11/1 Class Rankings

This is the last week before state and with each class I have included a small preview.

4a Boys

Teams-

1. Gig Harbor (1) Won Westside Classic with 39 points.
2. Eisenhower (2) Won Eastern Regional with 65 points.
3. Puyallup (7) 2^nd at Westside Classic with 110 points.
4. Wenatchee (3) 2^nd at Eastern Regional with 101 points.
5. Central Valley (NR) 3^rd at Eastern Regional with 105 points.
6. Jackson (4) Won Northwest with 93 points.
7. Skyline (NR) 2^nd at Northwest regional with 125 points.
8. Kamiak (NR) 3^rd at Northwest regional with 129 points.
9. Tahoma (NR) 3^rd at Westside Classic with 155 points.
10. Bellarmine Prep (NR) 4^th at Westside Classic with 160 points.

Individuals-

1. Andrew Gardner Mead (1) Won Eastern Regional with a time of 15:18
2. Korey Krotzer Auburn Riverside (5) Won Westside Classic with a time of 15:30.3
3. Jacob Smith Wenatchee (2) 2^nd at Eastern Regional with a time of 15:30
4. Sumner Goodwin Lewis and Clark (9) 3^rd at Eastern Regional with a time of 15:32
5. Santos Vargas Eisenhower (3) 7^th at Eastern Regional with a time of 15:53
6. Nicholas Boersma Wenatchee (7) 6^th at Eastern Regional with a time of 15:50
7. JP Wolpert Walla Walla (NR) 4^th at Eastern Regional with a time of 15:43
8. Jaziel Rodriguez Eisenhower (8) 5^th at Eastern Regional with a time of 15:45
9. Wolfgang Beck Gig Harbor (4) 2^nd at Westside Classic with a time of 15:58.8
10. Tristan Peloquin Gig Harbor (NR) 3^rd at Westside Classic with a time of 16:07.2

Preview-

In the team race Gig Harbor is the favorite and could be the first Westside school to win the large school title since Bishop Blanchet in 1987. This Gig Harbor team has two runners ranked in the top ten and will be challenged by defending champion Eisenhower who also has two runners ranked in the top ten. Other teams who can make a run at the podium include Central Valley, Jackson, Puyallup and Wenatchee. In the individual race Andrew Gardner was the runner up last year and is the favorite he has beat all of the top 8 runners so far this year. Korey Krotzer has come on strong and ran very well at district and could make a strong run at Gardner along with Eastside runner up and third place finisher: Jacob Smith and Sumner Goodwin.

4a Girls

Teams-

1. Redmond (1) Won Northwest Regional with 72 points.
2. Bellarmine Prep (2) Won Westside Classic with 77 points,
3. Tahoma (6) 2^nd Westside Classic with 79 points.
4. Eisenhower (3) Won Eastern Regional with 68 points.
5. Snohomish (4) 2^nd at Northwest Regional with 91 points.
6. Jackson (5) 3^rd at Northwest Regional with 92 points.
7. Lewis and Clark (NR) 2^nd at Eastern Regional with 93 points
8. Central Valley (NR) 3^rd at Eastern Regional with 100 points.
9. Issaquah (7) 4^th at Northwest Regional with 136 points.
10. Stanwood (NR) 5^th at Northwest Regional with 155 points.

Individuals-

1. Jordan McPhee Mount Rainier (1) Won Westside Classic with a time of 18:12
2. Kaitlin Kaluzny Davis (3) Won Eastern Regional with a time of 18:31
3. Chandler Olson Woodinville (2) Won Northwest Regional with a time of 18:12
4. Alexis Fuller Union (5) 2^nd at Westside Classic with a time of 18:44
5. Lindsey Bradley Richland (4) 3^rd at Eastern Regional with a time of 18:44
6. Mayra Chavez Eisenhower (9) 2^nd at Eastern Regional with a time of 18:43
7. Elise Tello Eisenhower (8) 4^th at Eastern Regional with a time of 18:45
8. Rachel Atwood Auburn Riverside (NR) 3^rd at Westside Classic with a time of 18:53
9. Megan Legresly Redmond (6) 2^nd at Northwest Regional with a time of 18:30
10. Alexia Martin Kent Meridian (NR) 4^th at Westside Classic with a time of 18:58

Preview-

In the team race Redmond, who is led by 4a #9 Megan Legresly, has a slight edge over Bellarmine and Tahoma who were separated by 2 points at Westside classic. Other schools who can make the podium include Defending champion Eisenhower, Jackson and Snohomish. Jordan McPhee leads the individuals into the state meet. Jordan is undefeated this year and will be challenged by Eastern Regional champion Kaitlin Kaluzny and Northwest Regional champion Chandler Olson.

