The first-ever Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference Championships were held at Freedom Park on Tuesday, 10/20. The boys squad placed 4th overall, slightly better than their dual meet standings. Chris Schneider and Jon Weiss took 4th and 7th in the varsity boys race. Schneider's 16:40 time broke Weiss's school record, set two weeks before. Weiss was just off his p.r. by one second in 16:49. Chris Rennalls had a big race, taking 22nd overall and setting a new soph record in 17:42. Zach Miller (28) and Bryan Kveglis (30) rounded out the M.O. scoring. The team average of 17:23 was a little slower than the record 17:20 run a fortnight earlier. Eight harriers from this year's boys' team are in the top 20 all time MO at Freedom Park: Schneider (1), Weiss (2), Steve Wagner (7), Miller (8), Rennalls (12), Antonio Ruggiero (17), Mike Artiglere (18), and Anthony Talanca, new freshman record holder (20).
In girls action, the Lady Marauders placed 7th, slipping a little off their dual meet standings. Soph Steph Smith led the way yet again with a 20th place finish in 21:10. Ellen Kraemer (26), Alex Schneeberg (35), Jackie Pignataro (40), and Ashley Torres (46) brought home the MO score.
The J.V. boys placed 6th overall with soph Antonio Ruggiero dropping his p.r. to 18:03, taking 5th. Seniors Chris Orihuela and Mike Lanza had season-best efforts in the top 30. The frosh boys took 8th; Nick Miele led it in (24th), closely followed by James Allen (26th).
For their efforts, Schneider and Weiss were selected first team all conference American Division. Stephanie Smith, Ellen Kraemer, Steve Wagner, and Zach Miller were given Honorable Mention status.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Marauder Harriers Haul in Medals at Brett Taylor Invitational
It was a medal feast for the MOXC team Saturday, 10/10, at Darlington Park, Mahwah. The girls varsity squad, running without # 3 Ashley Torres, still managed a smashing victory in the A Race. Working together, junior captain Ellen Kraemer and soph Stephanie Smith caught the leader just past the midway point in the race and went on the go 1-2 in 20:23 and 20:43, a first for the lady harriers ever in this meet. Soph Alex Schneeberg followed in close behind taking 6th place. Jackie Pignataro (16th to pick up an individual medal), Danielle Halikias, Sam Tavalare, and Hannah Sulley were the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th runners on the team that brought home the first place trophy for Mount Olive. The girls team average of 21:38 easily beat last year's 21:56 average.
The boys varsity, minus their top two runners (SAT's) of Chris Schneider and Jon Weiss, ran an excellent team race, placing all 7 in the top 19 just 52 seconds apart. Team competition was tough as the boys placed 3rd overall. Zach Miller (17:22) and Steve Wagner (17:36) led the way in taking 8th and 10th and leading in Scott Rennalls (13th), Bryan Kveglis (15th) and Antonio Ruggiero (16th), Mike Artiglere (18th), and Anthony Talanca (19th). The team averaged 17:42, just slightly behind last year's 17:40.
In underclass racing, the freshmen boys took 6th place, without the services of Anthony Talanca, pulled up to varsity action. Jenn Kveglis took 25th in the girls frosh race to grab a medal. The J.V. boys took 5th in their race with individual medals going to Mike Lanza (15th), Dan Nemeth (21st), and Brandon Kahan (22nd).
In all, the Marauder harriers brought home 30 medals. They now prepare for the NJAC Conference Championship race on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Freedom Park.
The boys varsity, minus their top two runners (SAT's) of Chris Schneider and Jon Weiss, ran an excellent team race, placing all 7 in the top 19 just 52 seconds apart. Team competition was tough as the boys placed 3rd overall. Zach Miller (17:22) and Steve Wagner (17:36) led the way in taking 8th and 10th and leading in Scott Rennalls (13th), Bryan Kveglis (15th) and Antonio Ruggiero (16th), Mike Artiglere (18th), and Anthony Talanca (19th). The team averaged 17:42, just slightly behind last year's 17:40.
In underclass racing, the freshmen boys took 6th place, without the services of Anthony Talanca, pulled up to varsity action. Jenn Kveglis took 25th in the girls frosh race to grab a medal. The J.V. boys took 5th in their race with individual medals going to Mike Lanza (15th), Dan Nemeth (21st), and Brandon Kahan (22nd).
In all, the Marauder harriers brought home 30 medals. They now prepare for the NJAC Conference Championship race on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Freedom Park.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Regular Season Closes 10/6
The MOXC boys and girls harriers closed out the regular portion of the fall season this past Tuesday, 10/6, at Freedom Park in Randolph.
The boys beat out West Morris and Roxbury while losing to state ranked Mendham, but not without a fight. Jon Weiss and Chris Schneider both broke the old school record of 16:50 by running 16:48 and 16:49 respectively. In all, 14 boys broke their bests on this course in the varsity and j.v./frosh races, an amazing percentage. The boys squad broke the one-year old team average school record. Anthony Talanca broke the school freshman record held by Zach Miller. There is still the conference championship to run on October 20!
The girls beat out West Morris also, but dropped to Roxbury and Randolph, both county powers. Randolph is ranked in the top 10 in the state. The senior-less squad continues to break their bests and run a better team average every time out. This team can expect to run its best races in the end of the season and improve their chances of going to states. Newcomer soph Stephanie Smith led the way in again for the Ladies as she has all season.
Next up is the Brett Taylor Invitational, Saturday, 10/10.
The remaining schedule includes the Conference Championships (10/20), the County Championships (10/31), and the State Sectionals (11/7). Top five teams and top ten individuals in the State Sectionals qualify for the Group 3 State Championships at Holmdel on 11/14.
Check out all the results at mctrack.org as well as at NJRunner (njmilesplit).
The boys beat out West Morris and Roxbury while losing to state ranked Mendham, but not without a fight. Jon Weiss and Chris Schneider both broke the old school record of 16:50 by running 16:48 and 16:49 respectively. In all, 14 boys broke their bests on this course in the varsity and j.v./frosh races, an amazing percentage. The boys squad broke the one-year old team average school record. Anthony Talanca broke the school freshman record held by Zach Miller. There is still the conference championship to run on October 20!
The girls beat out West Morris also, but dropped to Roxbury and Randolph, both county powers. Randolph is ranked in the top 10 in the state. The senior-less squad continues to break their bests and run a better team average every time out. This team can expect to run its best races in the end of the season and improve their chances of going to states. Newcomer soph Stephanie Smith led the way in again for the Ladies as she has all season.
Next up is the Brett Taylor Invitational, Saturday, 10/10.
The remaining schedule includes the Conference Championships (10/20), the County Championships (10/31), and the State Sectionals (11/7). Top five teams and top ten individuals in the State Sectionals qualify for the Group 3 State Championships at Holmdel on 11/14.
Check out all the results at mctrack.org as well as at NJRunner (njmilesplit).
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