This past week we survived practices in the heat and then headed up to Cedar for the SUU Invite. As a team and individually, we had some strong performances.
Our most dominating performance at SUU may have been on the JV girls side. We worked through the chaos of the finishing mess and came out with a 2nd (Sarah Snow), 3rd (Alli Baker), 4th (Sylvia Brown), 5th (Gracie Clements), 9th (Jenessa Finch), 12th (Pyper Holt), and 14th (Jada Chepkwurui). Not bad, taking half of the top 14 spots and a 23 to 43 (DH) victory!
The JV boys ran strong and kept it pretty close (32 DH - 42) for missing two scorers due to injury. Scottie Bushar is back running and racing this week from his appendectomy and was our top finisher in 4th. He was followed closely by Parker Jaten who ran a strong race and finished 5th. Colton Staheli was another top 10 finisher in 8th.
The Varsity girls then gapped the field with a 34 to 50 (DH) victory by placing all 5 scorers in the top 11. Jessica Hill led the team with a very impressive 18:21 (on a course that ran slower than the past few years) and 2nd place overall. Our pack then finished strong with Caroline Clements in 6th, Jacey Finch 7th, Ellie Bushar 8th, and Rylee Holt 11th (stitches, bruises, and all).
The boys started strong, but faded a little down the end to finish 2nd to a very strong DH team at 49-68. Carson Horspool finished 5th and Alex Hill 8th for the Panthers.
As we head into Week 13, we have an off week of racing, but a very important week of training. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE DRINKING ENOUGH WATER! We felt the effects of the heat full force last week, and it doesn't look to be cooling down. So, be drinking 10-12 glasses or 100 oz. of water everyday.
Another important idea we need to reinforce is coming to practice. Our team is larger than ever (over 70 people!). While this is awesome, sometimes it lets us think we can just miss a day or two here (or even a meet). We need you - and want you - our to run! If you are part of our team, you are making a commitment; you are part of something bigger than yourself; and we need everyone to be fully engaged in what our team is trying to do - from our brand new freshmen to our state title hopefuls, everyone on this team plays an important role and when you are not there to practice and meets, we feel it and miss you!
Although we aren't racing this week, your Week 12 minutes will be required to race at Dixie (Tues, Sept. 5th (that is the day we come back from Labor Day weekend - more info on next week's blog). And they will also be required to qualify to take the overnighter to the Murray Invite later that week on the 8th and 9th.
Please enter your minutes for Week 12 here.
And speaking of Murray Invite, the biggest determining factor of making the travel squad (app 48 athletes) to the overnight trip is attending practice. We will be looking at the next two weeks as the first standard. So, BE TO PRACTICE!
Here's a little info on our YOUNGSTERS:
Our Middle School Club (6th-8th graders) is going strong! If you know of anyone who would like to join us, spread the word. Practices are Monday and Thursday at 3:05p in the front of the high school. Bring a water bottle and be ready to run (wear running clothes, get a drink, go to the bathroom, etc...)
Week 13 info:
Monday - morning practice: 5:30a long run (required Level 2's and 3's); wear a bright camp shirt or white (maybe bring a light, Rylee!). Afternoon practice: 3:00p (all) drills and core and then team meeting in the lecture hall and run. It is a short day, but we will still practice at 3:00 (coaches have meetings). If you want to stay at school, Coach Holt's room will be open as a STUDY HALL until practice - great time to get a bunch of homework done and tutoring from teammates.
Tuesday - morning practice: 6:15a weights and short run (required Level 2's and 3's, optional Level 1's). Afternoon practice: 3:00p (all)
Wednesday - morning practice: 6:15a (required Level 3's, optional Level 2's - no Freshman). Afternoon practice: 3:00p (all). Meet at PVHS and carpool to BloomHillsNorthPark (practice will end a little later, around 5:15-:30)
Thursday - morning practice: 6:15a weights and short run (required Level 2's and 3's, optional Level 1's). Afternoon practice: 3:00p (all)
Friday - morning practice: 6:15a (required Level 3's, optional Level 2's - no Freshman). Afternoon practice: 3:00p (all). Meet at PVHS and carpool to Dirt Mile (practice will end a little later, around 5:15). Please plan on being to practice, even though it is the start to a long weekend.
Saturday - on own or organize your own group run. We will give you an update at the Monday meeting on when we are going to have the PVXC Club car wash to help raise funds for our club trip to Nike Southwest in November.
And because we don't have school next Monday, let's also add this...
Monday, Sept 4th - We will have a long run. Those who are in town (and try to be if you can) will meet for a group trail run. More info coming.
And jumping back to our club trip to Phoenix for Nike Southwest... You need to start deciding if you will be coming on that trip. The estimated cost is $200. That money will start being due toward the end of September. This is a club trip and has nothing to do with Pine View HS or the Washington Co. School District. Because of that, the money will NOT go through PVHS and none of your run-a-thon sponsor money can go toward this trip (but our car wash money does go toward this trip). Also, we will need to be part of a club insurance program that will add a little ($12) cost to our trip. Sometime soon, the club coaches will start asking who is interested on attending this trip... you will need to have an answer for planning purposes. So please talk it over with your parents and see if this is something you want and could do.
I need to add our Athletes of the Week from the past few weeks, but don't have that in front of me... so that will get caught up some day; and if it is you, CONGRATULATIONS!
Let's also add a little congrats to two of our PVXC alumni - Josie Bushar and Mike Finch. Josie and Mike are both running at SUU and are doing great things up there! Josie is looking to solidify a Varsity spot in her Freshman year (very impressive), and Mike is continuing to move up towards the top 10 of the #20 ranked team in the nation. We are proud of you 2 and the great example you are.
And a final parting thought...
"It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are." -E.E. Cummings
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