3a Boys

Teams-

1. North Central (1) Won Eastern Regional with 36 points.
2. Kamiakin (3) 2^nd at Eastern Regional with 38 points.
3. Bellevue (4) Won District 2 with 30 points.
4. Seattle Prep (2) 2^nd at District 2 with 42 points.
5. Mt. Spokane (5) 3^rd at Eastern Regional with 59 points.
6. Camas (8) Won Westside Classic with 62 points.
7. Oak Harbor (NR) Won District 1 with 53 points.
8. Columbia River (NR) 2^nd at Westside Classic with 92 points.
9. Capital (NR) 3^rd at Westside Classic with 110 points.
10. Bishop Blanchet (6) 3^rd at District 2 with 120 points.

Individuals-

1. Nathan Weitz Shadle Park (2) Won Eastern Regional with a time of 15:21.
2. Anthony Armstrong Kamiakin (1) 2^nd at Eastern Regional with a time of 15:32.
3. Izaic Yorks Lakes (3) Won Westside Classic with a time of 15:22.
4. Hunter Johnson Mt. Spokane (5) 3^rd at Eastern Regional with a time of 15:38.
5. Joe Hardy Seattle Prep (4) Won District 2 with a time of 15:36.
6. Kai Wilmont North Central (6) 4^th at Eastern Regional with a time of 15:44.
7. John Fowler Bellevue (7) 2^nd at District 2 with a time of 15:41.
8. Curtis King Peninsula (10) 2^nd at Westside Classic with a time of 15:55.
9. Jake Hombel University (NR) 5^th at Eastern Regional with a time of 15:52.
10. Connor Jungkuntz Ferndale (NR) Won District 1 with a time of 16:21.

Preview-

5 time defending champion North Central held off a strong Kamiakin team at districts and will again be challenged by Kamiakin along with Bellevue, Seattle Prep and Mt. Spokane. Defending champion Nathan Weitz was traded victories with Anthony Armstrong this season. Those two and Izaic Yorks all have a good chance at the title this year.

3a Girls

Teams-

1. Glacier Peak (1) Won District 1 with 22 points.
2. Camas (2) Won Westside Classic with 32 points.
3. Peninsula (4) 2^nd at Westside Classic with 67 points.
4. Prairie (3) 3^rd at Westside Classic with 73 points.
5. Kamiakin (7) Won Eastern Regional with 31 points.
6. Liberty-Issaquah (6) Won District 2 with 69 points.
7. Mercer Island (5) 2^nd at District 2 with 75 points.
8. Lakeside (8) 3^rd at District 2 with 75 points.
9. Shadle Park (NR) 2^nd at Eastern Regional with 63 points.
10. Mt. Spokane (9) 3^rd at Eastern Regional with 64 points.

Individuals-

1. Amy-Eloise Neale Glacier Peak (1) Won District 1 with a time of 17:46
2. Katie Knight North Central (2) Won Eastern Regional with a time of 17:57
3. Kendra Weitz Shadle Park (3) 2^nd at Eastern Regional with a time of 18:19
4. Alexa Efraimson Camas (5) Won Westside Classic with a time of 18:09
5. Katie Bianchini Glacier Peak (4) 2^nd at District 1 with a time of 18:51
6. Katia Matora Mercer Island (7) Won District 2 with a time of 18:22
7. Stephanie Rexus Kamiakin (6) 3^rd at Eastern Regional with a time of 18:40
8. Haley Suarez Meadowdale (NR) 3^rd at District 1 with a time of 19:14
9. Mackenzie Bachmeier Yelm (NR) 2^nd at Westside Classic with a time of 18:48
10. Marlee Rothschild Glacier Peak (8) 4^th at District 1 with a time of 19:28

Preview-

Glacier Peak has been the top team in Washington all year but in the past two weeks Camas has shown that they will not be beaten easily by Glacier Peak. Other teams who can challenge the podium include Peninsula, Prairie, Kamiakin, Mercer Island and Liberty. Amy-Eloise Neale has won the past two individual title and Katie Knight has twice been the runner up again these two seem to be the class of the field but may be challenged by Kendra Weitz, Alexa Efraimson and Katie Bianchini.

