WEEK 7: Runners of the Week

Last week saw the Knights competing against the rest of the MMC at Cluster #3 and at the Bella Vista Bronco Invitational in Folsom. The Cluster meet saw some amazing times and a complete rewriting of the all-time Downey list for the Dry Creek course. At Bronco the varsity girls showed that they do indeed have a chance to qualify for this years section championship.

MADELEINE SOUZA--finished 19th overall and 6th for Downey in the Cluster meet with a time of 21:41which ranks her as #7 on the all-time Downey list for the Dry Creek figure 8 course. Three days later at Bronco she started slowly and then tore through the hilly course to finish 80th overall (4th for Downey). Coach Osgood says, "Girl's XC goes to Madeleine Souza for Bella Vista Invitational, has PR'd in last couple meets and ran the #4 position! Strength in the hills has made Maddi an valuable addition to her Varsity team."

JUSTIN GOERING--Justin moved up to run with the varsity boys this week and made the most of the opportunity. After spend week under achieving in the F/S races he placed 32nd overall at the Cluster meet (6th for Downey). His time of 19:04 places him #9 on the all-time Downey list for this course and as the top frosh ever. Coach Ipp says, "Justin Goering - Ran a Varsity 5000 meter race in 20minutes and 55 seconds . He was our Varisty's #6 finisher and he's only a freshman! The best part about Justin's week in XC is his work ethic during practices. He pushed most of the varsity team during practices by running beyond his normal pace each work out. Great week, Justin."