NSHS XC had its 2nd double dual meet Wednesday at Westford Academy.
A note from Steve on the girls team:
We will not be going to Amherst this year. However the boys will race Ocean State in RI this weekend.
We are preparing for our big double dual meet next Tuesday at the Newton South campus vs LS and CC. All three of our teams are ranked in the top 15 in the state.
Today was another fun meet. We are now 4-0 over the regulars season and Anna Rhatigan is still undefeated. Westford is well coached and have had teams and individuals win DCLs and place top 3 at All State so they are always a test. Wayland has a great tradition and we respect them when we go against them. This was two good wins for us.
Being 4 - 0 at this point in the season is nice, but what makes me happy as a coach is that our entire team from our varsity to our JV team is working hard to understand the process that it takes to be better team. This is a group of fast learners and that more than our winning record gives hope for a nice future.
This team is very coachable. When I give them a scouting report of the other teams followed by race plans these kids pay close attention and it is showing in our meets.
For as young as we are I feel that this team looks forward to challenges with a great attitude and that they can rely on each other to follow their plans. Being this consistent with this much youth is a true sign that these kids are paying attention and learning to master different aspects of racing.
Anna Rhatigan took on a girl that beat Marika Crowe from LS the spring All State mile champion in their meet vs LS at LS. So when Anna took charge of the race and won by 14 seconds that is what we need from our front runner. Anna broke the new course record set by Emily Ruggiero of Westford (old record 19:19) with a time of 18:55 for 3 miles which is flying for this time of year.
Emily Ruggiero was 2nd.
We put 3 girls in the top 4 with Lucrecia in 3rd and Anna L. in 4th. Lucrecia has just started the sport and is running at a high level early and really enjoying it. Anna L. was a bit under the weather today, but gave a couragous effort for the team and had a fast time.
Emily Caggiano and Hannah are improving their times were joined by Margalit Glasgow giving us a very solid top 6.
We also had 6 girls in the top 8 and 9 in the top 13. I love how so many young kids followed their suggested summer training and have come in giving us so much depth. These girls certainly make being their coach a fun job as they are earnest in their learning and very dedicated in their approach to training and racing.
Scores:
NSXC 15 Wayland 50
NSXC 21 Westford 39
Westford 16 Wayland 47
Course: 3 Miles Sunny and mid 70s
Sand, dirt trails, some roads. Lots of hills, turns and uneven footing.
Results:
1. Anna Rhatigan NSXC 18:55 New Course Record
2. Emily Ruggiero Wfd 19:09
3. Lucrecia Aguilar NSXC 19:42
4. Anna Laurence NSXC 19:58
5. Tia Caldwell Wfd 20:22
6. Emily Caggiano NSXC 20:35
7. Margalit Glasgow NSXC 20:51
8. Hannah Friedman NSXC 20:53
9. J. Beattie Wfd 21:08
10. Laura Cotter NSXC 21:09
11. K. Ernst Wfd 21:13
12. K. Burke 21:14
13. Leda Olia NSXC 21:26
14. Sara Wang NSXC 21:41
15. L. Chevalier Wfd 21:41
16. B. McCusher Wfd 21:47
17. J. Graham Wfd 22:36
18. S. Brunelle Wfd 22:59
19. G. Murhpy Way 23:20
20. E. Burke Wfd 23:51
21. J. Lin Wfd 23:53
22. E Karpacz Way 24:02
23. I Schwartz Way 24:54
24. I Penrose Way 25:04
25. C Bolivar Way 25:06
26. B. Falvay Way 26:27
Top JV
NS 25 Westford 30
1. Amy Cavanagh Wfd 22:12
2. Leah Arbercrombie NSXC 22:29
3. Leah Jacobson NSXC 22:54
4. Louisa Kimmill NSXC 22:55
5. H. Peterhell Wfd 23:43
Other NSXC JV placers (25 girls in the race):
7. Julia Lee 23:44
9. Noa Shneorson 24:06
12. Kim Ly 25:26
14. Lindsey Woo 25:27
16. Ariel Neumann 26:21
19. Amy Gilbert 27:40
22. Audrey Hooker 29:22
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