20:58) and Taylee Hamblin (34th, 21:31) also had their fastest races of the year to round out the top five Lady Titans. Sasha Russell, Haley Busby, Tiffany Reed, Mckenna Peterson and Kylin Long also had their fastest per-mile averages of the year.
After running very conservatively for the first two miles (in about 35th place), Austin Costley moved up to finish 17th in 16:53. Using the same strategy to move up greatly were Phillip Helms (25th, 17:08), Preston Williams (30th, 17:22), Dallin Riggs (35th, 17:33) and Jake Rossmango (52nd, 17:55). Kyle Kelly and Brandon Yardley were right behind running 17:59 and 18:00. Willis Ellsworth, Alex Garrett, CJ Scothern, Nick Hilton, Christian Smith, Steve Wilcox, Dylan Rossmango, Grant Patterson and Ben Smith had their fastest per-mile averages of the year.
Even running a little under control, this was a great performance. It shows we are ready to “turn is loose” at Region.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Chosen as Athletes of the Week were Sasha Russell, who has only missed two practices since June 2nd (and has been on time twice since June 2nd) and Alex Garrett, who ran about 15 seconds per mile faster than any other race this year. While distance running isn’t Sasha’s “forte”, she nevertheless works hard knowing it will help her in Track and Field. The same can be said for Alex, who has not missed a practice in over two months.

REGION TEAM PARTY
Coach Rob Wilcox will host the TEAM at a pasta dinner Tuesday evening at 6:00 pm. His address is 1414 north, 5000 west in West Point.

REGION ONE CHAMPIONSHIPS
The meet will be held Wednesday, October 15th at Layton City Park. The schedule will be:
1:15- Excused from class
1:30- Bus leaves
3:00- Girls’ Junior Varsity Race
3:30- Boys’ Junior Varsity Race
4:00- Girls’ Varsity Race
4:30- Boys’ Varsity Race
5:15- Awards

REGION CHAMPIONSHIPS OUTLOOK
Davis High looks to be a lock for both Region titles. The Dart boys will try to make it 14-straight titles while the girls will be going for #4. While an upset is possible, the real battle will probably be for second place. In both races, Syracuse, Weber and Fremont should be the contenders. Weber may have a slight edge, but watch out for the Titans. At full strength, running with intelligence and intensity, Syracuse will have a great shot at finishing second- a great accomplishment.
Individually, Meghan Hedquist, Emily Hansen, Candace Eddy and Katie Swanson of Davis, Allyson Deeter of Weber, Amy Allred of Layton, and our own Hannah Williams should lead the charge for the title. Davis’ Seth Gutzwiller is running very well and will be hard to beat. Weber’s Russ Carnahan, Layton’s Tyson Butler and Austin Costley have been the top runners most of the year in the region.
One thing for certain: you will see about 300 athletes giving 100% and trying to do their individual best while helping their teams.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Oct 15- REGION CHAMPIONSHIPS @ Layton City Park
Oct 22- STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS @ Sugarhouse Park