2a Boys

Teams-

1. Sehome (2) Won District 1 with 62 points.
2. Lindbergh (1) Won Westside Classic with 55 points.
3. Mark Morris (8) Won District 4 with 42 points.
4. Cedarcrest (7) 2^nd at District 1 with 75 points.
5. Squalicum (6) 3^rd at District 1 with 76 points.
6. Interlake (5) 2^nd at Westside Classic with 70 points.
7. Selah (NR) Won Eastern Regional with 57 points.
8. Cheney (NR) 2^nd at Eastern Regional with 62 points.
9. White River (4) 3^rd at Westside Classic with 91 points.
10. Deer Park (9) 3^rd at Eastern Regional with 94 points.

Individuals-

1. Patrick Gibson Squalicum (2) Won District 1 with a time of 16:03
2. Sean Eustis Washougal (10) Won District 4 with a time of 15:43
3. Poli Baltazar Aberdeen (1) 2^nd at District 4 with a time of 15:44
4. Mitchell Montgomery Cedarcrest(NR) 2^nd at District 1 with a time of 16:12
5. Conner Johnsen Sehome (4) 3^rd at District 1 with a time of 16:14
6. Tom Bradley Blaine (3) 4^th at District 1 with a time of 16:15
7. Daniel Amman Deer Park (NR) Won Eastern Regional with a time of 16:12
8. Dayde Collins Deer Park (7) 2^nd at Eastern Regional with a time of 16:16
9. Marcus Dickson White River (5) Won Westside Classic with a time of 16:05
10. Isaac Stinchfield Washougal (NR) 3^rd at District 4 with a time of 16:02

Preview-

Sehome won the 2a team title last year and is again the favorite but will be challenged by Lindbergh and Mark Morris. Lindbergh ran without there usual number 3 at the District meet if he is able to run 100% at state they maybe the favorite. Other teams who can make a podium run are Cedarcrest, Squalicum and Interlake. Individually Patrick Gibson and Poli Baltazar have run strong all year and Sean Eustis has come on strong all could make a run at the title.

2a Girls

Team-

1. Sehome (1) Won District 1 with 36 points.
2. Cheney (3) Won Eastern Regional with 30 points.
3. Interlake (2) Won Westside Classic with 72 points.
4. Kingston (4) 2^nd at Westside Classic with 75 points.
5. Bellingham (8) 2^nd at District 1 with 91 points.
6. Cedarcrest (9) 3^rd at District 1 with 93 points.
7. North Kitsap (5) 3^rd at Westside Classic with 84 points.
8. Lindbergh (7) 4^th at Westside Classic with 89 points.
9. Mark Morris (NR) Won District 4 with 42 points.
10. Hockinson (NR) 2^nd at District 4 with 66 points.

Individuals-

1. Marina Roberts Kingston (1) Won Westside Classic with a time of 18:22
2. Sanne Holland Cheney (2) Won Eastern Regional with a time of 19:07
3. Reagan Colyer North Kitsap (4) 2^nd at Westside Classic with a time of 18:48
4. Brittany Gappa Squalicum (3) Won District 1 with a time of 19:09
5. Emily Pittis Sehome (5) 2^nd at District 1 with a time of 19:10
6. Antoinette Tansley Interlake (7) 3^rd at Westside Classic with a time of 18:56
7. Sarah Reiter Lindbergh (NR) 4^th at Westside Classic with a time of 19:07
8. Lauryn Wate White River (8) 5^th at Westside Classic with a time of 19:11
9. Nikita Waghami Interlake (9) 6^th at Westside Classic with a time of 19:18
10. Kate Hannah Sehome (10) 3^rd at District 1 with a time of 19:38

Preview-

Sehome has won the past 5 2a state championships and is once again the favorite they will again be challenged by Cheney, who was runner up last year, along with Interlake and Kingston. Sehome and Interlake each have 2 of the top 10 individuals versus Cheney and Kingston each have 1. Individually Marina Roberts has twice been runner up and will be challenged by 3200 state champion Sanne Holland while defending state champion Sarah Reiter is in the field she has had a tough season and will not be in contention unless she returns to past form.