Because of state moratoriums, camps, vacations and other stuff, we are a few weeks behind on our Athletes of the Week. So here we go (in no particular order):
Skylar Abel, Junior, started running XC last season because his brother ran. During this time, Skylar has not only become extremely fit and healthy (read into that what you will!), He has become a valuable asset to our team. Skylar has developed into a leader of our Level 2 boys and sets the standard very high for hard work and commitment to pushing himself and others.
Cameron Brown, a Senior captain, has done a great job of leading the team this summer. During our moratorium week (no coaches), Cam led each practice and kept in contact with Coach diligently with any questions and points of concern. He has also started the season well with two strong races on the 4th of July and at Chelsi's Run.
Nick Hill, Junior, has had a great summer of running. He has positioned himself to not only be one of the top runners on our team, but one of the top in the State. He ended this past track season on a tear, posting a 1:57 in the 800m at State and looks to build on that as he looks to place very high in the State XC meet and lead the team to its goals of a State Title!
Jason Hall, another Junior, started the summer out of town. But during his time away, he was able to start working on building his base and it is starting to show now. Jason has shown that he is getting into pretty good shape with a solid race at Chelsi's Run finishing 2nd in the 5K. He looks to be a strong scorer for the Varsity boys this XC season.
Macey Widdison, Junior, has had a very strong summer of XC. She has often found herself up extra early to get workouts in before having to leave town for trips and activities. Getting her runs in, though, has been very beneficial for Macey, as she has continually improved and will set many PR's this season.
Nicole Heinrich, Senior captain, is having her best summer of running yet. Always a promising runner, Nicole has been working very hard at staying healthy and keeping up consistent minutes to push herself and her teammates to great things. She is a very good captain, who despite many things, always finds encouraging and uplifting words for her teammates.
Ellie Bushar, Freshman, is setting a strong standard for her fellow freshmen and teammates. Ellie has been one of the most consistent runners on our team this summer. Not only does she get her runs in - working extremely hard in the process, Ellie keeps track of all her runs on her Week Report and does all of the other things necessary to keep improving.
Caroline Clements is another Freshman who is doing great things. Like Ellie, Caroline has run with us through our middle school Youngster program and has continued to grow and improve. She has a great attitude and loves to help her teammates grow and improve. At the same time, Caroline has developed a lot and has a bright future in her own running.
Congrats to all of you. Each of you symbolize what Panther XC is all about: dedication, hard work, caring about the team, and pushing yourself to fill your role on this team as best as possible.
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