While the boys cross country team did not make states this year, Jack Howard made the cut individually. The team went to the meet to cheer him on. He didn’t run as well as expected, however. He placed 146th with a time of 17:24. Mike Atchoo of Troy High School had the best time of anyone with 15:28 at MIS and won the boys race.
“It was a little disappointing not to get to states, senior Joe Denison said. “We were really hoping to qualify.”
Senior Ryan Grenn was equally disappointed, but he still enjoyed the season overall.
“Although we didn’t do as well as we would have liked, it was still a fun season,” Grenn said.
The girls team made it to states with the help of key runners Tess, Aubrey, and Mallory Wilberding.
“Our best runners were really consistent and it allowed us to have success this year,” said senior Lauren Stinson.
The state championships were held this past weekend at Michigan International Speedway. The girls entered the weekend with high expectations after coming in third place at regionals, and hoped to place in the top six.
“I feel like we can do great,” said Stinson before states, “we have a very talented team.”
The Seaholm cross country team is in Division I, where they face tough competition. Last year they were in Division II and placed 16th at states.
Aubrey Wilberding was injured and could not race at states, but her sisters Tess and Mallory placed 22nd and 25th individually. Alex Matthews also placed 51st.
Overall the Seaholm team placed ninth at states with the top five times coming from Tess Wilberding, Mallory Wilberding, Alex Matthews, Dara Holliday, and Maryann Laboe.
“We were thrilled to do so well at MIS,” said Alex Matthews. “Top ten finish in Division One is something to be proud of.”
